Michael Snyder is a Certified Financial Planner® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has prior experience at GWFS Equities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Think Mutual Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as individual IRA and brokerage account holders, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Dawne Waltz is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at T. Rowe Price. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Mason Hebert is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, where he has worked since 2022, following prior roles at Charles Schwab and USAA Investment Management Company. His background includes extensive experience in financial planning and investment advisory services. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations utilizing Schwab’s proprietary research tools and standard asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab and does not exercise discretionary trading authority on behalf of clients.

Leslie Sandusky III is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Xel Exchange, a cryptocurrency mining business. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Joshua Kendall is a CFP® and ChFC® with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Bank of the West, BancWest Investment Services, TIAA-CREF, and Griffin Capital Securities. Kayne Anderson Rudnick provides discretionary investment management and sub-advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices. The firm’s investment approach focuses on fundamental, company-level research and integrates proprietary governance and sustainability assessments across active equity and fixed-income strategies.

Mark Whaley is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations. In addition to his advisory role, Whaley is co-founder and managing director of Everest Microbial Defense, LLC, where he oversees antimicrobial product development and business operations. He also serves as a trustee board member for Bergen Park Church and provides business consulting in carpet and flooring maintenance. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and utilizes tactical strategies, including market-timing and momentum approaches, supported by technology platforms and model-based portfolio construction.

Joshua Vanderschuere is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at GWFS Equities, Denver Public Schools, and the University of Denver. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a single home rental property. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering services integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm focuses on long-term portfolio returns and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

John Gooch is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2019 and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fundamentals classes for adults. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its service model from many enterprise wealth managers.

Douglas Barker is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Mariner with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Western Trust Bank for five years and was self-employed for one year before joining Mariner in 2021. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to implement customized portfolios and provides integrated tax, accounting, and administrative CFO capabilities alongside traditional portfolio management.

Steven Hagedon is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 12 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Empower Financial Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Wells Fargo, among others. Hagedon holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates, delivered through a platform tied closely to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative services.

Cindy Luckritz is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012 and has been affiliated with Charles Schwab since 2000. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, using standard asset allocation models and research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Michael Russo is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Wfgia and United Airlines. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party model portfolios, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jennifer Pena is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial planning and advisory services. She is currently with Kestra Advisory and serves as Co-President of Pursuit Wealth Planning. Her prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial and Comprehensive Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in firm management duties for Pursuit, LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional investors, and individuals. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and utilizes multiple management platforms with access to complex products and discretionary trading.

David Evans is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Empower Advisory Group and has previously held roles at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, E*TRADE Securities LLC, and Scottrade Inc. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services feature a “point-in-time” planning approach focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, delivered through a model integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Eric Saunders is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and works out of Lone Tree, Colorado. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice primarily through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, while clients retain final trading decisions.

Jack Chase is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Empower Financial Services, SciLogis, Cushman and Wakefield, and Pepperdine University. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Jacob Johnson is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Great West, Bank of the West, Scottrade Inc, Four Seasons Resorts, and Pizza Hut. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its financial planning services.

Madison O'Connor is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory, Madison held roles at Charles Schwab, RP Wealth Advisory, and Engage Financial, and also spent time in educational and non-financial sectors such as biology at Purdue University and retail positions. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm offers annual financial reviews and investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

William Reynolds is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Castle Pines, Colorado, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience and has been with Equity Services and National Life Group since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Reynolds is an insurance agent for several companies and serves as a director for Nationwide Recruiters, Inc., which focuses on real estate and recruiting. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often utilizing third-party asset managers and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Karen Mcgrath is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2012. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated approach combines planning with recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.