Charlie Barkmeier

Partner, Senior Financial Advisor

CFP®, AWMA®, AAMS®

Charlie brings a thoughtful, team-driven approach to financial advising. After starting his career in strategic planning and finance for a large bank, he joined Gainline in 2019 to focus on strategic planning for people rather than a large company. A Certified Financial Planner™ and AWMA® designee, Charlie’s known for simplifying complexity and helping people make confident decisions grounded in their values.

Get to know Charlie

Where are you from?

I grew up in Boulder and went to CU after spending some time playing rugby in Scotland. After college, I lived in Cleveland for several years, then moved back to Colorado in 2019. Today I live in Denver with my wife, Maria, our son, Julius, and our two dogs, Jamie and Winston.

What do you do when you’re not at work?

You’ll usually find me at the Denver Athletic Club playing squash, at home experimenting in the kitchen, and anything that keeps me active and moving. Rugby is still a passion of mine, but I don’t see the field much anymore! I also love reading (and listening) to historical fiction and non-fiction, and traveling as much as possible.

What’s your approach to financial planning?

I believe in giving clients clarity and confidence. My role is to simplify complexity so they can make smart decisions and live their lives with purpose — not stress about their finances.

What’s something most people wouldn’t expect about you?

I played rugby in college and helped take CU to back-to-back national quarterfinals. If I had unlimited time and budget, I’d be traveling constantly — ideally to somewhere I can dust off my Italian.

Who do you love working with?

I love working with people who have unique questions or complex situations — especially those that challenge me to keep learning and growing as an advisor.

What’s one value that drives your work?

Curiosity. I genuinely enjoy asking questions, getting to know people, and digging deep to find the best possible path forward for each client.

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