ESG Strategies

National Sales Manager

Josh Fudge

Josh Fudge joined Shelton Capital Management in 2019.  He is a member of the Advisory Services Team with a focused responsibility on sales and marketing initiatives.

Prior to joining Shelton Capital Management, Josh held various roles in the investment industry most recently with RBC Wealth Management where he was responsible for investment analysis and client growth. The majority of Josh’s career has been focused on sales and distribution as a Director with WHV Investments, a VP at SteelPath/OppenheimerFunds, and various positions at Janus Capital Group. Away from work he enjoys skiing, hiking, and spending time outdoors with his wife, three children, and their dog Bailey.

Josh is a graduate of Miami University (Oxford, OH).

Director, National Accounts

Ryan Groves

Ryan Groves joined Shelton Capital Management in 2016.

Ryan leads the firm’s National Account efforts working primarily with home office analyst, CIOs, and relationship managers. Ryan’s role is to extend and deepen Shelton’s relationship with key financial advisory firms by developing partnerships, and working closely with investment research teams to understand and compliment their investment insights and process. Prior to joining Shelton Capital Management, Ryan has held sales and client service positions with WHV Investments, ALPS Funds, and State Street Bank.

Ryan lives in Denver with his wife, Stephanie and their young daughter, Piper. Ryan spends a lot of his free time racing exotic cars in a semi-pro racing league. Ryan graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Business and Art History.

Director, Advisor Services (Great Lakes)

Matt Gunter

Matt Gunter joined Shelton Capital Management in 2021. He is a member of the Advisory Services Team with a focused responsibility on sales and marketing initiatives.

Prior to joining Shelton Capital Management, Matt was most recently a Director of Business Development with Segall Bryant & Hamill. Prior to that role, he held VP of Sales positions with Westcore Funds and Scout Investments, serving the RIA, Family Office and Bank Trust channels. Earlier in his career, Matt worked as a financial advisor at UBS-PaineWebber, Bankers & Investors and American Century Investments.

When he is not working, he enjoys fishing in Mexico, smoking homemade BBQ and staying physically active. Before relocating to Denver, Matt played rugby with the Kansas City Blues Rugby Club for several years and remains an active alumni member.

Director, Advisor Services (Southeast)

Jeff Medina

Jeff Medina is a member of the Advisory Services team focused on sales in both the Northeast and Southeast regions. Jeff cultivates new advisor relationships and works to enhance relationships with our existing advisor clients.

Jeff graduated from the John F. Welch College of Business at Sacred Heart University with a degree in Finance.

Prior to Shelton Capital Management, Jeff held positions ranging from fund sales to portfolio construction for ultra-high net worth clients. Jeff enjoys spending his free time playing various sports such as softball and golf while also serving on the Board of Directors for the Social Services Department in the Town of Greenwich.

Director, Advisor and Institutional Consultant Relations (West)

Laura Bevill, CAIA

Laura Bevill joined Shelton Capital Management in October 2023. She is a member of the Advisory Services Team with a focused responsibility leading sales and marketing initiatives on the West Coast.

Laura joined the financial world as an investment consultant for Rogerscasey after completing her MBA in 2006.  Following the Credit Crisis, Laura represented global asset managers to investment consultants and advisors, serviced clients and launched investment funds. More recently, Laura led Advent Capital Management’s first private convertibles fund launch. In mid-2021, Laura joined SVB Capital, the capital arm of Silicon Valley Bank, to lead the launch of two private credit funds.  Previously, she held positions at BlueBay Asset Management, Fortress Investment Group and Apollo Global Management. Laura earned the CAIA designation and is currently studying for Level II of the CFA.

Laura resides in San Clemente, CA. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, surfing, and spending time with her two lovable chocolate labradors.

Director, Advisor Services (Central)

Jason Shidler

Jason Shidler joined Shelton Capital Management in 2023.  He is a member of the Advisory Services Team with a focused responsibility on sales and marketing initiatives.  Jason is a product management and investment specialist with over 20 years of strategic relationship development across both intermediary and institutional markets. 

