Joseph Stassi Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Spc and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales as an independent agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, combining proprietary research and third-party models with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Spencer Murchison is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Synergy Wealth Management as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including proprietary models and third-party strategies, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Alex Shurin is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. He has been with the firm and its predecessors since 2016 and is also involved in martial arts instruction and management at West Houston Shotokan Karate. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of solutions including planner-led wealth management, retirement income services, and online advice, using a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and discretion.

Gorana Komazec Tosic is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 2003. She focuses on the pre- and postretirement needs of businesses and individuals, providing retirement planning services, executive compensation strategies, and managing individual and corporate portfolios. Gorana advises a select group of families, entrepreneurs, executives, and business professionals with complex financial needs, aiming to assist them in making informed financial decisions through a disciplined investment approach. She holds several professional designations, including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Gorana earned her bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Houston. In addition to her professional work, she is involved with the Houston Food Bank in her community. Gorana resides in Houston with her two daughters. Her interests include chess, cooking, gardening, music, reading, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, volleyball, and yoga. She was named to Forbes' "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" list in 2023.

Bryan Hamlin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 28 years of experience in the financial services industry to his practice. He holds the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Bryan earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Houston System. His expertise focuses on working with executives, retirees, and business owners to help them navigate important financial decisions such as retirement planning, business succession, executive compensation, and multigenerational wealth transfer strategies. Bryan emphasizes understanding each client's unique goals and priorities to develop customized strategies aimed at building, preserving, and transferring wealth. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Bryan enjoys traveling—with visits to 18 countries—as well as golfing, listening to music, and football. He also maintains an active lifestyle through fitness training and is a member of the Space City Corvette Club.

Cristian Martinez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at JP Morgan Chase for three years and has held positions in various other companies including Old Second National Bank and eXp Realty LLC. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and utilizes systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks in its model portfolios.

Marlonde Pierrelouis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s approach is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Lori Scott Klein is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2003. Outside of advising, she serves as Vice President of Bay Court Interests Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services supported by extensive research, a range of portfolio management styles, and notable municipal advisory capabilities.

Amir Abileah is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Foto Electric Supply Co. and Epilady USA Inc. He also serves as President of the Nine Oaks Condominium Association, a volunteer position on the homeowners association board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Graeff is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Osaic Advisory Services, Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and Kms Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is president and owner of Northern Pacific Asset Management and serves as CFO and co-owner of a spouse’s esthetics company. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated investment advisory and brokerage services with a range of portfolio management tools and third-party solutions.

Hank Shieh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2009. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Josie Ferman is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Sugar Land, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and currently with the firm since 2026. Her prior experience includes roles at Memorial Herman, SSAF LLC, the University of Houston, QuVa Pharma, Houston Community College, and Walgreens. 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 manage discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, including model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Julie Haviland is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

Alexander Streusand is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Capital Group - American Funds Distributors, Inc., Franklin Templeton, and Invesco. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies managed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Mark Magee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 15 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Alec Smith is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 48 years. Outside of his advisory role, Smith is also an insurance agent offering accident and health, disability insurance, health savings accounts, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through a broad network of advisers and employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Christian Cordova is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he assists clients using a holistic planning approach that encompasses retirement planning, portfolio optimization, and complex financial needs leveraging Fidelity's resources. His objective is to provide clients with confidence in their financial plans and support throughout life's changes as they work toward their goals. Christian's experience at Fidelity began in 2022 as a Financial Representative, followed by a role as Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026 before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2026. Throughout his tenure, he has developed expertise in client relationship management and comprehensive financial planning.

Mohammad Khan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Khan is a partner and investor in Kasturi Food Mart LLC, a grocery store with a restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates to support its advisory services.

Michael Kopfer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2002 and has over two decades of prior experience at Primerica Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure with oversight procedures to manage potential conflicts of interest.

Richard Childs is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sugar Land, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Galveston, advising the pastor on church finances. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a broad array of capital markets services.