Mark Phillips is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Highlands Ranch, CO. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has 43 years of industry experience. Phillips has worked with New York Life Insurance Company, NYLife Securities Inc., and Business Men’s Assurance for over 30 years. He is also a 7% owner of Phillips Farm Inc., a family farm unrelated to his insurance or investment work. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Bruce Bendell is a PFS™ credentialed advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Transitions Wealth Management, LLC for 25 years and at Wenner, Silvestain & Co., CPAs for 25 years. Bendell serves as the Finance Chair for the Congregation Hebrew Educational Alliance and as Treasurer for the Southmoor Vista Homeowners Association. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and utilizes a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, and direct indexing.

Jeffrey Southern is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with CFP® and CFA® designations and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab for five years and was employed at Colorado State University for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Grayson Capital Limited Liability Company, which assists landlords with property rentals and maintenance. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

John Dilivio is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Denver, CO. His prior experience includes seven years at Personal Capital and a brief tenure at Empower Advisory Group. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, utilizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios through a variety of investment vehicles and offers specialized programs and client education initiatives.

Brett Landstrom is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. based in Denver, CO. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations along with a Series 66 license and has 16 years of industry experience. His entire career has been with Mercer Global Advisors, except for a brief period at Icma Rc in 2016. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using a mix of low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds, supplemented by educational content and specialized client offerings.

Hakan Ibisi is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Denver, CO, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citizens Bank. Ibisi also operates a rental property business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only, online discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and implements investments via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Peter Dreifuss is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Agia and Valic Financial Advisors, as well as academic positions at Metropolitan State University of Denver and the University of Northern Iowa. He has also been involved with the Greater St. Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Brian Benson is a CFP® professional at CWM, LLC with four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Carson Wealth, Cetera Advisor Networks, Charles Schwab, Northwestern Mutual, and Balanced Financial Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is licensed as an insurance agent, selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutions through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, using discretionary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis supported by third-party sub-advisors and customization tools.

Lynae Douthit is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Lakewood, CO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. She previously spent 12 years at Personal Benefit Financial and is a partial owner of a cattle business, though she does not actively participate in its operations. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Michael Stark is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Clark Brothers Investments, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by offering managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm’s investment approach relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary guidance to a large client base.

Michael Mittman is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Mittman serves as a board member for GEAR, a Detroit-based charity supporting public school sports programs. Sanctuary Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment programs through various account types and leverages sub-advisors and third-party platforms, supported by an integrated affiliate structure and recent strategic acquisitions.

Alec Quaid is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. His prior roles include positions at Private Advisor Group, Novem Group, American Portfolios Advisors, and Northwestern Mutual. He holds leadership roles as President and Treasurer of the Colorado Financial Planning Association. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, focusing on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and tax management strategies.

Brittany Rice is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently advising at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and MJ Smith and Associates. Mercer Global Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, utilizing globally diversified portfolios with multi-factor tilts and a range of implementation options such as ETFs and separate accounts.

Shawn Hoke is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Denver, Colorado. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2020, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services for over a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for the Stanton Farms Townhomes Home Owners' Association in Littleton, Colorado. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique market roles including swap dealing and futures commission merchant activities.

Jason Salter is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Denver, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, Salter serves as Vice President and coach for the Green Mountain Junior Baseball Association, a community-based youth baseball organization. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund advisory services.

Mark Morrison is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 license and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Outside of his advisory role, Morrison creates and sells his own photographs as NFTs, receiving cryptocurrency payments. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

Adam Wager is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Denver, CO, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His entire work history has been with Mercer Global Advisors and includes multiple roles since 2020. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing a range of advisory services including investment management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with globally diversified portfolios and offers specialized programs such as Market Series and tax-managed options.

Alex Avila is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Fidelity Investments, Principal Securities, and E*TRADE. Outside of finance, Avila is the owner of Trinviark/Sunny Out West Media, where he produces and acts in fiction works, as well as writes and publishes screenplays, books, and short stories. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering 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, focusing on client engagement without discretionary trading authority.

James Kimber is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Qualis Corporation, as well as service in the US Marine Forces Reserve. Outside of advising, he serves as an assistant coach for high school track and field and is involved in insurance brokerage activities. Hornor, Townsend & Kent provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, emphasizing client-directed implementation and oversight. The firm manages a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis and offers services through third-party asset managers and various advisory models.

Joshua Chebul is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, where he has worked since 2024, following previous roles at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC and Holistiplan, LLC. His background also includes experience in the energy sector with Northwoods Energy, SM Energy, and Noble Energy. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC offers wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that integrates active and passive strategies, separate account managers, private funds, and ETFs.