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Signed by 56 men at a time of incredible promise, the Declaration of Independence allowed for new freedoms and a bright future. 56 Capital Partners crafts honest and skilled advice so that you can enjoy that same freedom in your financial life. We are with you, through hard and good times, in your pursuit of happiness.
Derek Martin
Investment Advisor Representative CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®, CLTC®, MBA
Derek is a Michigan native and enjoyed working on his family's farms: cattle and grain on his father's side, and fruits and vegetables on his mother's. With a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics and Health Sciences from Kalamazoo College and an MBA with a specialization in Corporate Finance from Walden University, Derek worked with small blue-collar business owners to help manage their finances after working on the farm. Feeling the need to serve the country he loves, Derek earned the title U.S. Marine and served active duty in the Marines as an officer for five years. Derek is married with no kids (yet), enjoys being a lifetime NRA member, and loves the beautiful outdoors of Colorado!
Derek leads with his conscious persona as a reforming observer, blue meaning give me details and his second persona of red meaning be brief, be bright, be gone.
Erin Watkins
Investment Advisor Representative, COO, MBA
Erin is a Georgia native, a "true southern belle", but is now happy to call Colorado home. Erin earned her Bachelor's of Business Administration in Finance with an emphasis in Risk Management and Insurance degree from Georgia Southern University and recently graduated with her MBA from Colorado State University (Go Rams!). Erin has many hobbies ranging from skiing, climbing, photography and most importantly sopending time with her son. She loves to create a relationship with clients, so do not be surprised when she remembers all of your kids names or requests a cute baby picture!
Erin leads with her conscious persona as a motivating inspirer, yellow, meaning involve her and her second persona, red, meaning be brief, be bright, be gone.
Mary Jones
Mary grew up in Los Angeles, CA where she performed in numerous theatre productions from the age of two. She moved to Minnesota to attend college, where she met her husband and began living the Army life. After moving all over the country, the Army eventually brought them to Colorado, where they settled permanently. Mary is a graduate of UCCS with a B.A. in Sociology. She may jokingly tell you that she can tell you a lot about societies through song and dance. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, four children, and Newfoundland dog, as well as cycling and cooking. She is an avid Colorado Avalanche fan, and you may see her frequently wearing the team colors to show her support. She prides herself on her passion for people, and desire to grow in knowledge and faith.
