Ross Ferrin is a ChFC® with over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Integrity Alliance, LLC and has previously worked at Lion Street Financial, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Ferrin serves as a board member for Outfitters for Christ, an organization that counsels youth through ranch-based outdoor activities, and is a silent investor in a golf club rental business. Integrity Alliance, LLC is a large advisor network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services through a variety of approaches, including advisor-managed discretionary accounts and third-party sub-advisers.

Amanda Tortorelli is a financial advisor at Mariner with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Inspira Financial Services, Howard Capital Management, Edelman Financial Engines, E*TRADE (formerly Trust Company of America), and National Planning Holdings. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, coordinated tax services, and family office support, using discretionary, customized portfolios supplemented by both in-house and third-party resources.

Douglas Busken is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience currently affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He has held roles at Alerus, Infinex Investments, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and U.S. Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as a triathlon coach. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model.

Andrew Babb is a CFP® practitioner with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Prior to joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent, he spent six years with Northwestern Mutual in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, Babb has experience in insurance brokerage through Streamside Wealth. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a comprehensive advisory platform that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary account options, combining advisory services with broker-dealer capabilities.

Craig Fischer is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Lakewood, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Agia and Alta Vida. Outside of his advisory work, he oversees the care of an individual with a disability through a sole proprietorship involving family as independent contractors. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning services through a large network of advisors and utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts with model managers and overlay options.

Thomas Gonnella is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including PRISM Financial Strategies, Advisory Consulting Group, and Strategies Capital Management. He is also the managing member of TAG Capital Investments, a personal investment entity. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, with a long-term investment approach supported by customized portfolios and oversight of third-party asset managers.

Charlotte Jay is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 28 years of industry experience, including ten years at SagePoint Financial and over two decades as co-owner of Jay Financial Group. She has been with Commonwealth since 2019. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with a range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Darryl Hudspeth is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Lakewood, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2008 and also operates High Point Financial Group, LLC, which sells New York Life products and other insurance offerings. Hudspeth serves as a board member of the National African American Insurance Association Colorado Chapter. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate entities. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Nour Alkayali is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2024. Prior to this, Nour worked at Charles Schwab & Co. for 17 years. Outside of financial advising, Nour is involved in elderly care through caretaker roles at two related businesses, 1st Call to Care, LLC and Care On Call Colorado, LLC. 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 with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers a range of implementation options alongside financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax and estate-planning support.

Diljeet Masuda is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and MML Investors Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental property. Guardian Life, through its Park Avenue Wealth Management division, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies and access to both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Cooper Wygant is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has recently entered the industry and has prior experience at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and various non-financial roles. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across diverse wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including functioning as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

William Cassidy is a financial advisor with Osaic Institutions, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bellco Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, LPL Financial, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an investor and partner in a private business focused on business management and marketing. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and emphasizing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Logan Donovan is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. based in Denver, CO, holding a Series 65 credential with five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Klaas Financial Asset Advisors, LLC and Googins Advisors. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with globally diversified portfolios, utilizing low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds, complemented by educational programs and integrated service lines.

Christopher Biren is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Denver, CO. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Eagle Strategies, Mahoney Financial Organization, NYlife Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Biren is also a passive investor in cryptocurrency as part of his personal investment activities. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. The firm provides tailored solutions through multiple program types, emphasizing non-discretionary advisory relationships primarily within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

John Shevlin is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with ten years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2022 and previously held roles at Wipfli Financial Advisors, Hewins Financial Advisors, and All Star Financial Inc. He is based in Denver, CO. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm uses a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by private market investments and tax-loss harvesting, and manages approximately $295.6 billion in assets across more than 1,100 advisors.

Thomas Peterson is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at VALIC Financial Advisors since 2006 and has served at Agia since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Peterson serves as a Second Counselor in the bishopric of his local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he assists with spiritual leadership and financial administration. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts using Envestnet’s platform, managing approximately $29.2 billion across a large client base through over 1,200 advisors.

Jared Schuster is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Denver, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Laura Combs is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked continuously at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2015. 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’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and tax management, using a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, and separate accounts.

Larry Blair is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 48 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations and has worked with Kestra Investment Services, LLC and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. He also conducts seminars and prepares related materials for federal employees. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including plan sponsors, institutional, and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Helan Kim is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by in-house research and specialized market roles.