Wally Obermeyer

President & Co-Founder | Partner

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Wally is the firm’s president and co-founder, leading our team while working closely with clients and families. He also chairs our Executive and Investment Committees.

Wally founded Obermeyer Asset Management after serving as regional vice president of Heritage Trust and Asset Management from 1994 to 1997. He has a broad range of business and financial experience, including managing his family’s ski apparel business and founding a hydroelectric generation company. Wally earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA, cum laude, from Harvard College. Wally chairs the Denver Museum of Nature & Science Foundation Board and is on the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies board. He also recently completed a 12-year term on the Gates Family Foundation Board, where he also chaired the Investment Advisory Committee.  

Wally has been recognized for more than a decade in leading industry rankings, most recently by Forbes (“Top Wealth Advisors” in 2023 and “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” in 2023) and Barron’s (“Top 100 Independent Advisors” in 2022 and “America’s Top Independent Advisors” in 2023). Obermeyer is also one of Barron’s 2019 Hall of Fame advisors in recognition of being ranked on the Top 100 list for over ten years. 

You can read more about Wally in both the Forbes and Barron’s advisor directories.

On a Personal Note
Outside of the office, Wally is an avid and experienced pilot. As a Colorado native, it should be no surprise that he enjoys spending time on the slopes and considers himself an outdoors enthusiast. While at Harvard, he was also a letter-winning member of the Men's Lightweight Rowing team.

Ali Flynn Phillips

Executive Vice President | Partner

ali@obermeyerwood.com

Ali manages client relationships, working closely with individuals and multigenerational families, and advises on asset allocation and investment strategy. She is a member of our Executive Committee, overseeing our operations and spearheading the firm’s strategic initiatives.

Ali has worked in the financial industry for 30 years, joining Obermeyer in 2005. As a vice president at Goldman Sachs, she worked in debt capital markets and corporate derivatives and on the Fixed Income division's internal strategy team. Earlier, at Salomon Brothers in the US and London, Ali advised corporate clients on strategic alliances, risk-management policies, and capital-raising transactions. Ali earned her BA, cum laude, from Middlebury College with honors in economics. She is a board member and treasurer for the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Endowment Fund, Theatre Aspen, and the Aspen Public Education Fund, and served on the advisory boards for Schwab Advisor Services and the Vanguard Leadership Group of the Aspen Institute. Ali is included on Barron’s “Top 1200 Financial Advisors," Forbes’ “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” (2018-2023) and “Top Women Wealth Advisors” (2017-2023) lists. Working Mother/Shook Research also named her one of America’s “Top Wealth Advisor Moms” (2017-2021). Read more about Ali in the Forbes and Barron’s directories.

On a Personal Note
There's a good chance you'll find Ali doing something outdoors when she is not in the office. Whether it's skiing, hiking, golfing, biking, traveling, or keeping up with her two middle school kids, she's always on the move. After leaving the East Coast, she and her husband drove cross-country in an old Jeep Cherokee as they set out for California. They spent two months visiting mountain towns between Colorado and Canada and decided to give Aspen a try. They haven't left or regretted their decision since.

Skip Dines

Senior Vice President | Partner

skip@obermeyerwood.com

Skip manages client relationships, working with individuals, multigenerational families, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and foundations. He is also a member of our Executive Committee.

Skip has more than 30 years of investment management experience in the Denver area. From 1986 to 1997, he was an officer, fixed-income research analyst, securities trader, and member of the Investment Committee for Tempest, Isenhart, Chafee, Lansdowne and Associates, then one of Denver’s leading independent investment advisors. He was a partner at Davis Capital Management, LLC, from 1997 until its merger with Wood Investment Counsel. Skip received a BS in biology from Lewis & Clark College. He is a regular member of the Denver Society of Security Analysts and the CFA Institute.

On a Personal Note
Like many Colorado natives, Skip is an avid outdoorsman. When he isn't working, Skip enjoys camping, fishing, and hunting throughout the Rocky Mountains, from Colorado to British Columbia. He and his wife also enjoy traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Dana Gleason Nightingale, CFA, CFP^®

senior Vice President | Partner

dana@obermeyerwood.com

Dana manages client relationships, serves on our Investment Committee, and is responsible for orchestrating the firm’s operations and strategic initiatives. She also helps clients analyze their overall financial situation and goals, and has extensive experience working with multi-generational families.

Dana has extensive financial sector experience. Before joining Obermeyer, she specialized in capital markets and investor relations, holding positions at Intelsat, Washington Real Estate Investment Trust, and Ford Motor Company. Dana earned her MBA in finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a BBA in finance and political science from the University of Notre Dame. Forbes named Dana in its ranking of “America’s Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” (2017-2022) and "Top Women Wealth Advisors" (2021-2023), and “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” (2023). She was also included in Working Mother/Shook Research’s “Top Wealth Advisor Moms” (2017-2021). Dana is also a member of the Investment Advisory Counsel for the Gates Family Foundation and the Financial Advisory Counsel for the University of Colorado at Denver. Read more about Dana in the Forbes Top Advisory Directory.

On a Personal Note
On any given day you can find Dana spending time with her Czech shepherd, children, and husband, Ben. She is learning to garden and enjoys creating meals for her family with anything that grows. In her free time, Dana escapes to Steamboat Springs to take full advantage of the amazing hiking and cross-country skiing Colorado offers. When in Denver, Dana stays active by trying out new workout classes in Cherry Creek. If there’s one thing you should know about Dana, it’s that she’s crazy about books. She's always looking for her next read (or listen) and is open to suggestions!

George F. Wood, CFA

Co-Founder (Emeritus) | Partner

George is our firm’s co-founder.

George founded Wood Investment Counsel, LLC, in 1982 to provide independent investment management. He began his investment career in 1969 as an investment analyst with Stein Roe & Farnham, a leading investment advisory firm in Chicago, where he became a partner. He was subsequently with State Farm Insurance, where he was responsible for investment analysis and portfolio management. George holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a PE (Professional Engineering) degree in chemical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He serves on the Colorado School of Mines Foundation Board of Governors and is a member of our Investment Committee.

Nick Barnes, CFA

Analyst | INVESTMENTs

nick@obermeyerwood.com

Nick is a dedicated research analyst focusing on multiple industry sectors. He sits on the Investment Committee, advising and supporting on security selection and portfolio construction.

Nick began working in the financial services industry in 2013. Before joining Obermeyer Wood, he worked at Vantage Investment Partners in Kansas City, Missouri, where he held various roles, including operations specialist, trader, and most recently, investment analyst. Nick is a CFA charterholder and is a graduate of the University of Kansas, where he earned his BS in finance with a minor in economics.

On a Personal Note
As a Midwest transplant, Nick enjoys Colorado’s summer by spending time outdoors and hiking with his wife, Monica.

Brian Brady

client advisor and Director | Marketing

brian@obermeyerwood.com

Brian manages client relationships, produces financial planning analysis, and oversees our marketing program and client communication initiatives.

Brian has a decade of experience working across the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. His previous experience includes roles in the insurance technology industry, the United States House of Representatives Budget Committee, and the nonprofit US-Ireland Alliance. 

He is a member of the Board of Directors for Aspen Public Radio and the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES), serving on the finance committee for both organizations. Brian is a graduate of Princeton University, where he earned his BA in political science with a focus on international relations and security studies. He holds his Series 65 license as a qualified investment advisor representative (IAR).

On a Personal Note
Brian enjoys spending time in the Rocky Mountains snowboarding, fishing, and hiking. When it is a little warmer out, Brian loves playing soccer, a sport he played at the NCAA division 1 level in college. Outside of the office you'll find Brian rooting on any sports team from Washington, D.C., and cooking Thai cuisine.

Kimbo Brown-Schirato

Client Advisor

kimbo@obermeyerwood.com

Kimbo manages client relationships and spearheads our firm’s approach to analyzing and monitoring clients’ financial goals and retirement planning.

Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, she has lived in the Roaring Fork Valley since 2006. Kimbo has over a decade of financial services experience and brings prior experience in the nonprofit and hospitality sectors. She earned her Bachelor of Business Science degree from the University of Cape Town with honors in marketing and economics. She holds a Series 65 license as a qualified investment advisor representative (IAR). She is a board member of Manaus and is a past board member of the Aspen Community Foundation and Wildwood School.

