Maryann Ruck

Maryann Ruck is the President and Founder of Integrated Wealth Strategies, where she serves as valued advisor to individuals and families navigating the complexities of wealth and financial decision-making. With more than 23 years of experience in the financial services industry, Maryann brings a deep understanding of comprehensive financial planning, investment strategy, and wealth management to every client relationship.

At the heart of Maryann’s approach is comprehensive financial planning. She believes a well-designed financial plan provides the foundation for thoughtful investment recommendations and strategies designed to help grow and preserve assets, with a particular focus on sustainable cash flow. By taking the time to understand each client’s goals, circumstances, and vision for the future, Maryann develops personalized strategies designed to help them make informed decisions and live life by design.

Maryann specializes in financial modeling for individuals experiencing significant life transitions. She is particularly passionate about helping clients navigate pivotal moments with greater clarity and confidence. Whether clients are facing divorce, retirement, or another major transition, Maryann helps them understand the financial implications of their choices and develop a clear path forward. She finds great fulfillment in seeing clients gain the confidence that comes from knowing they are financially on track to pursue the life they desire.

Throughout her career, Maryann has had the privilege of working with several respected financial and professional services organizations, including JP Morgan, First Western Trust Bank, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Coopers & Lybrand. These experiences have provided her with a broad perspective and multidisciplinary approach to financial planning and wealth management.

Maryann earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Fordham University and a Master of Business Administration MBA from New York University. She is a Certified Public Accountant® (CPA®) in the State of New York and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification through the CFP Board. She also holds the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) designation from the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, along with FINRA Series 7, 63, 65, and 24 licenses with LPL Financial.

Beyond her professional work, Maryann is deeply committed to giving back to the communities she serves. She has served on the boards of The Junior League of Denver Foundation, The Colorado Music Festival, The Rotary Club of Niwot, The Fort Collins Symphony, and The Fort Collins Symphony Endowment. She has also volunteered with organizations including The Women’s Foundation, Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable, the Junior League of Denver annual giving campaign, the Fort Collins Symphony Guild, and the Medical Center of the Rockies planned giving committee. Maryann is also a founding member of Women Give, a Larimer County United Way program, and has participated in Junior Achievement.

Originally from New City, New York, Maryann now resides in Windsor, Colorado, with her husband, Michael. Outside of work and community involvement, she enjoys traveling, biking, skiing, swimming, reading, attending the theater, and practicing Pilates.

For Maryann, wealth management is ultimately about more than numbers and investment strategies. It is about helping people make confident decisions, navigate life’s transitions, and create a financial future that supports the life they want to live.