David Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., Banc One Securities Corporation, and Ifmg Securities, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and specialized institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Vernon Bodelson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DBC Inc. and Geronimo before joining Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole proprietor involved in property management in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Walter Katz is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with MassMutual Investors Services in Houston, TX, with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual and its subsidiary MML Investors Services since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of personal insurance products through K Financial Services, Inc., where he holds ownership and officer positions. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Jeffrey Chen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years from 2006 to 2020. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written Recommendation Reports. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and employs algorithmic automation alongside oversight committees to generate tailored advice.

Sergio Ordonez currently serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Sergio worked as a Financial Representative at MetLife Securities and New England Securities. With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Sergio focuses on creating comprehensive and holistic financial plans tailored to each client's unique situation and goals. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License which supports his work in providing financial guidance. Outside of his professional career, Sergio enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, family activities, hiking, running, soccer, and traveling.

Graham Hartley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc., and Intrua Financial LLC. Hartley is also involved with The Hartley Group LLC, a separate investment-related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Billy Gross is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has served at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2017 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors from 2011 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and utilizes tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Kyle Kelley is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a leader of VMT Wealth Management, a nationally recognized financial advisory team headquartered in Houston. He provides customized wealth strategy and integrated advice to individuals and families, assisting them in addressing their priorities and pursuing their goals more efficiently. Kyle's client focus includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Kyle has been named on the Forbes "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list from 2018 through 2025 and was ranked #1 in Texas on the 2021-2025 lists. He has also been listed on Forbes "America's Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" from 2021 through 2025. His professional designation includes being a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kyle earned his bachelor's degree from Rice University, where he was captain of the Varsity Golf Team. In addition to his professional work, Kyle is involved in several organizations including the Evans Scholars Foundation, Rice University, and the Houston Golf Association. He participates in the Houston Open Committee and enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

John Vander Voort is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Jenifer Thomas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pearland, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. She began her career at Edward Jones in 2025 after 25 years at Oceaneering Space Systems. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jesus Gutierrez Sr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 34 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also the author of a book on surviving cancer. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Randy Nelson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2019 and RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Chris Bouyear is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. 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 recommending investment strategies.

Noah Doney is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides guidance to clients in areas including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Noah holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Noah has an educational background that includes a High School Diploma from South River High School and an Associate's Degree from Anne Arundel Community College. He focuses on helping clients create personalized financial strategies that reflect their unique perspectives and priorities, aiming to simplify the complexities of investing and wealth planning.

Feriz Halili is a Senior Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America. He has been in the financial services industry since 2010, beginning his career as a bank teller at Bank of America before joining Merrill in June 2016 to support The Fecel Team in various capacities. Feriz is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Houston System. In his role, Feriz provides clients with access to the investment insights of Merrill and banking convenience of Bank of America to address various financial needs. He works closely with high-net-worth individuals and families to identify goals such as asset allocation, education funding, retirement income planning, tax minimization strategies, and estate planning services. He also assists clients with banking, credit, lending products, and has experience with Merrill's self-directed brokerage platform, EDGE. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Feriz participates in community service activities including volunteering with the Houston Food Bank. He is affiliated with professional organizations such as Arberia Houston, Houston Beekeepers Association, and the Spondylitis Association of America. His personal interests include boating, reading, soccer, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Salena Amos is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, she worked for Prudential Financial for 20 years. Outside of advising, she owns Amos Legacy Enterprises, a real estate development and rental business based in Houston, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Logan Cheak is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a key member of The Cheak Group. Since joining the team in 2018 alongside his father, he has focused on assisting clients with personal retirement and college education planning, as well as developing wealth management strategies tailored to families and individuals. Logan supports The Cheak Group’s goals-based approach to financial planning, emphasizing customized strategies that address tax minimization, retirement income, estate considerations, and long-term care. A native Texan, Logan earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing from Texas Tech University in 2017. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is affiliated with the professional organization Lambda Chi Alpha. In addition to his professional work, Logan participates in community activities including involvement with the South Plains Food Bank. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf and softball, drawing and painting, and following Houston and Texas Tech sports.

Nitin Kapadia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. He is based in Sugar Land, Texas. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and planning tools.

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.