Rajesh Desai is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2024. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years. Outside of advising, he owns a travel and electricity distribution business under Namaskaar Foundation, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by tools such as machine learning to assist advisors.

Jarrod Mc Cubbin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Morgan Stanley since 2025 and previously operated insurance agencies affiliated with Allstate from 2015 to 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning approach utilizing firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Daniel Holzman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He partners with clients to understand their goals and develop long-term strategies utilizing Fidelity's resources. Prior to his current position, Daniel served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as an Investment Consultant there from 2022 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, Daniel worked as a Brokerage Specialist at Charles Schwab from 2020 to 2022. He also gained experience as a Prime Brokerage Analyst at Interactive Brokers LLC from 2017 to 2020.

Frederick Jackson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

William Keel Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long tenures at Royal Alliance Associates, Ltd. and Lone Star Health Plans, Ltd. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Texas Outdoors Guns & Stuff, LLC, a retail firearms business. OSAIC Wealth serves retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a model-based investment approach that incorporates asset allocation, risk tolerance, and portfolio optimization tools.

Charles Albright is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a 16-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a cattle ranch in Lavaca County, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Cecilia Garcia is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Garcia is a co-owner and owner of several financial advice-related businesses and serves on the Board of Directors for Girls Inc. of Greater Houston. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Joel Konkel is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has a background spanning multiple firms including Avantax Insurance Agency and Avanatx Investment Services, and he has operated his own tax preparation and planning business as a CPA since 2003. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Jay Do is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2025, he worked at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025 and was involved with several gig economy companies in 2021. He also operated Donedealtech LLC from 2016 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks where applicable.

Lee Dudinsky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at FSC Securities Corporation and Advantage Capital Corporation, as well as over three decades of self-employment. He also acts in a fiduciary capacity for an estate. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Christa Burgett is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously spent 10 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and analyses developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Leon Levinson is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 17 years and has been involved with Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada since 1983. Levinson also offers life settlements and insurance products, including accident and health insurance, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, providing brokerage and advisory services that include comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a model-based investment process featuring asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and third-party manager selection.

Gabriela Garza is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various roles at JPMorgan Chase entities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Ryu Yi serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. He aims to empower clients with knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives effectively. Ryu Yi holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Rice University.

Anay Srivastava is a Financial Advisor and Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management at the River Oaks office in Houston, Texas. In his role, he provides clients with guidance on investment objectives by recommending individual or combined strategies, funds, or portfolios from Merrill or approved third-party investment managers. His approach incorporates the latest market dynamics and economic trends, offering clients customized strategies that include a variety of financial instruments, risk management tools, and liquidity solutions. Anay focuses on client needs in asset accumulation, retirement income planning, capital preservation, volatility management, liquidity solutions, and legacy planning. Additionally, his clients have access to credit solutions from Bank of America and Merrill. Anay’s professional journey began as an institutional fixed income analyst, progressing into trading, portfolio management, and serving as trustee on securitized fixed income investments. This background helped him develop expertise in macroeconomics, investment mathematics, and market psychology. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Gorakhpur in India and earned his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business. Anay is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. Residing in Houston with his family for over 20 years, Anay brings a global perspective shaped by his experiences living in India, Canada, and the United States. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys watching tennis, soccer, and cricket matches.

John Husband is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Based in Houston, TX, his career has been focused within the Morgan Stanley organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Olena Bracks is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at BNY Mellon NA and BancWest Investment Services, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Nathaniel Saurage is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 license and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CVS Health and Raising Cane’s. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of investment strategies and approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and a range of affiliated services beyond traditional advisory offerings.

Nancy Nguyen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over two decades of experience in financial advising, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial situations and goals. Nancy utilizes investment resources from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America to help clients pursue financial objectives such as college education planning, retirement income, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and special needs planning. She collaborates closely with clients’ attorneys and accountants to support estate planning and tax-efficient strategies, though she does not provide tax advice in her current role. Nancy holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Business from Benedictine College. Prior to her career in financial services, she spent 22 years with Texaco Inc. and El Paso Oil Company. Nancy has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2006, having also worked with UBS from 2001 to 2006. Outside of her professional work, Nancy is actively involved in community volunteering, reflecting the Merrill tradition of service. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, hiking, photography, running, swimming, tennis, traveling, and yoga. She enjoys capturing unique moments through photography during her travels and spending quality time with her family. Nancy is fluent in both Vietnamese and English.

Joshua Crader is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, LPL Financial, and Texas Dow Employee Credit Union. Joshua is based in Houston, TX. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with centralized custody and compliance infrastructure.