Desiderio Leyba is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Before joining Schwab, he worked at Fidelity Investments and held positions at several technology companies, including Bits in Glass and Soroco. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers a blend of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational and custody arrangements.

Alex Beda is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. He is based in Boulder, Colorado. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 financial advisors.

David Jacobson is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments, based in Boulder, CO, and has eight years of industry experience. He worked at Fisher Investments Europe from 2016 to 2022 before joining Fisher Investments in the U.S. Fisher Investments serves a global clientele of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment decision process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios and offers a variety of sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

John Oliver IV is a financial advisor at Merrill with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2003 and 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karen Cobb is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Broomfield, Colorado, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors, AXA Equitable, Karl Fisher, First Pres Boulder, and RM Bedell & Associates. In addition to her advisory work, she manages an advisory business as a paraplanner and practice manager at Normark LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized team in partnership with financial advisors and emphasizes the use of affiliated funds and algorithmic support in its approach.

Justin Mueller is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Boulder, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of a photography business, JustPictureIt, where he assists with financial statements and revenue tracking. RBC Wealth Management serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of in-house and third-party investment managers and customizable portfolio options.

Christopher Raftary is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Boulder, CO, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. Raftary is also involved as a partner in an LLC formed to hold rental real estate. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory capabilities.

Cameron Dankel is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at United Bank and the College of Charleston. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as working with Uashmama and Greenville Country Club. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional equity and fixed-income to more complex approaches including private funds and real-asset exposures.

Cameron Todd currently serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals committed to providing clients with a financial planning experience that meets their expectations. Cameron emphasizes the advantages of Fidelity's trusted brand and advanced technology in delivering financial services. Prior to his current role, Cameron held several positions within Fidelity Investments, including Assistant Branch Leader from 2022 to 2024, Team Leader of Central Relationship Managers from 2021 to 2022, Team Leader of Customer Relationship Advocates from 2020 to 2021, and Senior Brokerage Representative from 2015 to 2020. This progression reflects his extensive experience in financial services and leadership within the company. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Cameron enjoys outdoor activities such as beach visits, golf, hiking, surfing, and traveling.

Brady Garr is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Boulder, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in several investment-related entities, including an oil and gas mineral ownership company and financial planning practices. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Paul Tencer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes six years at World Equity Group, Inc. He has conducted retirement planning seminars through FMT Solutions. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse financial planning and advisory programs, supported by proprietary and third-party research, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jacob Hansen is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2021, with prior roles at institutions including Tri City National Bank and Amazon. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Andrew Robinson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lafayette, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at JPMorgan Chase and has experience with companies including IHS Markit (S&P Global), HelloFresh, and a delivery service business, Scratch Kitchen. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial products. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Amanda Bumgarner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Longmont, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously held positions at BancWest Investment Services, BANK OF THE WEST, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Wells Fargo Advisors is a 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 with over 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Cheryl Nelson Boyd is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Louisville, Colorado, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Boyd serves on the board of The Alliance Foundation and acts as Fundraising Chair for Monarch PK8 PTO. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations supported by a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Lipari is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Longmont, Colorado, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Kevin Zalanskas II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Meghan O'Brien is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. In her role, she works with high net worth clients to develop customized investment and financial plans. Meghan focuses on fostering meaningful and ongoing conversations around clients' goals and dreams, educating and inspiring clients and their families on their paths toward financial freedom. She employs a holistic planning approach to help investors navigate various life stages, aiming to support clients in enjoying the present while feeling confident about their financial futures. Meghan's professional experience centers on wealth planning and client education. Outside of her professional work, Meghan enjoys attending concerts, hiking, listening to music, spending time with pets, snowboarding, and practicing yoga.

Ryan Flaming is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Golden, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, Flaming has been involved in the brewing industry, working with Satire Brewing Company since 2019 and previously with 6and40 Brewery & Taproom. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure to deliver its services.

Julie Scheffer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following 13 years at Emerson Electric. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and a proprietary money market fund.