Johnny Salinas Jr. is a financial advisor at Salinas Asset Management, LLC in Texas City, TX, with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Equitable Advisors, LLC and the Texas State Securities Board. Outside of advisory services, he operates Financial Adviser Exam Tutors, LLC, where he provides tutoring during non-trading hours. Salinas Asset Management, LLC is an independent investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with a small portfolio base. The firm employs a diversified investment process that includes technical, fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, offering multiple model objectives and access to a range of higher-risk instruments and strategies.

Michael Goodrich is the sole advisor at Goodrich Financial Advisory LLC in Santa Fe, TX. He holds a Series 65 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm in 2022, he served 15 years in the United States Air Force. Goodrich Financial Advisory provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as small- and medium-sized businesses and their owners. The firm employs a discretionary management approach based on client-specific Investment Policy Statements and combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis in its investment process, while also offering business-focused financial planning and analysis services.

Alfredo Felicella is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Cypress Lane Advisors in Galveston, TX, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes self-employment and a role at Imaging Brands, Inc. Cypress Lane Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small business owners. The firm employs an asset-allocation framework with a top-down macroeconomic overlay, using primarily ETFs and no-load mutual funds, and incorporates leverage, derivatives, and limited cryptocurrency exposure in client portfolios.

Jason Hardcastle is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sanctuary, he worked five years at Edward Jones and spent seven years at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He also has a longstanding role at HH Design House. Outside of his advisory work, Hardcastle serves on several boards in Galveston, including as Board President of Galveston Urban Ministries and Trustee of Rosenberg Library, and he is an owner of a neighborhood wine and general store business. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, through a network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm offers various portfolio management programs and employs multiple analytical approaches while acting as a fiduciary when under written advisory agreements.

Elizabeth Kassen is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CitiGroup, Bank of America, Merrill, and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, she mentors individuals preparing for FINRA exams through SeriesTutor.com and is involved in equine care, managing a horse boarding operation. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a dual-registered advisory and broker-dealer platform. The firm offers customized financial planning and investment advisory services, utilizing a network of third-party asset managers and a range of account options.

James Matthews is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Institutions, Inc., where he has worked since 2025. Prior to that, he held positions at Cetera, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Morgan Stanley. In addition to his advisory role, Matthews is a part owner of an automotive business and works as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, and fixed annuities. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Gabriel Gulotta is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Galveston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BBVA Wealth Solutions, BBVA Securities, Compass Bank, and BBVA Compass Insurance Agency. He also worked with the International Longshoremen's Association for ten years. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary, invitation-only digital portfolio solution that uses algorithmic risk assessment and primarily invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Marcia Brassieur is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Galveston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1986 and has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a director and board member of J-Tech, LLC, a family-held consulting business in Santa Fe, Texas. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, supported by internal and third-party portfolio management teams.

Andrew Harrity is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Texas City, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Edward Jones and academic positions at Texas Tech University and the University of Houston Clear Lake. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Samuel Malchar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Galveston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Davenport is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at CUNA Mutual Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, Selah Financial Service, and American National Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

John Mee Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones since 2021. His prior experience includes roles in the energy sector with firms such as US Hydrocarbons Company, Black Diamond Commodities, FitzRoy Energy USA, and PetroChina International. He was also principal of Aardvark Holdings, an energy consulting company that is now effectively closed. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Nestor De La Fuente is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Nestor brings more than 40 years of experience in the financial services industry to his role, emphasizing a comprehensive approach that begins with listening to clients to understand their individual financial goals. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and maintains Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. Nestor completed his high school education at Patrick Henry and is fluent in both Spanish and English. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys activities such as bowling, cooking, gardening, golfing, interior decorating, swimming, table tennis, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Timothy Wampler is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a background as a former engineer from a major oil and gas firm to his role, where he provides financial advice to individuals, families, and small businesses. Timothy focuses on understanding clients' personal perspectives and priorities to develop strategies that align with their unique goals. His expertise includes general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Timothy holds professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Master's Degree from Harvard University and a Bachelor's Degree from Texas A&M University System. Outside of his professional work, Timothy enjoys running, spending time with his family, and traveling. He emphasizes a client-centered approach to financial planning, aiming to make wealth management a transparent and collaborative process.

Matthew Thompson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Galveston, TX, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Nalco Water and International Cooling Tower. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Warren is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Texas City, TX. He holds the Series 66 designation and has over 10 years of industry experience, including a decade at Schorre & Associates, LLC prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of varying wealth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a national network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and access to separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds.

