Robert Malone is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent associate for a natural food supplements company, UnivEra. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and various retirement services, supported by a large network of advisors and multiple program structures.

Michael Gray is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, providing clients with a range of multi-asset model portfolios and an integrated platform for advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Robyn Carlson is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2024. She collaborates with individuals and families to co-create and implement comprehensive financial plans tailored to different life stages. Robyn's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2022 to 2024, and as a Financial Advisor Associate at Bankoh Advisors from 2019 to 2022. Her expertise encompasses guiding clients through financial planning to work towards financial freedom. Outside of her professional role, Robyn engages in interests such as art, cooking and baking, fitness, hiking, painting, and volunteering.

James Kanai is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Louisville, Colorado. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Merrill, among others. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Johan Morris is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Brighton, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Calvin Enterprises, Inc., PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services, spanning over two decades. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of home-related products and loan services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its advisory services.

Matthew Ruplinger is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Boulder, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner and Marquette University. Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, including The DDK Group team, serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations with financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and uses internal research and technology, including artificial intelligence, in its advisory process.

Daniel Valenzuela is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has been with the firm since 2021. His prior experience includes operating Valenzuela Consulting, Inc. since 2007 and working with various insurance carriers and Waddell & Reed, Inc. since 1997. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jason Varasteh is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Fidelity since 2025 and has prior work experience in the healthcare and technology sectors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using proprietary research and algorithmic methods. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Dalton Waldrop is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2008 and joined Merrill in 2019 after over a decade of experience with JP Morgan Chase and AXA Advisors. Dalton serves clients by developing comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to individual needs, emphasizing strong relationships and straightforward communication to navigate the complexities of growing affluence. His expertise includes corporate benefits, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income strategies, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Dalton is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and a Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He holds a Bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Northern Colorado. Outside of his professional work, Dalton enjoys biking, swimming, and spending time with his family. He lives in Erie with his wife and two daughters, where they engage in outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, snowmobiling, and mountain biking. Dalton has also participated in coaching youth sports and supports his daughters' involvement in softball, track, and theatre.

Laila Rusta is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2014 and has been affiliated with Front Range Community College since 2011. Outside of finance, she has partial ownership in a Denver-based event decorating business and works as a caregiver attendant through a separate company. 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 a large asset base and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan is a financial advisor at Liquidifi with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She is the founder and CEO of PrecisionTerra, a company commercializing novel GPS technology developed at the University of Colorado-Boulder, and also serves as an AI Expert Contributor for Snorkel AI. Liquidifi provides investment management and advisory services exclusively to individual clients, specializing in fixed-income instruments as well as equities, mutual funds, and ETFs. The firm offers both model-portfolio and customized service tiers, emphasizing diversification and macroeconomic risk factors, and provides ongoing educational workshops in the community.

Martial Frindethie is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He has worked at GenEra Wealth, LLC and Leontine Holdings, Inc. since 2026, and prior to that held roles at The Millstone Evans Group, LLC and The Millstone Evans Group of RAYMOND JAMES. GenEra Wealth provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm utilizes a mix of fundamental and technical analysis with long- and short-term strategies and offers specialized pension consulting and education-planning services.

David Brown is a financial advisor at XYPN Sapphire with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Gold Medal Water, Inc. for 10 years. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of DH Blue Sky Realty. XYPN Sapphire provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm uses a long-term, risk-based allocation strategy informed by Modern Portfolio Theory and supports affiliated advisors through a centralized RIA structure.