Jonathan Simmons is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at T. Rowe Price, Bank of America, USAA, the Colorado Department of Corrections, and T-Mobile. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Poulos is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients’ individual financial goals. Leveraging resources from Merrill and Bank of America, he provides clients with access to investment insights, banking convenience, and lending solutions to help navigate changing market conditions. Christopher holds professional designations as an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University - Pueblo. In addition to his advisory work, Christopher is actively involved in community service, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations.

Tyler Edwards is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has held roles at Raymond James Financial and its affiliate since 2024. Edwards also has experience in client services and office administration through his association with Colorado Wealth Associates. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to support tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA advisory services.

Elle Tonkins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, she worked at Nexstar from 2017 to 2024 and Media General from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Elida Defrancisco is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Situs AMC and various mortgage and financial services firms. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning without including implementation. The firm combines holistic, goal-based analyses with managed-account options under a consolidated billing system while maintaining separation between planning and portfolio management.

Jeffrey Mohrmann is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Colorado Springs, Colorado, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as legal counsel for Rogue Mountain Law and is a member of the advisory board for the City of Colorado Springs, where he participates in the review and nomination of municipal judge candidates. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Douglas Meikle is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Colorado Springs, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2013 and PFS Investments Inc since 2014. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a contract instructor for the FEMA Emergency Management Institute, teaching emergency response courses. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors and utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

William Daniel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously spent 20 years at Ivanti Inc. He is also involved with Academy Wealth Management Group in an investment-related capacity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Katelyn Coutee is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Ent Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, USAA Investment Management Company, and T. Rowe Price. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Tanya Duboue is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with ENT Credit Union since 1998 and joined LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Bethany Essendrop is a financial professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at multiple firms including Purpose Planning and Spencer Financial. In addition to her advisory roles, she serves as a marketing coordinator at Purpose Planning, where she coordinates events and communications. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Robert Stanlick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 32 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Rocky Mountain Wealth Partners, Geneos Wealth Management Inc., and Presidential Brokerage Inc. He is also active as a notary and participates as a speaker for the Right to Bear Event. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Craig Cisney is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2013 to 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as a stand-up comedian, emcee for charitable events, and motivational speaker. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Stephen Roberts is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. Roberts has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Leo Goeas is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016 and previously worked at On The Line Inc for 19 years. 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 clientele including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional solutions through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Brian Schott is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for seven years with the Douglas County School District. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant football coach at a local high school. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, managing over $1 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options under a fiduciary standard.

Bradley Brunson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Colorado Springs, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Phil Long Ford and Furniture Row. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing written recommendations on a wide range of financial planning topics. The firm uses goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping the services distinct.

Benjamin Mills is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Colorado Springs, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and its private bank division before joining Raymond James and its affiliated bank. Outside of his financial career, he has been involved with the Christian Youth Theatre since 2019. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Robert Nissen is a financial professional with two years of experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Millennium Financial Group and Cetera Advisors LLC. Prior to his advisory roles, Nissen spent ten years at Nickelodeon and was self-employed for several years. He was also involved with Schoolhouse Brewing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Emily Hershberger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Transamerica and was involved with the El Pomar Foundation from 2021 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models, offering a broad range of investment and advisory services.