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Dan Blair

Founder & CEO

Dan Blair has many years of experience as a financial advisor. He is an independent investment adviser with Horizon Wealth. Dan helps affluent individuals and business owners obtain and preserve their wealth. Dan has always had a strong faith in God. He believes that God instructs all of us to be good stewards of our money and he has committed himself to achieve the success that God has planned for clients’ financial lives. Dan is passionate about giving back and helping others.

When Dan is not working, he spends his time with his wife Melissa, daughter Mia, and dogs, Rubie and Wally. You might also see him fly fishing in a trout stream or with an apron on, cooking for friends and family. Dan is an active member of his church and volunteers at local food banks. Dan also enjoys the outdoors, including camping, backpacking, and boating with his friends and family.

Licenses: Series 65, Life, Accident, Annuity, and Health

Melissa Blair

Founder & Chief Operations Officer

Melissa is a Colorado native who has spent the last 15 years in the Denver metropolitan area. She spent most of her career in the human resources profession, where she excelled and developed her leadership and organizational skills. Melissa’s extensive human resources background has been essential in her ability to successfully manage customer relations and ensure quality productivity as well as enhancing operational procedures. Melissa’s work ethic and commitment to her work are unmatched and are an asset to the clients and Horizon Wealth.

When Melissa is not working, she enjoys a healthy and active lifestyle. She loves being outdoors exploring the Colorado mountains and the Denver area with her husband, Dan, and, of course, her two Swiss Mountain dogs, Wally and Rubie. Melissa’s kindness and compassion for others is reflected in her work and in her ability to develop meaningful relationships.

Logan Smith, CFP®

Chief Investment Officer

Hailing from a small town in an economically struggling area, he grew up with an unyielding drive to master the skills and expertise that would one day uplift the lives of those around him. As a visionary strategist, Logan is fiercely dedicated to equipping affluent individuals, business owners, and entrepreneurs with the tools to safeguard and amplify their wealth, channeling his sharp intellect into the creation and execution of tailored investment strategies that outmaneuver fiscal obstacles.

At his core, Logan harbors a profound disdain for taxes, viewing them not as an inevitability but as a challenge we all bear the responsibility to confront and minimize aggressively. This conviction propels his mission to deliver precision-engineered solutions that defer, reduce, and strategically navigate tax burdens, transforming potential losses into opportunities for enduring prosperity and generational impact.

Jack Vogel, CFP®

Wealth Advisor

Jack is an independent investment advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® with Horizon Wealth. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has been in the business since 2018. Jack is dedicated to helping his clients with all their financial needs by helping to put them in a better financial position and providing them with personalized service. His genuine and outgoing personality can be contagious and help make people feel supported and valued.

Family and friends are a significant part of Jack’s life. He followed his older sister and moved to Colorado in 2022 from his hometown of St. Louis, MO. He loves having family in Colorado and enjoys it when his parents visit. He hopes to convince his parents to invest in a retirement home in Colorado. He first became enchanted with Colorado when he visited in the summer as part of his journey to earn his Eagle Scout rank. He has fond memories of beautiful hikes and great times with friends.

When Jack is not working, he enjoys spending time with his Australian cattle dog, Cleo. He spent many years playing the drums and continues to be passionate about music. Reading self-improvement and fantasy books is another pastime for Jack. He admires and takes after his grandfather, who is an avid reader and is always learning and improving himself.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP^®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™, and CFP^® in the U.S., which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Corie Lawrence

Client Services Manager

Corie grew up in Colorado and attended the University of Colorado Boulder, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing. After graduation, she began her career in customer service and account management. With over a decade of experience in client‑focused roles, Corie has developed a strong passion for building meaningful relationships and delivering exceptional service. She enjoys successfully managing a client services team and thrives to expand her expertise in the financial industry with Horizon Wealth.

Corie and her husband, Billy, are raising their two beautiful daughters and prioritize family time spent together cheering on the Denver Broncos, being outdoors practicing marksmanship and camping. Corie is grounded by her strong faith and her ability to cultivate meaningful relationships in both her personal and professional life.

