Our Staff

Don Hartmann, President

President and founder of Hartmann Advisors, Don is acknowledged as one of the top financial and charitable planning consultants in the nation. He received his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation from the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA in 1981 and his Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation from the same instituiton in 1983. Don has more than 35 years of experience in financial services, and he currently holds Series 7, 24, 27, and 63 Securities licenses, as well as insurance licenses for Life, Accident & Health, and Variable products.

Don's proven ability to take complex issues and make them remarkably clear has helped to enlighten and inspire audiences from coast to coast. Don has conducted more than 200 continuing education workshops for attorneys, financial advisors, and CPAs in 14 states and has educated the trustees and staff of dozens of non-profit institutions. He has also been responsible for the implementation of more than $200 million of family partnerships, charitable trusts, and private family foundations.
 
Don's civic activities include serving as the Chairman of the Denver Emergency Services Council for two years and the Chairman of the Board of Sharing & Caring Ministries, an inner-city ministry in Denver, for the past twenty-one years. In addition, he is a member of the Financial Advisors Network for World Vision.

Vint Hartmann, Director of Investment and Insurance Services

Vint started his financial services career right after college in 1995 with Ameritus Financial Services. In 1997, Vint began a similar endeavor with a large insurance and financial services company. For more than 15 years, Vint has specialized in helping families protect and grow their assets. He holds Series 6, 22, 62, and 63 Securities licenses and a Colorado Insurance license. He is also certified to assist clients with their long-term care insurance needs. Vint enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and golfing.

Katherine Gray, Director of Operations

With more than 20 years' experience in office management and administration, as well as a strong background in accounting and bookkeeping, Katherine is responsible for office operations, including the servicing and monitoring of all client accounts, management of financial resources, and coordination of special projects. She is also responsible for the administration of Hartmann Advisors' proprietary Tactical Retirement Plan, including the design and implementation of the annual client progress report process. In a nutshell, Katherine is the glue that holds everything together year 'round at Hartmann Advisors.

Anita Blackman, Director of Client Services 

Anita joined Hartmann Advisors with a background of more than 35 years of experience in office administration and management, including running her own word processing firm for seven years. At Hartmann Advisors, Anita is responsible for the management and maintenance of our client database, information technology, and client communications. She also assists with bookkeeping and data processing, as well as the weekly electronic distribution of economic commentaries and market updates. Anita sings in the 275-voice choir at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, where she and her husband, Jim, are active members.
  

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