John Nicholas III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jennifer Kayton is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. She operates out of Firestone, CO, and maintains a freelance writing business focused on non-financial content under the pen name Bliss Monday-Friday LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Serena Walker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Longmont, CO, with 10 years of experience at the firm and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked exclusively at Edward Jones since 2016. 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 one of the largest networks of financial advisors and branch offices in the industry.

Zuzana Balzerova is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Equitable Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she owns several rental properties managed by third parties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Sean Laws is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2021, and prior to that spent seven years with VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor with a large nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across various program structures.

Matthew Dolan is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2021 and previously spent 15 years at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, Dolan is the owner and president of MJD Financial Services, LLC, a support company. 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 employs a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Mark Strynar is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Throughout his career, Mark has worked with firms such as Morgan Stanley and UBS before joining Merrill Lynch in 2014. He specializes in delivering disciplined, goals-based financial planning and outcome-oriented strategies tailored for high-net-worth individuals and families. His areas of focus include education planning, family wealth management, legacy and estate planning, tax minimization, retirement income planning, and socially responsible investing. Mark is part of a comprehensive advisory team that provides services including trust and estate planning, liquidity and cash management, asset and liability management, and wealth advisory to a diverse clientele that includes business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, attorneys, and artists. He holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Art History from Rutgers University. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Mark serves on the board of the Boulder Jewish Community Center. He and his family reside in Boulder, Colorado, where they engage in outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, biking, and trail running with their dogs. He also values community involvement, volunteering in local organizations and promoting a balanced lifestyle that reflects his personal interests in fitness and nutrition.

Danielle Patnode is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lafayette, Colorado, holding the Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Adam Fullmer is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. His previous roles include positions at Mercer Global Advisors Inc., Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Wealth Advocates, and Yellowstone Partners. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Craig Swan is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Cetera Wealth Services. Swan also operates as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent professionals, offering a range of portfolio management and advisory solutions tailored to client objectives.

Alissa Smidt is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Boulder, CO, where she has worked since 1999, totaling 27 years of industry experience. She holds a power of attorney role in an entity named A B S in San Marcos, California. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Jonathan Massey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously with AXA Advisors, LLC for 15 years. Outside of financial advisory, he owns Jonny Massey Music, a music publishing and licensing startup, where he is the songwriter. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models, including third-party programs and discretionary management, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternatives.

To Pak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Boulder, CO, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Neil Lubar is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boulder, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several investment-related limited liability companies focused on commercial real estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment research to support its financial planning process.

Matthew Mattice is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates and previously worked at firms including TIAA-CREF, Armadaglobal, MML Investors Services, Lenox Advisors, and Mass Mutual Life. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various specialized programs and an extensive affiliate network.

James Butler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Boulder, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and has held roles at Confluence Inc, Flatirons Bni, Waddell & Reed, Inc, and various insurance carriers over his career. Butler also operates a business entity for tax and investment purposes outside of his advisory work. 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 of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven solutions.

James Scatena III is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Boulder, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Pamela Stoner is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and 30 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 12 years before joining Raymond James in 2020. The firm, Raymond James & Associates, is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. It serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Steven Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial and its affiliate from 2010 to 2025 and currently operates Tenacity Investment Group alongside his role at LPL. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Lissette Barrios is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has built her career since 1993. As senior partner of the GR Wealth Management Group, she leads a team that takes a comprehensive, client-focused approach to wealth management. The group emphasizes understanding clients and their families deeply—considering financial situations, priorities, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and investment goals—to develop tailored strategies. Their client base includes multi-generation families, corporate executives, business owners, and physicians. Lissette also serves as a Senior Portfolio Advisor within Merrill’s Investment Advisory Program, managing discretionary, customized investment strategies that draw on a broad range of Merrill and third-party solutions. Lissette holds multiple professional credentials, including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation awarded by the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Economics from Barat College of Lake Forest, which was subsequently acquired by DePaul University. Fluent in English and Spanish, Lissette focuses on client areas such as family wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and education planning. Outside of her professional work, Lissette resides with her husband and two sons in the Northern Suburbs. The family supports several humanitarian and research organizations, including the American Cancer Society, United Way, and Special Olympics. In their free time, they enjoy outdoor activities, attending their sons’ soccer games, hiking, interior decorating, and traveling.