On a Personal Note
In their free time, Kimbo and her husband enjoy spending as much time in the outdoors as possible. You can find them skiing, rock climbing and mountain biking with their little girl, Taylor. They are fully subscribed to the weekend warrior #vanlife and enjoy exploring the Mountain West in their custom converted Sprinter van.

Anna Buckley

ASSOCIATE | CLIENT SERVICES

anna@obermeyerwood.com

Anna works closely with our relationship managers to support onboarding for new relationships and address our clients' ongoing financial needs.

Before joining Obermeyer Wood, Anna helped run an insurance agency through Liberty Mutual Insurance. In this role, Anna built partnerships across Colorado and helped to educate her clients to make sure they were set up with proper coverage limits to support their long-term financial goals. Anna graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BA in business administration, finance.

On a Personal Note
Anna is a fifth-generation Colorado native and enjoys everything the state has to offer. Her hobbies include baking and cooking. Her favorite Colorado town is Vail, especially in the summertime.

Jody Dible

Manager | Client Services and Technology

jody@obermeyerwood.com

Jody works closely with our team in the areas of general support and client services. She also manages key aspects of our firm’s technology systems.

She has extensive operations and support experience, including positions at Shamrock Foods, Four Corners Properties in Basalt, and CenturyLink. Her background includes computer science, information technology, and software development studies at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University.

On a Personal Note
Always trying to enjoy the outdoors, Jody can be found camping, hiking, paddle boarding, mountain biking, cooking, or traveling on any given weekend. And, of course, she is a crazy dog mom to her fur babies.

Mikaela Durben

Associate | INVESTMENTS

mikaela@obermeyerwood.com

Mikaela researches equities and supports the firm’s Investment Committee. She works closely with our advisors on client projects, and with our marketing team on distribution materials.

Before joining Obermeyer Wood, Mikaela was a senior analyst in Citigroup’s Corporate Bank. She provided industry expertise and strategic advisory solutions to her clients in the industrial sector. Mikaela earned her BSBA, cum laude, from the University of Miami, where she majored in finance and economics.

On a Personal Note
Mikaela, originally from New York and a lifelong Colorado wannabe, moved to Denver to embrace mountain life from the comfort of the city. Mikaela loves skiing, hiking, camping, drinking coffee, and hanging out with her Siamese cats. Mikaela fosters a variety of animals in her free time.

Christine Goodendorf

Manager | Bookkeeping

chris@obermeyerwood.com

Chris oversees our firm’s finance and business operations.

Chris has more than 20 years of experience in the financial sector. Before joining Obermeyer in 1997, Chris provided accounting support for Bank of Aspen and World Wide Ski Corporation.

On a Personal Note
When she is not in the office, Chris likes to travel and enjoys knitting, reading and exploring the various hiking trails in and around her home in New Castle.

Molly A. Hartzler

Manager | Client Services and Portfolio administration

molly@obermeyerwood.com

Molly is responsible for administration of client accounts, operations, and maintaining our portfolio management software. She also assists with office technology and security implementation.

Molly joined Wood Investment Counsel in 2009 with more than 20 years of financial and investment management operations experience. She began her financial career in the trust administration department at Wells Fargo, followed by investment management operations at PVG Asset Management in Golden, Colorado.

On a Personal Note
Outside of work, Molly is a traveler to all places sunny! She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially making time for her son, who works and travels as a commercial diver.

Roger Hennefeld, CFA

Vice President | Trading and Investments | Partner

roger@obermeyerwood.com

Roger oversees the firm’s trading operations, fixed income portfolio, and performance reporting. He also manages client relationships.

Roger has worked in the financial sector since 1984 and joined Obermeyer in 1998 as one of the firm’s first team members. Roger previously worked for ASB Capital Management and Columbia Partners, LLC, as a fixed income and equity analyst providing quantitative portfolio and security analytics. He was an equity trader and did econometric modeling at Merrill Lynch in the 1980s. Roger holds an MBA in finance from the University of Colorado and a BS in mathematics from the University of Delaware. He also serves on the board for the 5Point Film Festival.

