Winding Trail Financial is an independent, fee-only financial planning firm located in Lafayette (Boulder County), Colorado. We provide ongoing retirement planning, investment management, and tax planning advice to families locally and throughout the United States. I am a licensed Certified Public Accountant (Michigan, Colorado). While my experience in public accounting and in private industry has given me a unique perspective to financial planning, I place a high value on self-improvement. As such, I obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. In 2013, my wife and I made the decision to move half way across the country to Boulder County, Colorado and took a position with a privately-held, multi-entity health care consulting firm where I was formerly the Chief Administrative Officer. As CAO, I oversaw the accounting and finance functions of the company as well as human resources including benefits administration. In addition to the business side, I also played an integral part in assisting with the personal finances of the business owners. Prior to moving to Colorado, I worked in public accounting servicing closely-held businesses and their owners and high net worth individuals. In our time off, you can usually find my wife and I enjoying our local trails whether it's backpacking through Rocky Mountain National Park, trail running throughout Boulder and Jefferson counties, or snowshoeing the high country. We still get back to Michigan to visit friends and family and we try to celebrate Adrienne's birthday in a new city each year. We welcomed the birth of our first child, Emmerich, in August 2018 and our daughter, Arlowe, in 2022.

Kyle Simmons, CFP®, CRPC®, worked for over 13 years in the tech industry as an engineer. When you work with him, you’re not working with a product salesman, but rather someone who works and talks like you, taking a logical and efficient approach to investment management and retirement planning. He understands the financial and intellectual benefits of being a highly compensated employee as well as the challenges and frustrations. He thinks like an engineer and has the integrity of one too. We are a fiduciary, fee-only firm, which means we're required to always put your interests ahead of our own. We don't sell products, get paid commissions, or receive referral fees. Many advisors or financial salespeople work for a brokerage or insurance company and are paid commissions or are "fee-based". We believe that our fee-only, fiduciary structure allows us to have a more objective relationship with our clients because it reduces the possible conflicts of interest.

I graduated from Texas A&M’s Mays Business School in 2008 (perfect timing for a job hunt!) and quickly discovered a passion for investing. During my eight years working in real estate, I devoured everything I could find on investing and personal finance. This led to the realization – far too slowly, my wife points out – that my true passion is helping others craft their best lives through real financial planning. Appalled by the status quo within the industry, and determined to serve families the way they truly deserve, I set out to found Downshift Financial with Eddie. We founded Downshift Financial to deliver real financial planning to regular people through a service model that actually makes sense: Flat quarterly fees. No commissions. No sales pressure. No BS. Our goal is to help clients maximize their lifetime fulfillment through financial independence. Often, that means working less to free up time for family and hobbies.

A native of the Denver area, Jeff has been married to his wife, Christa, for 22 years. They have three beautiful children, two boys and a girl, who spend the majority of their days keeping themselves (and their parents) quite busy and constantly on the move with sports and dance. He has volunteered as a coach in the South Jeffco Sports Association since 2009 as both a head coach and an assistant coach for baseball, basketball, and football. When not coaching sports, there is a good chance that he’s attending a ballet recital or performance for the Littleton Youth Ballet to watch his daughter. Jeff is a staunch believer in using ETFs and low-cost index funds for client investments. He also believes in the fiduciary standard and that everyone needs a professionally written financial plan to help achieve their goals. He subscribes to the notion that the majority of financial problems can be solved by saving more money and spending less of it...most of the other things will require some help from a professional.

I grew up in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, also known as Ski Town, U.S.A.®, a town that has produced 98 Olympians in 80 years. Even though I was not an Olympian, I did learn there is more than one trail to get down a mountain; and for every skier/snowboarder, some trails are more suitable than others. Applying the concept to wealth management – there are many paths an individual/family can take to accomplish their financial objectives. I co-founded Noble Wealth Partners with the vision that every client has unique needs and values. I believe each client deserves a financial plan and investment recommendations tailored to their financial goals and objectives. I would welcome the opportunity to partner with you and take your wealth management experience to the next level. I believe advisors committed to serving their clients should take the time to master their profession. For that reason, I bring 12 years of experience from various roles within the financial industry. I have earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation (CFA is the gold standard of the investment profession.” Financial Times, 06/14/2020), and I am a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP). Currently, I am on the Investment Advisory Committee for Colorado State University (my term ends in 2024), and an active member of the CFA Society of Colorado. To explore and deliberate on cutting edge wealth strategies, I co-founded the Irish Coffee Club, a think tank of four investment professionals, all holding the CFA designation and the CFP® certification. Outside of the office, Grant loves to spend time with his beautiful wife, and they are expecting their first child in April 2021. In college, Grant was a member of the Club Tennis Team and the Head Coach of the CSU Snowboard Team. To this day, he still enjoys competitive tennis and snowboarding. Please do not hesitate to contact me. I would be happy to chat with you and see if my firm is the right fit for your planning needs.

I strive to help people committed to creating a better financial life for themselves. From my firm in Erie, Colorado, I provide individually tailored advice and realistic, implementable solutions for busy individuals. Twenty-plus years working for national and regional firms focused on wealthy clients in Denver and Boulder taught me how to provide highly personalized advice and coaching with simplicity and clarity. Today I am especially passionate about helping people like me: Gen X professionals trying to navigate the myriad challenges of saving for retirement, kids, aging parents and busy households. What sets Hinman Financial Planning apart, though, is the ability to connect the art and science of financial planning. I run the numbers but also spend time exploring your values (your “Why?”) because your values and beliefs around money drive your actions. While you shouldn’t expect each meeting to turn into a session on a counselor’s couch, we do circle back from time-to-time to ensure our work together truly reflects your values and goals. A Colorado native, I earned a B.S. in Finance from CU-Boulder and am a member of several professional organizations. I also serve as Treasurer and Board Member for Mental Health Partners. When away from work, I enjoy quiet evenings at home with my husband. With two teenage boys, though, my evenings and weekends are frequently spent suffering through homework, chores and, soon, teaching my older son to drive. We are avid basketball fans (Go Buffs!) and enjoy many of the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer.

Anthony Politi is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop, implement, and monitor financial plans tailored to their individual and family needs. His approach emphasizes the importance of having a structured financial plan for the future. Anthony has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative and Financial Operations Representative. He began his career at the firm as an Investor Center Intern. This experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of financial planning and client service within the investment industry. Outside of his professional work, Anthony enjoys activities such as board games, fitness, social events with friends, hiking, movies, and traveling.

Mary McMinn is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients to develop customized financial plans, identify strategies for improvement, and maintain ongoing communication. She has held this role since 2022, following her position as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mary worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2020 to 2021. Her professional experience spans financial planning and advisory roles, focusing on creating and enhancing financial strategies for clients. Outside of her professional work, Mary enjoys hiking, music, outdoor adventures, tennis, volunteering, and yoga.