Craig Weidenfeller is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Denver, CO, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Envestnet Inc., Merrill, and Bank of America. 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’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory and employs a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, separate accounts, and direct indexing.

John Stempfle is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2018, having worked at Charles Schwab since 2015. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual 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 and does not act as a discretionary portfolio manager.

Whitney Selvig is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Guardian Life, Park Avenue Securities, Celebrity Home Loans, NBH Bank, and Colten Mortgage. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various investment advisory programs.

Sean Gray is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked previously at SPC, Parkland Securities, and Kaplan, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a rock climbing instructor and serves as a firearms instructor in Colorado Springs. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and disciplined savings strategies.

Michele Hefner is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with Diversified Investment Advisors and Diversified Investors Securities Corp. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm’s approach relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, offering a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment recommendations.

Michael Whiteman is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at T. Rowe Price, USAA Financial Planning Services, and GWFS Equities. 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 clients. The firm uses an integrated service model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Samuel Henderson is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Henderson is based in Glendale, Colorado. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals and institutional clients, often those connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm offers models ranging from point-in-time financial planning to ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Sebastian Coppola is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., based in Lone Tree, Colorado. He has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2015 and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2013. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, 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 for advisory services.

Stephen West is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously worked at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. West serves as Chair of the Board and an executive committee member for the United Way of Larimer County. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, 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 alongside financial planning and retirement consulting.

William Hanson is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc., Vander Haag's Inc, Steffen Furniture, and Southwest Minnesota State University. 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 offerings include point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions, with services integrated through Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Ericka Islas is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 credential and no prior industry experience. She has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2022. Before entering the financial industry, she worked at Health Images for three years. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans by providing wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm builds customized model portfolios and employs a range of investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, alongside third-party manager recommendations and ERISA plan services.

Joseph Dumas is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved in rental services since 2017. Empower Advisory Group primarily serves employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering financial planning and investment management through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its financial planning services.

Terrence Joebchen is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing seven years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Charles Schwab, Gwfs Equities, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Rockwell Collins. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm conducts at least annual account reviews and works within the Schwab ecosystem, with discretionary management typically handled by affiliated or third-party money managers.

Teresa Sanders is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with CWM, LLC and has prior experience at Carson Wealth, Cetera Advisor Networks, GPS Wealth Strategies Group, and LPL Financial. She also holds a license to sell fixed insurance products. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutions. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and combines various analytical approaches and sub-advisors, with a focus on fiduciary retirement plan services and comprehensive client reporting.

Mark Delucia is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Denver, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2018, he worked for The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied from 2011 to 2018. He serves on the advisory board of Jewish Vocational Services, a nonprofit focused on employment skills development for young adults. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, institutions, and corporate participants. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary managers, offering tailored wealth solutions integrated across its broader financial services network.

Tamara Ristau is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a combination of point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Jacob Miller is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Denver, CO. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he spent nine years at SolTerra Engineering, where he was a 50% owner, and served on the boards of two nonprofit organizations related to construction and materials certification. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types and manages a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Alan Gappinger is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Farther and has previously worked at Heartland Institute for 18 years. Gappinger is also involved as a consultant and partner in financial literacy and business management initiatives. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through both a digital platform and in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing proprietary model portfolios with algorithmic rebalancing and a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Charles Pastor is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with four years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and has prior experience at intellicents investment solutions, Inc. and Damn Good Planning LLC. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering investment advisory as well as financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes Modern Portfolio Theory to build globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, direct indexing, and private funds, supported by various specialized advisory programs.

Colton Marschik is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he worked at Lockheed Martin, Ring Central, and Whole Foods Market, and has a background that includes full-time education and student government involvement. 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, tax and insurance support, retirement plan services, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with an emphasis on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.