Jessy Arzola is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, Jessy worked at Merrill Lynch (Bank of America), JPMorgan Chase, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Barbara Janik is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and various positions with major companies such as Walmart, DoorDash, Uber, and Instacart. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, while also offering access to insurance products, trust services, and a collateralized lending program.

Detarius Williams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Angela Carrizales is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2019 and Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in part-time sales of home-related products and services, including referrals for home security and automation. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

James Whaley Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, and Questar Capital Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a trustee managing trust investments and oversees agricultural and commercial rental properties. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform that offers both brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and offers a broad range of managed portfolio programs and third-party manager options.

Margaret Kirby is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Houston Downtown. She focuses on total wealth management, providing solutions for personal and business finances, as well as foundations and endowments. Margaret works with clients to understand their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs to develop tailored strategies. She meets regularly with clients to review progress and ensure their financial plans align with their current circumstances. Margaret has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 1997 and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from The Investments & Wealth Institute, where it was taught in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business. She is also recognized as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) professional by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Margaret earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Texas. Beyond her professional role, Margaret is active in numerous charitable organizations in the Houston area. She has been involved with organizations such as the Jr League of Houston, the Breakfast Club, and the River Oaks Blossom Club. Outside of work, her personal interests include antiquing, gardening, reading, and tennis.

Krishauna Vaughn is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Houston, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc since 2009 and Primerica Financial Services since 2007, and previously with Sysco Corporation for 17 years. Her business activities include the sale of investment-related products and referral services for home security and automation through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors 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 clients. The firm employs model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trading and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Jonathan Davis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Briar Capital, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Amegy Bank/Zions Bancorporation, Merrill, Bank of America, Raymond James Financial, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Davis is the owner and partner of Opulent Oasis Realty Acquisitions LLC, where he invests in real estate and stocks. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence with a focus on eligible strategies, including an ESG eligibility framework.

Rey Sarmiento is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2006 to 2009 and has been associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm's non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Chad Odonnell is a Senior Financial Advisor at VMT Wealth Management, a nationally recognized financial advisory team headquartered in Houston. He focuses on providing tailored wealth management services to entrepreneurs, executives, retirees, and their families. Chad specializes in areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Chad graduated with a bachelor's degree from Texas State University. During his time there, he was involved in managing a portion of the endowment portfolio through the McCoy College of Business. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to his current role, Chad worked on the portfolio strategy team at an endowment fund, applying a risk-managed and tax-efficient approach to investment allocations. As a former collegiate baseball player, Chad enjoys staying connected to the sport through pickup softball games and by introducing baseball to young players in his community, including his children. He also spends time playing golf, fishing, hiking, hunting, skiing, listening to music, traveling, and enjoying time with his family.

John Kaleh is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Bryn Felitto is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked in various roles within JPMorgan Chase and BNY Mellon. His background includes a position at Notre Dame Clinical Law School and roles involving capital markets and investment services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Milin Patel is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Bee One Properties Ltd, where he has managed real estate leasing operations. Milin is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Barbara Ray is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2023. She previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 36 years. In addition to her advisory role, she owns a sole proprietorship through which she prepares income tax returns and provides accounting and bookkeeping services. She also reviews Medicare-related plans for clients as part of a separate investment-related sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach that incorporates asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options through a multi-advisor platform.

Corey Di Fazio is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2018 and serves clients primarily in the energy sector, focusing on executives and professionals who lead complex and dynamic business and personal lives. Corey works closely with clients to organize, educate, advise, and execute all aspects of their financial affairs, aiming to help them achieve their goals and live their lives with financial confidence. Corey holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He holds professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise encompasses a broad range of areas such as corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Corey is involved in professional and community organizations, including Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity and the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation. He resides in Houston and has a variety of personal interests including golf, offshore fishing with his father, mountain biking, hiking, camping, and fast cars.

Jennifer Lilly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, she worked in education with roles at Conroe Independent School District and Collier County Public Schools. 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 institutional investors.

Jake Smaha is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and IMG Financial Group, Inc. since 2024. Prior to his financial services roles, he held various positions including at The Catered Kitchen and educational institutions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers.

Julia Collins is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities in Houston, TX. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A., as well as Merrill. She also has a brief background in the restaurant industry, having worked at Nazif's Grill. 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 approach emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with a focus on combining quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations.

Paraskevi Porsch is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with Cetera in Houston, TX. Her prior work includes roles at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors LLC, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and time spent at Texas A&M University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base ranging from individuals to institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Bradford Boike is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with pre-retirees, retirees, and business owners to develop personalized wealth management strategies aimed at helping clients achieve income security and financial freedom in retirement. His client focus areas include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management, retirement income, investment consulting, philanthropic and tax minimization planning. Bradford holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Dayton and a High School Diploma from Kenmore High School in Akron, Ohio. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a member of the University of Dayton Alumni organization. In addition to his professional work, Bradford is involved in community service, volunteering with the Houston Food Bank. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, fishing, and traveling. Bradford is married and has one adult son.