A near native of Colorado, Armen moved to Littleton from Chicago when he was three years old. He attended Columbine High School and The University of Colorado – Boulder.

Armen began college studying civil engineering but transferred into the Leeds School of Business after his father passed away. Looking for direction and purpose in life, he joined Northwestern Mutual’s highly accredited internship program in 1998. Conversations about planning for the unforeseen – including protecting loved ones left behind – began to influence how he wanted to build his career.

Armen attained a B.S. in Business with a double degree in finance and marketing. Following graduation, he continued his career with Northwestern Mutual. For the past 11 years, he has served as Managing Director of the Northwestern Mutual DTC Office while maintaining his role as Founder and Principal Wealth Advisor of a private wealth management firm of Northwestern Mutual. In support of a constant exchange of knowledge, Armen travels frequently, learning and speaking at conferences around the country, and is active on several leadership committees at Northwestern Mutual.

Armen lives in Columbine Valley with his wife Jameela and their two sons, Nico & Dominic. His family and foundation in faith guide his every endeavor, and he considers it his personal mission in life to serve. To that end, Armen serves on the board of trustees for ACE Scholarships, an organization that provides children of low-income families with scholarships to private schools in grades K-12 and advocates for expanded school choice. Armen takes his responsibility of civic engagement seriously. He is currently on the board of directors for the Common Sense Institute, a non-partisan research organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of Colorado’s economy. He has also been involved with Leadership Program of the Rockies in varying capacities. In 2019, he was recognized as Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man of the Year for raising over $380K. Armen chooses to live with gratitude as a central tenet to his life; he gives thanks each day for his and his family's health and to live in our beautiful state of Colorado.

Nicholas A. Langefels joined Northwestern Mutual in 2010 and during his time has held numerous leadership roles within the company including Field Director, Recruiting Field Director and Growth & Development Director. Prior to his time with Northwestern Mutual, Nicholas practiced as a business law attorney for seven years with Davis Graham, and Stubbs and Jacobs Chase, two prominent law firms in Denver. Nicholas worked on a multitude of legal issues for clients including but not limited to company formation, succession planning, buy sell agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and contract law. Nicholas also served for two years as a marketing analyst for Sterling Rice Group in Boulder, Colorado where he worked on integrated brand strategies for many fortune 500 companies.

As a Wealth Management Advisor, Nicholas's objective is to bring an integrated approach to financial planning on behalf of his clients. Nicholas believes that effective financial planning requires an interactive approach and comprehensive financial plan that meets the needs of his clients. Once the plan is crafted and approved by the client, Nicholas and the Anthology team work tirelessly to ensure the client's plan is implemented to help meet the client's objectives. Once a plan is implemented, Nicholas and the Anthology team focus their attention on periodic client reviews to determine if existing plans, investment strategies, and structures are still in line with their goals and objectives.

Nicholas lives and works in Denver, Colorado with his wife, Dr. Lina Patel and their two young children Saiya and Ethan. They enjoy the beautiful Colorado weather while partaking in activities such as skiing, rafting and hiking. Nick and Lina are heavily involved with their children and their school as well as the community they live in. They support wonderful organizations such as Alex's Lemonade Stand, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, Children's Hospital of Colorado, and CASA - Advocates for Children. They are passionate about music, wine, theatre, and the great outdoors.

Kurt graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. He joined Northwestern Mutual in 1994.  In addition to his Bachelor's Degree, he earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) designations from the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA.  The ChFC designation focuses on the comprehensive financial planning process to collect and analyze information on a client's total financial situation; to identify and establish specific financial goals; and to formulate, implement, and monitor a comprehensive plan to achieve those goals.  The ChFC program provides financial services professionals with in-depth knowledge of the skills needed to perform comprehensive financial planning for their clients.

Kurt has been a qualifying member of the Million Dollar Roundtable every year since 1997. He is also a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)--which represents the interests of more than 70,000 insurance and financial advisors nationwide--and a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals (SFSP).

Kurt and his wife, Carol, have been married for 35+ years. They have two adult children and one grandchild. In his spare time, Kurt enjoys running, cycling, hiking, weight training, gardening, golf and spending quality time with his family and friends.

As our Director of Operations, Jessica ensures we have a strong, collaborative team, and well-executed procedures with the goal of delivering exceptional client service. She joined us in 2013 after a 7-year stint in Private Client Services for JP Morgan Securities. She has over 18 years of experience in the financial industry with a focus on financial planning, portfolio management, stock analysis, insurance planning analysis, annuities, and distributions. She holds her Series 7 and 66 registrations, as well as Life, Health, and Long-Term Care Insurance Licenses.

As a Colorado native, Jessica grew up in Denver and attended the University of Colorado at Denver. Outside of the office, she can be found at cycle and barre class, enjoying walks with the family dog, Roxy, reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband Damien and daughters, Haylee and Ava. Health and nutrition are passions, and she is always looking to learn about the newest trends and research.

Another near native of Colorado, Benjamin moved to the state from California at the age of two. He attended Denver school of the arts and graduated with a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music from the University of Denver, Lamont School of Music.

Prior to his career in financial services, Benjamin was a professional opera singer and performed in operas and musicals, and taught and directed music with companies throughout Colorado. He has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2017 and has enjoyed every opportunity to hear a client’s story, identify unique opportunities, and be a partner in the success of their financial plan.

Benjamin joined Anthology Capital Solutions in 2021 and holds his FINRA Series 6, 7, and 63 Registrations, as well as his Colorado Life, Health, and Long-Term Care licenses, and in 2020 earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification.

Benjamin lives in Arvada with his wife Marybeth and their five children, Levi, Eliot, Bianca, Wesley, Leedeno, and their dog, pesto. Outside of the office he enjoys going on hikes with his family, working on his house and yard, singing, playing guitar, and piano.

Benjamin’s focus is to enrich the client experience through genuine connection and creative solutions involving:

• Financial planning
• Wealth management solutions
• Implementation strategies

A native of Centennial, Colorado, Taylor graduated from Saunders School of Business with a BS in Finance. Taylor joined Anthology Capital Solutions following his role as a Registered Practice Associate at Ameriprise Financial. During his time in college, Taylor was selected for the United States Marine Corps’ Officer Candidate School where he learned integrity, responsibility and decisiveness. Taylor holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation offered through Yale School of Management. The CIMA® curriculum specializes in risk management, investment analysis, portfolio construction and behavioral finance.

Taylor’s mission is to champion Anthology’s investment philosophy and ensure portfolios are aligned with client goals. His passions lie in helping clients navigate complex investing environments through responsible asset allocation and education. Taylor’s specialties center on portfolio distribution planning, ongoing risk optimization and individual security analysis using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Outside of work, Taylor can often be found fly fishing the Colorado, South Platte, North Platte, Cache La Poudre and Williams Fork rivers. When he’s not fishing, he’s honing his skeet and precision rifle skills on the range to prepare for hunting season, weightlifting or trying a new recipe on the smoker. Taylor lives in Parker with his wife, Tania. T&T, as their families call them, volunteer at a number of animal welfare organizations in Colorado.

Brandon was born and raised in Crown Point, Indiana. He attended Butler University in Indianapolis, IN and graduated with his Bachelor’s of Science. In 2017, he moved with his then fiancé, now wife, Nicole, to Colorado. Their first child, Isla, was born in 2021.

Brandon worked in technology sales until 2019, when he became a Client Service Associate with Northwestern Mutual. Brandon holds his Series 6 and Series 63 registrations and is licensed in Colorado Life, Health, and Long Term Care.

Outside of his working hours, you will find Brandon hiking, fishing, golfing, traveling spending time with his family and friends, and engaging in volunteer work.

Zach Soper joined Anthology Capital Solutions as a Client Service Advisor in April 2024. Zach will help Anthology Capital Solutions continue to provide the best experience for their clients and prospects.

Zach comes to Anthology with a wealth of financial and customer services experience. For the past two years he honed his investment management skills at Charles Schwab and recently earned the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Prior to joining the financial industry, Zach displayed his versatility across various industries. This background has equipped him with the unique perspective and an ability to adapt to different client needs, ensuring a tailored approach to every financial situation.

Beyond his professional life, he has been happily married for 13 years to his lovely wife, whom he met during their teenage years. Together, they are proud parents to two beautiful daughters, aged 8 and 5, as well as a playful French Bulldog. In his free time, Zach embraces a well-rounded lifestyle that includes exploring different breweries, indulging in rounds of golf and pickleball with his family and creating memories with friends and loved ones. He’s also a passionate supporter of his Alma Mater, the University of Utah. Go Utes!

Alaina was born in Boston, MA and raised in Colorado. She is a career changer, joining Northwestern Mutual in early 2021. She holds her Series 7 and 63 registrations, as well as Life, Health, and Long-Term Care Insurance Licenses.

Alaina is passionate about making an impact on the people that God has placed in her life. She is happy to help and does so with a cheerful attitude and a smile on her face.

Outside of work, Alaina devotes her time and care to her daughter, Harmoney. They volunteer at the coffee bar at their church, Jubilee Fellowship, and at local animal rescues and shelters. They love spending time with family and friends, enjoying the Colorado sunshine, and a variety of new adventures and travel. They are animal lovers (especially dogs and horses), concert goers and sports enthusiasts.

Barb joined Northwestern Mutual in October 2016 with over 25 years experience in the 403b/401k group retirement business. Barb comes from a service oriented background where she strived to help non-profit organizations with their retirement needs. She graduated from the University of Texas - Dallas and currently holds active Series 6, Colorado Life & Health, and Long-Term Care licenses.

Originally from Minnesota, Barb spent 20 years in Colorado and now resides in Phoenix, Arizona. She has two incredible grown children, Connor, who graduated from GCU and is living in Phoenix and Catie who will graduate this summer from Hamline University. Barb enjoys hiking, skiing, golf, concerts and experiencing everything the desert has to offer.

Nipa graduated from Texas A&M Science Center with a BS in Dental Hygiene. Dedicated to building relationships, promoting smiles and optimal care for over 15 years in the dental industry, from clinical, financial, and management areas; Nipa brings a wealth of knowledge and commitment to excellence. Nipa began her journey with Northwestern Mutual in 2011 as a client. While she thrived in helping individuals achieve their brightest smiles, she is thrilled to serve as a guide for some of the most important decisions in people’s lives by helping them navigate through their personal journey and leading them to financial freedom.

Nipa is a near native of Texas, born in New Mexico but moved to Texas at the age of one. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her son, Zian, reading, exercising, and going on adventures.