David Strand is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2006, currently serving at their Lafayette, CO office. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce personalized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jacob Rueter is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., Carvana, and Cooper & Rueter LLP. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Erb is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. His prior roles include positions at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and Empower Advisory Group. He also served six years in the United States Army Reserves. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary advice.

Fereshteh Eftekhar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 1988, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of her advisory role, she has ownership interests in two convenience store businesses in Boulder, Colorado. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice with an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Andrew Porterfield is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 26 years of industry experience. He has led Porterfield Financial LLC since 2017 and has been associated with Raymond James since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a commercial real estate LLC that manages office rental space. 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 supported by risk profiling and analytical modeling, and it maintains specialized services in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

David Choury is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Westminster, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of advisory work, he is an officer of Choury Financial Group Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes, and participates in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. 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 to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers, employs BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, and uses a percentage-based tiered wrap fee structure.

Clark Saenz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been involved in tax preparation and accounting through his role as CEO of Saenz Financial Services LLC since 2013 and also prepares tax returns as a contractor with Gosset and Associates. Saenz serves as a trustee of the Margaret Ellen Waldon Children's Trust, managing and distributing trust funds. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with a variety of program structures and investment options, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Autumn Davidson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, she has experience working in the food service industry, including positions at Nick-n-Willy's Pizza and Southern Sun Pub and Brewery. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of services through independent Financial Professionals, including financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory, with access to both proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Derek Cook is currently a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investments Representative, and Financial Representative. Over this period, Cook has developed expertise in providing personalized financial strategies tailored to the unique financial situations of his clients. Cook holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. His professional approach focuses on building relationships with clients that are grounded in compassion, customer service, and diligence, aiming to help clients achieve financial tranquility. Outside of his professional career, Derek Cook and his family reside in Colorado, where they enjoy spending time together outdoors. His personal interests include boating, cars, lake activities, skiing, and snowboarding.

Jacob Blackburn is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 7 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to his current role, Blackburn held positions at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and worked in various capacities at the University of Colorado – Boulder and other organizations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and research-driven alternative investment options within an integrated wealth management platform.

Karen Nystrom is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2004 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Rebecca Batizy is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including ten years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches the Boulder High Mountain Bike Team. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Andrew Martel Valdez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has experience at several firms including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Northwestern Mutual. Prior to entering the financial industry, he worked in various roles including at Hastings College and Best Buy. Merrill, along 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.

Susan Williams is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 45 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non‑discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Lester Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and manages a farming business and serves as a board member for the City of Sterling Parks, Library and Recreation Board. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Daniel Carroll is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2016 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business focused on developing a product to sanitize cans. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Shawn Harshman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over twenty years of experience in the financial advisory field. Throughout his career, he has specialized in direct asset management, succession planning, and comprehensive wealth management. Shawn emphasizes the importance of financial confidence, which he believes is closely linked to clients' understanding of their financial wealth and life cycles. He guides clients through complex financial decisions to help them achieve their long-term goals. Shawn founded and led a successful wealth management firm for fifteen years, where he managed the strategic direction and overall financial well-being of his clients. He carries this dedication into his current role, striving to build lasting relationships centered on client success. His focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wyoming and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). A Wyoming native residing in Boulder, Shawn enjoys fly fishing, road and mountain biking, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Mike Oakes is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors in Louisville, CO. He has been with various Wells Fargo entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a finance committee member at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Parish in Broomfield, CO. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, using proprietary research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations.

Alexander Kaiser is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop strategies that pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides guidance on a range of topics including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. Additionally, he offers access to specialists at Bank of America for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Alexander's expertise includes managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, and retirement income. He works one-on-one with clients to define their goals and tailor portfolio strategies designed to reach them, offering ongoing advice as clients' situations evolve. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Colorado System. A Colorado native, Alexander enjoys skiing and golfing and spends his personal time engaged in outdoor activities such as hiking, hunting, scuba diving, and skiing, as well as spending time with his family.

Frederick Heath is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals, leveraging Merrill's investment insights alongside the banking and lending resources of Bank of America. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware. Frederick is also a member of the Phi Delta Theta professional organization. Committed to community involvement, he volunteers with organizations such as Trout Unlimited and Western Resource Advocates.