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Denver, CO
10+ years
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
I help families achieve their financial goals by creating personalized plans that reduce stress and guide them toward a secure future.
After graduating from Kent State University with a marketing degree, I worked in advertising, but I realized I wanted to make a more meaningful impact in people’s lives. Inspired by the difficult financial decisions my family made at the time, I realized people need advice from someone they can trust. I transitioned to financial advising in 2012, starting with Edward Jones and then moving to Charles Schwab, where I spent 11 years before joining Root.
Through my work, I’ve seen that families with a tailored financial plan and a strong relationship with their advisor are far more likely to meet their goals and feel secure, even in the face of market volatility. Navigating clients through investment implementation, tax planning, college savings, gifting strategies, and estate planning, I help clients achieve their goals and protect them against what concerns them. I’ve also witnessed firsthand how poor financial decisions can be avoided with holistic planning, and I’m committed to helping my clients use their resources to live more fulfilling lives.
As a Certified Financial Planner with additional training in Behavioral Finance, I help clients identify and overcome the common biases that often lead to poor financial decisions. By understanding their unique concerns and empowering them to take control, I guide them in making decisions that align with their values and long-term goals.
Originally from Youngstown, OH, I developed a love for the mountains while working at a Dude Ranch in Colorado during college. After spending a year teaching English in China, I moved to Denver nearly 14 years ago.
My wife, Laura, and I recently celebrated our first anniversary as a married couple despite being together for close to 8 years. If you get a chance to meet her, you’d ask what everyone else has asked me: ” What took you so long?!” We live in Denver with our dog, Nola, and our cat, Telli. Outside of work, I enjoy hockey, skiing, camping, mountaineering, traveling, concerts, comedy shows, and cooking dinner with Laura.
Team Aspen is rooted in Colorado, and like the trees themselves, our team is a tight-knit network of experienced advisors who are resilient and deeply connected. With the highest concert attendance by far, they’re in tune with connection and harmony—key elements in their approach to client service. Expect a vibrant team with a steady beat and a strong sense of purpose.
At Root, teams are designed to deliver exceptional client care through structure, support, and collaboration. Each includes a team of Lead Advisors, Associates, and Client Service professionals—guided by a Senior Advisor to provide insight and mentorship. Clients get the benefit of a dedicated relationship, backed by a well-rounded team working together toward shared success.
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Roch Monnig, CFP®
Lead Financial Advisor
Chelsea English, CFP®, ChFEBC℠, AIF®
Lead Financial Advisor
Brooks Palmer
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Chris Brown, CFP®, CPWA®️
Lead Financial Advisor
Caleb Vering, CFP®
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Naomi Roy, CFP®
Financial Advisor
Harry Sommers, CFP®, MBA, FBS®, CEPA®
Financial Advisor
Katie Villegas, CFP®
Lead Financial Advisor
Steven Murphy, CFP®
Lead Financial Advisor
Jay Withee
Client Success Manager
JJ Lester, CFP®
Lead Financial Advisor
Jordan McConnell, CFP®
Senior Financial Advisor
Katie Kavehrad, CFP®, CAP®
Lead Financial Advisor
Paul Layton, CFP®
Lead Financial Advisor
Chelsea Johns, CPA, CEPA®, CFP®
Lead Financial Advisor
Brandon Woods, CFP®, CKA
Lead Financial Advisor
JT Trimble, CEPA®, CFP®️
Lead Financial Advisor
Carly Jeavons, CFP®
Lead Financial Advisor
Chris Riboli, CFP®, CPA
Senior Financial Advisor
Roch Monnig, CFP®
Lead Financial Advisor
Chelsea English, CFP®, ChFEBC℠, AIF®
Lead Financial Advisor
Brooks Palmer
Head of Investments
Chris Brown, CFP®, CPWA®️
Lead Financial Advisor