Michael Lowder is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Harrisdirect LLC, E*TRADE Capital Management, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, J.P. Morgan, and Fidelity. He is based in Salt Lake City, UT. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected through employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, using a combination of model and customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Melody Wheelwright is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked for L3Harris Technologies, Inc for 21 years. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans with financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages over $122 billion in regulatory assets under management and uses a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that combines passive and active managers under the oversight of an internal Investment Committee.

Matthew Johnson is a financial advisor at Corient with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Zions Bancorporation. Outside of finance, he is a passive owner of Subway franchise businesses in Southeast Idaho. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house management with third-party solutions and offers specialized services through affiliates such as family office and corporate trustee services.

Travis Hensley is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co, Fidelity, and LPL Financial among other firms. He volunteers with CURESMA, aiding in raising awareness and fundraising for spinal muscular atrophy. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs an investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, integrating fundamental and quantitative analysis alongside private and registered pooled investment vehicles.

Daniel Whittenburg is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and has previously held positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Whittenburg also manages Whittenburg Capital, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives who utilize both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Antonio Montes De Oca is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at RH Advisors, Charles Schwab, and Utah State University. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisors. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, utilizing a mix of passive and active investment strategies guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Bryan Ball is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2010 and is also an agent with Agia, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Paul Merck is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and possessing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Fidelity Investments, Solium Financial Services, Merrill, and Bank of America. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as certain retail clients. The firm’s integrated services emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, operating within Empower’s broader administrative and recordkeeping platforms.

Jaclyn Lui is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She worked at Alpine Securities Corporation for four years before joining D.A. Davidson in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she engages in non-investment activities such as providing notary services, publishing videos on YouTube, and selling merchandise online. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm adheres to fiduciary standards and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, with specialized offerings for high-net-worth clients and municipal advisory capabilities.

Mark Hansen is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2007. Hansen is involved in managing investment partnerships and family-held investment portfolios outside of his advisory role. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a variety of clients, including retirement plans, individual investors, and charitable organizations, providing ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and private wealth management for high-net-worth clients. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and utilizes both qualitative and quantitative tools in its investment recommendations and monitoring, and it distinguishes itself by serving as a municipal advisor and offering affiliated custodial services.

Benjamin Hewlett is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is affiliated with CWM, LLC and has previously worked with firms including Carson Wealth and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of advising, he is also an insurance agent selling life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a large network of advisors. The firm employs a discretionary management approach using model portfolios overseen by an in-house Investment Committee and offers comprehensive retirement plan services alongside portfolio management and financial planning.

Hidi Schuyler is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she currently leads a team of financial associates focused on developing customized wealth strategies and fostering long-term client relationships. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2005, she has held various roles including Regional Planning Consultant, Managed Solutions Consultant, Portfolio Specialist, Assigned Relationship Manager, Self Directed Brokerage Associate, and Fidelity Service Associate. Her career in financial services spans over a decade and a half, with prior experience as an Associate and Trainer at Discovercard from 1996 to 2005. Hidi holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial planning and client service. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Hidi has interests in art, cooking and baking, fitness, social events with friends, hiking, and music.

Joshua Beard is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Nike, Inc. for four years and Footlocker for three years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies and use of advanced technologies such as AI in its investment process.

Anayeli Salto is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2020. Prior to her financial career, she was employed at Ross Dress for Less and studied at the University of California Merced. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Haley Cate is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic approach that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and constructs model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Cristopher Garff is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2010. He collaborates with high net worth households to understand their unique goals and needs, assisting clients in creating individualized and comprehensive financial plans. Cristopher has been with Fidelity Investments since 1999, holding various roles including Senior Relationship Officer, Relationship Officer, Client Management Representative, Retirement Income Planning Consultant, Investment Representative, Financial Representative, Service Trader, and Customer Service Representative. This extensive experience has provided him with a broad understanding of financial services and client management.

Ray Wimmer is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2007. Outside of advising, he is a self-employed writer, focusing on screenplays and other written works. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Landon Anthon is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Salt Lake City, UT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mountain America Credit Union and Alliance Energy and Integration. Landon is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Devin Barney is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His previous roles include work at Telsou LLC and Wasatch Behavioral Health. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Bodi Sutherland is an advisor at RBC Capital Markets based in Salt Lake City, UT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently started his career in the financial industry. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets, he worked at CEM Aquatics and spent ten years at the University of Utah. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management and financial planning services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.