Nitin Kapadia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes 15 years at Merrill and 10 years at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, and special needs. Advisors use firm research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summaries.

Jamel Wilson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Houston, TX, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Wilson serves as a foundation board member for Casa de Esperanza, a nonprofit charitable organization. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management. The firm’s integrated structure combines advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services, employing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational platform.

Howard Burnett is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley-related entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Burnett is involved with the Jewish Community Center of Houston and Jewish Family Services, serving on their finance committees. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and offers a wide range of financial services through its extensive network of advisors.

Joseph Goodwin is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in financial planning, investment advice, and estate planning strategies. He is part of a team with over 100 years of combined experience, dedicated to assisting families with a comprehensive range of financial needs. Joseph's role involves helping clients pursue their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. With 16 years in the financial services industry, Joseph joined Merrill Lynch in 2007 and focuses on serving high net worth families. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Accredited Estate Planner (AEP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE) designations. Joseph earned his bachelor's degree from the Texas A&M University System. Joseph is involved with local communities through organizations such as the Houston A&M Club and Love Fosters Hope. Outside of work, his personal interests include baseball, basketball, football, golfing, photography, reading, running, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Jorge Vazquez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, SWBC Investment Company, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a sole proprietorship focused on real estate in Conroe, Texas. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Carlos Alvarado is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1998 to 2009 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, transitioning to Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Justin Gardiner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. for 14 years and AGIA for 3 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides access to various investment strategies, including model portfolios and third-party management, supported by technology tools for advisors.

William Buchanan is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Houston, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a partner in a financial planning and wealth management partnership, Edge Private Wealth. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment solutions supported by advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party platforms.

Stephen Camilli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Agia, VALIC Financial Advisors, and Indus River Ventures. In addition to his advisory work, he is an agent for non-securities insurance products. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jana Ballinger is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Baytown, TX, with four years at the firm. Her prior experience includes roles with the Baytown Chamber of Commerce and Community Resource Credit Union. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options, operating a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Alfred Sansores is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at VALIC Financial Advisors and has experience outside finance with the Cy-Fair Fire Department and Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with distinctive features such as registration as a commodity pool operator and the use of AI-driven methodologies.

James Aarsen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while maintaining a centralized due-diligence framework including ESG eligibility.

Lia Sepulveda Cantu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and based in Houston, TX. She joined J.P. Morgan in 2025 and has prior experience at Bank of America and Indiana University. 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.

Robbie Sitka is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked for Humble Independent School District for 11 years. Outside of advisory work, he teaches music lessons as an independent contractor. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, with many advisory models implemented by third-party sponsors and approved advisory programs.

Mark Pope is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2008 and is also affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2010. Based in Houston, TX, his career has been concentrated within the Wells Fargo organization. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Carol Olson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto, serving Troop 146136 from 2022 to 2023. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary programs supported by centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility process.

Caitlin Gilmour is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She has held positions within JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2024. Gilmour’s background includes several roles at the University of Texas at Austin and Duchesne Academy. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Fellesia Reid is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has experience in the financial industry since 2015, including roles at GM Financial and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets, employing both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Christopher Montgomery is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes tenures at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and comprehensive financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Shanna Cannon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with individuals, families, and business owners to help them make informed financial decisions through personalized wealth strategies. Her approach integrates investments, retirement planning, tax considerations, and legacy goals into comprehensive plans tailored to each client's priorities. As an Army veteran and military spouse, Shanna brings discipline, adaptability, and a service-oriented mindset to her advisory role. She specializes in assisting professionals, business owners, pre-retirees, retirees, and individuals navigating significant financial milestones such as retirement planning, concentrated stock positions, ESOP distributions, business succession events, and multigenerational wealth transfer. Her focus is on simplifying complex financial decisions and helping clients feel confident about their financial future. Shanna holds a Master's Degree from Boston University and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She is involved with Career Gear Greater Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys antiquing, boating, gardening, hiking, music, sewing, spending time with her family, traveling, watching movies, and woodworking.