Who I Am
Education and Experience
Gary Nearpass retired after 30+ years in education, having spent most of those as a high school counselor. Leading to and during that career he earned the following degrees:
- BS in Mathematics
- MA in Counseling
- Ph.D. in Educational Psychology
Following his retirement as a professional educator, he completed his:
- MS in Finance
- Registered Investment Advisor endorsement
- CFP®*
- CRPC®**
Community Contributions
Gary is actively involved in the community. He gives his time and expertise through numerous volunteer activities, such as senior money management, senior income tax preparation and serving on the board of a small, non-profit community center.
Personal
Gary has three children and four grandchildren, all living in Colorado. He lives in central Denver with his wife.
*CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ are certification marks owned by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. These marks are awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
**CRPC® and Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM are certification marks owned by The College for Financial Planning. These marks are awarded to individuals who successfully complete the College’s education program, examination and all other initial and ongoing certification requirements.