Drew Frank is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wedmont Private Capital with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedmont, he worked in various roles including at Diversified Asset Management, Inc., and has been involved with nonprofit work. Outside of his advisory role, he has professional experience related to cycling businesses. Wedmont Private Capital provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, charities, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm uses a passive, tax-aware investment approach rooted in modern portfolio theory and distinguishes itself by charging fixed advisory fees rather than percentage-based fees, while offering selective specialized strategies for qualified clients.

Michael Berens is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at First Foundation Advisors and previously worked at Logia Portfolio Management LLC and First Western Trust. Berens also spent three years at Indiana University early in his career. First Foundation Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, and investment companies. The firm employs a multi-asset, open-architecture approach and is distinctive for its affiliation with FirstSun Capital Bancorp, which integrates banking, trust, and insurance services with its advisory offerings.

Jesse Bryan is a financial advisor at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC in Denver, CO, with eight years of industry experience. Before joining CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors in 2026, he worked at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services and TIAA from 2018 to 2026, and at Bank of the West from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in operating an ATM cash service business and participates as an independent contractor for rideshare services. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and qualified retirement plans by providing wealth advisory, asset management, financial and estate planning, and business succession consulting. The firm uses a combination of strategic asset allocation, third-party managed programs, and both long-term and tactical investment approaches, integrating multidisciplinary planning through its Private Client Services model.

Nicholas Darvin is a financial advisor with American Independent Securities Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with American Independent Securities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Darvin Asset Management, which includes activities as an independent insurance agent. American Independent Securities Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management and third-party manager oversight using an open architecture approach, managing assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Naomi Roy is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. She currently works at Root Financial Partners and has prior experience with firms including Merrill and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement-plan clients. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment strategies using index funds and ETFs, tailoring portfolios to client objectives, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Kip Hertzenberg is a financial advisor with Western Wealth Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He is based in Golden, Colorado. Western Wealth Management LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and pension plan sponsors, offering comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional investment management. The firm operates as a decentralized network of 88 advisors, utilizing a range of investment strategies and multiple advisory programs.

Candace Montoya is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Denver, CO, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. She also worked as a Zumba fitness instructor in 2016. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers multiple managed account programs and uses a documented suitability review and risk-tolerance questionnaire to guide clients into model-based strategies, operating as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Narine Avanesova is a financial advisor with UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and having seven years of industry experience. She has been with UMB Financial Services since 2018 and has additional experience at UMB Bank dating back to 2008. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers multiple managed account solutions and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, with a documented suitability review process to align clients with model-based strategies.

Elizabeth Fugenschuh is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Intellicents Elevation LLC, and previously held roles at Geneos Wealth Management and Asset Solutions Inc. She is also a licensed insurance agent providing life, health, and disability insurance as needed by her clients. Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. serves retirement plan sponsors, individual clients, and various institutions with consulting and wealth management services. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment strategy overseen by a CFA-designated Chief Investment Officer, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options along with sub-advisory arrangements.

Mathias Silberstein is a financial advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Lido Advisors, LLC and Colorado Financial Management. His background also includes roles in education at the University of Colorado at Denver and Denver Community College. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team advisory firm serving affluent and high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm employs customized, typically long-term investment strategies using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, along with financial planning and consulting services.

Joseph Rusinko is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He currently works at AlphaCore Capital LLC in Denver, CO, where he has been since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Elk River Wealth Management, WealthShield, BOK Financial Private Wealth, and CoBiz Financial. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, entity, and institutional clients. The firm combines comprehensive wealth planning and investment management with an emphasis on both traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Alan Holman is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC since 2021. He previously worked at Cascade Financial Management for nine years and has operated his own practice, Alan Holman CFP, since 2010. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in independent contracting through his personal holding company, ADH Wealth Management. Apollon Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines centrally managed investment strategies with locally managed portfolios and offers services including financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and consulting, utilizing a range of asset classes and tax management strategies.

John Reid IV is a financial advisor at McAdam LLC in Denver, CO, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. His diverse work history includes positions at Winter Park Ski Resort and the University of California Research Institute. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, including high-net-worth households. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting, employing fundamental analysis and incorporating specialized investment exposures to tailor portfolios according to client goals.

Robert Pyle is a CFP® and CFA® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Mission Wealth Management, LP since 2025, following a 29-year tenure at Diversified Asset Management, Inc. Based in Boulder, CO, he is involved in several property management ventures outside of his advisory work. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team advisory firm that serves affluent individuals, families, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management. The firm employs customized, long-term investment strategies utilizing a broad range of assets including ETFs, mutual funds, alternatives, and third-party sub-advisors, while offering services such as tax-aware trading, cross-border planning, and ERISA fiduciary support.

Jacob Kavalar is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining CreativeOne Wealth and The Guardian Group in 2026, his work history includes roles in real estate and retail sectors. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and other RIAs, managing primarily discretionary accounts through a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers. The firm offers a range of investment options including ETFs, mutual funds, and private investments, along with consultative services and sub-advisory roles.

Scott Marek is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial advisory. He is affiliated with Maia Wealth and has worked at Simplicity Wealth, MML Investors Services LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, Marek is involved in mental health coaching through a nonprofit app and supports community financial resilience initiatives via another nonprofit. Maia Wealth provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis. The firm integrates technology and third-party platforms in its approach, offering services that include financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and institutional consulting.

Harrison Sedmak is a CFP® with four years of industry experience currently at Facet in Denver, CO. He previously worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and Fidelity Investments. Facet Wealth provides subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, utilizing technology-driven, model-based asset allocations with a focus on ETFs and a flat subscription fee structure.

Matthew Daley is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes 13 years at Gwfs Equities Inc/Great West Life & Annuity Insurance Company before joining Howard Capital Management in 2021. Howard Capital Management serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, private wealth services, and advisory solutions using proprietary tactical indicators and model portfolios primarily implemented with the firm’s own mutual funds and ETFs.

Olivia Spitznagle is a financial advisor at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC in Denver, CO, holding a Series 65 designation. She has one year of experience in the industry, including prior roles at Lallande and Bloom Bake Shop. Outside of advising, she has experience in the food service industry through her work with Bloom Bake Shop over seven years. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors provides wealth advisory and asset management services to individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and qualified retirement plans. The firm combines fiduciary RIA services with broker-dealer and insurance activities, offering a range of solutions including financial and estate planning, business succession consulting, and investment management through strategic asset allocation and multidisciplinary planning.

Aaron Bagully is a financial advisor with Western Wealth Management LLC in Golden, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2023. Bagully also provides investment advisory services through his own independent firm, Western Wealth Advisors. Western Wealth Management serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and pension plan sponsors, offering services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional investment management. The firm operates as a decentralized network of 88 advisers utilizing a variety of investment strategies and third-party manager relationships.