Laura Kurtz is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Boulder, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

William Gordon is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fidelity. He has held various roles within Fidelity since 2015, including positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a social media page focused on travel and fitness. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Swati Mahapatra is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, having also worked with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has ownership interests in several hospitality and hotel investment companies. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its investment approach.

Laura Chester is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lakewood, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions with the Archdiocese of Denver and Jeffco Public Schools. Outside of advising, she works as a math tutor. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for trading and custody, operating on a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Gary Bedford is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds the ChFC® designation and has 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2018, and previously held roles at Western Wealth Management LLC, LPL Financial, and has operated Bedford Insurance Services and Bedford & Associates Inc. since the early 1990s. Bedford is also the originator and author of a scholarly website focused on education and public speaking. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches across multiple platform arrangements.

Dylan Swanson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Louisville, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Corsair Capital and MG Stover, and attended the University of Colorado. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with a focus on tailored recommendations and multiple compensation arrangements for advisors.

Darcy Lindblom is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Lindblom is involved with Joey Bocci Financial, where he manages administration and client relationships. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and analytical tools tailored to client goals and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized offerings including municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Zachary Engraff is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with firms including Scf Investment Advisors, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, and New York Life. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Buffalo Financial Strategies, focusing on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from various sources.

Jeffrey Erwin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, supported by research and various investment strategies.

Neil Schraffenberger is a Financial Consultant and Certified Financial Planner™ with Fidelity Investments. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop and implement customized financial plans that support their individual goals. Neil has experience in financial consulting and investment advisory roles at several firms. He has held positions as Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2024, Financial Consultant Partner at Charles Schwab from 2023 to 2024, Associate Financial Advisor at First Financial Strategies LLC from 2019 to 2023, Financial Advisor at Bank of the West in 2018, and Financial Professional at AXA Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his professional work, Neil's personal interests include cooking and baking, football, movies, pets, and traveling.

Todd Kidder is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. In addition to his advisory work, Kidder operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Christopher Carr is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill, BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, BNY Mellon, and Bank of America. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sharon Hart is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 11 years before joining UBS in 2024. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Luke Johnson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Boulder, CO, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Fidelity Investments. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services that range from cash-flow and retirement planning to specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, offering tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Matthew Rich is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors for LiFT Academy, an educational organization focused on supporting traditional students and those with neurodiversities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, employing research-driven, model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Donald Jaramillo is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones since 2022. His prior experience includes a four-year tenure at COUNTRY Capital Management Company. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a family business LLC related to a property in Golden, Colorado. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Bailey Conley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, Bailey worked at Randstad and UC San Diego. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from various sources.

Kayla Lane is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2023, she worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and JPMorgan Chase, among other roles. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Mark Parcells is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Boulder, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Command Insurance Services and self-employment, as well as service in the US Army. He is the sole owner of Mark F. Parcells MBA, LLC, a personal business related to his advisory work. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to construct portfolios across a range of asset classes.

Andrea Vlad is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley, RBC Capital Markets, PFM Asset Management, and Stifel. Vlad holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and is based in Boulder, CO. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and delivers tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and tools.