Richard Bird is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Springville, UT, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience and has worked at several firms including Arrivasure Wealth and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services. Outside of his advisory roles, he operates a CPA firm focused on tax preparation and serves as an executor for his deceased father's estate. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions using discretionary or non-discretionary strategies.

Treven Anderson is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Financial, MPWR, and Eve Financial. Outside of finance, he has worked with BYU and BYU Athletics and has experience with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides advisory programs, technology, trading, compliance, and practice-management support, with discretionary portfolio options and model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Bradley Stout is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Saratoga Springs, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Morgan Stanley, and Empower Financial Services. Outside of financial services, he is involved with Logo Apparel. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates in its planning approach and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Brent Larsen is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. prior to joining Cetera in 2025. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through his roles as partner and president at Associated Professional Advisors entities in California. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party money managers across various program structures.

Hailey Meihls is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2013, including roles at FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC and previously at Divergent Wealth Advisors, LLC, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it maintains roles in commodity pool operations, fund advisory, and proxy-voting governance.

Megan Myers is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Orem, Utah, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James Financial Services since 2014 and is also associated with Myers Financial Services, where she assists with client support and account management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers customized solutions including a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses and maintains ties to municipal and public finance activities.

Donald Bentley is a financial advisor with Merrill in Provo, Utah, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1997 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform.

Jared Garns is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Lehi, Utah, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked across various Wells Fargo entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Sapphire Wealth Management, where he is actively involved. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing tailored investment and financial planning services, utilizing in-house research and planning tools to develop client-specific recommendations.

H Parkinson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1990 and has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an agent for MP Solutions, LLC, focusing on life and health insurance products, and is a contract employee for APA Benefits, Inc., a third-party administrator for defined benefit plans. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and providing recommendations without investment discretion.

Austin Seegmiller is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works with individuals, families, and business owners to support their financial futures. He specializes in retirement planning, tax-efficient investing, workplace plans, and portfolio management services among other areas. Austin provides personalized guidance aimed at helping clients make informed decisions to live the life they desire in retirement. With a focus on building lasting client relationships through thoughtful planning and clear communication, Austin assists clients in navigating wealth management areas such as corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, family wealth strategies, legacy planning, and liquidity management. He works with clients to develop strategies that align with their broader financial picture, including coordinating with tax and legal professionals for tax-aware portfolio construction and income planning. Austin holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a High School Diploma from Timpanogos High School. He also attended Utah Valley University without completing a degree. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys basketball, golfing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Neilson Hullinger is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works as part of The Hullinger Group, a team with nearly a century of advising experience. In this role, he provides clients with access to extensive financial knowledge and veteran experience in managing wealth in uncertain times. Neilson specializes in areas including Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, Liquidity Management, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Philanthropic Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income. As a third-generation financial advisor, he collaborates closely with experienced advisors to deliver tailored financial plans that are regularly adjusted to meet clients' goals. He holds degrees in Finance and Economics from Utah State University and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Neilson is involved in the community through Missionary Service and participates in activities such as Springville High Basketball. Outside of work, he spends time with his family and enjoys sports, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, and golfing.

Shawn Heckman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and E*Trade Capital Management. Outside of advising, he is an investor and owner at Sporting Edge, LLC, focusing on the development of innovative hockey bags and sports apparel. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and serves clients including high-net-worth individuals.

Cole Lewis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cedar Hills, UT, holding a Series 66 designation and with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Lewis serves as a finance assistant clerk for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, managing financial tasks within his local ward. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by both proprietary and third-party research.

Kelly Malone is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2026, Malone worked at E*Trade by Morgan Stanley for 24 years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Maxwell Madsen is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities. In addition to his advisory work, he provides consulting services to families with disabled loved ones and works as an independent insurance agent. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships that use firm-approved analytical tools to develop written recommendations.

Dain Armstrong is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Provo, Utah. His prior experience includes positions at Bank of America and Merrill. In addition to his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of American Polling Machine LLC, a technology-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-based planning services.

Hunter Bacon is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2025. In his current role, he contributes to developing and managing personalized investment strategies for clients. Prior to this position, Hunter held roles at Fidelity Investments as a Planning Consultant from 2025 to 2025 and as a Workplace Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025. He also gained experience as a Wealth Management Analyst at Morgan Stanley from 2022 to 2023. Hunter's approach focuses on building trust through transparency and active listening to understand clients' unique goals. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in camping, food, football, movies, and outdoor adventures.

Nicholas Rogers is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015, joining Fidelity Investments in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, charitable gift funds, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, and it maintains regulatory registrations that support its advisory roles and oversight functions.

Thomas Soffe is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2019, and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Steven Monson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.