Meet the Team Behind Confidence

Behind every plan is a team that truly cares.

At Confidence Financial Partners, our team works together to help guide clients through the financial decisions that shape retirement. From our advisors to the people who support each client experience behind the scenes, every team member plays an important role.

As an independent firm, we also partner with RFG Advisory, who provides operational, investment, and compliance support. This partnership allows us to stay focused on serving you while leveraging additional resources to support your experience.

United by our shared values and commitment to serving others, we strive to bring clarity, confidence, and purpose to every relationship. Take a moment to get to know the people behind Confidence by exploring our team below.

Dustin West

Principal and Co-Founder

(719) 960-4307

dustin@confidencefps.com

Dustin is one of the creators and owners of Confidence Financial Partners. Dustin’s passion is helping people create a financial plan for the future.

Chris Abeyta

Principal and Co-Founder

(719) 960-4307

chris@confidencefps.com

Based in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, Chris is the principal and co-founder of Confidence Financial Partners. Chris is a published author and has been a featured editorial contributor to Kiplinger’s. He has a Bachelor of...

Rick Ohlrich

Chief Compliance Officer

rohlrich@rfgadvisory.com

Rick has been the Chief Compliance Officer for RFG Advisory for the past four years, with years of experience serving as CCO for other financial institutions spanning over 15 years. As Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) in financial...

Rick Wedell

Chief Investment Officer

rwedell@rfgadvisory.com

As the Chief Investment Officer for RFG Advisory, Rick is directly responsible for the direction and management of RFG's investment strategies, setting the vision for their research capabilities, and managing a turn-key...

Brendan Frazier

Chief Behavioral Officer

bfrazier@rfgadvisory.com

As Chief Behavioral Officer at RFG Advisory, Brendan helps Advisors turn conversations about money into meaningful moments that shape brighter futures. Brendan is also the Host of The Human Side of Money podcast and Wisdom in Wealth...

Susan Auer

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, NSSA® & Wealth Advisor

(719) 960-4307

susan@confidencefps.com

Susan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, as well as a National Social Security Advisor (NSSA®), and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Confidence Financial Partners Team.Passionate about empowering every client to...

Ray Hart

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, RICP®, MBA, AAMS® & Wealth Advisor

(719) 960-4307

ray@confidencefps.com

Ray Hart, CFP®, has been a Financial Advisor since retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Army in 2014. Ray and his wife, Shari, originally from Illinois, decided to settle in beautiful Colorado Springs.

Mike Hartman

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, CRPC® & Wealth Advisor

(719) 960-4307

mike@confidencefps.com

Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Michael Hartman has worked in Financial Services for over 13 years and has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional for nine of those years. He also holds the designation of Chartered...

Stacy Hollingsworth

Client Service Specialist

(719) 694-1629

stacy@confidencefps.com

Stacy Hollingsworth, our Client Service Specialist at Confidence Financial Partners, brings over 8 years of expertise in administrative and executive assistance.Earning an associate degree in business management from Trinity Valley...

Brandy Bartlett

Office Manager

(719) 960-4307

brandy@confidencefps.com

Brandy Bartlett is an accomplished Office Manager with a keen eye for detail and a passion for efficiency. With over a decade of experience in administrative roles, Brandy has honed her skills in organizing and coordinating.

Paul Wankmueller

Director of Institutional Trading, CMT®

Paul is proudly serving as Director of the Institutional Trading Desk @ RFG Advisory. As an assistant editor of the world-renowned Journal of Technical Analysis, Paul has been featured on TD Ameritrade Schwab Network, Bloomberg, and...

Taryn Hardman

Front Office Coordinator

719-960-4307

taryn@confidencefps.com

Taryn Hardman, our Front Office Coordinator at Confidence Financial Partners, brings five years of experience in client relations and hospitality, paired with a natural ability to create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone...

Rashelle Garcia

Client Experience & Marketing Coordinator

(719) 694-2362

rashelle@confidencefps.com

Rashelle Garcia is our Client Experience & Marketing Coordinator at Confidence Financial Partners. Hailing from Grants Pass, OR; Rashelle is a proud alumna of the University of Oregon.

Kathy Van Doorn

Business Processor

(719) 960-4969

kathy@confidencefps.com

Kathy Van Doorn is a Business Processor for Confidence Financial Partners. Her philosophy is God. Family. Work. Kathy strives to always show up, and be present, no matter where she is or who she’s with.

Judy Marquez

Business Processor

(719) 694-3972

judy@confidencefps.com

Judy is a Financial Professional who brings over 25 years of Banking, Operations and Compliance experience to the Confidence Financial Partners Team. Passionate about empowering and assisting others.