David Bugarin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Texas Capital Private Bank and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Rachel Cano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

James Winton is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working as part of the Johnson & Associates Wealth Management Team. The team brings over 30 years of collective investment industry experience and combines their expertise with the global resources of Merrill to offer comprehensive wealth management services tailored to individual clients’ financial situations and goals. James’s approach emphasizes understanding each client’s full financial picture and personal priorities to create flexible strategies designed to adapt to changing market conditions. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He follows a structured wealth planning process that involves getting to know the client, analyzing their situation, implementing customized financial plans, and tracking progress to help clients pursue their goals. James holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University System and has earned the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is also active in professional organizations such as the Order of the Alamo and the San Antonio German Club. Outside of work, James enjoys baseball, boating, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, pickleball, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Paxton Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Antonio, TX. He holds CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2018, he worked at Sequent Planning, LLC, ProEquities, Inc., and Futurity First. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches informational Medicare classes through local school districts and is involved in efforts to make financial services accessible to the deaf community through his insurance brokerage activities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements and provides a range of programs including educational seminars and event-driven planning services.

Jonathan Woodus is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2021 and has additional work experience with Lancer Worldwide and Church's Chicken. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales related to home security, automation products, and mortgage loan referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm manages a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-driven strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by custody and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Nathan Reneau is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors. Reneau is also a licensed CPA and attorney who provides tax advice, prepares tax returns, and assists clients with estate planning and the preparation of legal documents. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with a range of program options.

Martha Taylor is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009. She serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust in San Antonio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and approved tools, emphasizing advisory services without recommending individual securities as part of standalone plans.

Robert Davila is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at USAA and various positions related to higher education and retail. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Russell Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Victory Capital Services and JPMorgan Securities. 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 with a focus on customizable portfolio strategies supported by both proprietary research and third-party managers.

Journel Gibbs is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President and Chairman of the Board for the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum and is involved with local historical and community organizations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Samantha Kennedy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to that, she has worked with Bank of America, N.A. since 1996. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Garrett Cox is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of finance, he was involved in a roofing business for five years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Wesley Whitehead is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Investment Professionals, Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, and Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by a network of over 22,000 advisors.

Kara Perez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has been associated with Merrill since 1992. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Hugh Armstrong currently serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads and develops a team of financial professionals at the San Antonio Investor Center. In his role, he focuses on partnering with clients to plan for their financial goals by building strong relationships and providing a customized planning experience tailored to each client's story. Armstrong has held multiple leadership positions at Fidelity Investments since 2014, including Team Leader roles in Advisory Services, Service Support Group, and Client Services. His progression through these roles reflects his experience in managing teams and supporting client-focused financial services. No additional information on education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Hayley Mattoon is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Antonio, TX. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. Prior to her current role, she worked in various industries including construction and hospitality. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary programs and third-party asset managers.

John Muehl is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in New Braunfels, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2025 and has prior experience at Security Service Federal Credit Union and as a UX designer. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jerry Klinger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009 and owns KLINGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC, a financial planning practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Christopher Jones is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Valaris (formerly Rowan Companies Inc.) for 15 years and spent two years at Western Governors University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Amber Carden is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and has maintained a longstanding association with Bank of America since 1983. Outside of her advisory role, Carden is involved in multiple nonprofit organizations, including serving as an ambassador for HeartGift, co-chairing a capital campaign for the Junior League of Austin, and holding board positions with E3 Alliance, the Headliners Club, and Helping Hand Home Society. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party portfolio managers and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.