Focus
Frank is committed to helping ensure that each client has an understandable investment plan tailored to their specific needs. Areas of emphasis include the long-term creation and preservation of wealth, strategies for maintaining lifestyle in retirement and the funding of education for children and grandchildren.

Background and experience 
Frank grew up in the Chicago area and earned his master’s degree in economics from Western Illinois University, where he was a Frank Taussig Scholar.    

Frank, who has been in the financial services industry since 1979, has been named to the Barron’s Top 1,000 Financial Advisors list from 2009 - 2013, and Barron’s Top 1,200 State-by-State Advisors from 2015 - 2023.* From 2006-2024, Frank has been a Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network Platinum Council Advisor, a distinction held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on the past year, and professionalism. Additional criteria, best practices and team structure may also be used to determine recipients.  As a Managing Director – Investment Officer of the firm, he continues to expand his knowledge and investment management capabilities through an ongoing series of courses in asset management, analysis, performance management, and related areas. 

Away from the office
Frank and his wife, Nancy, are active members of the Boulder community and have been board members and fund raisers for Attention Homes and Diamond Baseball. They, along with their two children, Courtney and Dan, enjoy the beautiful state of Colorado and all it has to offer.  Frank especially enjoys skiing, hiking, playing golf, and biking. 

2023 Barron’s Top 1,200 State By State Advisors: Awarded March 2023; Data Compiled by Barron's based on the time period from Oct. 2021 - Sept. 2022 (Source: Barrons.com); 2020 Awarded March 2020; Data based on Oct. 2018.- Sept. 2019; 2019 Awarded March 2019; Data based on Oct. 2017 - Sept. 2018; 2018 Awarded March 2018; Data based on Oct. 2016 - Sept. 2017; 2017 Awarded March 2017; Data based on Oct. 2015 - Sept. 2016; 2015 Awarded February 2015; Data based on Oct. 2013 - Sept. 2014

2013 Barron’s Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: Awarded February 2013; Data Compiled by Barron's based on the time period from Oct. 2011 - Sept. 2012 (Source: Barrons.com); 2012 Awarded February 2012; Data based on Oct. 2010 - Sept. 2011; 2011 Awarded February 2011; Data based on Oct. 2009 - Sept. 2010; 2010 Awarded February 2010; Data based on Oct. 2008 - Sept. 2009; 2009 Awarded February 2009; Data based on Oct. 2007 - Sept. 2008. *See additional disclosure.

The Barron’s Top 1,200 State By State Advisors and Top 1,000 Advisors ratings are based on the previous year’s assets under management, revenue generated for the advisors’ firms, and the quality of the advisors’ practices. Investment performance isn’t an explicit factor because clients have varied goals and risk tolerances. Self-completed questionnaire was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

Focus
By listening to and working with clients, Tom develops an investment plan that is unique to each individual. Tom’s areas of focus include helping to prepare clients for retirement and maintaining their retirement lifestyle.  He does this through planning, portfolio analysis, managing risk and maximizing income opportunities.

Background and experience
Tom launched his career with a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors working on the municipal-bond desk, where he was involved in daily trading activities. 

Tom became a financial advisor in 1997 and has built his career on a foundation of integrity, prudent capital-markets guidance, and a thorough attention to client needs.

He brings his investment talents to each of his clients while providing outstanding client communication and service. Tom earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Colorado State University. 

Tom grew up on his family’s cattle ranch in western Colorado. That experience taught him the value of hard work and an appreciation for working together with others.

Away from the office
Tom spends his free time with his wife, Lisa, a Registered Nurse, and their four children, Kaylina, Libby, Matthew, and Caden. They like to stay active as a family, and enjoy time spent participating in the children’s various sporting activities. Tom is an avid mountain biker, fly fisherman, and skier.

Focus

Dan has a deeply held conviction that people’s financial picture is about much more than their money – it’s about their entire life story.  He strives to understand that story.  

Background and experience

Dan began his career as a Financial Advisor in 2007 with A.G Edwards, a predecessor firm of 

Wells Fargo Advisors in Boulder, CO. In 2021, Dan earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® certification by completing an approved educational program, passing a rigorous examination and meeting stringent experience requirements. For over a decade Dan has helped clients address their financial concerns and develop strategies by focusing on each individual’s specific needs.

Away from the office

Dan’s passion for learning doesn’t end there. Growing up as a competitive Nordic skier, Dan enrolled at the University of Colorado, and skied for the team while earning a bachelor’s degree and a National Championship. Upon graduation, he earned his M.B.A from the University of Colorado as well as coached the Nordic ski team for 3 years. After graduate school, he remained in Boulder, and 15 years later still loves all the city has to offer.

Dan spends his free time with his wife, Jana, a ski coach, their daughter Klara, and sons, Lexi and William. They like to stay active both physically and mentally, whether it’s skiing together or taking trips to see their extended families. Dan still enjoys competitive Nordic skiing, as well as biking, running, and generally being active.

Brenda’s focus is to assist clients with their servicing needs.  Her creative nature allows her to make processes easier for the clients while adhering to policies and procedures.

Brenda began in the financial industry in December 1997 as a teller at AmeriFirst Bank in Miami. She holds her Series 7, Series 63, Series 65 securities registrations and Life and Annuities License. She holds a degree in Psychology.

Brenda moved from Miami to Colorado after 50 years of being a “Miamian.”  She used to teach music to children between the ages of 5 and 18.  She played in an all-accordion symphonic orchestra for many years travelling throughout the United States for competition.  She has served as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Event using her musical background to recruit bands to donate their talent for a good cause. She has three children that inspire her to always push forward.

Jim specializes in providing a high level of service to clients while ensuring that tasks get completed efficiently and effectively.

Jim began his career with Wells Fargo Advisors in 2016. Jim studied Environmental Science at the University of Colorado at Boulder. 

Jim lives life to the fullest in Boulder. As an outdoor enthusiast, he likes biking, fly fishing, golfing and skiing. Jim grew up playing hockey and still gets to take slap shots playing on a local league. With an interest in cooking, Jim can be creative in the kitchen preparing homemade healthy food. Jim spends as much time as possible with his friends and family, simply enjoying living in the moment. 

Rob focuses on providing fast and efficient service to clients, while doing so in a detail-oriented manner. He strives to do things right, and to do them right the first time.

Rob began his career in finance when he joined Wachovia/Wells Fargo in 2009, making the move from Wells Fargo Bank to Wells Fargo Advisors where he joined Frank, Tom, and Dan’s team in 2020, ultimately following them to Ascent Wealth Partners when they moved in 2023. He currently holds a Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65 securities registrations, in addition to insurance licenses across various states. He also holds his BSBA in Finance.

Rob and his wife, Mot, moved from Connecticut to Colorado in 2015, where they decided to set roots, welcoming their first child in November of 2021– a daughter named Harper. Rob’s love of art led him to co-host what has become an annual art auction with an ornithologist friend, raising thousands of dollars to benefit various global avian conservationist efforts. When not hiking or skiing, he can usually be found with a good book in his hand.