Kobe Hood is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Boise, ID, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked in various roles including at Life University and Meyers Police K9 Training. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Burke Driscoll is Vice President and Branch Leader, responsible for leading and coaching a team of financial consultants. He focuses on helping clients understand their life goals and partners with them to develop plans aimed at achieving financial security. He has held various roles in the financial services industry, including Workplace Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2017 to 2025, Financial Consultant Solutions at Merrill Lynch in 2017, External Wholesaler at Protective Life from 2015 to 2017, Financial Consultant Solutions at Waddell and Reed Ivy Funds in 2015, Financial Advisor at UBS from 2003 to 2004, Financial Advisor at Smith Barney from 2000 to 2003, and Trading Desk Associate at Jack White and Associates from 1999 to 2000.

David Blaisdell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Meridian, ID, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has been since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a minority ownership stake in Mammoth Group LLC. 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 a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Andrew Byron is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2021, following seven years at VOYA Financial Advisors and a lengthy tenure at Financial Educators of Idaho. Outside of his advisory career, Byron owns Andy Byron Music, a music promotion business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals across the wealth spectrum, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Bret Hormuth is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2020. He focuses on collaborative financial planning to assist clients in working toward financial freedom, prioritizing their needs and goals to support retirement planning and beyond. Bret aims to build long-term, trusting relationships with clients and their families to serve as a primary resource for their financial needs. His professional experience spans several roles in the financial industry, including Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2020, Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co. from 2013 to 2018, and Vice President Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan Securities from 2009 to 2013. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Bret enjoys camping, family activities, fishing, music, outdoor adventures, and snowboarding.

Melissa Lewis is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Boise, ID, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab from 2018 to 2021, as well as Mass Mutual Idaho and Sellin Advisor Group. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with operational functions in an automotive restoration company founded by her husband. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm combines wealth management services with institutional trading capabilities, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Zacharie Bethel is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Boise, ID, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera and Washington Trust Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and landlord of rental real estate. 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 broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Wendy Larson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Meridian, Idaho, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2020 and held various positions within the Brigham Young University system from 2015 to 2020. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports clients with trade execution and custody services through established financial institutions.

Saul Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Boise, ID, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at CarMAX for seventeen years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and maintains roles with registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Joseph Ada is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bancwest Investment Services, Inc. and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Treasure Valley Youth Lacrosse League in Boise, Idaho. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process 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.

Philip Elliott is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at OSAIC and SagePoint Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with non-investment entities such as PE Financial, Inc. and P & R Capital, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brandon Baxter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at BNY Mellon before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and delivers services across diverse asset management and investment offerings.

Ann Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Caldwell, ID, bringing four years of industry experience. She previously held positions at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2021 and resumed her current role in 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Smith Performance Horses, an agricultural business involved in riding and trading horses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment options, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large national network of advisors and branches.

Johnny Chacartegui is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 2008. Additionally, he has been involved in insurance sales for life and long-term care products since 2011. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Joshua Hoisington is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and also works with Idaho Trust National Bank. His prior experience includes roles at Clearwater Advisors, LLC, and Marathon Advisors, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Matthew Wade is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Nampa, Idaho, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Anderson is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Meridian, ID. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank NA and USAA Financial Advisors Inc, as well as work with Western Wealth Management LLC and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Bowen Ogata is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill in July 2018 after completing the advisor training program. Bowen applies a comprehensive approach to wealth management, focusing on understanding each client's needs and goals to develop personalized financial strategies. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management alongside banking solutions from Bank of America to address various aspects of his clients' financial lives. Bowen's background includes playing collegiate baseball at the University of Illinois Chicago, where he earned a bachelor's degree in finance. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His areas of expertise encompass education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and investment strategies for individuals and small businesses. In addition to his professional commitments, Bowen participates in community activities such as volunteering with Make-A-Wish. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, skiing, fly-fishing, golfing, baseball, camping, fishing, football, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. He is also a member of Crane Creek Country Club.

Robert King is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boise, ID, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs and RBC Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Frank Erstad is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Boise, ID, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at MML Investor Services Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an agent with Erstad & Company, a firm focused on individual and group life and health insurance, assisting business owners with employee benefits, and also engages in insurance sales including health, group benefits, fixed life and annuities, long-term care, and disability insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, 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 software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.