The WealthSource planning process is built to give us a deep and meaningful understanding of you, your goals, and your finances. Whether you are planning for a second home, a new adventure, or retirement, we can help you make smart choices — and get there faster.
Some of the best things in life begin with a human-to-human connection. That is why the first thing we do is schedule a personal conversation.
Solid financial plans begin with setting the right goals. Are you planning to educate your children, retire, launch a business, care for an aging loved one, buy a rental property, or rebuild your finances after a divorce? Every major life decision comes with rewards, challenges — and planning opportunities. Let our team guide the way.
Financial facts form the foundation of a solid plan. But if you are like most people, your financial life may not be in perfect order. That might mean dusty folders, forgotten passwords, missing account statements, perhaps even an orphaned 401(k) account or two. This is why we help you get organized first. Together, we will gather all the details to help ensure that the plan considers every relevant goal, timeline, and resource.
Once we have all the important details, our team of experienced financial planners, investment professionals, and researchers can get to work! The goal is to craft a financial plan and a portfolio that’s personal, comprehensive — and agile enough to handle future surprises.
The true value of any plan is in its disciplined execution. Whether you need a tax reduction strategy, a rebalanced portfolio, or new estate documents, we begin by defining specific next steps based on urgency and priority. Our goal is to capture time-sensitive opportunities — and to help you make steady progress toward getting your financial life in order.
Just-in-time answers to your questions between scheduled meetings
Behind-the-scenes continuous monitoring of account activity
Refine the plan to ensure your resources are aligned with your goals
Re-assess your goals, resources, income streams, timelines, and options
Doug started his career in the financial services industry in 1983 and has held the Chartered Financial Analyst designation since 1987. In 2005, Doug formed his own investment advisory firm, which, in 2013, merged into Avant-Garde Advisors, one of two companies that formed WealthSource Partners. Doug enjoys providing objective investment management and legacy planning advice.
Formerly a Portfolio Manager with Wells Fargo’s Private Asset Management group, Doug also managed fixed-income portfolios for United Capital Management, a subsidiary of Norwest Bank Minnesota. Doug believes in active management, i.e., managing investment portfolio risk exposure based on what’s happening in the market now. “Volatility” creates risk and opportunity in the financial markets and Doug believes that being on the right side of volatility is the key to successful active management.
In addition to being a charter member of Grand Junction’s Horizon Sunrise Rotary Club, Doug has also sat on a number of boards in the Grand Valley, including the Colorado Mesa University Foundation (Past President), the Museum of Western Colorado, the ministry of Go-El, Caprock Academy’s Long-Term Planning Committee, Messiah Lutheran School’s Parent-Teacher League, and the Palisade High School Community Advisory Council. Doug is married to Chris, a D51 special education teacher, and coordinator.
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