Gerald Paulison Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at 2 South Ltd and has operated Paulison, LLC dba Peak Services since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operating under a fiduciary standard.

Melissa Johnson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, CO. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in various roles including positions at Airport Automotive, Door Dash, and Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Melissa has also been involved with the AP College Board since 2019 and worked at CSSD 11 for 16 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branches.

Chad Holland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Colorado Springs, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He previously served at First Command Advisory Services and related entities for 16 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of Tres Shocker, LLC, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and diverse investment strategies.

Jeffrey Toman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco / Private Ledger, now part of LPL Financial, since 2002. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Gregory Von Berg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers from 2000 to 2017. He was also the owner of Colorado Springs Cryotherapy from 2017 to 2020. 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, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting services, incorporating model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Michael Biehl is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of residential rental property in Woodbridge, VA, managed by a property management company. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Mark Mooberry is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 2007. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, he has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements typically structured as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Nathan Zandt is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their unique goals and circumstances. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, initially serving as a Planning Consultant before transitioning to his current position in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nathan worked as a Financial Advisor at Strategic Financial Partners from 2020 to 2022.

Ryan Plunkett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he served 22 years in the United States Air Force and worked briefly at Financial Engines in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he provides cybersecurity and leadership consulting to local small businesses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Johar is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity. He has held multiple roles within Fidelity since 2022, progressing from Investment Solutions Representative I to Investment Solutions Representative II, and then to his current position. Prior to Fidelity, Andrew gained experience as a Private Banking Professional at J.P. Morgan Private Bank and served as a Senior Investment and Portfolio Analyst at Joseph Aiello and Associates. He has also worked as a Financial Advisor at AIG-VALIC Financial Advisors and Morgan Stanley, and as a Participant Account Representative at Mutual of America. Andrew holds an Arkansas Insurance License. He approaches financial consulting by collaborating with clients to develop comprehensive, tailored plans that reflect their unique situations and goals. Outside of his professional career, Andrew has interests in football, golf, movies, pets, scuba diving, and swimming.

Brian Deeds is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Stifel in 2022, he worked for six years at BSI The Brewing Science Institute. He is also a Notary Public for the State of Colorado, providing notary services to Stifel clients at the branch. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Christopher Whiseant is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Colorado Springs, CO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including a prior two-year tenure at Northwestern Mutual and 14 years of service in the U.S. Army. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as a commodity pool operator, advises multiple registered investment companies, and employs algorithmic methods and AI in its research processes.

Trevor Daggers is a Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses with complex financial needs. He utilizes a goals-based wealth management model that integrates investment planning, cash flow management, banking and lending, and legacy planning. Trevor employs a structured four-step client-service model that begins with evaluating client needs and continues through strategy development, implementation, and ongoing review to help clients stay on track toward their financial goals. Trevor grew up on the Western Slope of Colorado and now lives in northern Colorado Springs with his wife and three children. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Liberty University and holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, liquidity management, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Outside of work, Trevor enjoys reading political fiction and self-help books, golfing, hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, listening to music, and spending time with his family playing board games and watching movies. He has been involved in community organizations such as the Board of Directors for Orchard Valley West Home Owner's Association and committee memberships with Colorado Springs Ducks Unlimited, Grand Valley Ducks Unlimited, and Mosaic of Western Colorado.

Julie Pressnell is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 12 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and operated Serenity Coaching LLC, where she provided personal development coaching. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services focused on individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering holistic and goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm emphasizes comprehensive written recommendations across various planning areas and integrates planning with managed-account services through its WealthPlan option.

Sarah Korop is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance agencies, and business ventures such as The FRS Group LLC and SP Administration. She is based in Colorado Springs, CO. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial services.

Roger Given is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Colorado Springs, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes over two decades with Avantax Advisory Services and related entities. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a CPA firm, Roger Given Inc, specializing in tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and consulting services supported by in-house research, third-party subadvisors, and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Brianna Beski is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at T Rowe Price and Jackson National Life Distributors. Beski is also an author of a coloring book. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by proprietary research and various portfolio management strategies.

Steven Spanton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a non-variable insurance brokerage activity and operates a business under the name Spanton Enterprises. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Christopher Carroll is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for 7300 Wealth Management, LLC for 11 years. Carroll is based in Colorado Springs, CO. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Zachary Schut is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent since 2021. His prior work includes roles in various companies in Colorado Springs across construction and services sectors before joining Thrivent. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning that covers a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.