Jacob Baugher is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has prior experience as a Financial Advisor at Carlson Financial in 2022 and as a Paraplanner at Chrysalis Wealth Management from 2021 to 2022. Jacob is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a California Insurance License. With a background as a former Marine Corps officer, Jacob integrates his leadership and strategic skills into his financial consulting practice. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to his clients' unique goals and aims to build strong, trusting relationships to support individuals and families in securing their financial futures. Outside of his professional work, Jacob's personal interests include cooking and baking, hiking, military service, and movies.

Toni Abate is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she works with clients in the local community to create and maintain financial plans tailored to their personal needs and goals. She focuses on understanding each client's unique objectives to help implement strategies that provide confidence in their financial outlook. Toni has experience as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to this, she served as a Servicing Advisor at Carlson Financial from 2018 to 2021 and as a Financial Representative at T. Rowe Price from 2016 to 2018. Outside of her professional work, Toni enjoys playing golf, exploring various painting techniques, and discovering the sites of Colorado.

Carma Van Orman is a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent since 2020. Prior to joining the financial services industry, she spent ten years at Cheyenne Mountain Dental Group. Van Orman serves on the Board of Directors for Holy Cross Lutheran Church as a Member at Large. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing written recommendations across various financial planning topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Steven Paradis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Colorado Springs, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at The ON Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services. Paradis also operates Heritage Capital Concepts LLC, an insurance agency involved in non-variable insurance services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Paul Gamache is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several rental properties through various LLCs. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates planning with managed-account options under a consolidated billing system while maintaining separate service offerings.

Jake Venable is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has built his career in the financial services industry, previously holding positions at Charles Schwab including Vice President - Financial Consultant from 2021 to 2024, Investment Consultant from 2018 to 2021, and Stock Broker from 2016 to 2018. His professional focus centers on providing clients with trusted financial advice and developing financial roadmaps tailored to withstand market and life uncertainties. Jake emphasizes understanding each client's unique story and priorities as part of his approach to financial stewardship. Outside of his professional work, he spends time with his wife and two children. His personal interests include camping, family activities, fishing, football, and music, where he is an instrumentalist.

Amber Jack is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, CO. She holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including six years at ALJ Business Services, LLC prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

John Policastro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Kirby Zeller is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. Zeller operates a separate wealth management practice and is also licensed to sell life, health, annuities, and disability insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Joseph Locke is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he served in the US Air Force for 22 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Randy Ward is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has previously worked with Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Securian Financial Services, and Strategic Financial Partners. In addition to his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the Everoak Foundation and Emmanne Ministries, nonprofit organizations involved in philanthropic oversight and management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Melissa Keese is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James since 2012 and also has experience at First Tech Federal Credit Union and Addison Avenue Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a CNA for a special needs child. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining unique municipal advisory affiliations and specialized consulting programs.

David Lawyer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Colorado Springs, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and First Command Advisory Services. He is also a board member and president of a nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions across multiple platform arrangements, incorporating proprietary and third-party model strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Jeffrey St Gelais is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera since 2023 and concurrently serves as a financial professional with Everoak Wealth Co., a financial services firm. His prior experience includes roles at Securian Financial Services Inc and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm with a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and a variety of program structures.

Daniel Urquidi II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at CUSO Financial Services, T Rowe Price, Folium Biosciences, and Wells Fargo Bank N.A. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with access to model portfolios, research, and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Krista Goode is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in community and business networking activities in Colorado Springs, including serving as a board member at the Colorado Springs Country Club and participating in international networking groups such as eWomen Network and BNI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jeffrey Maclean is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with an organization called I Am A Santa and has employment with KoKua in Colorado Springs, CO. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management and a variety of research resources.

Christopher Pagan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ent Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, Charles Schwab, and USAA Financial Planning Services. He serves as a board member for the Audi Club Rocky Mountain Chapter and is involved in rideshare driving and a peer-to-peer car-sharing business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through its extensive network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, incorporating research-backed model portfolios and multiple management strategies.

Gary Mills is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, with a prior one-year tenure at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Mills is based in Colorado Springs, CO. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Nigel Grant is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edward Jones, based in Colorado Springs, CO, with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015 and serves concurrently in the U.S. Army Reserves since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a lawn care business in Colorado Springs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients across individual and institutional segments. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.