Seasoned, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in McAllen, TX

Rosa Ybarra is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Endurance Financial Planning, LLC. She manages financial planning and wealth advisory services and also owns Interactive Tax Planning, LLC, where she provides tax return preparation and personal tax advice. Ybarra previously worked with the Hidalgo County Appraisal District and other financial firms. Endurance Financial Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth households, and institutional clients through discretionary wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a primarily passive investment strategy focused on index funds and ETFs, tailoring plans to clients’ financial situations and risk tolerances.

Rafael Jimenez Padron is a financial advisor at Idylian Capital with a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at the Central Bank of Mexico for four years and operates as an independent consultant specializing in quantitative financial solutions. Idylian Capital is a small registered investment adviser providing discretionary asset and portfolio management for individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, LLCs, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based approach, utilizing long- and short-term strategies tailored to clients’ financial situations and risk tolerances.

Marco Hernandez is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Money Concepts Capital Corp for 22 years. Hernandez serves on the board of directors for Valley Federal Credit Union and is co-owner of Aquaflora on Evelyn, a business involved in greenhouse operations. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios monitored and rebalanced regularly alongside services such as tax optimization and customized investment screening.

Zaira Espinoza is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Avantax Investment Services. Espinoza is also the Chief Executive Officer of ZEAL Wealth Partners, LLC, where she provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services, and she owns ZEAL Transitions, LLC, which offers business strategy and transactional consulting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Eric Meisel is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with GWN Securities since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in providing life insurance and annuity products to clients and occasionally invests personal capital in a produce distribution business. GWN Securities offers investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and utilizes market-timing and momentum-based strategies in some of its legacy programs.

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is also involved with NIHFCU Wealth Advisors, a related business entity. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Thomas Trefzger is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. since 2018 and previously held roles at Sprint and Cleveland State University. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across five risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, and combines advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance activities under one platform.

Taylor Reed is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, and Atlas Capital Advisors LLC. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts across diverse portfolio strategies.

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

Elizabeth Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, where she has worked since 2012. She has 26 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

David Cade is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Houston, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Next Financial Group, Inc. for 20 years and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for six years. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, integrating proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

Linda Postorivo is a financial advisor at BC Advisors, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with MAFG RIA Services, Inc. since 1994 and with Mid-Atlantic Companies since 1981. BC Advisors provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, family trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary investment recommendations grounded in fundamental analysis alongside technical and cyclical reviews, employing a variety of strategies including long-term, short-term, trading, options, and alternatives.