Sivakrupa Sukavaneshvar is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. from 2017 to 2019. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services under a fiduciary standard, including retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth individuals.

Brooke Smith is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated structure that uses affiliated funds.

Michael Gibbs is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including United Planners' Financial Services of America and Allegis Wealth Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an independent insurance business and holds a longstanding vice president position at Corporate Benefits Inc. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, foundations, and institutions. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using model strategies developed by an internal Investment Committee, combining fundamental and technical analysis along with third-party sub-advisors and customization tools.

Michael Bukata is a financial advisor at Mariner with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Mariner in 2020, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2009 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of a rental property on Johns Island, South Carolina. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, tax services, and family office solutions. The firm employs a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with integrated tax and accounting services that are uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Joseph Paul is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Rockefeller Financial since 2019 and previously at Axiom Capital Management Inc. and HighTower Securities, LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, operating as both a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer with a consolidated investment platform that includes equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Lloyd Yamada is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Farther since 2026. He has also worked with Aspire Planning Associates, Inc. since 2016. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke allocations and proprietary algorithmic model portfolios, primarily investing in ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Shane Kunz is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience currently serving at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo in various roles from 2006 to 2022 and joined Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with K45 Enterprises LLC, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm combines individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple custodians.

Ryan Day is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Lincoln Investment since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at Capital Analysts, M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc., and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author through his consulting business, Ryan M Day Consulting Inc. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of advisory programs using both strategic and dynamic investment approaches, managing approximately $22.9 billion in assets as of the end of 2025.

Breck Fullmer is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at John Hancock Mutual Life, Signator Investors, and Huntsman Cancer Institute since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several business ventures, including ownership interests in financial and real estate entities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, providing operational, trading, technology, and compliance support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction.

Stephen Calder is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 14 years and is involved in other business activities including ownership of The Calder Financial Group. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with a range of investment advisory and financial planning services.

Christy Roe is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and OSAIC. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in fixed insurance sales and is a co-owner of WCM Holdings, LLC, a commercial real estate management entity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures, while acting as a back-office and platform provider.

Zachary Bitner is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. His prior work includes over a decade at Alta Capital Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Roni Ranch, LLC, an entity involved in managing commercial real estate in Utah. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and support services that include investment management, technology, and compliance, enabling advisors to offer tailored portfolio solutions under the firm’s supervision.

Justin Bitner is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Salt Lake City, UT. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 30 years of industry experience, including 24 years with Commonwealth. Bitner is president and owner of JGB Financial Services, Inc., and part owner of Sterling Financial Group, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, technology, investment management, and compliance while offering access to a broad range of securities and insurance products.

Nick Bapis is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 53 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Hightower Advisors, Axiom Capital Management, and Rock & Co. He serves as a trustee or co-trustee for several client accounts, including family members and close family friends, without compensation. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services while operating as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities in securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking.

Tracy Kennard is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2023, Kennard worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of advising, Kennard and his wife own a long-term rental property currently occupied by family. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, offering both model and customized portfolio options under a fiduciary standard.

Andrew Ellis is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Key Investment Services and KeyBank since 2016. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client direction in investment model selection and provides oversight through due diligence and supervisory processes.

Kara Weston is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2017 and also holds a position with Agia focused on non-securities insurance products. Outside of her advisory work, she and her husband produce and sell baked goods as a hobby. Valic Financial Advisors 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 and providing options such as Tax Overlay and Impact (ESG) Overlay services.

Charles Reimers is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Burrus Financial Services, Scottrade, and Avantax Planning Partners. Reimers is based in Salt Lake City, UT. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees. The firm offers investment management and comprehensive financial planning along with tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning services, using a diversified investment approach tailored to client objectives through a formal planning process.

Landon De Coursey is a CFP® and Series 65 holder affiliated with CWM, LLC. He has been with CWM and Carson Wealth since 2025 and also has work experience in insurance, construction, and nonprofit sectors. He has been involved with Brigham Young University since 2023. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutions through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios overseen by an internal Investment Committee and provides a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory services, and retirement-plan solutions.

Richard Gallacher is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Salt Lake City, UT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors and LPL Financial. 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 wrap and non-wrap programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.