Don Leander is a financial advisor with FourStar Wealth Advisors, LLC in Colorado Springs, CO. He holds the CFP® designation and a Series 63 license, with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Planning Strategies since 1982 and joined FourStar Wealth Advisors in 2026. Outside of advising, he volunteers for a music ministry through The Sunflowers Inc. FourStar Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to manage diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and time horizons.

Thomas Williams is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at PKS Investments, LPL Financial, I.M. Wealth Care, Westwood Advisors, and Westwood Trust. He also serves as a board member for The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies overseen by a central Investment Management team.

Nathan Archuleta is a Certified Financial Planner® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving with Summit Wealth Group in Colorado Springs, CO. He has worked at Summit Wealth Group since 2011 and was previously affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. Archuleta also owns Archuleta Financial Services, LLC, a private entity established to support his advisory and insurance activities. Summit Wealth Group LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm customizes target allocations based on each client’s financial profile and employs a range of analytical approaches, frequently implementing strategies through third-party money managers and sub-advised models.

Susan Auer is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Accelerated Wealth Advisors LLC, T. Rowe Price Investment Services, and USAA Financial Planning Services. She is also active as an insurance agent through Triad Partners. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing around $8 billion for over 17,000 clients. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a mix of actively managed and passive strategies, tax-aware approaches, and alternative investments.

Jeremy Burton is a financial advisor at Private Client Services, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services and SII Investments. Private Client Services is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and other businesses. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management through a network of approximately 50 advisors and manages over $1 billion in client assets.

Joshua Jerele is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Summit Wealth Group. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Mosaic Family Wealth, and UBS Financial Services. He is also the owner of Jerele Consulting LLC, a private entity that supports his advisory and insurance business. Summit Wealth Group provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm customizes investment strategies based on clients’ financial profiles and employs a variety of analytical approaches, frequently using third-party money managers and sub-advised models.

Gunnar Johnson is a financial advisor at Savvy with one year of experience at the firm and a Series 65 credential. His background includes roles at Dream Centers and Youth for Christ USA, as well as entrepreneurial and leadership positions with Bigfoot Drywall and Paint and learngenerosity.com. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, using a primarily index-based, long-term approach complemented by active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing. The firm integrates third-party fintech tools and specialized sub-adviser strategies, and offers in-house tax preparation and estate-planning support through unaffiliated platforms.

Ross Haycock is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Summit Wealth Group in Colorado Springs, CO. He spent 20 years with Commonwealth Financial Network before joining Summit Wealth Group and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Rokai Consulting, LLC, a private entity established for personal tax and liability purposes. Summit Wealth Group provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm customizes investment strategies based on each client’s financial profile using a mix of analytical approaches and often employs third-party money managers and sub-advised models, monitoring accounts with at least annual reviews.

Dustin West is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with Accelerated Wealth Advisors LLC and Accelerated Wealth, LLC prior to joining RFG Advisory. Outside of his advisory role, West is the president of YOUnify Financial LLC and an insurance agent with Triad Partners, a traditional insurance agency. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a mix of actively managed and passive investment strategies, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments and proprietary model strategies.

John Carr is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., where he has worked since 2024, following a 17-year tenure at Intervest International Equities Corp. He also owns Carr Wealth Management LLC, an investment-related business based in Colorado Springs. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and custodial platforms.

Timothy O'Brien is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Intervest International Inc and Intervest International Equities Corp. He also owns and operates TK Financial Services, a separate investment-related business in Colorado Springs. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and brokerage services with investment strategies delivered on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Bobby Foster is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC and has held prior roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Raymond James Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through customized, primarily long-term portfolios utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles.

Jason Hedstrand is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Osaic Wealth, and Redwood Private Wealth. Outside of advising, he is involved as a member of the audit committee at Calvary Baptist Church and participates in public speaking engagements unrelated to securities. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing over $1 billion for more than 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and affiliated service providers.

Raymond Hart is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at USAA Financial Advisors and Accelerated Wealth, LLC. Outside of RFG Advisory, he works as a personal financial counselor for Magellan Federal, providing education and counseling services to military personnel. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $8 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a mix of actively managed and passive strategies, tax-aware approaches, and offers access to proprietary models, alternative investments, and annuity management.

Thomas Dohogne Jr. is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Madison Partners. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. He holds insurance licenses in life and health. Madison Partners offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is customized and primarily long-term focused, utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, alternatives, and legacy positions, often implemented through third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios.

Karen Henderson is a financial advisor at USAA Investment Services Company with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked within various USAA-affiliated entities since 2014. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services to USAA members and the general public, emphasizing retirement income planning and referring clients to Charles Schwab for investment products and account services.

Chase Erickson is a CFP® professional at Summit Wealth Group with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Summit Wealth Group, he worked at CGN Advisors LLC and held roles at Kansas State University and Manhattan High School. Summit Wealth Group provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm customizes investment strategies based on clients' financial profiles and employs various analytical approaches, implementing solutions through third‑party money managers and sub‑advised models.

Terry Byrum is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked within various USAA entities since 2010, including USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members, delivering a Retirement Income Strategy Report and referring clients to Charles Schwab for investment products and account services. The firm operates as a referral and retirement-advice intermediary rather than a portfolio manager.

Dakota Day is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently practicing at Summit Wealth Group. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Shelton Capital Management, and Wells Fargo. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales. Summit Wealth Group LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary investment management, standalone financial planning, family office and wealth planning, and retirement plan advisory, employing a range of analytical approaches and customizing allocations based on client profiles and goals.

Mary Alpers is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. She joined Robertson Stephens in 2024 after previously leading Alpers Financial Planning and Three Points Financial. Mary is based in Colorado Springs, CO. Robertson Stephens provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and a range of planning services, managing $8.76 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025.