Ryan Mc Namee is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Traction Financial Partners with two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Connor Group CX, RSM, LLP, Grant Thornton, LLP, and Miller Consulting Group. Outside of advisory work, he is a Certified Public Accountant and manages Front Range Tax Services, providing tax preparation and consultation. Traction Financial Partners serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a core-satellite investment approach and focuses on client education and retirement plan participant workshops, using tools such as the Snug platform for estate planning coordination.

Lawrence Howes is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sharkey, Howes & Javer Inc. in Denver, CO, where he has worked since 1990. He is part of a team of nine advisors at the firm. Sharkey, Howes & Javer provides fee-only investment management and comprehensive financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trustees, businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs an actively managed, asset-allocation investment approach supported by fundamental and technical analysis and offers employer-focused services including company retirement-plan administration and educational programs.

Stephen Tanner is a financial advisor with Forty North Wealth in Glendale, Colorado, holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Panoramic Investment Advisors since 2017 and has been president and sole shareholder of S.M. Tanner Inc., a tax preparation service, since 1994. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as the personal representative on an estate and manages a tax preparation business. Forty North Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans, institutions, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, developing tailored portfolios through a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and utilizing third-party platforms and sub-advisors when appropriate.

Jason Alderson is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Crusonia Wealth Advisors LLC and has previously worked at Private Capital Management, Elbert Capital Management, Kestra Financial, and BOK Financial. Alderson serves on the boards of Shalom Park/Beth Israel Foundation for the Aged and The Lowry Foundation, functioning as treasurer for both organizations. Crusonia Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and business entities, offering wealth advisory services that include discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process, incorporating various asset classes and strategies, and is affiliated with Crusonia Tax Advisors, providing additional tax preparation services.

Louis Patierno Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Peak Planning Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2017, and previously held positions at Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC and Raymond James Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Attorneyterm.com, an insurance sales business he has operated since 2011. Peak Planning Group, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm manages approximately $710 million using a primarily long-term, fundamentals-based approach with diversified portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Gabriel Pardue is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Heirloom Wealth Management LLC, based in Greenwood Village, CO. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Adamic Ranch, Fifth Third Bancorp, and Chevron. Heirloom Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, institutions, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, donor-advised fund management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing a goal-based planning process and strategic portfolio allocations.

Daniel Blair is a financial advisor with Horizon Wealth in Denver, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Emerson Equity LLC, Impact Partnership Wealth, Resources Investment Advisors, and Summit Wealth Strategies. Outside of advising, he manages Horizon Wealth Marketing Group, LLC, which provides marketing products and services for other financial professionals. Horizon Wealth Investment Solutions LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $147 million for about 163 clients through a team of six advisors. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on diversified, tax-aware portfolios and coordinating with other client advisors.

Scott Steiner is a financial advisor with Denver Wealth Management, Inc. in Denver, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at LPL Financial, Cambridge Investment Research, and Osaic Wealth. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance and benefits through Scott Steiner, Inc. and owns other business interests in real estate and wealth management consulting. Denver Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a disciplined investment process combining modern portfolio theory and a proprietary scoring system to construct customized portfolios, employing both discretionary and algorithm-driven management approaches.

Chapin Schott is a financial advisor at Clear Creek Advisors in Denver, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Clear Creek Advisors, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Tier One Wealth Management, and held positions outside the financial sector, including roles in automobile sales and education. Clear Creek Advisors provides discretionary investment management and oversight to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs third-party model portfolios and portfolio managers to serve both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $722 million in client assets.

Greg Segal is a financial advisor with Impact Capital Partners LLC in Greenwood Village, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he assists family members with managing an irrevocable life insurance trust. Impact Capital Partners LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using diversified strategies that include low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and other investments, employing various analytical methods and risk management tools.

Luke Fick is a financial advisor at Gill Capital Partners, LLC in Denver, CO, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and FirstBank of Colorado. Gill Capital Partners manages approximately $862 million for individual and institutional clients, providing wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advising, and tax preparation services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies supported by proprietary and third-party technology platforms and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Kristin Schoenfelder is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. She is a Vice President and 15% owner of Marshall Investment Management, LLC and has worked there since 2015, concurrently maintaining a role at LPL Financial. Schoenfelder also serves as a notary public for the state of Colorado. Marshall Investment Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, foundations, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and estates. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through its Advisor Managed Portfolios platform, along with financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan advisory services.

Kirsten Hollander is a CFP® professional at Schaefer Financial Management, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Schaefer Financial Management since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the bookkeeper for her spouse’s construction management company. Schaefer Financial Management provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance-implementation services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term, asset-allocation investment strategies, operating primarily on a non-discretionary basis with customized, tax-sensitive portfolio management.

Scott Jensen is a financial advisor with G&S Capital LLC in Denver, CO, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He is also the owner and manager of Red Ivy Capital, LLC, an investment partnership, and owns an accounting firm, Kramer & Jensen, LLC. G&S Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and utilizes a range of instruments including derivatives and options strategies in separately managed accounts.

Matthew Tuft is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Forty North Wealth in Glendale, Colorado. His prior roles include positions at Panoramic Investment Advisors, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Crump Life Insurance Services. He is a board member of Colorado Village Collaborative, a charitable organization focused on building safe outdoor spaces for people experiencing homelessness. Forty North Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, institutions, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing tailored portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, and utilizes multiple third-party platforms and separately managed accounts for implementation and reporting.

Kemper Baum is a financial advisor with Financial Security Management, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Financial Security Management, he worked at The Wealth Conservancy, Elevations Credit Union, and First Corked, LLC, and served six years in the US Navy. Financial Security Management, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs asset-allocation strategies based on modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with a range of ancillary services.

Meghan Ide is a financial advisor at Crusonia Wealth Advisors LLC in Denver, CO, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Private Capital Management, Auric Capital Partners, Merrill, Northern Trust, and William Blair & Company. Crusonia Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and business entities by offering discretionary portfolio management, portfolio design, and financial planning. The firm uses a multi-disciplinary investment process incorporating equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and third-party managers, and is affiliated with Crusonia Tax Advisors for standalone tax services.

Jeffrey Schaefer is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schaefer Financial Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2001. He holds the Series 63 license and is based in Englewood, Colorado. Schaefer Financial Management provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance-implementation services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term, asset-allocation strategies with an emphasis on tax-sensitive rebalancing and operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis, requiring client approval before executing trades.

William Brossman is a financial advisor at Clear Creek Advisors in Denver, CO, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Catalyst Retirement Advisors and Kestra Investment Services. Clear Creek Advisors provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm serves both retail and high-net-worth clients, typically implementing programs through model portfolios managed by third-party subadvisors.

Erik Krom is a financial advisor at Clear Creek Advisors in Denver, CO, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Clear Creek Advisors since 2017, following prior roles at Tfo Tdc, LLC and Paradigm Group. Outside of his advisory role, Krom is the president of Elk Advising, a CEO consulting firm he founded in 2023. Clear Creek Advisors provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm serves both retail and high-net-worth clients, typically implementing programs through model portfolios managed by third-party subadvisors.