Brandy Merriam is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Colorado Springs, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise for 11 years before joining LPL Financial and the Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists, where she provides investment advisory services. Merriam is also involved in managing Generational Wealth Strategies, LLC, a business entity created for tax and accounting purposes. 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 wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Tanya Duboue is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with ENT Credit Union since 1998 and joined LPL Financial in 2025. 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 provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Bethany Essendrop is a financial professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at multiple firms including Purpose Planning and Spencer Financial. In addition to her advisory roles, she serves as a marketing coordinator at Purpose Planning, where she coordinates events and communications. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Robert Stanlick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 32 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Rocky Mountain Wealth Partners, Geneos Wealth Management Inc., and Presidential Brokerage Inc. He is also active as a notary and participates as a speaker for the Right to Bear Event. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Craig Cisney is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2013 to 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as a stand-up comedian, emcee for charitable events, and motivational speaker. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Laura Alford is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. Prior to this role, she was involved with Community Bible Study for five years and worked at True Commerce Inc for seven years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering comprehensive goal-based analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority.

Stephen Roberts is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. Roberts has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Alexander Lippert is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Everoak Wealth Co and Strategic Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory work, Lippert serves on the advisory board of the Rocky Mountain Field Institute, a local nonprofit focused on trail maintenance and nature stewardship, and is an author, podcaster, and speaker on retirement topics unrelated to finance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of investment programs, including access to third-party managers and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Leo Goeas is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016 and previously worked at On The Line Inc for 19 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional solutions through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Parker Jackson is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing from Planning Consultant to Financial Consultant before his current position. Parker is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a graduate of the Air Force Academy. His approach to financial planning centers on understanding clients' stories and goals to develop tailored financial plans. Outside of his professional role, Parker spends time with his wife, son, twin daughters, and their black lab in the mountains. His personal interests include family activities, fitness, golf, military service, reading, and skiing.

Adam Jardon is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, CO. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience, with a continuous tenure at Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard, and is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network as well as affiliated financial services.

Brian Schott is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for seven years with the Douglas County School District. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant football coach at a local high school. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, managing over $1 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options under a fiduciary standard.

Bradley Brunson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Colorado Springs, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Phil Long Ford and Furniture Row. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing written recommendations on a wide range of financial planning topics. The firm uses goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping the services distinct.

Benjamin Mills is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Colorado Springs, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and its private bank division before joining Raymond James and its affiliated bank. Outside of his financial career, he has been involved with the Christian Youth Theatre since 2019. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

David Urlaub is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent and its affiliates since 2018 and previously spent seven years at Clickstop, Inc. He serves as a board member of the Community Roundtable, a coalition of Christian nonprofits in Colorado Springs focused on alleviating poverty in the Pikes Peak region. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s services include a broad range of planning topics and allow clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option.

Robert Nissen is a financial professional with two years of experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Millennium Financial Group and Cetera Advisors LLC. Prior to his advisory roles, Nissen spent ten years at Nickelodeon and was self-employed for several years. He was also involved with Schoolhouse Brewing. 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 large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

James Thomas is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Osaic Wealth and has prior experience at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and USA Financial Services/Legacy Financial Corp. Thomas is president of Legacy Wealth Management, Inc., a firm focused on insurance sales and estate planning. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance analysis, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across a range of investment vehicles.

Joel Jeffson is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he works closely with clients to develop tailored financial plans that support their personal goals. He holds the Certified Financial Planner™ designation and emphasizes creating flexible and resilient strategies for his clients. Joel began his financial advising career after serving 25 years in the US Army as an Infantry and Military Intelligence Officer. His experience in both the military and financial services spans roles at Fidelity Investments since 2016 and previously at USAA from 2013 to 2016. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Joel is married and a father of two.

Christian Erickson is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients in the Colorado Springs community to develop comprehensive financial plans aligned with their desired lifestyles. He began his role at Fidelity Investments in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, Christian gained experience in the financial services industry through positions at Goldman Sachs as a Client Services Representative from 2020 to 2024, and at T Rowe Price in Retail Investment Services in 2019. His professional background encompasses client services and investment support. Outside of his professional work, Christian enjoys camping, family activities, fitness, hiking, outdoor adventures, and reading.

Jacob Kowalski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TransUnion, Optum, and Lebowski's Taproom. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered funds and model portfolio platforms.