Mapping your goals. Supporting your future.

Private Wealth Management

At Atlas Financial Group, we believe that success in wealth management, like in life, requires stepping back from the chaos, tuning out the noise and moving forward with strength and confidence. For more than 30 years, that has been our team’s collective mission and the thinking behind our new name—“Atlas.” We support all types of successful investors, their families and businesses as they navigate their financial world, map their goals and build their future.

 What makes our team unique?
We are intentionally diverse—across professional backgrounds, accreditations, genders and generations. While each of us brings different, yet complementary insight to our relationships, we are one unified team when it comes to sharing the core values that guide us on your behalf—service, integrity and trust. From our hands-on investment management—never outsourced to fund wholesalers—to multigenerational planning, executive wealth and business succession solutions, nothing is more important to us than taking care of your finances so you can focus on the other priorities in your life.

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A collaborative team to guide you

From the strategic thinking of our experienced Financial Advisors to the service and dedication of our Client Associates, our collaborative team structure helps ensure we “connect all the dots” within your financial world. Our goal is to help make life simpler for you and your family.

Private Wealth Advisors

  • Maurice L. Nissim - Profile Photo

    Maurice Nissim, CIMA

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Senior Portfolio Manager

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    Maurice began his career in 1989, and since then has helped clients manage their wealth through good times and bad. He joined UBS in 1991 after 3 years at Merrill Lynch. As one of the top Financial Advisors at UBS, Maurice uses careful assessment, solid planning and supervision, as well as a tailored product mix to address the unique issues faced by each of his clients. In his quest to provide the best service and guidance for his clients, Maurice completed courses to achieve the Certified Investment Management Analyst Designation ,CIMA®, in 2006 from Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he is one of a select few UBS Financial Services' Senior Portfolio Managers.

    • Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2009, 2010The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 

    Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

      • Senior Portfolio Manager
      • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
      4600 South Ulster Street
      Suite 700
      Denver, CO 80237
    • Mark J. Lembeck - Profile Photo

      Mark J. Lembeck

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant

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      Mark began his career in the industry and with UBS in 1995 after spending 15 years working for prime government defense subcontractors, reporting to the Department of Energy . As part of the UBS Corporate Employee Financial Services Program, Mark is a Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant and specializes in helping corporate executives, business owners and other professionals manage their personal finances as well as their professional financial lives. With his extensive knowledge of corporate employee stock benefit plans, Mark is able to help clients through portfolio allocation, estate planning and retirement planning.

        Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

          • Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant
          370 17th Street
          Suite 4100
          Denver, CO 80202
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          Paul G. Atkinson, CIMA, CEPA

          Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

          Certified Exit Planning Advisor

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          Paul joined UBS in 2015 after 14 years with Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley.  He earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst designation (CIMA) in 2004.  Paul worked in the insurance industry with ING Institutional Markets, helping manage a fixed income spread based portfolio. 

          Paul holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Denver and currently lives in Denver, Colorado.  He enjoys playing golf, skiing and spending time with his wife Denise, and his two children Kyle and Kiana. 

            Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

              • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
              • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
              4600 South Ulster Street
              Suite 700
              Denver, CO 80237

            Strategic Partners

            • Karalee F. Myers-Artzer - Profile Photo

              Karalee F. Artzer, CFP, CIMA, CDFA

              Vice President–Wealth Management

              Financial Advisor

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              Karalee began her career in finance at Morgan Stanley in 2009.  She joined UBS in 2014 and brings an invaluable perspective to clients as a Certified Financial PlannerTM .  Having worked with many of the firm's top clients, Karalee specializes in comprehensive wealth management. Through goals analysis and cash flow planning, Karalee is able to deliver to clients the most effective wealth management plan to meet their objectives.

              Karalee moved to Colorado in 2008 from the state of Mississippi to earn her MBA in finance and accounting at Regis University. She lives in Highlands Ranch with her husband and four children. 

                Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

                • Regis University, MBA in finance and accounting
                • Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠
                • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
                • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
                4600 South Ulster Street
                Suite 700
                Denver, CO 80237
              • Michael Mann

                Michael J. Mann, CFP, AWMA

                Financial Advisor

                CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

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                Michael delivers comprehensive wealth management in longevity planning, wealth transfer strategies, charitable giving strategies and liability management. He also specializes in client cash flow analysis and concentrated stock positions.

