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JESSICA AURAND
Client Service Manager

Jessica entered the financial service industry in 2006 as a bank teller at a local bank in the Byron, IL. A quick learner, she soon transitioned to the bank’s Mortgage Department, assisting Loan Officers with a myriad of duties. During her time working in banking, she grew a passion for building personal relationships and providing an optimal customer service experience to clients. Jessica returned to financial services in 2015 with the Hoopis Group, in Chicago, IL. Her position involved firm compliance, as well as the contracting and licensing of financial service professionals.

Jessica understands the need for close attention to detail and excels at completing complex assignments from start to finish. For the GWS&A team, Jessica works directly with our clientele, beginning in the on-boarding process and throughout different times in our client relationships. In addition, Jessica oversees all Investment Operations and investment account Underwriting. Because of her skill set, she has multiple touch points with clients throughout implementing and maintaining the financial plan. Her strong backgrounds with compliance and high-level customer service are essential to her day to day role and make her an integral member of GWS&A.

Jessica obtained her undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. She is licensed in Life and Health Insurance. After growing up in rural Illinois, Jessica lived in Chicago before moving to Denver. Her active lifestyle of snowboarding, marathon running, Tough Mudder, and Spartan Races, sparked her interest in relocating to Colorado. Jessica lives near Boulder, CO and has a rescue pup named Rue. In her free time, she enjoys running races, music festivals, hiking, and exploring the outdoors.

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TERRI L. HINRICHS, CFP®, ChFC®, ChSNC®, CLU®
Insurance Underwriting & Client Service Specialist

Terri Hinrichs joined the GWS&A team as a seasoned veteran, after owning her own financial planning practice for 17 years as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®). Terri draws from her diverse background with unique knowledge across multiple areas of comprehensive planning, allowing her to recognize and diagnose client needs quickly and efficiently. She is committed to providing clients with outstanding service and support in the implementation and continuing maintenance of their financial plans. Her passion for helping clients reach their goals makes her an excellent fit for the GWS&A team, given our mission.

In her role at GWS&A, Terri heads up our Insurance Operations as well as helping with a myriad of other duties throughout the client onboarding process and ongoing planning process. Terri’s strong work ethic and knowledge of multiple aspects of holistic planning make her a perfect fit for guiding clients whether they are working towards retirement or already navigating the waters of their post-work lives.

Terri enjoys giving back to her community through charitable work such as volunteering at a local food bank as well as giving her time to Meals on Wheels.

A Colorado native, Terri and her husband Eric raised their family to enjoy the outdoors and all Colorado has to offer. Outside of work, Terri enjoys Blues Guitar music and has hopes to grow her guitar playing skills over time. Most especially, Terri loves spending time with her children and grandchildren. In her free time, Terri enjoys genealogy, reading mysteries and painting.

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CHRISTOPHER P. CLANCY, IACCP®, LPEC®
Compliance Associate

Christopher embarked on his journey into the Financial Services industry in 2020 as a registered representative at Fidelity Investments. He started on a holistic service team that assisted clients with every aspect of their account from securities trading to maintenance and research. After proving his proficiency in client services and trading, he joined a risk mitigation and consulting team that specialized in cross-organizational high risk money movement.

Christopher was tasked with upholding AML/KYC/OFAC compliance through account monitoring, in-depth investigations, and performing interrogations on suspected victims/instigators of financial crimes.  In pursuit of Christopher’s passion for seeking out risks and following rules, he joined GWS&A as a Compliance Associate. He ensures GWS&A is consistently operating to the highest possible code of conduct set forth by regulators, assist with business risk mitigation, and unbiasedly uphold the ethical standards our clients deserve.

Christopher graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a degree in Risk Management & Insurance after completing the majority of his education at Oregon State University. Since graduation, he passed the following exams: Series 63, 7, 9, and 10. Christopher was born in Indiana and subsequently moved to a handful of other states before settling here in Colorado. In his free time, Christopher enjoys competitively racing road bikes, scrambling, camping, and cleaning.

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Alexandra G. Papadopoulos
Associate Retirement Planner

As the Associate Retirement Planner at GWS&A, Alexandra brings a unique blend of experience in client relations, leadership, and a passion for helping others achieve their goals. Growing up on the east coast, her journey began with a foundation in ballet which instilled discipline and a dedication to excellence. Transitioning into the fitness industry, she became a certified Personal Trainer in 2016 and further specialized as a Trauma- Informed Personal Trainer in 2020. Her roles as a Wellness Coach, Head Coach at Orangetheory, and later as the Program Director at Colorado Krav Maga in Denver honed her skills in leadership, client care, and operational management.

At GWS&A, Alexandra is committed to delivering exceptional service tailored to each client’s needs. Using her background in fitness and health she understands the importance of personalized attention and goal-oriented planning. She is dedicated to fostering strong relationships and ensuring your financial objectives are met with integrity and professionalism. Beyond work, Alexandra’s passions include working out, dancing, reading, spending time with her friends, and training her Havanese puppy named Sevro.

Jackie M. Brobst
Insurance Underwriting & Client Service Specialist

Jackie brings over 20 years of expertise in the financial services industry to GWS&A. Known for her exceptional relationship-building skills, she takes a consultative approach to client interactions, fostering trust and delivering personalized solutions.  Jackie leverages her background to connect with clients on a deeper level, ensuring their needs are understood and met.

At GWS&A, Jackie works closely with our clients throughout the onboarding and implementation process of Insurance Underwriting.  Her dedication to providing exceptional ongoing service highlights her commitment to helping our clients achieve their financial goals. 

Jackie graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in Communication -Advertising.  Originally from Greenville, SC, she now resides in Atlanta, GA, with her yellow lab, Bailey. Outside of work, she enjoys cheering on the Tennessee Vols, traveling, staying active, and spending quality time with family and friends.

720.420.4869 Direct
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Tara Demmon
Client Service Associate

Tara’s background includes 17 years of experience in operations, client services, and multimedia production. She has driven innovation by leading dynamic teams in companies ranging from startups and small businesses to multi-billion dollar corporations. Her strength is in pulling together all the puzzle pieces and analyzing the details to ensure a comprehensive approach that best serves her clients.

At GWS&A, Tara works with clients beginning with their onboarding to implement their financial plan and continuing with maintenance and ongoing needs to meet their financial objectives.

Tara graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s in Journalism and Technical Communication with a concentration in Broadcast Production.  A Denver native, she enjoys everything Colorado, including hiking with her rescue dog, Scout and skiing as much as possible. She also loves Denver sports and works for the Denver Broncos running the scoreboard content for home games. Go Broncos, Avs, and Nuggets!