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 with J.P. Morgan Securities in Kingwood, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2014. 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 integrates centralized due diligence with systematic quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and leveraging broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

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 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. Merrill, along 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Harry Perrin is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Apple Inc. for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, Perrin is active as an artist and musician. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated non-securities services.

Christopher Madden is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Houston, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica Capital, Inc. and Axa Equitable Life Insurance. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Mario Walker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Regions Bank, BBVA Compass, New York Life Insurance Company, and Family Heritage. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Cristin Bera is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management and a co-founder of Bera Dewhurst & Associates, established in 2002. He began his financial services career at Morgan Stanley in 2001. In his current role, Cristin advises ultra-high-net-worth clients on complex wealth management matters and leads his team in due diligence and selection of external long-only investment managers. He also designs customized investment strategies aligned with client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity requirements. As a qualified Portfolio Manager within Merrill's Investment Advisory Program, Cristin is authorized to develop and implement discretionary investment strategies using individual equities, fixed income securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment approaches. He leads his team's insurance advisory efforts by integrating risk management solutions into broader wealth plans. Prior to his financial career, Cristin worked as an engineer and served in the military, including roles in the US Army Reserve as a Military Police officer and in the US Air Force Reserve Office of Special Investigation. Cristin holds an MBA with concentrations in Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago and earned dual bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Humanities & History from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has been involved in his community through over a decade of service as a Director and President of Neartown Little League. He lives with his wife and their three sons.

Allen Johnson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2022 and previously spent six years at Milwaukee Tool Company. 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.

Cain Cunningham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership through Ronin Services LLC and provides consulting services related to automobile purchases. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering customized recommendation reports that incorporate research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Adan Montoya is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in guiding clients through complex financial landscapes, focusing on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and women and wealth. Adan brings extensive expertise to his role, supporting entrepreneurs, multinational families, and individuals with tailored wealth management plans. His approach emphasizes comprehensive financial planning to empower clients in achieving their life goals. He holds several professional certifications, including the Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA) designation from the Exit Planning Institute, the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA), and Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA) designations from the Investments & Wealth Institute™. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Adan engages in personal interests such as cooking, hiking, reading, traveling, writing, and yoga. He is involved in community activities, including service on the Southeast Alumni Council of his alma mater, Lafayette College.

Jenna Cedillo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various roles at JPMorgan entities since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-owner of Gemini Properties, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting.

Carina Herrera is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacqueline Rivera is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held positions at Wells Fargo Bank, BBVA Securities, and Compass Bank prior to her current role. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, with oversight on delegated management and attention to conflicts of interest.

Evan Martin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS in various capacities since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in client planning.

Robert Hayes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Kingwood, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1998 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Chad Devens is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tomball, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a team representative for the Northpointe Shockwaves Swim Team, acting as a liaison between coaches, parents, and the board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds. The firm supports over 23,000 advisors nationally and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Sohrab Abbas Zarasvand is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Zarasvand is based in Houston, TX. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, delivering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.