Gretchen McLaughlin

Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Consultant

Gretchen McLaughlin is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Consultant at Allworth Financial. A seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in wealth management and client advisory services, she helps high-net-worth investors navigate financial planning with strategic insights and personalized guidance. By leveraging her robust background in investment strategy and client development, Gretchen blends technical expertise with a client-first mindset, focusing on customized investment strategies, tax efficiency, and wealth preservation.

Prior to Allworth, Gretchen held leadership roles at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, RMB Capital Management, Wells Fargo, UBS, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Guggenheim Partners. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history and Spanish from Middlebury College and has served on various boards, including the Denver Athletic Club and ACE Scholarships. 

Gretchen McLaughlin
Complex financial situations demand a thoughtful, sophisticated approach. I focus on delivering customized investment solutions that not only meet a high-net-worth investor’s immediate needs but also optimizes their portfolios for long-term success.

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