Betty Wang, CFP®, RICP®, TPCP®| Founder of BW Financial Planning Betty Wang is the founder of BW Financial Planning, a virtual financial planning firm dedicated to helping women across the U.S. achieve financial confidence. She believes that success isn’t just about numbers—it’s about creating a life of balance, fulfillment, and purpose. ⭐ Empowering Women Through Financial Clarity Betty’s mission is to help women make informed financial decisions so they can feel confident in every aspect of their lives—whether that means excelling in their careers or embracing a fulfilling retirement. 🤝 A Trusted Wealth Partner Clients turn to Betty for her expert financial guidance, deep listening skills, and approachable style, making her a trusted partner in their financial journey. 🙌 Featured Thought Leader Betty’s insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s, USA Today, and more. 🎙️ Host of Betty’s Smart Friends Podcast Through candid conversations with inspiring experts, Betty explores what true success looks like for women over 45—covering topics like health, relationships, personal growth, and passion projects. If you're looking for a transparent, supportive wealth partner to help you navigate your financial journey with confidence, let's connect!

Alexander Leonida is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Financial Group, Inc. since 2009 and previously at Raymond James Financial Services and Alcol Inc. He is also a licensed insurance agent offering non-variable insurance products through One Insurance Solutions for RIAs by Producer's Choice Network. Capital Financial Group provides investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as retirement plans and other entities. The firm offers tailored investment strategies combining fundamental and technical analysis, with the use of derivatives and options where suitable, and supports discretionary portfolio management alongside ongoing planning services.

Brooks Adams is a financial advisor at Capital Financial Group, Inc. in Littleton, CO, holding a Series 65 designation with approximately four years of work experience, including a prior role at BAE Systems. His career background also includes positions in engineering and construction firms as well as time as a student at Colorado State University. Capital Financial Group provides advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as pension plans and trusts. The firm employs an individualized, discretionary investment approach that integrates fundamental and technical analysis across a broad range of instruments, including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and derivative strategies.

John Glasman is a CFP® and CFA® with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Gilpin Wealth Management LLC since 2021 and previously worked at Peak Asset Management LLC for 15 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a CPA who prepares tax returns for a limited number of family members and clients. Gilpin Wealth Management serves individuals, retirement plans, charities, and businesses, managing approximately $197 million across 170 client relationships. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, employing customized portfolios that combine asset allocation, tactical adjustments, and both fundamental and technical analysis.

Matthew Rillos is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Full Financial Inc. since 2024 and previously spent 16 years at Financial Counseling Associates Inc. Full Financial Inc. provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, trusts, small businesses, retirement plans, and foundations. The firm manages approximately $248 million in assets for around 259 clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and planning in areas including retirement, education, tax, estate, and business needs.

John Jarvis Jr. is the sole advisor at J.W. Jarvis Investment Advisors in Golden, CO, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, A. G. Edwards & Sons, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Since 2007, he has been leading his own advisory firm. J.W. Jarvis Investment Advisors provides tailored portfolio management services to individuals and families, focusing on direct securities and limited options strategies rather than mutual funds or foreign securities. The firm emphasizes fundamental and sector analysis, separating core long-term holdings from sector-rotation positions, and incorporates risk management with regular account reviews.

Charles Brant is a CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Branzan Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several private investment entities focused on illiquid alternative asset investments. BZ Wealth Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation driven investment approach utilizing low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, independent managers, and alternative investments as appropriate.

Christopher Lescarbeau is an advisor at CG Maton Advisory, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at StoneX Securities Inc. and Charles Schwab. CG Maton Advisory, Inc. is an investment manager serving pooled vehicles, institutional accounts, individuals, trusts, pensions, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and access to third-party separately managed programs, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation and diversification.

Stanley Learman is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Arbor Investment Management since 2010, where he serves as an advisor. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees final accounting and annual tax preparation for two LLCs associated with rental properties, a responsibility that requires minimal time and does not affect his work at Arbor Investment Management. Arbor Investment Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to mid- to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and select plans. The firm employs a valuation-based, fundamentally driven approach, primarily using individual stocks and bonds, and offers comprehensive financial forecasting alongside retirement, tax, and estate planning advice.

