Tonya Harper is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Bellco Credit Union since 2012 and CUSO Financial Services, LP from 2012 to 2023. Outside of her advisory work, she is the managing member of TM Harper Ltd, a private business. Osaic Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements, financial planning, ERISA plan services, wrap fee programs, and access to alternative investments. The firm operates primarily with non-discretionary assets and integrates brokerage and advisory solutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Surai Quimby is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Glendale, CO, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. Quimby has been with TIAA and its affiliated entity since 2012. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides customized portfolio management as well as model portfolio options and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Christian Haviland is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including T Rowe Price and Performance Dynamics. Haviland is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. 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 integrated approach ties services to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Rogelio Hernandez Sandoval is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at TIAA-CREF and Public Service Credit Union. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Gianna Viele is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. She currently works at Allworth Financial, L.P. and previously held roles at Facet Wealth, First National Bank of Omaha, Private Capital Management, and Wagner Wealth Management. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolios using a range of model strategies and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services.

Daniel Ferszt is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with GWFS Equities Inc / Great West Financial since 2012. 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.

Mark Mentasti is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with TIAA-CREF and Tiaa since 2001, as well as with Charles Schwab and other firms in recent years. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, along with trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing management, providing customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Gary Merlette is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Denver, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2019, he worked at TD Ameritrade, Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Transamerica Retirement Advisors, and Great West Life & Annuity Insurance Company. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management using either model or customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Harold Graper Jr. is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. He has been with CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2005. Based in Denver, CO, he works within a firm recognized for providing investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors combines an internal investment team with governance committees to create customized portfolios and offers access to complex strategies such as options hedging and structured notes.

Charles Wetmore is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Transitions Wealth Management, LLC and Charles Schwab. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, business owners, corporate plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, and separate accounts.

Patricia Nicole Quierrez is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, E*TRADE Securities, and Riversource Distributors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and client savings rates in its planning approach.

Alexander Barrios is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab since 2017 and prior experience at Transamerica Capital Inc. from 2013 to 2017. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. offers non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm provides investment recommendations and annual account reviews but does not exercise discretionary trading authority.

Bruce Inscoe is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advised Assets Group LLC since 2017 and previously at Gwfs Equities, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated approach is tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Chris Schafersman is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF and Tiaa since 2011 and has been involved with Lyft and Uber as a rideshare driver. Additionally, he manages 5th Season, a family-owned lawn care business, and Wuduwerks, which creates and sells handcrafted woodworking pieces. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail brokerage clients. The firm offers point-in-time financial plans alongside optional managed account solutions, operating within a model integrated with Empower’s administrative and recordkeeping platforms.

Elva Fako is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network in Denver, CO, with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Garden Street Financial Group LLC, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Centura Health. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and retirement consulting, managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets.

Andrew Lang is a financial advisor with &Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for 12 years before joining &Partners in 2025. Lang serves on the Business and Entrepreneurship Education Committee for Littleton Public Schools and is a board member of the Littleton Business Chamber. &Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services combined with financial planning and retirement consulting, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Benjamin Kastrul is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and currently based in Denver, CO. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Garden Street Financial Group and Clearwater Analytics, as well as work in hospitality and education sectors. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and manages around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform featuring managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

Scott Walker is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Empower Advisory Group since 2023 and Personal Capital Advisors since 2014. 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 delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Curtis Warner is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments. Before his financial services career, he was involved in the brewing industry with 20 Corners Brewing Company and Flatstick Pub. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates planning and management with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Andrew Hefner is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has previously worked at Personal Capital and Bank of America Private Bank. 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 delivered through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and include both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.