Lindsay Blake

Marketing Manager | Client Services

Lindsay brings a wealth of experience in client service and operational support to Horizon Wealth. With a strong background in customer service and a passion for helping others, she plays a key role in assisting clients with requests and ensuring smooth investment processing. Known for her attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and collaborative approach, Lindsay is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and building meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

Originally from Las Vegas, Lindsay now calls Denver home and loves taking advantage of everything Colorado has to offer. Outside of work, you’ll often find her at concerts, gardening, camping, or exploring the mountains with her fiancé. She also enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her cats. Lindsay’s kindness and commitment shine through in her work and in the connections she creates every day.

Austin Cooper

Servicing Advisor

Since becoming an advisor in late 2024, Austin has been dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of their financial picture. He believes that the best financial outcomes are built on a foundation of integrity, trust, and genuine partnership and that every client deserves an advisor who is fully committed to their success. Austin graduated from the University of Arizona in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems.

When Austin is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their dog, Denver, exploring everything Colorado has to offer. You'll likely find him out camping, fly fishing, or catching an Avalanche game. Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Austin and his family relocated to Colorado Springs in 2023. Since then, they have embraced the Colorado lifestyle wholeheartedly and love the community they’ve built here.

Licenses: Series 65, CO Life and Health

Ben Smith

Vision Wealth, President | Lead Wealth Advisor

Ben Smith joins Horizon Wealth as a valued partner as President of Vision Wealth, operating seamlessly alongside our team to deliver exceptional financial planning. His leadership and client-focused approach strengthen our collective mission to provide tailored wealth management solutions.

Ben started investing in the year 2000 and began his career in the financial service industry in 2007, so balancing conservation with opportunity is a core priority in all his planning. He has previously partnered at Summit Wealth as well as Ashton & Associates. He first started his own independent firm in 2017 and believes in the strategies they provide with greater flexibility and agility.

As the founder and leader of Vision Wealth, he strives to never lose sight of the original goal, which is to simply treat others as he’d want to be treated if he were in their shoes. Ben knows how diligently our clients work for their money and takes his independent responsibility to those clients seriously. He enjoys the challenges and complexities that come with managing money and helping clients prepare and plan for their retirement.

Ben’s greatest passion in life is his family, which includes his wife and their two children. Together, they enjoy exploring new hobbies for the kids, as well as hiking, biking, traveling, and, of course, overcoming new challenges.

Megan Smith

Vision Wealth, Director of Operations and Marketing

Megan Smith aligns with Horizon Wealth as a key partner through Vision Wealth, bringing her expertise in operations and marketing to enhance our client experience. Her collaborative spirit and dedication to excellence make her an integral part of our extended team.

A graduate of Brigham University with a Bachelor of Science and a master’s degree from Western Oregon University, Megan has been vital in creating the systems and look that Vision Wealth clients have come to know and love. She oversees our marketing and social media and works closely with Melissa to make sure our clients’ and employees’ needs are taken care of.

She enjoys working with her husband, Ben, but her greatest accomplishment is their two children, Aria and Austin. Community is important to Megan, as she has devoted the last 15 years of her life to being the Head Coach of the Central High School Cheer team, winning two state championships along the way.

Melissa Saxman

Vision Wealth, Executive Assistant

Melissa Saxman aligns with Horizon Wealth as a key partner through Vision Wealth, contributing her exceptional client service skills to our shared goals. Her commitment to building lasting relationships complements our team’s vision of personalized wealth management.

Melissa has worked in client and customer service for over 25 years. With a background in office management, she loves working closely with clients, getting to know them, and cultivating a life-long relationship with them and Vision Wealth. Melissa has known Ben for over 16 years and knows how passionate he is about doing what’s right for his clients, which is why she enjoys working with him.

When not at the office, you can find Melissa spending time with her husband and two beautiful daughters. They love the outdoors, concerts, and attending sporting events. In the fall, you will often find them cheering on their favorite team at Autzen Stadium! Go Ducks!

Larry Spoth

Retirement Protection Solutions, President

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Retirement Protection Solutions, Managing Partner

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