Peter Schopen is a financial advisor at P.A. Schopen & Associates, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Raymond James Financial and Evergreen Investing, LLC prior to his current role. P.A. Schopen & Associates provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives. The firm combines modern portfolio theory with fundamental, technical, quantitative, and cyclical analysis, using a mix of actively managed mutual funds and passive ETFs, and manages client assets in-house with a broader set of products and strategies than many peer firms.

Calum Bashford is a financial advisor at Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and several law offices. Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and access to independent third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business entities. The firm combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory, employs third-party technology and risk-assessment tools, and offers access to alternative and private investments while maintaining discretion in portfolio management.

Alexander Bastron is a financial advisor with Northstar Financial Companies, Inc. in Golden, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Northstar since 2020, and previously was with LongView Wealth Management and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of advising, he spends a small portion of his time as an insurance consultant for various companies. Northstar Financial Companies serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, and closely held businesses, offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm employs a goals-based investment philosophy and manages portfolios using mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and option strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Chad Kopser is a financial advisor with Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. in Golden, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Aegis Wealth Management since 2020 and has been involved with Aegis Financial since 2011. Aegis Wealth Management serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, retirement and education savings analysis, and discretionary portfolio management through a multi-team advisor structure, utilizing third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios for day-to-day management.

Griffin Malatino is a financial advisor at Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, holding a Series 65 credential with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Aegis Wealth Management since 2022 and also serves as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Aegis Financial, where he focuses on wholesaling fixed and fixed indexed annuities. Prior to this, he held roles at Stash Company and was self-employed. Aegis Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $176 million in discretionary assets for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm employs model portfolios managed by sub-advisers and integrates financial planning and ancillary services through dually licensed personnel.

James Osborne is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bason Asset Management since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and works from Lakewood, Colorado. Bason Asset Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, foundations, endowments, and other nonprofit organizations. The firm follows a passive investment philosophy based on the Efficient Market Hypothesis, using primarily mutual funds and ETFs, and offers fiduciary services for ERISA retirement plans.

Kevin Hocker is an advisor at Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. in Lakewood, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Sound Income Strategies LLC, Secure Investment Management, LLC, and J.D. Mellberg Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Hocker is CEO and owner of Federal Benefits Group, where he assists federal employees with FERS benefits analysis and retirement income planning. Aegis Wealth Management serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions and retirement plans, offering financial planning, retirement and education savings analysis, and discretionary portfolio management through a multi-team advisor structure. The firm primarily supervises third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, employing AI-based tools and providing both project-based planning and ongoing asset-management services.

Cynthia Hinds is a financial advisor with Hinds Financial Group Inc. in Lakewood, CO, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and has been leading Hinds Financial Group since 2004. Outside of advisory work, she is licensed as an insurance agent offering life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Hinds Financial Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutions, providing discretionary portfolio management, mutual fund selection, and financial planning services. The firm employs risk-based, long-term asset allocation strategies, uses third-party managers, and actively monitors and rebalances portfolios to align with client needs.

Lisa Cassidy is a financial advisor at Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. in Lakewood, CO, holding a Series 65 credential with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Aegis Wealth Management and Aegis Financial since 2019 and previously spent eleven years at LT Consulting Inc. Cassidy is also active as an insurance agent selling life and annuities. Aegis Wealth Management is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $176 million in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering broad financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through model portfolios managed by multiple sub-advisers.

Sandra Hoover is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Partners, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Legacy Wealth Partners, she spent 24 years at Leprino Foods and has operated Sandra Jean Coaching, LLC since 2024. Legacy Wealth Partners, LLC is a multi-advisor team managing roughly $646 million in discretionary assets, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and insurance brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored, discretionary approach that includes the use of derivatives and borrowing within separately managed accounts and combines internal analysis with third-party sub-advisers.

Madeline Barconi is a CFP® and ChFC® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Breakwater Capital Group, where she has been since 2022, and previously held roles at Colorado Capital Management and Fidelity in various advisory capacities. Barconi is based in Denver, CO, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Breakwater Capital Group is a five-advisor team managing just over $1 billion in discretionary assets. The firm provides wealth management and investment advisory services to a range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. It employs fundamental analysis to build diversified portfolios and uses active strategies such as margin transactions and options within tailored investment programs.