Michael Holliger is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including positions at Fidelity Investments and LPL Financial. Holliger is also involved with Holliger Financial Consultants, a financial advisory and investment management business. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform with a focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management options.

Eric Saunders is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and works out of Lone Tree, Colorado. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice primarily through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, while clients retain final trading decisions.

Duncan Macdougall is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Denver, CO. His prior work experience includes roles at First National Bank of Omaha, the University of Colorado Bookstore, Zepheira, and the University of Colorado. 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, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with strategic use of low-cost index vehicles and tax management.

Jack Chase is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Empower Financial Services, SciLogis, Cushman and Wakefield, and Pepperdine University. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Marc Macaluso is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Denver, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services since 2017 and also serves as an insurance agent for Bankers Life & Casualty, specializing in Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jason Halko is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc. and Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. for nearly two decades. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach using low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and various specialized programs.

Todd Miller is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Denver, CO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with NYLIFE Securities, LLC and New York Life Insurance since 2016 and is currently affiliated with Greenstone Financial LLC. Miller serves on the board of directors for the Colorado chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jacob Johnson is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Great West, Bank of the West, Scottrade Inc, Four Seasons Resorts, and Pizza Hut. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its financial planning services.

Madison O'Connor is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory, Madison held roles at Charles Schwab, RP Wealth Advisory, and Engage Financial, and also spent time in educational and non-financial sectors such as biology at Purdue University and retail positions. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm offers annual financial reviews and investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Fred Apodaca III is a CFP® professional with two years of experience currently affiliated with Kestra Advisory. His work history includes roles at Kestra Investment Services, Private Capital Management, and Northwestern Mutual. In addition to advisory duties, he assists with seminars for federal employees and provides financial services through a fiduciary firm offering money management, 529 plans, and annuities. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary oversight, and plan-level investment advice. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and offers a range of management platforms and third-party solutions.

Thomas Ziegler is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Denver, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked with TIAA-CREF since 2016 and was previously involved with Charco Broiler from 2015 to 2023. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, with a fiduciary standard applied to its registered investment adviser services.

Karen Mcgrath is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2012. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated approach combines planning with recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Sarah Robertson is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards, she worked at Ovintiv Services Inc. and Crestone Peak Resources. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of fee-based wrap programs and investment management services, utilizing strategies managed internally, by its advisors, and through third-party managers.

Austin Hamlett is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Denver, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Cameron Kawato is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation and based in Denver, CO. He has legal experience from working at several law firms and legal organizations, including Anzen Legal Group, LLC, and the Court of Appeals of Virginia. Outside of finance, he has been involved in legal practice for over five years. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory approach includes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third‑party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

David Cooper is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. since 2015. Prior to this, he has been self-employed for over a decade. He also serves as a volunteer board member for Boys Town of Central Florida. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its service model from many enterprise wealth managers.

Richard Davidian is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Lone Tree, CO. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, MetLife, and Techtronic Industries. He also has prior experience in retail firearms sales. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its service model from many enterprise wealth managers.

Trevor Hancock is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years at CIBC Private Wealth Management and four years of overall industry experience. He is based in Denver, CO, and works with CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth advisory services to a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm combines an internal investment team, Relationship Managers, and governance committees to offer customized portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized strategies, distinguished by its high assets under management per advisor and involvement with investment company clients.

Robert Young is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF and TIAA since 2014. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and managed account programs for individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund services.

Gayle Conrad is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2016 and with Charles Schwab since 2012. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across a range of securities. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab, delivering advice through standardized allocation models and research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients.