Matthew Hopson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has previous experience at World Financial Group, INC. In addition to his advisory role, he has worked as an Uber driver since 2017. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment program options.

Laura Saunders is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. since 2023. She has held roles with Gateway Services Group and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. from 2011 onward. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments within a hybrid adviser and broker-dealer structure.

Dannie Westlake is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Denver, CO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mercer Global Advisors in 2026, Dannie worked at Empower Financial Services, Inc. and Empower Advisory Group from 2023 to 2026, and at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and Personal Capital from 2016 to 2023. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with a range of investment advisory and planning services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using globally diversified portfolios with a variety of investment vehicles and offers specialized services including retirement plan consulting and charitable advisory.

Lauren Mc Carroll is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc. since 2014 and joined Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2025. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm conducts annual account reviews and recommends investments but does not exercise discretionary trading authority, distinguishing its operating model within the Schwab ecosystem.

Julia Curry is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Focus Partners in 2026, she held positions at several firms including CWM, LLC, Bloom Wealth Advisors, Cetera Advisor Networks, and LPL Financial. She has also worked at the University of Denver and has a varied background including roles outside financial services. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Maeve Lehman is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked primarily at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2018, with brief prior roles at Charles Schwab and J Crew. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach focused on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost index vehicles and multi-factor tilts, and offers a range of implementation options and affiliated services.

John Winterscheidt is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. His prior work includes roles at The Colony Group, LLC, Buckingham Asset Management, LLC, Winterscheidt and Widegren, LLC, Winterscheidt & Autterson, LLP, and Win Wealth Management, Inc. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial and tax planning, family office and business management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Carol Eddy is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Money Concepts Capital Corp since 1997. She is the owner and president of Nixon Financial Planning, Inc., a non-investment related business. Money Concepts Capital Corp is an enterprise firm with approximately 431 advisors managing about $3.33 billion for around 14,700 clients. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, utilizing a range of managed programs and portfolio strategies.

Dale Mehl is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Denver, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 9 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bankers Life since 2005, including his role as an agent for Bankers Life and Casualty Company, where he is involved in life insurance, health insurance, and fixed annuities. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored portfolios across various securities with ongoing management aligned to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

William Sands is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He has been with Mercer since 2021 and previously worked at the University of Colorado Boulder. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and the use of low-cost index vehicles.

James Kramer is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 28 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) since 2014 and also operates Kramer Financial Solutions, which he founded in 2007. Kramer serves on the advisory board of Everest College, providing guidance on student preparation through bi-annual meetings. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Brittany Del Favero is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Creative Planning, LLC, based in Arvada, Colorado. She has two years of industry experience and has worked previously with Lockton Companies and Westmark Wealth Management. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced portfolio management techniques and a range of retirement plan services.

Adam Peters is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations. Peters has worked at Hanson McClain Securities and Hanson McClain Advisors since 2014. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a variety of model strategies and employs third-party sub-advisers and specialized technology to manage held-away retirement accounts.

Rachel Corpuz is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. She previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, L.P. for 22 years and has been with Gateway Services Group for 25 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Torched and Twisted Jewelry, a business focused on jewelry production and sales. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services and employs a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model, providing clients with access to discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, alternative investments, and lending solutions.

Micheal Paul is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Broomfield, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies and affiliated New York Life entities since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is appointed with outside insurance carriers to broker non-registered investment-related insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and a focus on fiduciary responsibilities in retirement plan consulting.

Steven Bresler is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Golden, CO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at PlanMember since 2020 and previously held roles at Empower Retirement and GWFS Equities. Outside of his advisory work, Bresler serves as Vice President of Business Development for Client 4 Life, a business software sales company. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options. The firm’s investment approach is based on a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Ryan Mitchell is a CFP® professional at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years each at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC and Win Wealth Management, Inc. Additionally, he worked in media relations at the University of Denver for 15 years. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management services. The firm’s investment approach blends active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, utilizing fundamental and quantitative analysis alongside specialized tools such as trend-following and options overlay strategies.

Michelle Sandt Wade is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience. She is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and was previously with Transitions Wealth Management, LLC. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and related planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and strategic use of low-cost index vehicles.

Joshua Fremit is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Denver, CO. His prior experience includes roles at Mariner Wealth Advisors and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory services, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning, as well as family office services. The firm’s investment approach employs globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios utilizing low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private fund platforms, alongside various specialized advisory and educational offerings.

Timothy Hardy is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Westminster, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2018 and previously was associated with Rick P Cline Agency, DBA All Access Insurance & 303 Insurance Brokers, and Hardie And Co LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property and casualty insurance sales through the Rick P Cline Agency. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, featuring proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.