James Royan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Missoula, MT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 43 years of industry experience. His career includes nearly two decades with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining his current firm in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Missoula County Five Valleys Pachyderm Club, where he organizes discussions and speaker events on political topics. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu that includes specialized services such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, delivering tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Jared Losing is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including six years at the current firm entity. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing commercial real estate through ownership in multiple entities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored, written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income strategies, incorporating proprietary research and a defined investment framework.

Julie Kieckbusch Jones is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Thrivent Financial since 2016 and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. since 2015. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning and modeling across a range of financial topics, with options to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system.

Nickolas Gazzara is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lolo, MT. He has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients across the United States. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eivind Gjetmundsen is a CFP® professional with over 33 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 1991. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Coghlan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at B.B. Graham & Company, RBC Capital Markets Corporation, Merrill, and Quick & Reilly, Inc. He owns a real estate rental property in Missoula, MT. 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 and model portfolio programs, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Matthew Noreus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Missoula, MT, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant instructor for the Army ROTC Department at a university and holds a rank in the US Army Reserve. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Jeffrey Ricklefs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Missoula, MT, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Ricklefs operates Big Sky Wealth Management as a DBA for his LPL business. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Adam Belarde is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Missoula, MT, holding a Series 66 designation and having six years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2020 and previously owned Food & Fun Inc for over two decades. Outside of advisory work, he owns Upon the Rock Leadership, a company focused on training and coaching business and ministry leaders, and serves as a board member and chair for Missoula Youth for Christ. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based analyses across various planning topics without direct implementation. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option while maintaining these services as separate engagements.

John Stetka is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Missoula, MT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo since 2024. Prior to his financial services career, he worked in various roles including at Custom West Pest and Wildlife Service and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Stewart Long IV is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Missoula, MT, with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026, he worked at North Western Mutual for one year and at Sonatype Inc. for two years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools.

Spencer Orme is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Missoula, MT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators. His other business activity includes operating Mountain America Investment Services. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Michael Hyer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Missoula, MT, holding ChFC® and Series 66 credentials with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bankers Life Securities Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he has landlord responsibilities in Missoula. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Donna Evison is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Missoula, MT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1997. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, delivering recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Alexis Taulbee is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Alexis held roles at A & C Herron, Blacksmith Brewery, and Cennox. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers centralized custody and brokerage services.

Erik Johnston is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2019 following a career in scientific research and development that spanned nearly eight years. Erik utilizes his background in the sciences to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help clients identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. He emphasizes building relationships based on trust and accountability, serving as a dependable resource throughout the financial planning process. Erik holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a PhD in Materials Science, both from the University of Montana. He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional, a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR, a Personal Investment Advisor, and a Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement planning, tax minimization, philanthropic planning, and socially responsible investing, among others. Outside of his professional role, Erik resides in Missoula with his wife Emilie and their sons Ren and Carter. The family enjoys participating in community events, attending Griz games, and exploring Montana's parks, trails, rivers, lakes, and ski hills. Erik is involved with several community organizations including A Carousel for Missoula, Montana Science Fair, Montana Special Olympics, The Dylan Steigers Concussion Project, and spectrUM Science.

Sarah Fosse is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Missoula, MT. She has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2015, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, serving clients through both brokerage and advisory programs.

Anna Martello is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers associated with W & R Insurance Agencies for over 30 years. Martello is based in Missoula, MT. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Alan Jensen is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021, and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Jensen is involved with JFS Inc., a business entity unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions and supports advisors with technology such as machine learning tools.

Given Kutz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Rowe and Associates, Inc. He is also involved with Rowe Financial Group, a DBA associated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad range of investment and financial planning solutions.