Laura Schmidt is a financial advisor at Higgins & Schmidt Wealth Strategies LLC with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at TGRP Solutions, Band-It IDEX, Envestnet, Inc., and RSM US LLP. Higgins & Schmidt Wealth Strategies LLC provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations and business entities. The firm uses modern portfolio theory to construct portfolios and manages assets through mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, structured products, and separately managed accounts.

Jay Mccormick is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of experience at Helm Investment Management, LLC, a firm based in Denver, CO. He has been with Helm Investment Management since 2006. Helm Investment Management is an independent, privately owned SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $371 million for about 140 high-net-worth households, including business owners and corporate executives. The firm uses a blended analytic approach within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework to build diversified portfolios primarily focused on ETFs, individual stocks, bonds, and income securities.

Brian Neustrom is a financial advisor at Powerhouse Financial Advisors, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at several firms including Cetera and Liberty Partners Financial Services. He is employed by Parsonex Enterprises, Inc., where he serves in principal and Chief Compliance Officer roles across multiple affiliated entities. Powerhouse Financial Advisors offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm builds diversified, asset-allocation portfolios aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing third-party managers and model programs such as those from SEI.

Hilla Hascalovici is a financial advisor at Savvly Advisor with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Savvly in 2025, she worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC for five years and held roles at JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Varsity Tutors. She is based in Boulder, Colorado. Savvly Advisor provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to pooled investment vehicles, investment companies, and pension or profit-sharing plans, alongside consulting for employee benefit plans such as 401(k)s. The firm combines modern portfolio theory and technical analysis to implement tailored, long-term investment strategies and maintains an active pension consulting practice.

Nicholas Wolverton is a CFP® and Series 65 registered advisor with 11 years of experience, currently serving at Peak Financial Management, Inc. since 2015. He operates out of Broomfield, Colorado, working alongside one other advisor at the firm. Peak Financial Management provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm applies a Start to Finish Planning Program that integrates consulting, coaching, and investment management using fundamental analysis and an asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Stanley Learman is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Arbor Investment Management since 2010, where he serves as an advisor. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees final accounting and annual tax preparation for two LLCs associated with rental properties, a responsibility that requires minimal time and does not affect his work at Arbor Investment Management. Arbor Investment Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to mid- to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and select plans. The firm employs a valuation-based, fundamentally driven approach, primarily using individual stocks and bonds, and offers comprehensive financial forecasting alongside retirement, tax, and estate planning advice.

Nathan Abercrombie is a financial advisor at Legacy Ridge Capital Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Janus Capital Group and produced The Stock Podcast, for which he retains ownership of the website content but has no current involvement. Legacy Ridge Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, pension plans, and business entities, employing a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach with both separate accounts and a private limited partnership fund.

Peter Schopen is a financial advisor at P.A. Schopen & Associates, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Raymond James Financial and Evergreen Investing, LLC prior to his current role. P.A. Schopen & Associates provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives. The firm combines modern portfolio theory with fundamental, technical, quantitative, and cyclical analysis, using a mix of actively managed mutual funds and passive ETFs, and manages client assets in-house with a broader set of products and strategies than many peer firms.

Mitchell Bloom is a financial advisor at Bloom Financial, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Fourstar Wealth Advisors, LLC, CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, and Alterna Card Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Bloom Life, LLC, which focuses on life insurance and annuities, and he is involved in sales and marketing for a developmental stage retail business. Bloom Financial provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and coordinated tax and estate-planning services for individuals, trusts, and business entities. The firm generally recommends and monitors third-party asset managers and turnkey asset management programs, operating primarily on non-discretionary engagements.

Edwin Liang is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and First Republic Bank before joining Downshift Financial in 2021. Downshift Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and employer plan sponsors. The firm focuses on passive portfolio construction using mutual funds and ETFs, combines ongoing financial planning with portfolio management, and employs a fixed-fee billing model.

Nikole Larson is a financial advisor at Cohesion Wealth Management, LLC with nine years at the firm and four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has provided bookkeeping and accounting services as an independent contractor outside of investment advising. Cohesion Wealth Management serves individuals, families, foundations, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes client alignment, diversification, tactical market adjustments, and integrates both in-house and third-party management, including unique capabilities in institutional pension consulting.

Brian Sells is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Peak Financial Advisors in Denver, CO since 1997. Peak Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and small business clients, offering fee-only portfolio management and financial planning. The firm integrates accounting expertise into its advisory services, providing discretionary investment management alongside tax return preparation and planning.

Nicholas Pirnack is a financial advisor at LotusGroup Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LotusGroup Advisors since 2011. LotusGroup Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trust and business accounts, and plan sponsors, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and introductions to private investments. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach tailored to client risk profiles and provides business valuation services alongside ongoing reporting and goal tracking.

Heidi Phan is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Rebalance LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Illumination Wealth Management and The Wealth Conservancy, Inc. Since September 2024, she has been the lead event planner for the Colorado Financial Planning Association, organizing pro bono financial planning events for the local community. Rebalance LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and decision-support services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, employing a strategic asset-allocation approach with a focus on long-term rebalancing using a small universe of ETFs organized into model portfolios.

Ned Meloni is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Crusonia Wealth Advisors LLC in Denver, where he has worked since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Financial Steward Associates, LPL Financial, Elevations Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, GWFS Equities, and Northstar Realty Securities. Crusonia Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and business entities by offering wealth advisory services that combine discretionary portfolio management, portfolio design, and financial planning. The firm uses a multi-disciplinary investment approach incorporating equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, alternative investments, and third-party managers, and it is affiliated with a CPA firm that provides tax preparation and related services.

Noel Bennett is a financial advisor at Peak Asset Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Peak Asset Management since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for several family office and mining-related entities. Peak Asset Management is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $1.01 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning, employing client-specific investment policies and a combination of individual securities or mutual fund/ETF strategies, with an emphasis on long-term management and a range of analytical approaches.

Benjamin Weaver is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 22 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with BSW Wealth Partners in Boulder, CO, where he has worked since 2010. Prior to that, he spent eight years at R3 Returns, LLC and recently joined Sequoia Financial Group. BSW Wealth Partners serves a national client base that includes individuals, families, business owners, executives, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a top-down tactical asset allocation process and offers a range of services including comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and a dedicated impact investing program as a Colorado Public Benefit Corporation.

Alexander Bastron is a financial advisor with Northstar Financial Companies, Inc. in Golden, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Northstar since 2020, and previously was with LongView Wealth Management and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of advising, he spends a small portion of his time as an insurance consultant for various companies. Northstar Financial Companies serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, and closely held businesses, offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm employs a goals-based investment philosophy and manages portfolios using mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and option strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Chad Kopser is a financial advisor with Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. in Golden, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Aegis Wealth Management since 2020 and has been involved with Aegis Financial since 2011. Aegis Wealth Management serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, retirement and education savings analysis, and discretionary portfolio management through a multi-team advisor structure, utilizing third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios for day-to-day management.

Anna Todorova is a financial advisor at The Millstone Evans Group, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Syntrinsic for five years. The Millstone Evans Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts and charitable organizations, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm manages client assets through independent clearing accounts and wrap programs, and incorporates ESG analysis where requested.