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Kate Cihon FSCP, LUTCF

President

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President

Kate Cihon FSCP, LUTCF

719-578-0075
kate@randykilgore.com

 

Kate joined the insurance world in 2009. She strives to help people and businesses succeed. Through a relationship-based approach, Kate designs personal financial strategies for individuals and employee benefit packages for businesses. Her mission is to develop quality relationships with clients by providing strategies designed around their goals and objectives for the future. Kate is a registered representative and investment advisor representative of Ameritas Investment Company, LLC* (AIC.)

Kate holds the FSCP designation, Financial Services Certified Professional, furthering and deepening her understanding of the financial services landscape. This designation gives Kate additional skills to help her clients prepare for the future.

Kate began honing her relationship skills in New York City in Public Relations. She spent two years working for Estee Lauder and five years working for Victoria's Secret Beauty as Public Relations Manager. She was responsible for securing media placements for all Victoria's Secret Beauty products as well as planning events. While she loved the bright lights and the big city, she missed her home state of Colorado. She is thrilled to partner with her Dad, Randy, to design and implement valuable strategies for their clients.

In addition to working with her Dad, Kate is also highly involved in her community. She served 3 terms on the Board of Directors for the Junior League of Denver. She was also a board member of Newborn Hope for 5 years- an organization providing education and resources to Colorado babies affected by prematurity. She is proud to serve as President of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Denver Chapter and the Young Advisor's Task Force (YAT), which helps plan events and mentoring opportunities for advisors that have been in the business for 10 years or less. While not working, or giving back to the community, she enjoys hiking, skiing, playing tennis and cheering for the Denver Broncos. Kate and her husband Matt have 2 children, Reed and Darcy.

 

Joe Guilitto

Immediate Past President

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Immediate Past President

Joe Guilitto

Rice E. Brown, CLU, ChFC, MSFS

Treasurer

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Treasurer

Rice E. Brown, CLU, ChFC, MSFS

719-634-6400
rice@springsfg.com

Rice Brown Financial Services is a state-registered firm and has been offering a full range of investment and wealth management services for individuals, families, and businesses since 1973.

Our approach for new clients includes the following services:

-A complete review of all financial resources and their current taxable status. Gaining a detailed understanding of the client’s goals and ambitions for utilization of all existing and potential future assets.

-As a fee-based wealth management firm, we are motivated to grow our clients’ asset base. This approach is not motivated by revenue from the sale of products, but rather, expectations as a result of growing the assets. Our primary revenue is generated by fees for account management although certain investments may pay their own advisory fees and other internal expenses.

-After evaluation of the client’s assets and goals, as well as a very careful determination of risk tolerance and time horizon, we create a financial portfolio targeted specifically to the client’s objectives.

Kyle Mraz CFP, CLF, CLU

Upcoming President

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Upcoming President

Kyle Mraz CFP, CLF, CLU

Brent Jones LUTCF, LACP

IFAPAC Chair

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IFAPAC Chair

Brent Jones LUTCF, LACP

720-251-4241
brent@jonesfinancialdesign.com

 

Brent Jones, is Owner & Principal of JONES FINANCIAL DESIGN, a risk management, retirement income, disability income and social security planning service agency in the Denver Metro area, doing business in Colorado and ten other states in the US since 1965. Brent began his career with the Denver General Office of New York Life and built a successful practice working with various clientele in the Colorado front range.

Brent graduated from the University of Colorado business school with a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing, and study in Russian History and Soviet Economics, Brent is educationally credentialed with the (LUTCF) designation from the American College of Financial Services which covers the planning concepts, applications and needs applicable to the personal insurance, retirement planning, long term care, estate planning, and business market. Brent also is certified in Personal and Family Financial Planning through the University of Florida.

Brent is involved in several associations and boards within his community and State. Brent currently serves on the State of Colorado Producer Advisory Council and as a Member of the Board of Directors of NAIFA Colorado Chapter. In these roles, Brent meets with the Commissioner(s) of the Colorado Division of Insurance & the Division of Securities as well as members of US Congress and the Colorado State General Assembly to discuss the needs and issues of consumers in main street America along with public policy, regulations and legislation related to the insurance and financial service industry.

Brent is a recipient of the industry National Quality Award and has been twice awarded the President of the United States Service Award by President Barack Obama and President Bill Clinton. Brent is an Eagle Scout and member of the National Eagle Scout Association. Brent also serves in various leadership positions in his Church.

Brent has several years of experience as a executive leader of for-profit boards, professional trade originations and local and state government commissions. Brent is the Past President of the South Metro Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Brent is a past member of the New York Life Agent Advisor Council. Brent held appointments to the City of Aurora Business Advisory Board, and is a Past Commissioner of the City of Aurora Colorado Planning & Zoning Commission.

Brent is married to Stacy Hamilton – Jones. They have two children and enjoy vacationing, sports, history, being together.

Stephanie Leatherman, BFA™

Membership Chair

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Membership Chair

Stephanie Leatherman, BFA™

 

Stephanie Leatherman is a Financial Advisor in Northern Colorado. She has been in the industry since 1997 and an advisor since 2007. She offers a wide range of investment and insurance products to meet her clients individual needs. She enjoys hiking, wine making, walking her many rescue dogs, and spending time with her family.

Donald Pacheco, Jr.

Grassroots Chair

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Grassroots Chair

Donald Pacheco, Jr.

R. Allan Jensen

Grassroots Chair

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Grassroots Chair

R. Allan Jensen

303-912-5490
aj@insuranceprofessor.net

Allan Jensen has been in the insurance field since 1992. He focuses on helping people plan a tax free retirement using safe money strategies, working with seniors and Medicare recipients, and assisting business with stability and continuity planning. In addition, he provides free Social Security maximization analyses and helps folks identify and remedy retirement income shortfalls.

Recently, Allan has passed the Series 65 examination and assumed the additional license as Investment Advisor Representative, with the company name Southwind Financial Services. Financial Planning and Investment Management Services are offered through FamilyWealth Advisors., Registered Investment Advisor.

George Bain

Program Chair

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Program Chair

George Bain

George Bain is a 30 year veteran of the mortgage industry. During his career Mr. Bain has both owned and managed mortgage companies and is familiar with all aspects of mortgage origination. Mr. Bain is both a mortgage planner and a reverse mortgage planner although since 2017 his main focus has been on reverse mortgage planning. Mr. Bain is a well-known and respected guest speaker and has guided many clients through the process of obtaining a reverse mortgage. Mr. Bain often consults with attorneys, financial planners and real estate professionals to assist their clients with home financial options.

Leroy "A" Garcia

Board Member

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Board Member

Leroy "A" Garcia

EMAIL.   lgarcia@newyorklife.com

MY APPROACH

 

As a New York Life partner, my goal is to help driven, ambitious people  fulfill their potential. Join me on the path to becoming a financial advisor1, with the backing of a Fortune 100 company. Become your own boss2, and discover how satisfying it can be to shape your own practice and strengthen your community.

 

 

Todd Miller

Board Member

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Board Member

Todd Miller

Michelle Comerford

Executive Director

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Executive Director

Michelle Comerford

Michelle joined NAIFA Colorado as their Executive Director in June of 2024. She has several years of Administrative and Event planning experience in additional to previous work with the Colorado Hospital Association. She has lived in Colorado since 2003 and loves to spend time with family and friends in all that Colorado has to offer. 

Michelle also holds her Health Producer license and her Real Estate license. 

Michellec.naifa@gmail.com