The Sela Leadership
Sloane Herman
President & Chief Marketing Officer
With more than 14 years of executive leadership experience in wealth management and financial services, Sloane Herman has built and scaled businesses through strategic vision, operational excellence, and innovative growth initiatives. Her career has been defined by helping organizations accelerate growth, strengthen operations, elevate client experience, and establish market-leading brands. Throughout her career, Sloane has served as Chief Marketing Officer and executive leader for multiple financial services organizations, where she has directed large-scale growth initiatives, advisor development, business strategy, operational infrastructure, and client engagement across both the wealth management and insurance industries. Her expertise extends well beyond marketing, encompassing executive leadership, business development, organizational management, strategic planning, and long-term business scalability. Recognized for her entrepreneurial mindset and ability to execute visionary growth strategies, Sloane has played a pivotal role in transforming firms into high-performing organizations. Most notably, she helped lead the strategic growth of a Denver-based Registered Investment Advisor that expanded from approximately $110 million to more than $400 million in assets under management in just 36 months. Through innovative business strategy, marketing, advisor recruitment, operational enhancements, and strategic positioning, she contributed to one of the firm's most significant periods of growth. Sloane's entrepreneurial success extends beyond financial services. In 2020, she founded an interior design firm that grew into one of Colorado's premier design firms before successfully selling the business just two years later—demonstrating her ability to build, scale, and successfully exit a company. As President of Sela Capital Group, Sloane is responsible for shaping the firm's long-term vision, strategic growth, operational excellence, and client experience. She is passionate about building a modern wealth advisory firm that integrates investment management, advanced tax planning, estate strategy, business owner advisory, and private market opportunities into a seamless, coordinated experience for successful individuals, families, and entrepreneurs. Sloane believes exceptional wealth management extends far beyond investment performance. It requires strategic leadership, disciplined execution, and trusted relationships built on integrity and stewardship. Those principles form the foundation of Sela Capital Group and continue to guide the firm's mission of helping clients build, preserve, and transfer wealth with confidence for generations to come.
Luke Vanzo
Chief iNVESTMENT officer
With over 20 years of industry experience spanning investment strategy, advisor leadership, and advanced financial planning, Luke brings institutional-level insight and a client-first approach to every relationship. Luke graduated from Michigan State University in 2002 with his B.A. in Business Finance. His background includes leadership roles at New York Life and Market Guard, where he worked alongside some of the industry’s top advisors and investment professionals. At Sela, Luke helps lead the firm’s investment philosophy and strategic planning initiatives for individuals and families seeking sophisticated wealth guidance built for the long term.
Misty Silvas
Chief Compliance officer
Misty Silvas brings more than 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a strong background in operations, compliance, and client service. Having worked across nearly every area of a financial firm throughout her career, she brings a unique understanding of firm operations, team collaboration, and the client experience from every perspective. As a sitting member of compliance committees, she is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, oversight, and operational excellence. Known for her exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational leadership, she plays a key role in supporting the firm’s day-to-day operations and long-term growth. Above all, she believes the client always comes first and is dedicated to providing a responsive, thoughtful, and relationship-focused experience for every client and family we serve.
Dillon Widdows
Senior Wealth Advisor
Dillon Widdows serves as a Senior Wealth Advisor at Sela Capital Group, where he partners with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized wealth strategies designed to preserve, grow, and transfer wealth with confidence. Known for his thoughtful approach and commitment to client relationships, Dillon is passionate about simplifying complex financial decisions and helping clients navigate every stage of retirement and long-term financial planning. A Mississippi native, Dillon graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2013 before launching his career with Fisher Investments, where he specialized in retirement income planning, annuity analysis, comprehensive financial planning, and helping clients confidently transition into retirement. After relocating to Colorado, Dillon joined Strategic Wealth Designers, where he managed strategic initiatives while working closely with clients to design and implement customized retirement income and wealth management strategies. His experience combines technical financial planning with a client-first philosophy focused on education, trust, and long-term relationships. At Sela Capital Group, Dillon works collaboratively with the firm's advisory team to deliver integrated wealth strategies that align investment management with retirement planning, tax-efficient distribution strategies, estate considerations, and each client's broader financial goals. Outside the office, Dillon resides in Denver with his wife, Emma. An accomplished ultra-marathoner and avid trail runner, he also enjoys golfing and cheering on Ole Miss football and baseball.
