Financial planning made simple

Through thoughtful planning and ongoing guidance, AFC Wealth works to simplify the many moving parts of wealth management so you can stay focused on what matters most.

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ABOUT OUR FOUNDER

MEET MATT

Matt’s work may involve portfolios, taxes, retirement income, and long-term planning, but he has never believed financial advice needs to feel cold or overly complicated. A Colorado native with deep roots in the Denver area, Matt is a husband, father of two daughters, golfer, skier, fisherman, and occasional karaoke participant, which is always a dangerous but respectable life choice. He brings that same down-to-earth personality into his work with clients, taking time to understand the people behind the plan before diving into the numbers.

Outside of AFC Wealth, Matt stays active in his community and supports causes close to his family, including the National Bone Marrow Transplant Link and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society after losing his father and business partner, David, to leukemia in 2001. For Matt, good planning is about helping people protect their families, simplify their financial lives, and spend more time focused on what matters most.

MEET our founder, matt carpinelli

Matt Carpinelli has spent more than 25 years helping people make sense of their financial lives.

But if you ask him, the work has never really been about Wall Street.

It has always been about people.

Matt grew up in the Lakewood area and still calls Colorado home. He knows the community, the families, and the kind of practical financial questions people face when they are trying to build a good life, protect what they have earned, and prepare for what comes next.

Before becoming President of AFC Wealth, Matt owned and operated real estate companies, tax preparation firms, accounting practices, and financial consulting firms. That background gives him a broad view of a client’s financial picture, from investments and retirement planning to taxes, estate considerations, insurance, and the many moving parts that need to work together.

Clients appreciate Matt because he is direct, level-headed, and easy to talk to. He has a way of taking complicated topics and making them feel manageable. Whether he is helping a family understand their retirement options, coordinating with a client’s accountant or attorney, or walking someone through the next important decision, Matt’s goal is always the same: bring clarity, reduce stress, and help people move forward with confidence.

He is also the kind of person who would rather get to know you first.

Golf, cars, kids, fishing, skiing, family, and the occasional round of karaoke are all fair game before the portfolio talk begins. That personal side matters because Matt believes good financial planning starts with understanding the person behind the numbers.

Matt graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He is a husband, father of two daughters, and an active member of his community. After losing his father and business partner, David Carpinelli, to leukemia in 2001, Matt became involved with the National Bone Marrow Transplant Link and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He also volunteers with the St. Michael’s Society and serves on the Finance Council for St. Mary Catholic Church in Littleton, Colorado.

Outside of work, Matt’s biggest goal is simple: spend as much time with his family as possible.

That same grounded perspective shows up in his work at AFC Wealth. Life can get complicated. Your financial plan doesn’t need to feel that way.

Melanie Rodrigue, CFP®,
CLTC®

Financial Advisor

Samantha Mitchell

Client Service Associate

our approach

Clarity Before Complexity

A good financial plan is a lot like a good round of golf. You need to know your course, understand the conditions, and make smart adjustments along the way.

At AFC Wealth, the process begins with a clear, practical plan that outlines your priorities and next steps. From there, Matt helps keep the plan updated as life changes, markets shift, and new decisions come into view. Rather than adding unnecessary complexity, the goal is to simplify the path forward. That includes helping reduce tax inefficiencies, coordinating with your accountant, attorney, insurance professionals, and other advisors, and making sure the different pieces of your financial life are working together.

what we do

Comprehensive Financial Guidanace

AFC Wealth provides financial guidance designed to bring clarity and structure to your financial life. Acting as a quarterback for your broader team of tax accountants, insurance professionals, estate planning attorneys, and other trusted advisors, AFC Wealth helps ensure every piece of your financial strategy works together.

Clients benefit from thoughtful planning, consistent communication, and a long-term relationship focused on helping them make informed decisions.

Tax-Efficient Investment Planning

Retirement planning and income strategy

Estate and legacy planning coordination

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clarity is key

the one page plan

At AFC Wealth, everything starts with a simple idea: clarity drives better decisions. Our One-Page Plan brings your entire financial life into focus—your top priorities, your long-term goals, and the strategy to bridge the gap between where you are today and where you want to be. We map out what matters most, align each goal with a clear plan, and adjust as life evolves. It’s a straightforward, living framework designed to help you understand how your money is working for you—and give you the confidence to move forward.

STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAM

The professionals who support our clients.

Andrews Browne, MBA

Director of Advisor Development

Laurel Resendez

Compliance

Jason Bokina

Director of Marketing and Communications

Karen Cooke-Thomas

Director of Operations and HR

Brice Silver

Director of Investment Solutions