Leonardo Walss is an investment advisor with Valley Regional Capital Management LLC in Brownsville, TX. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Walss has worked at Valley Regional Capital Management since 2014 and also serves as Assistant Vice President at Transpecos Bank. Valley Regional Capital Management LLC is an independent advisory firm that provides portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis along with long-term trading and options strategies, managing all client assets in-house.

Donald Henderson is the sole advisor at Henderson Capital & Wealth Management, LLC in Brownsville, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience, including 19 years leading his current firm. Henderson Capital & Wealth Management offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach integrates macroeconomic and asset-allocation analysis with fundamental, technical, and cyclical methods, managing portfolios across a range of asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Moises Rodriguez is a Series 65-licensed advisor at nVest Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Craig Nieschwietz & Associates and has earlier experience at Taso and Brehm, Havel & Co. nVest Advisors, LLC provides fiduciary investment management and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, small businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a combination of fundamental analysis, quantitative modeling, and portfolio optimization to manage risk-based investment models. The firm also serves as a sub-adviser to other RIAs and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside standalone planning services.

Hector Valdez is a financial advisor at FMSA with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work history with HSO, SAGlobal, and XAPT Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of Aetherworks Inc, a company focused on carbon capture technology. FMSA is a privately owned registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, municipalities, and trust programs. The firm employs a fundamental, research-driven investment approach and offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning across a broad range of securities and products.

William Reed is a financial advisor at First Financial Coaching, Inc. in Harlingen, TX, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. from 2010 to 2017. Outside of advising, Reed serves as president of a municipal utility district board. First Financial Coaching, Inc. provides investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and financial education to individuals, families, business owners, and corporations. The firm delivers primarily non-discretionary investment advice and partners with a third-party asset manager for discretionary portfolio management, while emphasizing financial education and analysis.

Mathew Reed is a Series 65-licensed advisor with First Financial Coaching, Inc. in Harlingen, TX, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Financial Coaching, he held roles at Vincero, Champion Teamwear, and several other companies. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a pizza sales and delivery business in Brownsville, TX. First Financial Coaching serves individuals, families, business owners, and corporate clients by providing non-discretionary investment advisory, retirement plan consulting, financial education, and financial analysis services. The firm typically arranges discretionary management through a co-advisory relationship with an independent manager and emphasizes client approval for transactions and ongoing monitoring.

Janet Harrington is a financial advisor with First Financial Coaching, Inc. in Harlingen, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with First Financial Coaching since 2010 and previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. Harrington is also an insurance agent specializing in life and long-term care insurance. First Financial Coaching, Inc. serves individuals, families, business owners, and corporations by providing investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and financial education. The firm offers non-discretionary investment advice and partners with a third-party asset manager for discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing investment education and financial analysis.

Tomas Esteve is a financial advisor at Bolton Securities Corporation with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Bolton Global Asset Management and Bolton Global Capital since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner and manager of GMFE Group, LLC, which operates securities, investment advisory, and insurance businesses. Bolton Global Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and banks. The firm employs an IAR-driven approach that tailors portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities with a generally long-term orientation while allowing tactical trading and rebalancing.

Flavio Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bolton Global Asset Management and Bolton Global Capital since 2008 and previously spent 21 years at Merrill. Gonzalez is co-owner of GMFE Group, LLC, operating securities, investment advisory, and insurance businesses, and serves as Managing Director of Bolton Global Asset Management under the GEF Financial Group name. Bolton Global Asset Management provides asset management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers customized wealth management through a network of independent advisers, employing various asset management programs and focusing on a long-term investment approach with a diversified portfolio construction.

Humphrey Thomas is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2012, following five years at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner managing a divorce planning firm and participates in local civil service through the North Brownsville Rotary. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory programs through a model-based and advisor-managed approach supported by Envestnet.

John Little IV is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Horter Investment Management and operates two insurance-related businesses focused on fixed insurance products and management. Virtue Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers. The firm customizes portfolios using tactical, strategic, and dynamic approaches and delivers advice through a multi-team model with ongoing monitoring, reporting, and client education.

Ricardo Filizola is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Bolton Global Asset Management and Bolton Global Capital since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and director of RNF Group, LLC, which operates the Brownsville Dance Center. Bolton Global Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and banks. The firm’s investment approach is IAR-driven, tailoring portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance, and employs a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a generally long-term orientation.

Joel Guerrero is a financial advisor at SPC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he operates J.M.G. Financial, which provides financial services and sells various insurance products through multiple insurance companies. SPC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, delivering strategies through discretionary and nondiscretionary arrangements supported by a custodial platform and collaborative adviser relationships.

Thomas Dunn is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 15 years before joining Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial in 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Dunn owns Al Chile LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that leverages technology platforms and third-party managers to meet client goals.