Richard Van Hess
cHIEF fINANCIAL coNTROLLER
Richard Van Hess serves as Chief Financial Controller for Sela Capital Group, bringing more than 30 years of executive accounting and financial leadership experience across corporate, manufacturing, energy, and public-sector organizations. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Richard oversees the firm's financial operations, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls while ensuring the highest standards of financial integrity and operational excellence. Throughout his career, Richard has led complex accounting organizations, managed multi-billion-dollar financial operations, implemented enterprise ERP systems, directed audits, and developed scalable financial infrastructures that support long-term growth. His expertise spans financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, budgeting and forecasting, treasury management, SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, operational accounting, and strategic financial planning. Most recently, he helped guide a Colorado-based company through significant revenue growth while maintaining disciplined financial oversight and operational efficiency. At Sela Capital Group, Richard's disciplined financial leadership helps ensure the firm operates with transparency, precision, and accountability—providing a strong operational foundation that supports exceptional client service and sustainable growth.
Tess Murphy
Director of wEALTH OPERATIONS
As Director of Wealth Operations, Tess provides strategic leadership over the firm's operational infrastructure, partnering with leadership to build scalable systems, strengthen internal operations, and support the firm's long-term growth. With more than eight years of experience in the wealth management and insurance industries, she is passionate about creating efficient, well-designed processes that empower advisors and team members to deliver an exceptional client experience while upholding the highest standards of operational excellence. Throughout her career, Tess has led complex operational initiatives spanning investment account administration, ultra-high-net-worth insurance operations, custodial and platform management, advisor implementation, workflow optimization, regulatory documentation, and cross-functional project execution. She is recognized for bringing clarity to complex environments, developing repeatable processes, and building operational frameworks that improve efficiency, accountability, and collaboration across the organization. Her thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach enables the firm to scale while maintaining the personalized service clients expect. As a leader, Tess believes lasting success is built through integrity, humility, and servant leadership. Guided by her Christian faith, she is committed to serving others with compassion, accountability, and excellence. She strives to cultivate a culture where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work, believing that leadership is ultimately about stewardship, building trust, and helping others grow. By investing in people, fostering collaboration, and leading with purpose, Tess is dedicated to creating an environment where both individuals and the organization can flourish together.
Lance Coles
Director of Charitable giving
With over 40 years of service in the nonprofit sector, Lance brings a focus on stewarding our legacy of generosity. Lance graduated from Colorado Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management. His experience in overseeing the operations of globally focused faith-based ministries enables him to help us live out our belief that wealth is more than something to preserve—it's something to steward with purpose.
Samuel Walton
Insurance aDVISOR
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Jennifer Davis
Senior Account sPECIALIST
Bio Coming Soon
Brooklyn Walton
Marketing and Events Coordinator
Brooklyn Walton serves as the Marketing & Events Coordinator at Sela Capital Group, where she is dedicated to creating meaningful client experiences through thoughtful communication, strategic marketing, and seamless event coordination. She is passionate about building lasting relationships and ensuring every client interaction reflects the firm’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and service. Before joining Sela Capital Group, Brooklyn served as a government contractor at the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP), supporting one of the nation’s most significant chemical weapons destruction missions. Working in a highly regulated environment, she was entrusted with the handling of chemical munitions as part of the safe destruction of the U.S. chemical weapons stockpile, including mustard agent. This role demanded unwavering attention to detail, strict adherence to safety and security protocols, and the ability to perform with precision in an environment where accuracy and accountability were essential. During her time on the project, she held a U.S. Department of Energy Q Clearance, reflecting the exceptional level of trust and responsibility required for her work. Brooklyn brings those same principles of discipline, professionalism, and stewardship to her role at Sela Capital Group. Her experience working in high-consequence environments has shaped her commitment to serving clients with care, maintaining the highest standards of integrity, and ensuring every detail is handled with excellence. She holds a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification and has completed specialized training in the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Emergency Response, CPR, and additional safety and compliance programs. She is passionate about building lasting relationships and helping clients experience the confidence that comes from thoughtful communication, trusted service, and a firm foundation.
Elijah Vanzo
Investor relations
Bio Coming Soon
Michael Walton
Director of Real estate and board member
Michael Walton serves as Director of Real Estate at Sela Capital Group, overseeing the acquisition, management, and strategic operation of the firm's real estate holdings. With extensive experience in residential investment properties and property management, Michael brings a practical, hands-on approach to maximizing asset performance while delivering exceptional operational oversight. Prior to joining Sela Capital Group, Michael successfully managed a portfolio of short-term rental properties in Kentucky, where he developed expertise in property operations, tenant experience, maintenance coordination, revenue optimization, and asset management. His ability to balance operational efficiency with long-term investment objectives has made him a trusted leader in the real estate space. At Sela Capital Group, Michael is responsible for managing the firm's real estate portfolio, ensuring each property is professionally maintained, strategically operated, and aligned with the firm's commitment to excellence. His attention to detail, proactive management style, and dedication to protecting and enhancing real estate assets play an important role in supporting Sela's long-term vision and investment philosophy.
