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Our Story

Everything Started in 1996

A cornerstone is the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation. It acts as a reference point for all the others, determining the position of the entire structure. It is a guide to build by, a ruler to measure progress, and an anchor to the original intent of the structure.

We do financial planning differently. We are a fee-only, fiduciary financial advisor. This means that we have a legal and ethical obligation to put our clients’ interests first, no matter what. It frees us from conflicts of interest that traditionally arise from selling products or receiving commissions. Instead, your success is what drives us. Our goal is to be the guide to help you define your goals, measure your success, and secure your financial future.

Cornerstone Financial Group was founded in 1996 by Dave Hoppen and Dale Engskov. For over 25 years, we’ve been helping individuals and families in all stages of life realize their financial goals and help their dreams come to fruition. While clients get one-on-one attention from a dedicated planner, our office works as a team, utilizing the expertise of the whole firm to find solutions that best fit our clients’ needs. With offices in Omaha, Nebraska and Denver, Colorado, we work with clients all over the nation.

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"We don’t want people to have more just to “have more”. We want to help them have more so they can live fully, give more, and do more good.”
- Dave Hoppen, Founding Partner
Our Team

Meet Your Financial Experts

Team Member

David Hoppen

Founder, Partner
Team Member

Spencer Schwarting, CFP®

Partner, Senior Financial Planner
Team Member

Reuben Brauer, CFP®

Partner, Senior Financial Planner
Team Member

Allison Cerven, CFP®

Financial Planner
Designations

We are proud to sit on the same side of the table as our clients.

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Certified Financial Planner™

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Financial Planning Association

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The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors

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