Colten Kitcho, MBA

Colten prides himself on being helpful and dependable to those around him. He sees the best in others and strives to make everyone around him smile. As a Planning Associate, Colten is dedicated to his responsibility to clients and is always looking for ways to improve outcomes for those around him. He assists in the financial planning process and service of the firm’s 401k plans.

Colten is a recent graduate of Canisius College with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and a Master of Business Administration in Finance. He is an aspiring Certified Financial Planner and will complete the program within the next two years to obtain those credentials.

Colten enjoys fishing, golfing, the Buffalo Bills and camping with friends. He has two dogs, a Chihuahua-Rat Terrier named Luna and a Yorkie named Leela as well as a Persian cat named Blu.

Student Bankruptcy

Is bankruptcy like a real-life "get out of jail free" card? Mario and Colten react!

The Universe Will Provide

Mario and Colten are pretty skeptical "the universe" is a good source of financial well-being.

Mortgage First

Some people have strong opinions about what you pay off first. We do too.

Standard Contract Language

Mario and Colten react to some sketchy advice to "just go ahead and sign it."

Money Now

Would you rather have some money now or later? Colten and Mario react...

French Francs

Just because it's old doesn't mean it's valuable.

Let the Bank Take It

Please don't say "come and take it" to the bank. Save it for the movies.

Monthly Payments

Who'd have thought you need to point out that monthly payments have a cost?

Have a Kid First

Colten & Mario have a surprising reaction to this internet advice.

Get a Bigger Mortgage

Had a friend who thought getting change in Monopoly was "free money"? The fellas react to the adult version of that advice...

Beanie Babies

Mario and Colten tackle bad financial advice from three decades ago.

Cut Up the Card

Should you cut up your credit card to avoid the payment? Mario and Colten react...

Look at the Larger Picture

Mario and Colten aren't the Fun Police. They just want you to see beyond the numbers.

What We See

Colten shares how our clients see themselves and how we see them.

How Much?

Colten has some thoughts on the right retirement questions to ask.

Not Useless

Colten explains why it’s ok to not know everything. We see you.