Ellen Bruno is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she worked at Techstars and West Battle LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

James Vander Laan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2017. Prior to that, he spent one year with Janus Capital Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Red Rocks Church, where he has been active since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis, allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

Glen Maccallum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Denver, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 21 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Mac Family Farms LLC and Mac Associates, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, and supports its advisors with various research tools and platforms.

Frederick Fischer is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Denver, CO, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jodi Fleisher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Denver, Colorado, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jack Seaton is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Denver, CO, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Segall Hamill & Bryant. Seaton previously worked at Eldora Ski Resort and has affiliations with the University of Colorado Boulder during his early career. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining centralized supervision and custody with multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment program.

James Howe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of the West, BancWest Investment Services, GWFS Equities, Fidelity, KC Resources, and Crystal River Oil & Gas. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad scale of financial activities.

Braden Baer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securian Financial Services, North Star Financial Group, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed as a golf caddie at the Denver Country Club. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using model portfolios, customized strategies, and technology-supported research.

Gregory Hall is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked for 12 years. He has 11 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family floral business, packing and transporting flowers for weddings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Laura Wedow is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Arvada, Colorado, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she spent 30 years working in education within the Park County RE2 School District and one year at Adams 12 Five Star Schools. She is also a co-owner of a short-term rental property. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors with discretionary assets exceeding $819 billion.

Jonathan Warkentin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Denver, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Mount NOLA LLC, an entity formed to manage a short-term rental property with his wife. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, employing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm’s offerings include asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting delivered on a non-discretionary basis.

Janet Jones is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Denver, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and with MS Services Group Inc. from 2017 to the present. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Cheyenne Renteria is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as earlier positions in healthcare and education sectors. 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 blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Andrew Karnes is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports two books of clients and collaborates with two Financial Consultants as part of their Wealth Management Teams. In his role, he meets with new and existing clients to understand their financial goals and needs, assists in building and analyzing comprehensive financial analyses, and reviews strategies to improve their financial well-being. Andrew has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through various roles including Workplace Planning Associate, Workplace Planning Consultant, Investment Consultant, and currently Planning Consultant. He holds licenses as an insurance agent in Arkansas and California, and is a registered investment advisor associate. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Andrew enjoys camping, fitness, golf, hiking, music, and spending time with his pets.

Jesse Ellison is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2018, following prior roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Alex Gallardo is currently a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this, he served in various capacities within Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative I, and Financial Representative between 2022 and 2026. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Universal Banker II at Bank of the West from 2015 to 2018. These roles have contributed to his experience in financial planning and investment solutions. Alex works with clients to understand their financial needs and goals in order to co-create and customize financial plans that align with their personal circumstances. He emphasizes building lasting relationships and adapting to clients' evolving needs throughout their financial journeys. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Alex has personal interests in baseball, football, hiking, pets, and tennis.

Melvina Carrick is a Senior Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she provides financial guidance to clients with an emphasis on understanding their comprehensive financial situations to develop strategies that align with their personal values and long-term objectives. Her approach involves crafting tailored financial plans to help clients navigate life transitions and pursue their goals through a personalized wealth management framework. Melvina’s areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as retirement income and individual and corporate investment strategy. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the California State University System and maintains the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Melvina engages with community organizations such as the American Heart Association, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and St. Cecilia Church.

David Sprague is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Investment Advisory for nearly a decade. He is also involved with On Tap Credit Union in an investment and wealth management role and operates a home-based business for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of advisors. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting various investment approaches including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Dana Brown is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wheat Ridge, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and nine years of industry experience. Brown has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm employs a large network of advisors and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Wendy Halingstad is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cambier Investment Group, Meridian Wealth Management, Western Wealth Management, LPL Financial, and Icon Distributors. Outside of financial advising, she is a member of a family-operated home repair business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies adapted to client goals.