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.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2025, she held roles at Edward Jones and Equitable Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework within model asset allocations.

Magali Lutz is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2007. She has 18 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Northfield Commons, a real-estate development investment in Boulder, Colorado. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of 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.

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 advising clients at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Mercer Global Advisors, 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 combines extensive research and analytics with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

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.

Pietro Mariani is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and as a Workplace Planning Consultant at the same company from 2021 to 2023. In his current position, Pietro focuses on understanding clients' unique financial situations and supporting them in meeting their financial goals through personalized planning and strategies. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Pietro has developed expertise in investment consulting and workplace financial planning. He emphasizes a client-centered approach, aiming to create easy-to-understand plans tailored to individual needs. Pietro is committed to helping clients feel confident and satisfied with their financial decisions.

James Butler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Boulder, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 12 years at Waddell & Reed, Inc. He is also involved with Confluence Inc and Flatirons BNI, reflecting engagements beyond his LPL role. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, with a platform supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies using various model portfolios and third-party subadvisors.

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.

Jeremiah White is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. Jeremiah utilizes a needs-based planning approach combined with his diverse career experience and CFP credential to address the unique needs of individuals and families. He focuses on creating customized client experiences by developing personalized financial roadmaps. His professional background centers on financial consulting and investment guidance within Fidelity Investments.

Steven Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial, Wells Fargo Investments, and Ameriprise Advisor Services. He also operates Tenacity Investment Group LLC alongside his work at LPL Financial. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

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.