Why I established Integrity First Financial Planning: • To guide clients’ success in achieving financial and life goals • To deliver qualified advice for a cost-effective fee • To advance my clients’ best interest as a fiduciary • To provide peace of mind through education and compassionate counsel Who I am: • Built career based on integrity and professionalism • Democrat committed to progressive values of social and economic justice and grounded by faith • Passion for helping people grow financial resources for the betterment of their lives and the greater good • Volunteer Wings for Widows - financial counseling for newly widowed men and women Qualifications: • CFP® since 1998 and CPA 1985-2025 • Worked for two Registered Investment Advisors – 9 years • Responsible for $20 million portfolios growing to over $60 million in 17 years as CFO for USA Swimming • Successful track record growing portfolios for trusted family, friends, and colleagues

At Carriere Financial Planning, we specialize in providing clear financial guidance to small business owners and professionals with equity compensation. As a Fee-Only Fiduciary Firm, we prioritize your interests above all else, ensuring transparent, conflict-free advice that sets you on the path to success. Founded by Paul Carriere, our firm was born from the desire to break free from the conflicts of interest in the commission-based world. Our approach is straightforward – putting you in control. We're not just financial advisors; we're your partners in turning your goals into actionable strategies. With a commitment to comprehensive financial planning, we understand that success is more than just numbers. By understanding your unique aspirations, we tailor solutions that align with your vision for the future. No hidden agendas – just clear, honest advice. Carriere Financial Planning, where trust, transparency, and your financial dreams converge.

Peace of Mind Financial Planning takes a team approach. We believe that every client deserves a team of professionals working for them as they work to achieve their goals. Providing financial planning is much more than a career for Linda – it’s a lifelong mission. She believes that all individuals and families can feel in control of their finances and have money to help provide them the life they want. To have a more in-depth understanding of how people work through their financial concerns and to provide better support to her clients, Linda obtained a PhD in Personal Financial Planning. Because she believes that consumers all best served by a strong financial planning profession with rigorous standards, she has given her personal time and efforts to organizations that further the profession, having been appointed to the 2016-2017 Certified Financial Planning Board Commission on Standards and having served as Chair of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. Linda has three children and her hobbies include reading, hiking, and movies. (She also enjoys knitting, but we all agreed that’s too boring to put on the web site.)

Christopher Poulos is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients’ individual financial goals. Leveraging resources from Merrill and Bank of America, he provides clients with access to investment insights, banking convenience, and lending solutions to help navigate changing market conditions. Christopher holds professional designations as an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University - Pueblo. In addition to his advisory work, Christopher is actively involved in community service, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations.

Christian Erickson is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients in the Colorado Springs community to develop comprehensive financial plans aligned with their desired lifestyles. He began his role at Fidelity Investments in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, Christian gained experience in the financial services industry through positions at Goldman Sachs as a Client Services Representative from 2020 to 2024, and at T Rowe Price in Retail Investment Services in 2019. His professional background encompasses client services and investment support. Outside of his professional work, Christian enjoys camping, family activities, fitness, hiking, outdoor adventures, and reading.

Michael Law is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading the Law & Associates Group. He has been in the financial services industry since 1986 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2000. Michael specializes in evaluating the comprehensive financial situations of high net worth clients and businesses, focusing on areas such as corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, and family wealth management strategies. Michael's expertise includes corporate benefit programs—such as equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans—and the integration of these benefits into long-term financial plans. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). He graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in Business Management. In addition to his professional work, Michael is engaged in community activities, serving on the board of the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce and actively participating with the Colorado Springs Housing and Building Association.

Valentino Ramos is a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals focused on providing clients with generational financial planning experiences. Ramos has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Ramos worked at T. Rowe Price from 2006 to 2014, serving as a Service Associate and later as a Senior Representative. His extensive experience spans client relationship management and financial planning within the investment industry. Outside of his professional duties, Ramos enjoys bowling, fishing, golf, and music.