Our Team
Retirement by Design

Darren Petty

Darren Petty

President, CFP®, RICP®

Serving as President of Retirement Architects, Darren’s passion is helping people retire HAPPY. To help our clients live life to the fullest, Darren and his team design balanced retirement portfolios that generate reliable income, growth opportunity and tax efficiency. In keeping current with today’s retirement needs, Darren has earned the designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®). He also holds a Colorado life insurance license and is an Investment Advisor Representative with Tucker Asset Management. Outside the office, Darren enjoys spending time with his wife, Sierrah and their three children, enjoying all that Colorado has to offer.

Sierrah Petty

Sierrah Petty

VP, Legacy Planning

Within our Retirement Design Process, Legacy Planning is a critical piece that adds meaning and protection to our clients’ wealth. As VP of Legacy Planning, Sierrah carefully researches and helps our clients select the best coverage for Life Insurance solutions and Long Term Care. She specializes in investments that grow tax free and pay for Long Term Care expenses, if needed. Sierrah and her husband Darren enjoy working together to make sure our clients have dignified, in-home nursing care in their later years, and a well-designed plan to pay for it!

Outside the office, Sierrah enjoys life with her family at their urban ranch in Deer Creek Mesa. An accomplished artist, she also excels at live event painting, photography, and graphic design.

Jasmine Marquez

Jasmine Marquez

Director of Wealth Management

Kyle Domingos

Kyle Domingos

Vice President, Wealth Management

Mike Cheatwood

Mike Cheatwood

Senior Director of Life Insurance Research

Bob Ruhm

Bob Ruhm

Senior Director Of Annuity Research

Karen Eagle

Karen Eagle

Vice President, Annuity Research

Marqus Lechuga

Marqus Lechuga

Marketing Director