Our team brings decades of experience and a collaborative approach to guiding individuals and families through complex financial decisions.

Jim Lauer, CFP^®, brings seasoned judgment and steady leadership to the team’s collaborative advisory approach. With 38 years of experience guiding individuals and families through market cycles, life transitions, and long‑term planning decisions, Jim focuses on providing thoughtful direction grounded in disciplined strategy and careful analysis.

Throughout his career, Jim has worked closely with clients navigating evolving priorities and increasingly complex financial circumstances. He places particular value on multi‑generational relationships, helping families maintain continuity, perspective, and clarity as financial responsibilities and goals evolve over time. As part of a team‑based practice, he values the strength that comes from shared insight, multiple perspectives, and collective accountability.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® professional, Jim integrates comprehensive planning principles into his advisory work, emphasizing patience, perspective, and long‑term commitment. He believes meaningful wealth planning is built through collaboration and consistency, especially during periods of change.

Outside the office, Jim is an accomplished golfer who enjoys competition and has earned multiple tournament wins. He views the game as a reflection of many principles that also guide his advisory work—discipline, preparation, and focus over time. Jim values enduring client relationships built on trust, consistency, and thoughtful collaboration.

Jason J. Minor is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director – Investments with more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions with clarity, discipline, and long‑term perspective. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Jason brings a planning‑first approach grounded in thoughtful analysis, experienced judgment, and collaborative decision‑making.

Jason is part of an advisory team intentionally built to bring diverse professional perspectives and continuity to client relationships. He works closely with a select group of clients seeking comprehensive guidance, including those experiencing liquidity events, preparing for or transitioning into retirement, running businesses, or focusing on multigenerational planning. He has recently been recognized by Forbes as one of the 2026 Forbes Best‑In‑State Wealth Advisors.

Jason believes strong financial decisions are shaped through listening, structure, and collaboration. He values a team‑based approach that brings depth of experience to each relationship and supports thoughtful guidance over time as clients’ priorities evolve.

Outside the office, Jason is devoted to family and community. He enjoys coaching and supporting his daughters, Mckenna and Sydney, in their athletic pursuits, along with snowboarding, guitar, and golf. His community involvement includes having served on the board of the Denver Active 20‑30 Children’s Foundation, whose mission is to develop philanthropic leaders who mobilize the community to impact the lives of disadvantaged children. He is also active in Guys Who Give (Denver Chapter), a group committed to supporting local nonprofit organizations. And finally, Project Hope whose mission is to provide support to individuals affected by domestic violence and other crimes. Jason lives in Denver with his wife Lindsay and four kids. 

Professional Background

Experience

• 2008 – Present: Wells Fargo Advisors: Senior Financial Advisor, Managing Director - Investments
• 2004 – 2008: Wachovia Securities, Senior Financial Advisor, Vice-President-Investments
• 1998 – 2004: Prudential Securities: Financial Advisor, Associate Vice President

Elba Diaz is a Financial Consultant with Lauer Minor Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, where she works closely with individuals and families navigating financial complexity across generations. She specializes in multigenerational planning, blended family dynamics, and sophisticated financial strategies, with a particular focus on thoughtful planning and behavioral finance.

With nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Elba brings a deep understanding of how financial decisions intersect with real-life transitions. Prior to her current role, she served as a Private Wealth Registered Client Associate, supporting clients with retirement planning, investment implementation, and educational initiatives. She continues to work alongside senior advisors whose team has been recognized by Forbes as a 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams in Colorado.

Elba is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst^® (CDFA^®), reflecting her commitment to advanced planning and informed client guidance. Her background as a former entrepreneur also informs her work with business owners and families seeking clarity, structure, and long-term confidence in their financial lives.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Management from Western Governors University.

Elba is also the mother of two twice-exceptional children, an experience that has further shaped her thoughtful, empathetic approach to long-term planning and decision-making.

Outside of the office, she is an avid reader and a devoted knitter—most often found crafting scarves between chapters of her latest book.

Manuel (Manny) Salinas began his career with Wells Fargo Bank in 2017 and brings a well-rounded background across multiple areas of the firm. His experience includes supporting clients on the front lines as a bank teller, assisting with mortgage processing, serving as a private bank coordinator, and ultimately joining our team as a Senior Client Associate in 2024 with Wells Fargo Advisors. Manny earned his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa.

In his role, Manny supports the team by helping deliver a seamless client experience. He manages a wide range of client requests, including money movements, paperwork, and complex account processing, with a focus on accuracy and responsiveness. His curiosity and commitment to continuous learning strengthen the team and enhance the service we provide to our clients.

Outside of work, Manny enjoys pushing his limits on challenging hikes, recently completing a 16‑mile trek with over 5,000 feet of elevation gain on an attempted Pikes Peak summit. He also loves collecting vinyl records, and is an avid fan of the Spurs, Nuggets, and Broncos.

Monstserrat (Mazi) Figueroa joined our team at Wells Fargo Advisors in October 2025 after building a strong foundation within the Wells Fargo Bank channel as a Relationship Banker. She started at Wells Fargo Bank in 2017 and brings extensive experience in client relationships and operational support.

Mazi plays a key role in supporting both the team and our clients by handling operational needs such as money movements, paperwork, and scheduling. Her attention to detail and dedication to providing a positive client experience make her a valued member of the team.

In her free time, Mazi enjoys exploring local festivals with her husband, doting on her beloved pet tortoise, Hank, and spending time crafting and honing her baking skills.