Michael Penton is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in Denver, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Morgan Securities Inc. since 1990. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, foundation, and institutional investors, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes and strategies. The firm provides a range of managed account solutions and operates clearing, custodial, and prime services, with approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Steven Klosterman is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Halbert Hargrove since 2006 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of Klosterman Capital Corporation, a back-office support company, and is a general partner in the Klosterman Family Partnership, which invests in real estate and securities. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for individuals, pension plans, trusts, and other entities through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management and financial planning services, utilizing an Investment Committee to oversee diversified portfolios and employing both independent managers and controlled AI tools in their process.

Jonathan Coggins is a financial advisor with Modera Wealth Management, LLC in Littleton, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Equity Advisor Solutions, as well as ownership of Smoke'n Blues Barbeque, a business focused on online sales of BBQ food products. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm combines diversified asset allocation strategies with in-house accounting and tax services, offering an integrated approach uncommon among firms of its size.

Spencer Hall is a financial advisor with McAdam LLC in Denver, CO, holding a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has been with McAdam since 2018 and previously worked in tech marketing and at the University of Maryland. McAdam LLC is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis to manage portfolios across a multi-advisor platform and offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement consulting services.

Ian Macclure is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Wells Fargo Advisors. Macclure also founded Copper Pass Advisory, a DBA focused on brokerage, insurance, and advisory activities. 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 portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various investment strategies, including alternative investments and annuity management.

Tad Lyle is a financial advisor at The AmeriFlex Group with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including Cambridge Investment Research, Principal Securities, and Planning Resources. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with customized strategies delivered through model asset allocations and various manager relationships.

Stephen Hartel is a financial advisor with Maia Wealth in Denver, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, Trilogy Capital, Trilogy Financial Services, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a firearms safety training instructor and range officer, and also works as an insurance agent. Maia Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses, offering financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and institutional consulting. The firm uses a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, integrates technology with traditional oversight, and includes robo-advisor platforms and formal estate and tax coordination services.

Naomi Rominski is a financial advisor at Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. in Denver, CO, with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. from 2011 to 2020. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a notary public. Geneos Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage services, using a range of analytic approaches and investment strategies tailored to client needs.

Taylor Leary is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Advisory Solutions Group with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Four Points Wealth Management LLC, CS Planning Corp., and Presidential Brokerage, Inc./Forta Financial. Leary is also a licensed insurance producer appointed with multiple carriers since 2010. Advisory Solutions Group serves retail clients through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and supports other registered investment advisory firms with turnkey business and back-office services. The firm employs a mix of quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis to construct diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies alongside comprehensive model implementation and reporting.

Neal Huffman is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Gradient Advisors, Prudential Financial Planning Services, and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, Neal is a member of the Colorado Veterans Chamber. Royal Fund Management serves individual investors, corporations, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using a range of strategies and offers both discretionary management and held-away advice.

Duane Smith is a financial advisor at Momentum Independent Network Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Neidiger, Tucker, Bruner, Inc. and Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. Momentum Independent Network serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, charitable, corporate, institutional, and banking/thrift clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing third-party managers and Envestnet for investment management and trading, and is notable for its integration with Hilltop affiliates in its municipal bond strategies and cash management programs.

Morgan Dyer is a financial advisor at The AmeriFlex Group with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining The AmeriFlex Group, Morgan worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and has been involved in roles outside finance, including time with The Cherry Creek School District, The Young Men's Christian Association, and a frozen yogurt business. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates and investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing customized strategies delivered through various investment platforms and ongoing account monitoring.

Robert Bachman is a financial advisor at Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. based in Centennial, CO, with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Geneos Wealth Management since 2006 and G5 Financial Group since 2010. He also serves as president of Interfinancial Corporation. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and referrals to third-party money managers for individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various strategies, offering customized and model-based portfolio options.

Matthew Gunter is a financial advisor at Shelton Capital Management in Denver, CO, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including RFS Partners, MRG Advisory, Segall Bryant & Hamill, ALPS Distributors, Inc., and Denver Investments. Shelton Capital Management provides investment management services to mutual funds, institutional investors, retirement plans, governmental entities, nonprofits, and individual investors through various account structures and advisory roles. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, incorporates options and derivatives in certain strategies, and utilizes ESG screening alongside data science and machine learning in stock selection.

Lawrence Giesing IV is a financial advisor at Maia Wealth in Denver, CO, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Shokohi Wealth Management, Western Wealth Advisors, and LPL Financial. Maia Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses, using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis. The firm employs a long-term strategy with tactical flexibility and integrates technology and third-party platforms to implement ETF-based portfolios and coordinated estate and tax services.

Sean Lorenz is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. based in Denver, CO, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 12 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with firms including Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Lorenz is also a partner at AEM Partners, LLC, where he provides financial and investment advice and engages in the sale of insurance and annuities. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a nationwide network of independent Member Firms and Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory, supported by both in-house portfolio managers and third-party sub-advisors.

Justin Cassida is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Modern Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Brown & Company, Inc. for significant portions of his career. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a centralized Investment Committee and employs model portfolios and third-party money managers to guide investment decisions.

Judith Carlson is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Royal Fund Management and its affiliated Judy Carlson Risk Management, LLC, where she also serves as CEO and provides life insurance products as part of wealth planning. Outside of financial advising, she spends a portion of her professional time selling jewelry with Touchstone Crystal. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a range of investment strategies, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, with regular portfolio reviews tied to documented risk tolerances.

Donald Hartmann is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, Hartmann is an author, educator, podcast host, and speaker. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients through a network of investment advisor representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and financial planning services, employing a variety of custodians and investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Jonathan Miller is a financial advisor at SpiderRock Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at BlackRock Investments, Virtus Investment Partners, and VP Distributors LLC. SpiderRock Advisors provides discretionary overlay and portfolio management services to institutional and wealth-management clients, using a rules-based, systematic approach combined with quantitative and fundamental inputs. The firm emphasizes listed derivatives and dynamic option overlays to manage risk and enhance portfolio returns.