Adam Wager is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Denver, CO, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His entire work history has been with Mercer Global Advisors and includes multiple roles since 2020. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing a range of advisory services including investment management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with globally diversified portfolios and offers specialized programs such as Market Series and tax-managed options.

Mark Erickson is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Glendale, CO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2000. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed accounts, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers distinct planning and management services, including customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Alex Avila is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Fidelity Investments, Principal Securities, and E*TRADE. Outside of finance, Avila is the owner of Trinviark/Sunny Out West Media, where he produces and acts in fiction works, as well as writes and publishes screenplays, books, and short stories. 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 as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, focusing on client engagement without discretionary trading authority.

James Kimber is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for high school track and field and is involved in insurance brokerage activities. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer capabilities, with a focus on tailored asset allocation and diversified investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers.

Thomas Wolf is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Oppenheimer. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Citigroup Global Markets, and Wells Fargo Investments. In addition to his advisory work, he mentors business students at the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business, advising them on entering the professional world. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement planning.

Charles Walsh is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Empower Advisory Group. His prior roles include positions at Adams Wealth Advisors, Thrivent Financial, GWFS Equities, Target Corporation, and TIAA-CREF. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients, delivering solutions integrated with Empower’s administrative platforms.

Joshua Chebul is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Focus Partners, he worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC and Holistiplan, LLC. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that incorporates both active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Derek Moore is an investment advisor representative with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Denver, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with New York Life and affiliated firms since 2004 and owns Five Peaks Capital Group LLC, through which he brokers non-registered insurance products. Outside of financial advising, he is an investor in Alpine Media Technology, a company developing digital advertising technology for ski lifts and gondolas in North America. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional sponsors, and corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations while managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

John Swailes II is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and its affiliated entities for several years. Outside of finance, he operated Steady Hands Limited, a painting business, for four years. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer capabilities and collaborates with third-party asset managers to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Ryan Milinazzo is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Denver, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at HD Vest Investment Services and Andarko Petroleum Corporation. Outside of advisory services, he provides tax preparation as a CPA through Hadad-Milinazzo Financial Group, Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients, managing over $212 billion in assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, enabling advisors to implement portfolios using internal models or third-party platforms.

Patric Mclaughlin is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Denver, Colorado, where he has worked since 2007. He holds a passive partnership interest in Bigelow Asset Management, LLC, from which he receives distributions but is not actively involved. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including retirement plans, individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and provides services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Stephen Bogosian is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Carson Wealth, Beacon Capital Management, Northern Lights Distributors, Swan Global Investments, and Athenainvest Advisors. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses discretionary model portfolios managed by an in-house Investment Committee and offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, variable sub-account management, sub-advisory, and retirement-plan services.

Ivan Kostadinov is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KeyBank and Allied Universal Security, along with eight years at BestBuy before entering the financial sector. Kostadinov has worked at Empower since 2024 in both Empower Financial Services, Inc. and Empower Advisory Group. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focuses on long-term portfolio strategies with annual rebalancing.

Keith Morrow Jr. is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower in 2023, he worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. from 2017 to 2023 and has experience with Dickinson Fleet Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a referee for sports programs in Denver. 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 uses an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

George Verbrugge is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Transamerica Capital, Inc., WFG, and Advocate Health Advisors. He also serves as a referral partner for NetLaw, assisting clients with affordable legal documents such as wills and trusts. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory strategies and supports its large advisor network through multiple program platforms.

Ilario Kane is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with the Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he has held various roles across multiple industries, including positions at Power Home Remodeling and Alpine Modern Cafe. 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 account holders, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Erin Hadary is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC since 2019, following roles at Dunston Financial Group and ELH Consulting Services. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and various institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm operates with Partner-led Teams supported by a centralized Investment Department, focusing on diversified, multi-asset allocations and tailored client plans.

Amanda Reynolds is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC in Denver, Colorado. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrity Alliance, she worked briefly at BFC Planning, Inc. and Securities Management & Research, Inc., and she has been associated with Huff and Associates Inc. for over two decades. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages Honey B's Macaron, a bakery business. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm provides continuous asset management, financial planning, and consulting services using a variety of investment approaches and platforms.

Oksana Doncila is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. She currently works at Empower Advisory Group and previously held roles at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and Wells Fargo. 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’s approach includes point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions, with a focus on long-term portfolio returns and integration with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Benjamin Sia is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Great-West Investments and Putnam Investments. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients, delivering services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.