Eric Gilbertson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Colorado Springs, CO, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2019, with prior experience at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, and T. Rowe Price. He serves as a member of his local homeowners association (HOA) board, a role without financial responsibilities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or institutional advisory services. Their approach includes comprehensive, holistic planning across multiple financial topics, delivered through a network of advisors, with planning services separable from managed-account programs.

Josephine Tamez is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at T Rowe Price for 18 years and D.A. Davidson & Co. for three years before joining UBS in 2025. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to client goals and risk tolerances.

Michaela Gould is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Colorado Springs, Colorado, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Investment Visa Consultants, LLC, Core Compliance & Legal Services, Inc., and Securities America, Inc. She has worked at Mass Mutual and its subsidiary Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2022. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships that use firm-approved analytical tools to develop written recommendations.

Donald Billings is a Certified Financial Planner® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Colorado Springs, CO. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the music director at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and performs as a musician in Castle Rock, Colorado. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Shannon Ross is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Ross has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously worked at Merrill from 2006 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Megan Kupratty is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at First Command Insurance Services and First Command Financial Planning. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, she has been with LPL Financial since 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and technologies such as machine learning.

Christopher Durham is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Durham is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement planning, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Amy Dyess is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Garland is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and Integrated Technology Group. He serves on the Board of Directors and acts as Treasurer for Teller Housing Hub, a community organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Paul Ohara Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches girls varsity basketball at Thomas MacLaren Charter School. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various technological tools.

John Wismiller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Margaret Hampton is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. from 2013 to 2019. Since 2019, she has been with RBC Capital Markets, based in Colorado Springs, CO. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Steven Cooper is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. In this role, he partners with clients to develop thoughtful and strategic financial plans that align with their financial objectives. He brings nearly a decade of experience in financial consulting to his position. Prior to his current role, Steven served as an Advisory & Planning Consultant at Empower from 2022 to 2023 and as a Senior Financial Consultant at T. Rowe Price from 2017 to 2022. His professional background includes providing dependable guidance and insight to help clients approach their financial futures with confidence. Outside of his professional work, Steven has personal interests in comedy, social events, movies, music, parenthood, and traveling.

Paul Musilli is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for a decade before joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in 2026. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Colorado Springs, CO. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor and specialized advisory programs.

Nohemy Montes is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with over 21 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held various roles in financial and insurance services, including ownership of multiple firms such as Mont Wealth Financial Advisors and Nohemy Montes, LLC. Outside of her financial services work, she engages in motivational speaking and writing on lifestyle topics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting various program structures and investment options.

Levi Schofield is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Switchback Coffee Roasters and David C Cook. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include both direct client plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Emanuel Perez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Monument, Colorado, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing, as well as experience in the automotive retail sector. Outside of financial services, he operates a vehicle rental business through Turo and works as a delivery driver for DoorDash. 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 a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Nicholas Birger is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and is co-owner of Imperium Capital, LLC. Birger also serves as Treasurer for the Chapel of Our Saviour Episcopal Church, where he manages the church’s financial records. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Ann Ries is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Ries serves on the board of the Colorado Springs Nursery Centers Foundation, providing oversight and suggestions on the foundation’s investment policies and portfolio risk management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm utilizes structured financial planning tools and a global investment committee’s estimates to support its planning process, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ryan Holzwarth is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Thrivent Financial, Wells Fargo, Vectra Bank, and JP Morgan. He serves on the board of Face it Together, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.