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Where are you today and where do you want to be tomorrow? We recognize that a lasting relationship starts by listening and understanding your priorities and concerns. We'll work together to look at the big picture, discuss your vision for the future and help you confidently pursue your life goals.

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Building on a foundation of trust

At Ansel & Ness Advisors, we distinguish ourselves by bringing empathy and education to the wealth management process.  By understanding who you are and what matters most to you, we assist you and your family in navigating the challenges of achieving financial success in a way that aligns with your beliefs and values. Coupled with our dedication to educating our clients through every step of the process and simplifying the complexities, you will gain the confidence to take control of your own financial life. Put simply, we make decisions with you, not for you.

Our shared team vision is to provide our clients with the care and personalized attention of a small firm in tandem with the industry-leading research, technology, and global resources of UBS.  Everything we do is with a focus on deepening our relationship with you and providing a level of service that goes above and beyond the industry standard.  It all begins with asking thoughtful questions and listening intently to your response, which then leads to the generation of a unique financial plan that serves as the roadmap for all decisions we make together with you. This roadmap will guide us through several avenues - college planning, retirement planning, caring for aging parents, protecting those you love, business transitions, transfer of wealth to future generations, and more - ultimately leading to the destination that is your personal and financial success.

  • Scott Ansel

    Scott Ansel

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • AZ
    • CA
    • CO
    • CT
    • DE
    • FL
    • GA
    • ID
    • IL
    • IN
    • KS
    • KY
    • MA
    • MD
    • ME
    • MI
    • MN
    • NC
    • NE
    • NJ
    • NM
    • NV
    • NY
    • OK
    • OR
    • PA
    • SC
    • TN
    • TX
    • UT
    • VA
    • VT
    • WA
    • WY

    Scott is a Wealth Advisor whose focus is on portfolio management as well as fixed income securities.  He graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1991 with a bachelor's degree in Finance.  Scott began his career in the financial services industry by specializing in municipal bonds and bond portfolios with Piper Jaffray.  Upon the acquisition of Piper by UBS in 2006, Scott continued working with municipalities, non-profit organizations, as well as families to assist in private banking activities and investment strategies.  Now a Wealth Advisor, Scott has been assisting families for the past 26 years with preparing for and transitioning into retirement, in addition to managing reserve accounts for numerous Home Owner's Associations around Colorado.

    Outside of the office, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelle, and is the proud father of two grown children.  His hobbies include golfing, running, skiing, reading, and giving back to the community through philanthropic pursuits.

     

    CA Insurance License #0I15919

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

        Legacy planning
        Investing
        Asset allocation
        Lending services
        Cash management
        4600 South Ulster Street
        Suite 700
        Denver, CO 80237
        scott.ansel@ubs.com
        Scott Ansel
        4600 South Ulster Street,Denver,CO,80237
      • Adam Ness

        Adam Ness

        Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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        • AZ
        • CA
        • CO
        • DE
        • FL
        • GA
        • IL
        • IN
        • KS
        • KY
        • MA
        • MD
        • MI
        • MN
        • NC
        • NE
        • NJ
        • NM
        • NV
        • NY
        • OR
        • PA
        • TN
        • TX
        • UT
        • VA
        • WA
        • WY

        Adam is a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate providing expert advice for clients on the development as well as ongoing monitoring of their financial plans and wealth management strategies.  Prior to joining UBS, Adam began his career as an advisor with Edward Jones in Colorado Springs.  He holds his Series 7, Series 66, Colorado Health/Life/VA insurance licenses, as well as the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA®) designation and the Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®) accreditation.

        Born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri, Adam earned his degree in Psychology & Management from the University of Miami in Oxford, Ohio, where he also served as President of Sigma Nu fraternity.  Upon graduation, Adam moved to Colorado in early 2016, and has since been joined by his fiancé, parents, older sister, brother-in-law, and nephews.

        Outside of the office, he enjoys drawing, playing guitar, golfing, snowboarding, fly fishing, SCUBA diving, and hiking with his Golden Retriever - Hobbes.

         

        CA Insurance License #4008524

            • Accredited Wealth Management Advisor
            • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
            Financial planning
            Education planning
            Long-term care planning
            Retirement planning
            Estate planning strategies
            Legacy planning
            Sustainable investing
            4600 South Ulster Street
            Suite 700
            Denver, CO 80237
            adam.ness@ubs.com
            Adam Ness
            4600 South Ulster Street,Denver,CO,80237
          • Barbara Adams

            Barbara Adams

            Client Associate

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            Barb brings over 20 years of Executive level administrative support to our team.  In 2021 she returned to her home state of Colorado in 2021 after spending 5 years in Sheridan, Wyoming working for a  non-profit performing arts facility - The WYO Theater.  In her role as Office Manager, she provided administrative and operational support to the Board of Directors and Executive Director and was instrumental in facilitating the growth of charitable community support.

            Barb was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and attended Metropolitan State University.  As a musician, she spent 30 years performing with various bands and Jazz ensembles.  Her passions now are her young grandchildren, gardening & canning, piano and spending time in the mountains hiking. 

                  4600 South Ulster Street
                  Suite 700
                  Denver, CO 80237
                  barbara.adams@ubs.com
                  Barbara Adams
                  4600 South Ulster Street,Denver,CO,80237
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