Marc Schmeeckle is a financial advisor with Creative Planning holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior career includes 16 years at Principal Life Insurance Company and Princor Financial Services, followed by roles at Cetera Advisor Networks and Creative Planning Institutional Advisors. He also serves as a retirement plan consultant and provides administrative support for SageView Advisory Group, LLC. Creative Planning delivers wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual high-net-worth clients and institutional investors. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets across more than 1,100 advisors.

Thomas Biren is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Broomfield, Colorado, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 24 years of industry experience, including 12 years with Eagle Strategies and 24 years with New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed part-time as a handyman providing basic household maintenance and repairs. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Colin Gray is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and previously worked at ARGI Investment Services and ARGI Financial Group for 11 years. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, charitable institutions, and other institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, retirement plan services, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Dennis Hein is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Cetera before joining Centaurus in 2024. Hein is also president of Hein Financial Services, Inc., a non-investment business focused on life and health insurance sales. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and foundations, offering financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, using a range of analytical approaches and model overlay programs.

Tabrenia Davidson is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and was previously with Bank of the West from 2011 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a 50% ownership in FOURD, LLC, where she collaborates occasionally with property management companies. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm employs an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brian Bertsch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Erie, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu, including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, leveraging Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Mary McMinn is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients to develop customized financial plans, identify strategies for improvement, and maintain ongoing communication. She has held this role since 2022, following her position as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mary worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2020 to 2021. Her professional experience spans financial planning and advisory roles, focusing on creating and enhancing financial strategies for clients. Outside of her professional work, Mary enjoys hiking, music, outdoor adventures, tennis, volunteering, and yoga.

John Nicholas III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jennifer Kayton is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. She operates out of Firestone, CO, and maintains a freelance writing business focused on non-financial content under the pen name Bliss Monday-Friday LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Serena Walker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Longmont, CO, with 10 years of experience at the firm and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked exclusively at Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by one of the largest networks of financial advisors and branch offices in the industry.

Zuzana Balzerova is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Equitable Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she owns several rental properties managed by third parties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Magali Lutz is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2007. She has 18 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Northfield Commons, a real-estate development investment in Boulder, Colorado. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sean Laws is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2021, and prior to that spent seven years with VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor with a large nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across various program structures.

Matthew Dolan is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2021 and previously spent 15 years at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, Dolan is the owner and president of MJD Financial Services, LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Danielle Patnode is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lafayette, Colorado, holding the Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Craig Swan is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Cetera Wealth Services. Swan also operates as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent professionals, offering a range of portfolio management and advisory solutions tailored to client objectives.

Pietro Mariani is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and as a Workplace Planning Consultant at the same company from 2021 to 2023. In his current position, Pietro focuses on understanding clients' unique financial situations and supporting them in meeting their financial goals through personalized planning and strategies. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Pietro has developed expertise in investment consulting and workplace financial planning. He emphasizes a client-centered approach, aiming to create easy-to-understand plans tailored to individual needs. Pietro is committed to helping clients feel confident and satisfied with their financial decisions.

Jill Bischoff is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Thornton, CO, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014 across multiple periods. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a jewelry-making business in Broomfield, CO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Jeremiah White is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. Jeremiah utilizes a needs-based planning approach combined with his diverse career experience and CFP credential to address the unique needs of individuals and families. He focuses on creating customized client experiences by developing personalized financial roadmaps. His professional background centers on financial consulting and investment guidance within Fidelity Investments.

Steven Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial and its affiliate from 2010 to 2025 and currently operates Tenacity Investment Group alongside his role at LPL. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.