Catherine Johnson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Ameriprise Financial Services, among other firms. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custodial services.

Paul Schmitz III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Rachel Cathey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ayco/Goldman Sachs and Advent GX. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing a broad range of portfolios, including fund-of-funds and multi-manager structures.

David Mcleod is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various divisions of Fidelity since 2015, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. David works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis, including algorithmic portfolio construction, to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Casey Fung is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked in the hospitality industry and has been a DJ for bars, parties, and events since 2021. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Mangum is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 13 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2023. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios, centralized custody, and an alternative investments program.

Evan Pennington is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021 and previously at Discount Tire from 2016 to 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed accounts. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory guidance with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios alongside alternative investment options.

Victoria Balderas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and has prior experience in real estate and insurance. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Grant Peters is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, based in Westlake, TX, and has three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Black, Mann, & Graham L.L.P. and teaching positions at the University of North Texas and North Central Texas College. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Brandon Rios is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he held positions at several credit unions and health-related organizations. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor resources and technology.

Andrea Marin Murillo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in North Richland Hills, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Simmons Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with an emphasis on ESG eligibility and broad derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Andrea Johnston is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Landmark Roofing & Sheet Metal. She is based in Westlake, TX. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Monica Bellner is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Spectrum Financial, and operating a yoga instruction business alongside her financial career. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, financial planning, and custody services within an integrated operational framework.

Jim Brito is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, PEOPLES UNITED BANK, JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Citibank. 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 uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Letitia Ruelas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. Based in Fort Worth, TX, she has worked extensively within the firm over the past 17 years. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jared George is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including PNC Investments LLC, Verterent Capital, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Herring Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brandon Vu is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Crowe LLP and has experience outside finance, including operating Texas Elite Auto Detailing and White Tiger Taekwondo. 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, and institutional investors.

David Nieto is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., Euro United LLC, and time spent at the University of Texas at Arlington. 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.

Jacob Ritchie is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Westlake, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at WoahZone and Altitude Trampoline Park. 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 develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joanna Beltran is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as experience working at the University of Texas at Arlington. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a mix of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, serving a range of clients including registered investment companies and charitable funds.