Perry Vasquez is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Vascorp Wealth Advisors in Arvada, CO. He has worked at Genesee Wealth Strategists since 2003 and has been associated with Financial Planning Centers of America, Inc. since 1991. Vascorp Wealth Advisors serves individuals, families, and family trusts, focusing on retirement and estate planning, investment management, insurance planning, and tax preparation. The firm works primarily with professionals, farmers, ranchers, and business owners transitioning into retirement or restructuring business assets for multigenerational estate purposes, offering tailored planning and discretionary portfolio management that incorporates a variety of investment vehicles and strategies.

Christopher Swales is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Swales Financial LLC, an independent firm he founded in 2020. Prior to establishing his firm, Swales worked for Citigroup Global Markets Inc. for seven years and has held roles with State Farm VP Management Corp. and Paul Little Insurance Agency. Swales Financial LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm follows a goals-driven investment process that combines fundamental analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and technical analysis, and is noted for its explicit use of options and derivatives in separately managed accounts.

Leah Copertino is a financial advisor at Go Fish Finance, LLC in Louisville, Colorado, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to founding her advisory firm, she worked at Pinterest and Twitter and currently serves as an Enterprise Account Lead at Airbnb, where she spends approximately thirty hours per week. Go Fish Finance is a single-advisor independent registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning and investment management. The firm offers defined planning engagements, project-based sessions, estate-planning referrals, and educational seminars, using Modern Portfolio Theory to build customized investment plans focused on mutual funds and ETFs.

Abigail Kovach is the principal of Abby Kovach Financial Planning, LLC in Lafayette, Colorado, with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 65 designations and has operated her independent financial planning firm since 2009. Outside of financial advising, she is a minority owner of GPN Alliance, an organization supporting accessible, fee-only financial planning, and owns Red Dog Property, LLC, which manages office space leasing. Abby Kovach Financial Planning, LLC is a fee-only practice serving individual investors, trusts, estates, foundations, and businesses, primarily focusing on non-high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes comprehensive financial planning and investment consultation, with an investment approach centered on long-term, passive allocation and a focus on educational workshops rather than ongoing portfolio management.

Michelle Francis is a financial advisor with Life Story Financial in Arvada, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Western Wealth Management, LPL Financial, PBS Wealth Management Consultants, Royal Alliance, and a 12-year tenure at PR Unscripted. Life Story Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering discretionary investment management and various financial planning services, utilizing the AssetMark platform and third-party managers. The firm combines passive and active investment strategies guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates ESG considerations when requested.

I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, an Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional™️, and the founder of Ryerson Financial. I started Ryerson Financial to make financial planning more accessible to mid-career families and individuals who struggle to find unbiased financial advice. After working in financial services and wealth management for most of my career, I found myself frequently frustrated by the opaqueness of the industry. I observed that the complicated investment products and confusing account types did not foster client understanding. Ryerson Financial was born to empower clients and simplify the financial planning experience. My goal is to help clients prioritize financial health amidst the competing demands of life. As an advice-only financial planning firm, I focus on teaching clients the skills to effectively manage their finances. I work with individuals and families interested in taking control of their unique financial stories. Outside work, I spend most of my time with my husband and three kids. We live in Houston, TX, where I enjoy reading (or listening!) to a broad array of books, staying active, and volunteering at my children’s school. I also serve as a volunteer financial coach with Savvy Ladies.

Robert Elliott is a financial advisor at Aspen Gold Financial in Brighton, Colorado, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, Elliott is the owner and occasional consultant for ZMT, Inc., a pump distribution company. Aspen Gold Financial is a Colorado-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charitable institutions, and corporate retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach emphasizing strategic asset allocation, risk control, and diversification, and offers ERISA pension consulting services alongside portfolio management and financial planning.

Duane Webber is the principal of TerraNorth Investment Management LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has one year of experience in investment management and has been with TerraNorth since 2024. Prior to this role, he has served as President and Director of Blue Heron Commercial Group Inc., a commercial real estate company, since 2013, and also leads several other business ventures in software, technology, and entertainment. TerraNorth Investment Management LLC provides discretionary asset management and ongoing supervision of client accounts, primarily serving individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of tactical and strategic asset allocation strategies, utilizing technical analysis and a range of securities including ETFs, options, and fixed income, with services tailored to each client’s financial situation.

Sanjiv Malkan is a financial advisor at Peacock Financial, LLC in Broomfield, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with one year of industry experience. Prior to founding Peacock Financial, he held roles at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Before entering the financial sector, he worked for 17 years at Hunter Douglas. Peacock Financial is an independent advisory firm serving individuals, families, and small businesses with tailored financial planning, investment research, and portfolio management through its Guided Portfolio Solutions program. The firm emphasizes client-specific asset allocation and a long-term buy-and-hold investment approach, offering discretionary management with periodic reviews and the option for clients to impose investment restrictions or use other planning providers.

