Financial News – Q & A with Melissa Knutson, CFP ®
November 22, 2019
Melissa Knutson, CFP ® Assistant Vice President, Alpine Bank Wealth Management Q. Should I invest in real estate? A. Real estate prices have increased considerably over the past decade across the state. A rental property can be a great way to generate consistent income and long-term appreciation over time. However, real estate investing is not …
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Alpine Bank Calendar Available December 9
November 22, 2019
Okay, for you calendar devotees out there the suspense may be getting to you, but you can find relief soon! Alpine Bank’s 2020 wall calendar will be available at all 40 branch locations on December 9. This new calendar takes advantage of remarkable drone photography which captures sweeping Colorado landscapes and vistas in or near …
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Get to Know Chris Rowberry
November 4, 2019
Banker, volunteer, fisherman, athlete and ukulelist. “Passionate about helping others progress.” New Alpine Bank Vail President Chris Rowberry counts his tenure in days rather than months, but he already knows he is right where he wants to be. He is passionate about spurring progress and helping others achieve their dreams—and that includes customers, the community …
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We are Colorado – Thanks to our Veterans!
October 25, 2019
We are able to enjoy all that Colorado offers thanks to the sacrifices that our veterans have made through their military service to our country. Please join Alpine Bank in honoring our American military men and women on Veterans Day and every day. From left to right, top to bottom:• Kari Grove, US Army 2009-2012 with …
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Get to Know Angela Meraz
October 17, 2019
Helping when there’s hopelessness Angela Meraz, senior vice president and New Castle branch manager, celebrates a silver anniversary with Alpine Bank in 2019. Her reputation as a solid performer, team leader and customer service pro at the bank is rivaled only by the size of her heart. Angela takes her can-do attitude with her as a board member for …
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Financial Q & A with Lisa Isaacson
October 10, 2019
Q: How does the recent Federal Reserve rate cut affect me? A: The best answer is “It depends.” If you are borrowing money, mortgage rates are at near historic lows. Although mortgage rates do not move identically with the Fed Funds Rate, they are influenced by some of the same factors. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage today …
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Get to Know Kent Wilson
October 9, 2019
Banker, family man, music lover, camper, cyclist and strummer Family is his first love. But single-track descents and bluegrass music are a close second for this Glenwood Springs native. In fact, Alpine Bank Glenwood Springs Senior Vice President Kent Wilson has been front and center at the iconic Telluride Bluegrass Festival for 28 consecutive years. …
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Get to Know Tara Bair
September 19, 2019
Coloradan, banker, volunteer, wife, mother & ballerina. As Alpine Bank’s eBanking Officer, she helps choreograph all things electronic for customers when it comes to business banking solutions. But that’s not all. Tara balances her multiple roles: as a career woman, a wife and mom, and as volunteer board chair of Literacy Outreach. We think you’ll …
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Get to Know Shelbi Bauer
September 19, 2019
Coloradan, banker, volunteer, wife, mother & rafter. Shelbi Bauer has a big sticker on her water bottle. It says “rig to flip”. That’s a term for whitewater raft rigging, and it means being ready for unanticipated circumstances in dynamic environments. Not surprisingly, this fourth-generation Glenwood Springs native, and the vice president and manager of Alpine …
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Get to Know Larry Stewart
September 19, 2019
Coloradan, banker, volunteer, fiancée and friend on and off the court. Although his love of travel took him to dozens of states and international destinations from his native Indiana, this hoop-playing, globetrotting banker hadn’t ever been to Colorado. That was before he met his Colorado sweetheart at banking school in Dallas. That precipitated win after …
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