Financial Thought Partner
Endowment Style Investing
Authentic Relationships
Employee Owned
What We Do
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Similar to many major endowments, Ventana builds multi-asset class portfolios using publicly traded stocks and bonds along with carefully selected alternative and private investments, where appropriate. We strive to construct durable portfolios with superior risk-adjusted returns that stand the test of time.
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Ventana consults with clients on a wide variety of financial planning topics and creates comprehensive financial plans as needed. We offer objective answers to short term questions, while providing a roadmap for longer term goals and a view of the bigger picture.
Wealth Management 2.0
Ventana Private Wealth is a boutique wealth management firm that partners with select families, individuals, foundations, and institutions. We are experienced and credentialed professionals who want to understand your unique goals and objectives in order to respond with custom advice and solutions. We work diligently to solve problems, improve outcomes, and provide financial peace of mind.
Ventana partners with many of the industry's leading asset management firms to deliver a best-in-class investment management experience. We utilize both active and passive strategies and provide unique access to compelling alternative and private investments that may complement and enhance a traditional portfolio of publicly traded securities. Ventana also offers comprehensive financial planning and consulting services as needed.
Ventana is 100% employee owned and operates on a fee-only basis as a fiduciary. We strive to build authentic long term relationships with clients and constituents based on trust, professionalism, and goodwill. We are intently focused on quality and integrity in everything we do.
Who We Are
Ventana Private Wealth
Amy Boyd, CFA®, CFP®, Founder, Principal: Amy has over 20 years of experience in investment management and research, including dedicated wealth management roles for the last 10 years. She has an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Master's degree in Business from the University of Colorado at Denver. Amy has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) practitioner. She is the Education Chair for the CFA Society of Colorado and leads the Denver chapter of Rock the Street, Wall Street, a financial and investment literacy program for high school girls.
In Memory of Gabby, Chief Morale Officer: As CMO, Gabby was responsible for keeping spirits high and stress low, a role in which she excelled. She liked to remind the team to get outside each day and to enjoy the simple things in life. Favorites included backpacking, belly rubs, and beef jerky. We are forever grateful to Safe Harbor Lab Rescue for bringing Gabby into our lives.
Springtide Partners
Ventana is honored to work with Springtide Partners. Springtide is a Chicago-based boutique investment consultancy firm that is dedicated to delivering objective and independent research support to Registered Investment Adviser firms and family offices around the country. Springtide currently consults with firms that collectively oversee over $16B in assets.
Aaron Dirlam, CFA®, CAIA®: Aaron is a Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Springtide Partners. Aaron has over 20 years of investment experience, including as Managing Director of Investment Research at a $4B Chicago-based Registered Investment Adviser. Aaron has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation and is also a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®) Charterholder.
Paul Courtney, CFA®, CAIA®: Paul is a Co-Founder and Director of Research at Springtide Partners. Paul has over 15 years of investment management experience, including as Director of Research for a $4B Chicago-based Registered Investment Adviser. Paul has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation and is also a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®) Charterholder.
Advisory Board
Jeanne Saunders, CFP®: Jeanne has over 30 years of experience in financial services including fixed income trading, wealth management, and financial planning. Jeanne is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) practitioner, and has spent her career at large, publicly traded institutions as well as boutique private firms. She has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and common sense to share. Jeanne is actively involved in the Denver community and was recently elected Chair of the Denver Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors.
Get in Touch
Ventana Private Wealth, LLC
250 Fillmore Street, Suite 150
Denver, CO 80206
Email: info@ventanaprivatewealth.com
Tel: (720) 764-7200