Lynda Gregory is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. She is the sole owner of Boulder Canyon Financial Partners, an independent firm based in Lafayette, CO. Prior to founding her firm in 2020, she held positions at BSW Wealth Partners and Charles Schwab. Outside of financial advising, she is a co-owner and silent partner of Reefs To Rockies, a travel company specializing in sustainable group itineraries. Boulder Canyon Financial Partners is a fee-only, woman-founded registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension participants, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a top-down tactical asset allocation strategy and incorporates sustainable and socially conscious investment approaches, including private micro-loans within its fixed-income portfolios.

Jesse Stubbs is a financial advisor with Stubbs Investments, LLC in Erie, Colorado. He holds a Series 65 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to founding his advisory firm, he spent ten years involved with JSP Enterprise, Ltd., operating Pappardelle's Pasta Co. Stubbs Investments, LLC is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $52 million, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, long- and short-term strategies, and a range of securities including stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds. Its services include corporate-focused planning such as equity compensation analysis and employee benefit review, alongside individual wealth management, and it employs options and derivatives in separately managed accounts.

Richard Simmons is the principal of Simmons & Associates, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Broomfield, Colorado. He holds 22 years of industry experience and has led Simmons & Associates since 2001. Prior to founding the firm, he had a background in corporate finance and academia. Simmons & Associates provides fee-only advisory services to individuals, small businesses, and trusts, offering tax planning, financial and retirement planning, portfolio analysis, and estate planning. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation and a buy-and-hold investment approach, working with clients to develop investment policy statements and providing written recommendations while leaving trade execution and custody to clients’ chosen brokers.

Eduardo Rondon is a financial advisor at Shadowfax Investments LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Arbiter Investments LLC and Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX). Outside of advising, he is employed as a Senior Propulsion Analyst at Ursa Major Technologies, where he is involved in the design and structural analysis of rocket engines. Shadowfax Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual investors, employing a value-oriented, fundamental-analysis approach with relatively concentrated portfolios. The firm uses derivatives, margin, and performance-based compensation for certain clients, with an emphasis on low-cost execution through a single custodian.

Christopher Bahnsen is a financial advisor with Montgomery Financial Planning LLC in Arvada, CO. He holds a Series 65 designation and has recent financial planning credentials from the College for Financial Planning. His prior work experience includes roles at Anthem, Hitachi Digital Services, and Apple & Arrow Sales. Montgomery Financial Planning, LLC provides fee-only financial planning services to individuals and families, offering tiered engagements from basic plans to complex pre-retirement and business succession coordination. The firm emphasizes diversified, long-term investment approaches and operates with flat-fee and hourly billing structures rather than asset-based fees.

Talon Pitchforth is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Q2 Financial. His background includes roles at Charles Schwab, Chauner Securities, and Franklin Covey Co. Pitchforth is also involved with Interwise Tax, where he provides tax preparation, bookkeeping, and accounting services. Q2 Financial is a fee-only registered investment adviser offering investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a blend of passive and active strategies guided by Modern Portfolio Theory, including the use of third-party models and private fund due diligence, and offers discretionary portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Dale Clausnitzer is a financial advisor with Growth Equity Management, Inc. in Broomfield, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 27 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Growth Equity Management and Aura Financial Services since 2005 and has worked independently since 1976. Clausnitzer also operates an accounting and tax-preparation practice that occupies a significant portion of his time outside his advisory role. Growth Equity Management, Inc. provides diversified portfolio management for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, focusing on asset allocation and diversification through mutual funds, ETFs, and listed stocks. The firm uses a client-driven approach with discretionary trading authority, daily investment monitoring, and monthly performance reviews facilitated by institutional platform services.

Christopher Hanson is a financial advisor at Trevan Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Prime Brands International and USA Rugby, among others. Trevan Financial provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and small businesses. The firm employs a combination of passive and active investment strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of engagement options including ongoing portfolio management and limited-scope plans.

Chad Young is the principal of Young Wealth Partners, an independent advisory firm. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 1 year of industry experience as a financial advisor. Prior to founding Young Wealth Partners, he spent 16 years with The Young Insurance Group. Young Wealth Partners is a fee-only firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm’s approach combines asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing passive and active funds as well as third-party sub-advisers when appropriate.

Lefteri Melonakis is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Melonakis Financial, an independent firm based in Thornton, CO. He has been operating under Melonakis Financial since 2011. Melonakis Financial provides personal financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, small businesses, and non-profit entities, focusing on retirement planning, education funding, estate planning, charitable objectives, and business succession. The firm employs a fiduciary approach, emphasizing fundamental security analysis, strategic asset allocation, and tailored recommendations to align with each client's specific circumstances.

Nathan Friend is a financial advisor at Friend Financial Group Inc with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at firms including Charles Schwab, ICAT, and Conexus Insurance Partners. Outside of investment advising, he is involved in a tax and accounting practice with McGehee Davis & Associates. Friend Financial Group Inc is an independent investment adviser founded in 2024 that provides discretionary asset management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $1.43 million across three accounts using fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to construct diversified portfolios.