Christopher B. Pelley, CEO | Managing Director
Founder Christopher Pelley has been a leader in the financial services industry for nearly 30 years. Chris brings clients an international perspective and a passion for helping them plan and enjoy a retirement. He spent 11 years working for world-class financial institutions including a major Wall Street firm in Great Britain . When he returned to the U.S. , he thrived with Shearson Lehman Brother's elite retirement planning network as a retirement planning specialist for corporate executives. In 1994, Chris founded Capital Investment Management (CIMCO) with the goal of offering clients independent investment advice based on the individual's needs, not corporate directives. CIMCO is now one of the largest financial advisory practices in Colorado . Chris' international experience is reflected in his committment to an optimal absolute return investment philosophy. Today, Chris consults with clients and conducts seminars on topics ranging from 401(k) investing to pension plan analysis. Chris has a BA in Psychology and a BS in Economics from the University of Missouri. He also earned a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation from the American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He is an Investment Advisor Representative at CIMCO and is a Registered Principal with First Allied Securities, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.
cpelley@cimcodenver.com  (303) 577-8220

Chad A. Williams, CFP^®, CPWA^®
COO | Managing Partner
Chad is chief operating officer and managing partner of Capital Investment Management.  Chad earned his Bachelor's degrees in Economics and Environmental Biology from the University of Colorado.  He started his career with American Express Financial Advisors and joined CIMCO in 1999.  In 2009, Chad received his Chartered Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) designation from the Investment Management Consultant's Association (IMCA) following coursework and evaluation from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago.
Chad 's analytical approach, attention to detail and openness to new opportunities provides CIMCO clients with highly attentive and experienced wealth management advice.  As head of CIMCO's portfolio management committee, he oversees the firm's investment positions and trading department and helps clients manage their portfolios and financial decisions.  He continually screens investment options and market direction and evaluates how to optimize performance without incurring undue risk. Chad is devoted to improving his community with his involvement with the YMCA and the Association For Corporate Growth (ACG).
cwilliams@cimcodenver.com  (303) 221-1000