Financial Services

Noteworthy Industry Profiles


Safe Harbor weighs path forward

Golden-based Safe Harbor Financial reported higher third-quarter revenue and deposit balances, making this a notable update for Jefferson County’s business community because it highlights the performance and stability questions facing a local public company in the financial services sector. The company said revenue rose to $1.95 million and client deposits increased, while losses narrowed from…more

Tax Guard teams with lending software company

A Westminster-based tax verification company has partnered with a lending software provider to help banks process small-business and commercial loan applications more quickly, a development that could matter to lenders and borrowers across Jefferson County. The deal centers on speeding up tax-data checks that often delay lending decisions, which could help local banks serve businesses…more

Golden credit union earns regional workplace award

Golden-based On Tap Credit Union has won a regional employee experience award, a recognition that matters locally because the institution serves Jefferson County and says its workplace improvements are helping it serve members more effectively. For businesses in the county, the news highlights a homegrown financial institution investing in staff, operations and service quality as…more

Westminster wealth advisory firm adds veteran operations leader

A Westminster-based financial advisory firm has named a new chief operating officer, a leadership move that matters locally because Townsend Retirement & Investment Advisors serves individuals, families and businesses from its Jefferson County-area base and is positioning itself for continued growth. The company said Anthony Schembri brings more than 30 years of experience in wealth…more

PNC Finalizes FirstBank Branch Conversion

PNC says it has completed the conversion of FirstBank customers and branches in Colorado and Arizona, a change that matters in Jefferson County because Lakewood was named in the release and local businesses that banked with FirstBank may now be working directly with PNC’s larger network of business banking, lending and cash-management services. For companies…more

Safe Harbor Expands Board with New Appointments

SHF Holdings, Inc., known as Safe Harbor, announced the appointments of Tyler Klimas and Sean Tonner to its Board of Directors, expanding the board from five to six members. The changes took effect on April 22, 2026. Klimas will hold positions on the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, serving as…more

Safe Harbor Q1 2026 Results: Loans up 56%

Safe Harbor Financial reported a revenue of approximately $2.0 million for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 2.2% increase year-over-year. The company’s loan program income rose 55.6% to about $0.8 million, reflecting changes in their partnership agreements. Total operating expenses declined by 4.7% year-over-year, bringing them to approximately $3.7 million. As of March 31,…more

Black Lake Capital Exits A5 Following Acquisition by Accordion

Black Lake Capital, an Evergreen-based private equity firm, has announced the successful exit of its portfolio company, A5, a premier digital transformation consultancy, following its acquisition by Accordion. A5 is widely recognized for its expertise in the Salesforce ecosystem, specializing in Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ), Revenue Cloud, and various CRM implementations. During its partnership with…more

PNC To Cut 18% of FirstBank Staff in Lakewood

Lakewood’s Economic Development Office said it is working with state and county partners to provide rapid response services for employees who could be affected by potential layoffs related to a WARN notice filed by PNC/FirstBank. The office said it has been in direct communication with PNC/FirstBank to better understand workforce needs and to offer support…more

Safe Harbor Launches Cannabis Industry 401(k)

Safe Harbor Financial has announced the launch of a new retirement solution specifically designed for the regulated cannabis and hemp industries. Known as the Safe Harbor Retirement Plan, this pooled employer 401(k) plan aims to provide state-legal cannabis businesses with a stable and compliant way to offer long-term savings options to their workforce. The introduction…more

Safe Harbor 2025 Results Include 12% Revenue Uptick

Safe Harbor Financial has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025, highlighting a significant restructuring of its balance sheet and a return to sequential revenue growth. The company successfully eliminated nearly all of its 18 million dollars in debt during the year. This transformation resulted in a…more

Premier Members Tops Jeffco Credit Unions

Jefferson County-based credit unions reported a wide range of assets in 2025, with 11 institutions appearing on a 2026 list ranked by 2025 assets. The updated list was released today by Jeffco BdB, which compiled data provided by the National Credit Union Administration. Premier Members Credit Union ranked first on the 2026 list, with 2025…more