Robert Ladislao is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Glendale, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA since 2005. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm operates a vertically integrated advisory model that includes customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Christopher Fernon Jr. is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and has 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 2013. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to recommend investments, with final trading decisions left to clients. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not act as a discretionary portfolio manager.

Robyn Loftin is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2014. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail clients. The firm’s approach integrates planning and management services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and clients' savings rates.

Benjamin Briggs is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Tolleson Wealth Management for one year. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. 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.

John Roberts is a financial advisor with Corient, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Segall Bryant & Hamill, ALPS Distributors, Inc., and Denver Investment Advisors over the course of his career. Roberts is currently based in Denver, Colorado. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and emphasizes risk management and customized asset allocation.

Matthew Klaess is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Denver, CO, holding a Series 65 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2017 and has been involved with MSK Insurance Agency, LLC as an owner and agent since 2010. Klaess also facilitates access to estate planning document services for clients. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining model portfolios from AEWM, third-party strategists, and advisor-managed models, supported by an internal Investment Consulting Group and programs that license models or provide SMA management to other RIAs.

Robert Siegrist is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2024. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he worked at Janiczek Wealth Management for 16 years. He is also a member of JWM Partners I, LLC, the general partner to JWM Growth & Income Fund I LP, a role for which he receives no compensation. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios and private market programs.

Ethan Pace is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners in Denver, CO, holding the CFP® designation with 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Century Investments and Northwestern Mutual. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees with services that include investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified allocations using mutual funds and ETFs tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, supported by ancillary services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate planning through third-party providers.

Nathan Dunn is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc and Charles Schwab & Co., with prior experience at Mariner Wealth Advisors and Enam Investments. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and delivers advice using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools.

Ryan Crider is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Empower Retirement, as well as self-employment. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering programs that focus on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement age planning. The firm utilizes proprietary software and model portfolios provided by Morningstar Investment Management and manages a large client base primarily through non-discretionary advice.

Brendan Hefter is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior experience includes roles at TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Hefter holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly, distinguishing its advisory approach from many enterprise wealth managers.

Jonathan Blomquist is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Gwfs Equities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments Inc., and J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services, Llc. 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 delivers services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and offers both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Alexander Noonan is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and RSM US LLP. 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 offers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Samuel Jay Bayad is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Internation Solution LLC-Philippines and Directed Services LLC, as well as Cognizant Technology Solutions. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm operates through a large integrated platform linking financial advice to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative services.

Ayeesha Salinas is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Englewood, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available as an invitation-only employee pilot. The firm uses approved model strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio implementation and proxy voting delegated to third parties.

Kyle Shelley is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at EdgeRock Wealth Management, Red Coaching & Consulting, Verus Global, and Freeway Ford. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and other entities. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary 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.

James Bagnato is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with one year of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Denver, CO, joining the firm after a 16-year tenure at Charter Communications. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified portfolios with multi-factor tilts and regular rebalancing, utilizing a mix of low-cost ETFs, index funds, and private funds.

Caleb Wedgle is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked primarily within the Charles Schwab organization. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as financial reviews, retirement planning discussions, and investment recommendations based on 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, differentiating its approach from many enterprise wealth managers.

Fred Surganty is a financial advisor at SPC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab for eight years. Surganty operates his financial services practice under the name Capitol Peak Financial, LLC. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm supports a large network of advisors and delivers tailored, discretionary investment advice through multiple program platforms.

Cynthia Egger is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2015. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. Their services focus on long-term portfolio returns and include both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.