Shawn Smith is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2012. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Westminster, CO. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a broad range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a variety of investment strategies.

Julie Mccorkel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary advice, supported by algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated consulting team.

Meggan Van Kessel is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in assisting affluent families, individuals, and successful business owners in developing long-term financial strategies that align with their personal and business financial goals. Meggan works closely with clients and their other advisors, including attorneys and accountants, to address total wealth management needs. With 19 years of experience, Meggan focuses on areas such as college and education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. As a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), she integrates investments, planning, banking, lending, and legacy considerations into comprehensive strategies that support her clients' present and future financial well-being. Meggan is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, Leeds School of Business, and is a native of Boulder. She is involved in the community through organizations such as There with Care.

Alex Brown is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Hapco, Inc. DBA Tarpco and attended Kent State University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers a range of investment strategies through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Susan Spangler is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and Cetera Investment Advisers, LLC since 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers at her child’s school providing library assistance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Daniel Shaheen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He focuses on helping clients identify their financial goals through intentional planning and guidance, developing strategies to work towards those objectives. Daniel has built his expertise through progressive roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Customer Relationship Advocate in 2021, then serving as a Retirement Representative from 2022 to 2023, followed by a position as Relationship Manager until 2024. This experience has contributed to his understanding of client needs and financial planning processes.

Chris Eissinger is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, he spent nearly a decade at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and six years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Eissinger is also a Notary Public. 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 along with model portfolios and third-party research.

Lauren Serafimovski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Foguth Wealth Management, LLC, and Nuveen Wealth Advisory. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Matthew Veenker is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations, along with the Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at First National Bank of Omaha and First Investments and Planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, employing tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals. The firm also offers municipal and public finance advisory services and sponsors specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Christopher Martin is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Erie, Colorado. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Sabina Mcwhinney is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Estes Park, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2011 and is also involved with ATS - Accounting & Tax Solutions, LLC, and PFS Investments Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Kiowa Properties, LLC with her husband and manages a separate non-investment related business, Source Corporation. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on a range of investment models including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution approaches.

Andrew Butt is a financial advisor with Merrill in Boulder, CO, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2001 and has concurrently worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Crystal Rubio Villalobos is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, and TCF Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily made up of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios alongside research-driven alternative investment options.

Caroline Jackson is a CFP® certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She currently works at UBS Financial Services and has held prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Lance Styer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Broomfield, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including manufacturing, ranching, and construction. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michele Hopson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Hopson Bookkeeping, an accounting and bookkeeping business. 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 various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Hannah Matheson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked in real estate services and held positions in the U.S. Department of Defense and the hospitality industry. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Samantha Squires is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Boulder, CO, holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Her work history also includes roles in insurance services and vacation management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Kristen Hahn is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2007. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jorin Bale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Boulder, CO, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Elevations Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP, and currently serves on the board of the "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, credit unions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diversified financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.