                Michael graduated from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business while playing on the football team. As a Colorado native, he enjoys skiing, hunting or fishing in his free time.

                  Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

                    • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
                    • Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠
                    4600 South Ulster Street
                    Suite 700
                    Denver, CO 80237
                  • Dawnell L. Patten - Profile Photo

                    Dawnell L. Patten

                    Team Administrator

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                    Dawnell started her financial career in trading in 1983 working in over-the-counter, institutional and wholesale trading. She is experienced in the administration of business practices within the financial services industry, and in 2020 she earned the designation of Team Administrator for her diligent work. She joined UBS in 2001 as a Registered Client Service Associate and has been an integral part of Atlas Financial Group ever since.

                    Dawnell is a native of Colorado, and attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO.  She has three sons - Cody, Carson, and Connor and spends much of her free time with them. She loves to golf and travel.

                      Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

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                        Denver, CO 80237
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                        Christina Ellwanger

                        Client Associate

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                        Christi has been working in the financial industry for over 25 years. She is an intricate part of the team and loves working closely with clients and building new relationships. She has held many different roles throughout her career in the financial industry.  

                        She has two grown sons and loves to travel, listen to live music and sporting events. 

                          Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

                              4600 South Ulster Street
                              Suite 700
                              Denver, CO 80237
                            • Rochelle Green

                              Rochelle O'Rarden

                              Client Associate

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                              Rochelle started her career in finance at Morgan Stanley in 2020 where she obtained her series 7 and Series 66 licenses. She joined UBS in 2022 as a Registered Client Associate, excited for the opportunity to work with the team. Rochelle enjoys supporting the team with daily operations that allow clients to meet their financial objectives and find financial empowerment.

                              Rochelle is a Colorado native and attended Colorado State University in Fort Colins, Colorado. She lives in Colorado with her husband and her dog. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, reading and traveling.

                                Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

                                    4600 South Ulster Street
                                    Suite 700
                                    Denver, CO 80237

                                  Unique clients. Tailored advice.

                                  Whether you're 25 or 55, running a business or a household, our process is designed to help us understand who you are and what you want to achieve. We begin with in-depth conversations that will fully identify your priorities, concerns and values—all factors that can impact your decisions. From here, we tailor our advice and solutions to address your specific needs.

                                  Unique clients. Tailored advice.

                                  Business owners and entrepreneurs

                                  Business owners and entrepreneurs

                                  Grow. Expand. Exit.

                                  Multigenerational families

                                  Multigenerational families

                                  Navigate family wealth with confidence

                                  Family offices

                                  Family offices

                                  Create continuity and connections for exceptional wealth

                                  Grow. Expand. Exit.

                                  The decision to exit your business is rarely simple. That's why it's never too early to get advice and expertise on the issues you may face before, during and after the event. Our process takes you from the initial stages of exit or succession planning all the way through the transaction close. We develop a personalized strategy to help manage the proceeds and achieve your future financial goals—and your life goals after you step away.

                                  Navigate family wealth with confidence  

                                  What is the best way to pass on your wealth—and your values—to your children? How do you educate them about financial responsibility? These are just a few of the many questions we can help answer. Our team has the knowledge and experience to help you build a comprehensive plan for transitioning assets to future generations. We can also help your entire family make more informed decisions about life, business and the legacy you hope others will remember. 

                                  Create continuity and connections for exceptional wealth

                                  Partnering with resources across UBS, including the Global Family Office, Family Office Solutions as well as our global investment bank, we integrate institutional-level business solutions for family offices. From family governance to business transition, we help bridge the generations to preserve wealth, seize opportunity and create continuity.

                                  The access and opportunities of Private Wealth Management.

                                  You. Connected.

                                  When it comes to caring for the family you love, the business you’ve built and the legacy you hope others will value, we believe connection is the key to transforming ideas into actions. As a UBS Private Wealth Management team, we are well positioned to access all that UBS offers—locally and globally—to connect you to the premier services, solutions and support that can help you achieve your most important goals.

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                                  A global leader in wealth management

                                  $3.9 trillion

                                  In invested assets globally 
                                  As of 12/31/2022

                                  51 countries

                                  Our global footprint

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                                  UBS is a world-leading wealth manager

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