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.

Alfredo Felicella is a CFA® charterholder and registered investment advisor with three years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Cypress Lane Advisors in Galveston, TX, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to that, he was self-employed and worked at Imaging Brands, Inc. from 2018 to 2021. 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 uses an asset-allocation framework with a macroeconomic overlay, primarily investing in ETFs and no-load mutual funds, while employing 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 Edward Jones, where he has worked for nine years, he was employed at the University of Texas Medical Branch for seven years. Outside of advising, Hardcastle serves on several boards in Galveston, including as board president of Galveston Urban Ministries and trustee roles with Knights of Momus, the Rosenberg Library, Galveston Park Board of Trustees, and Galveston College. He also holds passive ownership in a local business, Empouria, LLC, and is a candidate for Galveston City Council District 6. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm supports its independent investment adviser representatives with diverse portfolio management options, various analytical approaches, and fiduciary services through 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.

Paula Kingsbury is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 38 years of industry experience. She has worked extensively with Avantax and currently manages Kingsbury Business Services, LLC, where she provides tax preparation and management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options and discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services.

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.

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.

Kyle Albright Sr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years before joining Fidelity in 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Gary Davis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Galveston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1982 and concurrently with Bank of America since 2011. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Logan Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has been with Fidelity and its affiliated brokerage services since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

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.

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 a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with offering individual health insurance through Golden Rule Insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and offering model portfolios and research from various sources.

Dave Mohammed is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CUNA Brokerage Services, INC and Cuna Mutual Group for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a property management business in League City, Texas. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management, with a distinctive focus on systematic methodologies and oversight.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 designations and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an associate minister at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church and is involved in community events and historical speaking through his sole proprietorship, Wild Lion Productions. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes asset allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios with various investment types, catering to both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.