Gary Davis is the Resident Director at Merrill, bringing over four decades of experience in the financial services industry. Beginning his career in 1982 immediately after graduating from the University of Houston System, Gary has dedicated 43 years to Merrill, serving multiple generations of families. Throughout his tenure, he has held the position of Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President, focusing on comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to individual needs. Gary's expertise encompasses family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, investment strategy for both individuals and corporations, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation, which supports his ability to provide informed, strategic financial advice. Outside of his professional role, Gary enjoys baseball, fishing, hunting, running, spending time with his family, and watching movies. He has been married for 44 years and reflects on his long-standing career at Merrill with a commitment that has endured through various challenges, emphasizing his dedication to his clients and the firm.

Steven Callaway is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Texas City, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Anthony Benzaia is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Santa Fe, Texas. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at ExxonMobil and the U.S. Air Force. Benzaia joined Edward Jones in 2025. 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 investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Katlyn Briggs is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Curiosity Killd Designs LLC, a 3D design and printing service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing a range of investment products.

Matthew Jacobson is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual financial goals, including college education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Matthew holds a Master in Accounting (MAcc) from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and a Bachelor in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from the California State University System. He holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Dutch. In his personal time, Matthew enjoys activities such as billiards, boating, bowling, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, music, softball, and spending time with his family. His professional philosophy centers on helping clients uncover what matters most to them and their families to develop strategies that pursue their financial goals.

Carmen Warren is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to her career in finance, she worked at Texas A&M University from 2013 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a nationwide network of financial 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.

Kelley Delesandri is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with three years of industry experience. She currently works at Edward Jones and previously held roles at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and American Express. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a national network of over 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Travis Magliolo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he served eight years in the United States Marine Corps. He holds a Series 66 designation and currently serves as the elected mayor of Dickinson, Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Zachary Sauers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Santa Fe, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Eyster is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dickinson, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUNA Mutual Group, Comerica Securities, and Lincoln Financial Distributors. He serves as a temporary director on a nonprofit board. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, combining extensive platforms with operational and research support tools.

Lee Skipper is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Texas City, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024, he spent 15 years with Raymond James Financial Services and its affiliate. Outside of his advisory work, Skipper is a trustee at the First Baptist Church of Texas City and operates a sportfishing guide service through Pescador, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of specialized planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered directly to clients.

Brian Dluzniewski is an investment advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He worked at Merrill from 1999 to 2009 before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2009. He is also involved in offering individual health insurance through Golden Rule Insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

John Mc Auliff is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Galveston, TX, with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked for three years at Vitality Dental Arts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors nationwide.

Lauren Millo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Galveston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and over one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Moody National Bank and involvement with Galveston Island Meals On Wheels. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lorilyn Wynn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She previously worked for Texas Advantage Community Bank NA for 16 years. Wynn holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Susan Hill is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has served as President of Aventura Family Office and Aventura Partners, LLC. Hill also acts as Trustee for a family bypass trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non‑discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools.

Jeffrey Heard is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2003. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, 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 investment strategies.

David Rogers is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Edward Jones in Galveston, TX, where he has worked since 2007, totaling 20 years of industry experience. He has spent his entire career at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Randall Klibert is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Dickinson, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, Klibert serves as Vice President of Serra International and chairs the Finance Council at St. Mary Catholic Church, advising on budget and resource allocation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate entities, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers various investment strategies through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Henry Harrity is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Texas City, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Mary Boul is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dickinson, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she has involvement in real estate rental activities. 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 services and platforms, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs.

Mitchell Morgan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Texas City, TX, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he worked at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He has also held roles outside the financial industry, including positions at the University of Houston and Gators Family Restaurant. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth criteria, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Patrick Mc Donald is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2010. He serves as President of the Board of Directors for CASA of Galveston County, a charitable organization. Merrill, together 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sean Flanagan is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed to pursue their long-term goals. Sean emphasizes understanding each client's full financial picture to create flexible strategies suited to changing market conditions, leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, managing new wealth, special needs planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, retirement income, and serving clients in sports and entertainment sectors. Sean holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Sean attended Clear Falls High School and the Texas Tech University System, although no degree was conferred. He participates in community organizations through volunteering and has personal interests that include camping, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, running, skiing, spending time with family, and surfing.

Samuel Collins III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Investacorp Advisory Services, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of the Ruby Bridges Foundation and a volunteer historian and speaker who organizes community events focused on history and cultural celebrations. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting customizable investment strategies executed through various discretionary and third-party managed accounts.