Matthew Smith is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm integrates large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Michael Moore is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Windlass Partners LLC for six years and currently serves as principal manager of Windlass LLC outside of business hours. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a major SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery and advanced planning tools.

Aiana Whitfield is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a basketball referee for various leagues ranging from elementary to adult levels. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver a range of investment services.

Jamie Frank is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is the general partner and managing member of Conscious Cloth Ventures LLC, a cloth diaper service, and serves as assistant treasurer and volunteer for the Houston Metropolitan Chapter of Jack & Jill of America. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carl Vincent is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Houston, TX. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and incorporating algorithmic automation in its advisory process.

George Bow is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and also has a tenure with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dating back to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors nationwide.

Walter Schneider is a financial advisor at Merrill with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for the Hallmark Resident Gift Fund, a program that distributes cash rewards to employees of his retirement community. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Richmond is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, and has three years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2023 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of finance, he serves as President and Office Manager of Washington Funeral Street in Mississippi, a role he has held since 1996. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of advisors.

Wendy Chan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. She previously worked at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life from 2014 to 2021. In addition to her advisory role, Chan operates a professional corporation specializing in tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support its investment strategies.

Christopher Rowley is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He has spent over a decade with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Prior to his advisory role, he has held a position on the Board of Directors for Municipal Utility District #73 in Houston, TX. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Rebecca Creager is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in education at Klein ISD and in healthcare administration at Hughes & Cozad Orthodontics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Korissa Rojas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2015, overlapping with her current role. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Emilie Hegyes is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2019 after nearly eight years in scientific research and development. She brings a background in critical thinking and problem-solving derived from her scientific education and experience, applying these skills to help clients identify what is most important to them and create plans to realize their goals. Emilie emphasizes building trusted and accountable relationships with her clients, supporting them throughout the financial planning process and sharing in the success when goals are achieved. Emilie holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a PhD in Materials Science, both from the University of Montana. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her client focus areas encompass college and education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning and income, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, as well as services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Outside of her professional role, Emilie and her wife share a commitment to raising their family in Missoula. She is involved with community organizations such as A Carousel for Missoula, Montana Science Fair, Montana Special Olympics, The Dylan Steigers Concussion Project, and spectrUM Science. Emilie enjoys spending time with her family attending local Griz games and community events, as well as engaging in outdoor activities in Montana’s parks, trails, rivers, lakes, and ski hills.

Jennifer Price is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 13 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and Westmark Credit Union. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap‑fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to evaluate investment options.

Santiago Carranza is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kingwood, TX, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Carranza serves as Chair of the Humble ISD Education Foundation, where he leads board meetings and participates in fundraising efforts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Nicole Ponthieux is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan banking and broker-dealer organization and offers non-discretionary services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Leticia Grant Jones is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios and serves as an advisor to registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Gavin Carter is a Senior Financial Advisor and member of VMT Wealth Management, a nationally recognized financial advisory team headquartered in downtown Houston. He provides financial advice to entrepreneurs, retirees, executives, and their family members, drawing on his experience to address diverse client needs. As a member of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Gavin leverages its resources to develop comprehensive wealth planning strategies that include investment management, philanthropy, and wealth transfer. Gavin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Houston. He holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, and retirement income. Gavin has been recognized nationally, most recently appearing on the Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" 2025 list. He is a native Houstonian and remains a loyal University of Houston Cougar. Gavin is involved in community activities, including the Boy Scouts of America as an Eagle Scout and contributions to Project C.U.R.E. He serves on the University of Houston Economics Alumni Association Board. In his free time, Gavin enjoys outdoor activities such as running local Houston trails and hunting along the Texas coast. He and his wife, Pilar, also enjoy travelling, cooking, and exploring new restaurants.

Maryam Maadan is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica since 2017 and has held positions at Ensemble Health Partners and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Outside of financial advising, Maadan is an author of multiple romance novels published and marketed on Amazon.com through her publishing company, Suntrust Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm delivers advisory services using model-based investment strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides trade execution and custody support through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Greg Hassett is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.