On a Personal Note
On any given winter morning, you can probably find Roger skinning up and skiing down Aspen Mountain as the sun rises. During the warmer months, you can find him biking and hiking throughout the Roaring Fork Valley.

Bret Hirsh

Vice President | Investments and Client Advisory | Partner

bret@obermeyerwood.com

Bret is a client advisor and member of our Investment Committee, performing security analysis and monitoring portfolio composition.

Bret began working in the financial services industry in 2004, and was most recently a founding senior research analyst at One Tusk Investment Management in New York, N.Y. Bret's prior experience includes senior research positions at Scout Capital Management, Karsch Capital, and Crestwood Capital Management. He began his career as an analyst at Ares Management LLC and Credit Suisse First Boston. Bret is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his B.S., cum laude, in philosophy, political science, and economics.

On a Personal Note
In his free time, Bret serves as a chauffeur for his two young boys. He is a member of the Boulder Chapter of YPO, the President’s Society at the Aspen Institute, and the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees at Aspen Country Day School. He is also a trustee at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver as well as Alpine Legal Services. Lastly, Bret is an avid Boston Red Sox and Celtics fan.

Sean McGechie

ASSISTANT | CORPORATE CONCIERGE AND CLIENT SERVICES

sean@obermeyerwood.com

Sean supports our team by serving as the first point of contact for our clients in the Denver office, coordinating meetings and travel for our advisors, and making sure our day-to-day operations run smoothly. In addition, Sean provides concierge services for our clients and supports special projects to improve their experience.

Before joining Obermeyer Wood, Sean gained extensive experience in the luxury hospitality sector. In addition to serving as a household manager in private service, he has worked for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, American Express Platinum Concierge Services, Exclusive Resorts, LRA by Deloitte, and Equity Estates Fund. Sean earned his BA in Sociology from the University of Colorado-Boulder and CHM from the Starkey International Institute.

On a Personal Note
Sean loves to travel, both domestically and internationally, whenever he has the opportunity. He is socially conscious and supports several philanthropic causes doing what he can "to pay it forward." As an avid fan of outdoor festivals and concerts, he relishes the opportunity to partake in Denver's many cultural events. And, like many Coloradans, he hikes, camps, and explores the history of the West. But, overall, he simply enjoys spending quality time with friends and family.

Tracy Mosher

Assistant | Corporate Concierge and Client Services

tracy@obermeyerwood.com

Tracy supports our team by serving as the first point of contact for our clients in the Aspen office, coordinating meetings and travel for our advisors, and making sure our day-to-day operations run smoothly. In addition, Tracy leads the planning and coordination of our Aspen staff and client events.

Before joining Obermeyer Wood, Tracy was the Group Sales Manager at Aspen Meadows Resort, home of the Aspen Institute. She also held sales and hospitality positions at Delta Airlines, Aramark, and Vail Resorts. Tracy earned her MBA in marketing from Clarkson University and holds a BS in economics and psychology from the State University of New York, Oneonta.

On a Personal Note
Tracy is an active practitioner of martial arts and is training for her second-degree black belt. She is an avid hiker, swimmer, and Nordic and alpine skier. Tracy loves music, international travel, the Boston Red Sox, and Chocolate Labradors.

Hayden Porter

Client Advisor

hayden@obermeyerwood.com

Hayden manages client relationships and assists with the firm’s financial planning efforts. 

Hayden has spent his career working in financial services, high-net-worth wealth management, and financial planning, including experience at Empower Retirement, Morgan Stanley, and Dodds Wealth Management. Most recently, he worked in financial consulting for Kroll in its property tax division. He is a graduate of Colorado State University, where he earned his B.A. in Health and Human Sciences with a minor in Business, and was a member of the two-time national championship men’s lacrosse team.

On a Personal Note
Hayden is a Colorado native and spends his free time in the outdoors. In the winter months, he enjoys downhill and backcountry skiing with his wife and their black Lab, Riggs. When not training for triathlons during the warmer seasons, you will find him mountain biking, backpacking, and rafting. He and his wife also enjoy traveling to new places and cooking together.