Prior to joining Shelton Jason was with Robeco Asset Management for 7 years splitting roles between the Senior Director of Sales as well as Head of National Accounts.  Prior to Robeco, Jason spent 7 years with Schroders Investment Management where he was a Senior Director on their offshore sales team.  Away from work, he enjoys spending time outdoors fly fishing, skiing, and mountain biking with his family.

Jason is a graduate of Colorado State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Real Estate.

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Director, Institutional Sales

Tony Brown

Tony joined Shelton Capital Management in May 2023 through the acquisition of Rockwood Capital Advisors, LLC. Tony was a founding partner and has accumulated more than three decades of experience in the investment management industry, specifically in employee benefits, pension administration and investments. Prior to the formation of Rockwood Capital, he spent nine years with Boatmen’s Trust Company where he specialized in client service and marketing with an emphasis on public funds and jointly-trusteed benefit plans. From 1988 to 1991, Tony served as manager of Boatmen’s master trust/custody division. Previously, he was with the Bank of New York for more than ten years where he directed a master trust relationship management team.

Tony studied accounting and business administration at Pace University in New York. He is a member of the Association of Investment Management Sales Executives and the National Association of Securities Professionals.​

Director, Retirement Plan Services

Alyssa Zagrobski, AIF®, CPFA

Alyssa joined Shelton Capital in January of 2024 to lead the firm’s Retirement Plan Services Division.

Prior to joining Shelton, Alyssa was a Relationship Manager with a digital record keeper managing growth and strategy for major payroll and financial service companies. Prior to her 401(k) role, she spent time working at The Hartford as a Team Lead, managing a group of financial advisors responsible for client education and sales for retirement plans totaling $2.4B in assets. She also spent time at Great West and ING, where she worked on sales and marketing efforts for the San Francisco team on the $2B City & County of San Francisco Deferred Compensation Plan. One fond memory she has was getting stuck in lockdown at a county jail during a retirement enrollment meeting with the Sheriff’s Department. Away from work, she enjoys yoga and hiking with her husband and two sons in San Francisco.

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Internal Sales Associate

Alexa Tuers

Alexa Tuers joined Shelton Capital Management in June of 2024. Graduating from the University of Oregon with a B.A.  in Economics, she has a foundation in economic principals and monetary analysis. Prior to Shelton, she worked with Charles Schwab specializing in customer relations and financial support. Away from the office, Alexa finds joy in outdoor activities embracing Colorado’s natural beauty by engaging in hiking, skiing and camping. She has a deep appreciation for travel and exploring new culinary delights. Alexa embraces a harmonious approach to life blending professional achievement with meaningful connections and experiences. 

Internal Sales Associate

Paul Laffrenzen

Paul Laffrenzen joined Shelton Capital Management in June of 2024. He is an Internal Sales Associate and a member of the Advisory Services Team with a focused responsibility on sales and marketing initiatives. Prior to joining Shelton Capital Management, Paul was a Hybrid Advisor Consultant for Segall Bryant & Hamill. He worked in partnership with the external business development team to promote SBH’s separately managed accounts (SMAs) and ’40 Act Funds to the intermediary marketplace. Paul joined the firm in May 2018 as part of SBH’s acquisition of Denver Investments. During his 14-year tenure with Denver Investments, Paul served as the National Internal Wholesaler supporting the External Sales Team. Prior to joining Denver Investments in June 2002, Paul was a Top Producer Representative for AIM Investments and, before its merger into AIM Investments, worked as a Top Producer Internal Wholesaler for Invesco Funds. Paul began his investment industry career with OppenheimerFunds where he held various Advisor and Client servicing roles. Paul has been in the investment industry since 1996.

Away from work Paul enjoys spending time with his family & friends, traveling, playing poker and fishing. He, his wife Erin and their two boys all reside in the Denver area.

Paul earned his B.A. from Winona State University in 1991.