Brandyn Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, using a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation to support tailored retirement income strategies.

Darren Morrison is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Salt Lake City, UT, bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2013 and 2014, respectively. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as co-chair on the Board of Christian Education at Prince of Peace Lutheran, where he helps oversee policy and procedures for the elementary school. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and offering a combination of planning and managed-account options through a consolidated platform called WealthPlan. The firm emphasizes planning without discretionary trading authority and conducts periodic reviews of its recommendations.

Matthew Brunner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers institutional consulting and sponsors wrap fee advisory programs.

Dakota Waldvogel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at TRUEHEARING and the LDS Church. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory roles to registered investment companies and use of AI-driven methodologies in portfolio management.

Kent Griffiths is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 1995. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates out of Sandy, Utah. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Sage Tax Service. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and advisory programs. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing proprietary research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Brady Sessions is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked at E*TRADE Securities LLC from 2022. He has also held positions outside finance in health and fitness and retail sectors and has been associated with Utah State University since 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools to model outcomes without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Derick Sanders is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a partner and owner/operator of TryHard LLC, an online health and fitness coaching business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers division offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Garrett Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mountain America Credit Union and the Provo School District. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Roys Records, a business unrelated to investments. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Yibai Chen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs from 2015 to 2016 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Chen is involved in managing rental property investments in Utah. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include but are not limited to wrap programs, private funds, and structured-product activities.

Connor Hansen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Tyrus Capital and the Office of General Counsel for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He has also been involved with the Doing Good Foundation and Cs Argyle Enterprises. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Amanda Irvine is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Service LLC since 2019, including her current role at Fidelity Investments since 2025. Prior to that, she was employed at Wells Fargo Bank NA for three years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is also registered as a commodity pool operator and serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Julie Harris is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. In this capacity, she focuses on fostering strong relationships between clients and their relationship consultants, utilizing her planning skills to enhance the client experience and assist clients in pursuing their financial goals. Prior to her current position, Julie gained experience in various roles at Fidelity Investments, including as a High Net Worth Service Associate II from 2021 to 2023, High Net Worth Service Associate I from 2019 to 2021, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2018 to 2019. This progression reflects her growing expertise in wealth management and client service within the company.

Timothy Heaton is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Broadcom, Dell EMC, and ongoing involvement with the University of Utah. He is also a co-owner of Heaton Honey LLC, an entrepreneurial venture. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-based portfolio strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Larry Kendrick Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has part ownership in a restaurant business and is involved with a state-registered life insurance agency that provides fixed insurance products to clients. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Michael Blackham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Taylorsville, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mountain America Credit Union and LPL Financial since 2007. He also sells fixed annuities, life, health, and disability insurance as an insurance representative for Mountain America Insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Elliott Gee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Fidelity and its related entities since 2013. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Alex Dewey is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Salt Lake City, UT. He has two years of industry experience and has previously worked with several companies, including Us Tech Solutions. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics and serves a broad client base with both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jennifer Campbell is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Woodside Energy and BHP. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a mentor for Silicon Slopes, a networking group supporting women and people in technology. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Brian Collard is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a part-owner and CFO of Legacy Marine, a boat maintenance and painting business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, primarily non-discretionary advisory services alongside specialized programs for small businesses and maintains connections to public finance through its municipal client services.

Benjamin Taylor is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works with individuals and families to develop financial plans tailored to their specific goals, aiming to help clients feel confident and comfortable with their financial strategies. Benjamin has progressed through multiple roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as an Investment Solutions Representative I in 2025 and advancing to his current position in 2026. Prior to joining Fidelity, he gained experience as a Senior Loan Officer at OneMain Financial from 2023 to 2024. Outside of his professional work, Benjamin has interests in beach activities, fitness, music, parenthood, snowboarding, and traveling.