Charlton Rugg

Chief Compliance, Legal, and Technology Officer

charlton@obermeyerwood.com

Charlton directs our compliance and technology programs and is a general resource on regulatory and legal matters. Charlton has extensive experience in securities regulation and law.

Before joining Obermeyer Wood, he founded C.A. Rugg Advisory Services LLC, a Denver-based private law practice providing representation and advice on regulatory and business matters. Previous positions include serving as senior counsel in FINRA’s Enforcement Department, as an assistant U.S. attorney in the District of New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney’s Office, and as an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York City. Charlton is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law and received his undergraduate degree in philosophy from Brown University.

On a Personal Note
Outside of the office, you’re likely to find Charlton taking advantage of the Colorado outdoors: skiing, kayaking, hiking, or trying to keep up with his two boys. A lifelong sailor, he also travels to places with salt water to compete in regattas.

Naomi Seldin, FPQP® 

Senior Associate | Client Services and Communications

naomi@obermeyerwood.com

Naomi works closely with Obermeyer Wood’s relationship managers, custodians and related professionals to meet our clients’ financial needs. She is a Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional™. Naomi is also a member of our Marketing Committee and contributes to the firm’s communications.

Naomi has been with the firm since 2017, when she traded a career in news and business journalism for one in finance. 

On a Personal Note
Naomi grew up in southwestern Colorado and is thrilled to be back on the Front Range after editing and writing for publications in Washington, D.C., New York and New Jersey. She loves reading, hiking, swimming, live music, and traveling with her family.

Elise A. Wood

Manager | Client Services and Compliance

elise@obermeyerwood.com

Elise manages multiple aspects of our client accounts, including onboarding transfers and maintenance, and serves as a primary point of contact with third-party custodians. She also handles aspects of our SEC compliance.

Elise brings extensive experience in the independent investment advisory business. A native of Ohio, Elise earned her BS from the College of Charleston.

On a Personal Note
While she was born a Buckeye, Elise has called Colorado home since 2007. She grew up in Central Ohio as the oldest of three siblings and the shortest in height by almost a foot. Whether in the mountains, Maritimes, or Lowcountry, she loves spending time with family and "framily."

G. Tod Wood, CFA

Vice President | Investments | Partner

tod@obermeyerwood.com

Tod is a dedicated research analyst focusing on the financial, software, technology, and healthcare sectors. He also serves on our Investment Committee.

Tod has more than two decades of investment management experience, beginning as an analyst for ING Barings Securities in Tokyo in 1994, where he served as senior economist and analyst for the financial and telecommunications sectors. He joined JP Morgan Fleming in London as a portfolio manager for Japanese equities, then served as analyst and portfolio manager for Tokyo-based Whitney & Co., a leading Japanese hedge fund. Tod received a BA in Asian studies from Pomona College and an MA in international relations from The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.

On a Personal Note
Tod spent seven years serving on the Board of Directors at the Haleakala Waldorf School. During this time, he has helped expand the school from exclusively serving K-8 students to including grades 9-12 as well. He serves on the board of the Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center, where he taught a senior seminar titled “Decision Making Under Uncertainty.”

Outside of the office, Tod enjoys walking, biking, and gardening, as well as playing the guitar and piano. And he always enjoys a good book, especially one on math, science, or African-American literature and history.

Patrick Yarborough, CFA

Client Advisor

Patrick@obermeyerwood.com

Patrick manages client relationships and assists with the firm’s financial planning efforts.

Prior to joining Obermeyer Wood, Patrick had been with UBS for his entire career, spending 4.5 years in equity sales and trading, covering large institutional equity investors, and 4.5 years in equity capital markets. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political and International Relations and a Master of Science degree in Management, both from Wake Forest University. In addition, Patrick holds Series 7, 63, and 79 licenses and is a CFA charter holder.

On a Personal Note
Outside of the office, Patrick is an avid golfer and aspiring skier (growing up in Maryland, ‘most improved’ is the best he hopes for). He’ll watch any documentary you recommend to him and is a huge college basketball fan. He looks for any excuse to take on a new DIY project and is looking forward to exploring everything Denver has to offer!