Justin Ruttke is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over seven years of experience in wealth management. He specializes in helping clients develop tailored financial strategies that align with their unique goals, including education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Justin holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Arizona State University. His approach focuses on building long-term, trusting relationships and providing clarity and thoughtful insights to help clients navigate complex financial decisions. Outside of his professional work, Justin enjoys football, golfing, hunting, music, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Nicholas Harris is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Boise, ID, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2017 and previously at Clearwater Analytics. Harris serves on the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross of Greater Idaho and is a board member of the family-owned Burgdorf Hotsprings. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Gary Whinery is a financial advisor with Stifel in Boise, Idaho, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is also commissioned as a notary. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and fee-based investment advisory services. The firm’s investment guidance is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Douglas Beehler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Meridian, ID, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His background includes 35 years at Waddell & Reed Inc, 12 years managing Beehler Asset Management, LLC, and long-standing involvement with insurance carriers and community organizations such as the Meridian Lions Club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with access to various model portfolios and third-party research.

Hannah Evans is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Meridian, ID, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and six years of industry experience. She has been with PFS Investments Inc. since 2020 and Primerica Financial Services since 2018. Outside of finance, she has operated a business called Homemade by Dorothy for ten years. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Christopher Corsiglia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A Merrill and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. He is also the owner of CMR Properties, LLC, an entity involved in the future construction of condominiums. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Todd Mendel is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Nampa, Idaho, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1987 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Andrew Smith is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He provides guidance to individuals, families, and high net worth investors by simplifying complex financial decisions and developing personalized strategies aligned with their goals. His services include retirement planning, wealth management, and assistance during life transitions. Andrew has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. His professional background includes roles as a Workplace Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2011 to 2021 and a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2009 to 2011. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Andrew has personal interests that include fitness, golf, parenthood, and snowboarding.

Christine Bennett is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a range of financial products that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Terrence Jones is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. since 2022, with prior experience at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Board Secretary for The Boise Chordsmen, a performing arts group. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services with both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options.

James Coons is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Meridian, ID, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, Shamrock Foods Co, Ecolab Inc, and a two-year retirement. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services via model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party portfolio managers and custodians.

Luke Allen is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on liquidity management, managing new wealth, and small business strategies. Luke works directly with clients to develop financial strategies aligned with their personal values and goals. His approach centers on listening carefully to uncover what matters most to clients and their families. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Boise State University and maintains professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Luke is a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, providing clients access to Merrill's global investing resources along with credit, lending, and banking services from Bank of America. Outside of his professional role, Luke enjoys outdoor activities including pickleball, running, and skiing. He values fitness and spending time with friends and family.

Joshua Clark is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Meridian, ID, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked in the hospitality sector at Tavern at Eagle Island, Kona Grill Inc., and Wild West Cafe & Espresso. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bryce Bradley is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has a background spanning roles at Avantax and his own CPA firm, Dr. Bryce T. Bradley & Associates, where he has provided tax preparation and accounting services for over three decades. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing family-owned accounting and tax preparation businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Michael Mayer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at OSAIC and SagePoint Financial. He is the sole owner of Mayer Capital Management, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research and model portfolios.

Cameron Benson is a CFP® with five years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at firms including Continuum Advisory, LLC and OSAIC. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

James Auw is a CFP® with seven years of experience in financial advising, currently with Stifel since 2017. Before joining Stifel, he was involved with Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel and operated independently from 2015 to 2017. He serves on the board of the Jewish Assistance Fund of Idaho and participates on the endowment committee of Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel; additionally, he is involved in a family farming LLC that raises livestock for sale. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis from its Investment Strategy Group.

John Foster is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Cetera since 2022, following over 15 years at First Allied Advisory Services and related firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program platforms, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Lisa Derig is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Boise, ID, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for 10 years before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs alongside brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various management options.

Gail Van Patten is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Nampa, Idaho, with four years of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple positions at Edward Jones as well as roles in education and other industries. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-owner of a small farm at her primary residence. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a wide range of financial needs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.