Paula Hendrickson Named to National Association of Plan Advisors’ Top Women Advisors List

December 15, 2016

Denver, Colo – December 14, 2016 – First Western Trust is excited to announce that the Senior Vice President, Director of Retirement Consulting Services, Paula Hendrickson, has been recognized as one of the National Association of Plan Advisors’ (NAPA) Top Women Advisors.

Each year, this award recognizes women leaders who have made outstanding contributions to their clients, their teams, and the retirement industry.

“I am honored to be named one of NAPA’s Top Women Advisors,” said Paula. “This is such an impressive group of leaders, and I am humbled to be named alongside of them.”

As Director of Retirement Consulting Services, Paula provides oversight to all retirement plan clients at First Western Trust. She brings more than 30 years of experience in retirement planning and is an expert at partnering with her clients, understanding their goals for their businesses and employees, and designing retirement plans that truly speak to their needs.

Paula has been recognized by a number of publications for her achievements and innovations. She was named one of the winners of the Denver Business Journal’s Outstanding Women in Business award in 2014 and was previously named to NAPA’s Top Women Advisors list in 2015. She has also been named one of the Most Influential Advisors in Defined Contribution by 401k Wire.

“We are proud to see Paula recognized by NAPA,” said Scott Wylie, chairman and CEO of First Western Trust. “Paula is an incredible advocate for her clients and their employees. Her creative approach to retirement plan design is truly unique in the industry, and we feel fortunate to have her on our team.”