David Diaz is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Brownsville, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BBVA Insurance Agency, BBVA Securities Inc., and PNC Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account designed for employees with existing PNC Bank online-banking credentials. The firm’s approach involves algorithm-driven risk assessment and utilizes approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Jose Martinez is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc. and Compass Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with JNV Gifts in a non-investment capacity. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessment and approved model strategies executed with mutual funds and ETFs.

Angelica Garrido is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several BBVA-related firms prior to joining PNC in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages rental properties. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through a model-based digital program available by invitation to employees, utilizing algorithm-driven risk assessment and portfolio strategies managed by PNC and third-party strategists.

Terese Roberts is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Bolton Global Asset Management, Bolton Global Capital, and Merrill. Roberts also serves as co-trustee of the Stephen Mark Roberts Trust and is a notary public in Texas. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services, and integrates a variety of investment strategies and technology platforms.

Matt Heffernan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Harlingen, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Heffernan serves as the finance chair on the board of directors for United Way in Harlingen. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Iliana Cantu is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill Lynch, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JP Morgan Chase NA prior to joining Raymond James in 2017. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Cruz Lopez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following prior experience at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to offer a comprehensive range of services.

Dennis Mitchell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing Mitchell Ranch, a farming and ranching operation in Texas. 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 financial planning and asset management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies while supporting advisors with technology and research tools.

Samuel Carter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 20 years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Carter serves on the boards of The Marine Military Academy Foundation and The Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Luis Delarosa is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Brownsville, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and operates De La Rosa & Company, CPA's. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and sole shareholder of The Billiard Room, Inc., a family business, and owns a drive-thru coffee shop in San Antonio. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement 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 variety of portfolio management options and incorporates proprietary and third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.

Patrick Cusick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Brownsville, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BBVA Securities, BBVA Wealth Solutions, and Avantax, and he also operates Cusick Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with offerings including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Monte Martin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at First Allied Securities and Cetera Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Valley Abstract & Trustee Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Eduardo Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has held roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2017. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Tierra Santa Luxury LLC, a business focused on creating advertising content for small local businesses. Primerica Advisors sponsors 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 operates through a large network of advisors and employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Gerardo Iracheta is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Farmers Insurance and SOS Substitutes. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a variety of advisory models and emphasizes the use of both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Carlos Cuellar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He has held the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2002. The firm serves more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. Edward Jones manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

David Heffernan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Harlingen, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with tax-aware withdrawal strategies and ongoing advice.

Jose De La Garza is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2006. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a residential rental property in Brownsville, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jose Velez is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. He serves in political office in the Town of Rancho Viejo, Texas. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Robert Cackley is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a committee member for Sea Turtle Inc., a conservation group, and as president of Las Huellas of South Texas, a charitable organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Regino Corona is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as past president and board member of Brownsville Beerfest, a local nonprofit that operates an annual craft beer festival benefiting other local nonprofits. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through multiple advisory platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated portfolio rebalancing to construct diversified investment portfolios.

Cristobal Delgado is an investment advisor representative with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, CoreCap Investments, and Ameritas Investment Corp. He is the owner of Galatas 6:9, PLLC, a separate business entity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Michael Limas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Brownsville, TX, where he has worked since 2007. He has 19 years of industry experience and previously worked with AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Limas is involved in local community boards and co-owns multiple restaurant and hospitality businesses in Brownsville. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Miguel Lozano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a home-based cattle business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual clients, retirement plans, 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.

Nancy Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Cambridge since 2016. Rodriguez serves on the boards of the Gladys Porter Zoo and Saint Joseph Academy, and also holds a director position with Valley Municipal Utility District No. 2. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals who deliver tailored investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Bob Cackley is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 39 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill for 31 years and Bank of America, NA for eight years before joining Raymond James in 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Louise Ambriz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Harlingen, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Luis Cavazos is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Delta Global Asset Management and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as Chair of the Rotary District 5930 Advisory Committee, a nonprofit volunteer role. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s model-driven investment approach includes access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs, along with affiliated trust and insurance services.

Michael Mezmar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2002 and previously worked at Merrill from 1997 to 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Mezmar Insurance Agency, selling Medicare Supplement policies, and has a involvement in local politics and government. 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 financial planning, various portfolio management programs, and institutional platforms, with advice primarily delivered by investment adviser representatives using a range of strategies and tools.

Robert Richardson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and also leads Bob Richardson & Associates, Inc., which he founded in 1986. Richardson serves as a director at the International Bank of Commerce in Brownsville, Texas, a role he has held since 1986. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary model strategies and multiple platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Anthony Rendon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his financial career, Rendon is a part-owner and advisor of Fred's Delicatessen LLC, a full-service restaurant. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory services with broker-dealer and investment management capabilities.