Investment Committee Members

Michael Dibala is one of the founding partners of ISG and has over 28 years of direct experience in financial planning and investment management. Mike graduated from Bucknell University and has been a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) since 1987. 

Mike has seen both "bull" and "bear" markets, so he knows the value of keeping a cool head. He contends: "In today’s media saturated world, it’s easy to get distracted, but if you have a clear understanding of what you’re trying to accomplish and the willingness to think realistically (plus some patience), you can be successful."

Mike and his two sons enjoy a variety of outdoor activities from tennis and biking in Denver or hiking and skiing in the Rockies, to relaxing and scuba diving in the Caribbean.

Dave Giocomo has over 25 years experience working with affluent individuals and small business owners on their estate, investment and charitable planning.

Dave excels at assisting people to articulate their financial and personal goals and seeing that the job is completed. Dave recognizes that with thoughtful goal setting, plan implementation and monitoring progress, clients gain a sense of direction and confidence.

Dave earned his Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designations from The American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and his M.Ed. from Colorado State University.

Dave has a passion for charity, which extends to the Make-A-Wish Foundation where he served on the Board of Directors for 8 years and continues to serve as a wish grantor for children with life threatening illnesses. He is an avid exerciser enjoying biking, hiking and golf. Dave and his wife Beth have two daughters and have enjoyed living in Colorado for over 40 years.

Don Beckwith says that it was his desire to work closely with people, to "look them in the eye," that brought him to the investment management business. He knows that the markets can be confusing and scary. He also knows that they can be mastered, and he gets his kicks from helping his clients do this.

Don is very well equipped to help his clients in their quest for investment success. Building on an MBA from Harvard Business School, he has over 25 years of experience in upper level executive positions where he was a specialist in mergers and acquisitions and in the evaluation of investment opportunities.

Along the way, though, Don recognized that it was the role of mentor to individuals that he found the most rewarding ... and at ISG he has found his true niche in working directly with clients, understanding their needs and helping them overcome their fears ... doing all the things that are necessary to develop an investment plan that actually works.

Don grew up in Idaho, but has lived in Colorado most of his adult life. He and his family spend time in the mountains back-packing, cross-country skiing and generally enjoying all that Colorado has to offer.

Marc E. Gitlitz is a Registered Investment Advisor Representative / Consultant to Investment Security Group. Marc’s goal is to provide the highest quality, objective advice for clients whether in-house or by referral to other experts. Dedicated and true to his practice, Marc takes the success of each client to a personal level.

Marc graduated from Colorado State University, with a BA in Marketing and Finance and obtained his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation in 1987. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association, the Colorado Society of Certified Financial Planners, as well as the International Association of CFPs.

Marc and his wife Pam reside in the Denver area and are long time Colorado residents. He and Pam enjoy the outdoors, yoga, and watching their grandchildren flourish.

Rich Rust was drawn to the investment management profession through his desire to provide a personal sense of service. He welcomes the challenges presented in assisting clients to achieve their life goals and finds reward in developing trusted, long lasting client relationships through the process.

Sandi Johnson is ISG's senior financial planner. She has been providing personal financial and business planning services to clients over the last two decades. Sandi’s commitment to the field of financial planning is reflected in her level of education as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), and Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC). She is a graduate of The American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. As a client of ISG, you benefit from Sandi’s comprehensive approach, her dedication to the financial planning profession, and her client-centered mode of practice.  

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