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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. After receiving her Bachelor's of Business Administration in Finance with an emphasis in Risk Management and Insurance, Erin and her husband packed up everything and moved to Colorado where her husband served in the Army. Erin recently graduated with her MBA from Colorado State University (Go Rams!). Erin has many hobbies ranging from skiing, climbing, photography and most importantly 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.
Elizabeth Schlitter
Investment Advisor Representative, MBA
Elizabeth grew up in New Hampshire, where she spent most of her childhood. She moved to Colorado shortly after graduating from James Madison University with a B.A. in Philosophy and Religion. Although she has lived in Colorado Springs most of her adult life, Elizabeth wishes Colorado had beaches instead of mountains. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys scrapbooking as well as spending time with her husband and rescue dogs. Elizabeth graduated from Colorado Christian with her M.B.A. and has over nine years of experience in the financial industry.
