Kate Cihon is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. She is also Vice President of Randy R. Kilgore & Company, a partnership formed with her father focused on employee benefit packages, personal life insurance, retirement planning, and investment strategies. Additionally, she serves as Vice President of the Kilgore Cihon Advisor Group and is President Elect of the Colorado chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and variable universal life subaccounts, supported by an Investment Committee and third-party partners to assist in portfolio construction and monitoring.

Abhiram Killamsetty is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has less than one year of industry experience and previously worked at several firms including Costa Norte & Co and Florida Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory roles, he has experience with Salus Digital LLC and has held academic positions at the University of Colorado Boulder. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail clients. The firm delivers integrated planning and managed account solutions aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Thomas Stefaniak is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Denver, CO, and has previously worked at Pinnacle Wealth Management and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent at Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC, where he sells life, health, and accident insurance products. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a manager-driven investment approach using third-party platforms and sponsors proprietary investment vehicles, serving as an operating general partner for multiple private funds.

Robert Einspahr is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2018. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, delivering services that align closely with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Sergey Kouprievitch is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Robinhood Markets, Inc., Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Westerra Credit Union. 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 select retail brokerage clients, delivering services through an integrated platform aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative systems.

Danielle Kennett is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently with Empower Advisory Group and Empower Financial Services, where she has worked since 2020. Her prior experience includes roles at Personal Capital and Fisher Investments. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as for Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm offers integrated services that combine financial planning with recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan sponsor-selected investment options.

Cashel Giordano is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with the CFP® designation and a Series 65 license, bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2024, he worked at Wealth Legacy Institute for five years, and has held positions at Mutual Mobile and Outfront Media. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a diverse national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored asset allocation and manager selection supported by proprietary quantitative screens and offers services ranging from portfolio management to tax planning and private-market investments.

Mckenna Wieser is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She previously worked at Charles Schwab and Fruitful Inc. Outside of finance, she has experience in the hospitality industry, having worked at Better Than Sex Dessert Restaurant. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost index vehicles, multi-factor tilts, and tax management where appropriate.

Stephen Gannon is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, Fifth Third Securities, and SunTrust. 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 connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Anthony Montoya is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2016. Montoya also operates The Montoya Agency and has affiliations with Allstate Insurance Company and the National Guard. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated model combines proprietary and third-party methodologies with services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Michael Geraghty Jr. is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at GWFS Equities Inc., Fidelity Investments, and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. 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, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Bruce Bendell is a PFS™ credentialed advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Transitions Wealth Management, LLC for 25 years and at Wenner, Silvestain & Co., CPAs for 25 years. Bendell serves as the Finance Chair for the Congregation Hebrew Educational Alliance and as Treasurer for the Southmoor Vista Homeowners Association. 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 employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and utilizes a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, and direct indexing.

Jeffrey Southern is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with CFP® and CFA® designations and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab for five years and was employed at Colorado State University for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Grayson Capital Limited Liability Company, which assists landlords with property rentals and maintenance. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Patrick Kelly is a financial advisor at SPC with 41 years of industry experience. He has held positions at SPC since 2008 and previously worked at Sigma Financial Corporation from 2008 to 2020. Kelly holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and serves as a financial secretary on the board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of over 460 advisors and manages approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services with a focus on discretionary management and client suitability.

Sean French is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with seven years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His work history includes multiple roles within TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2011. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated group.

John Dilivio is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Denver, CO. His prior experience includes seven years at Personal Capital and a brief tenure at Empower Advisory Group. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, utilizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios through a variety of investment vehicles and offers specialized programs and client education initiatives.

Raena Sword is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at T. Rowe Price and Progressive Insurance. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed barber, providing barbering services on a part-time basis. Empower Advisory Group offers 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 emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, delivering services through an integrated platform connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative systems.

Patricia Ellerby is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes positions with LPL Financial Corporation, First Interstate Bank, Great Western Investments and Insurance, Raymond James Financial Services, and Cetera Investment Services. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered retirement plan relationships.

Jenifer Velasco is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Accenture Philippines, Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, and E*TRADE Securities LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated approach combines proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within employer-selected plan lineups.

Riley Lowe is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, Riley worked at Fidelity Personal And Workplace Advisors and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 savings rates in its financial planning, serving a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.