Two Financial Advisors with GCG Financial, Inc. recently received the designation of Certified Financial Planner (CFP)- Susan Elliott and Kay Greene, both of Centennial. The financial planning credentials are awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. (CFP Board) to individuals who meet education, examination, experience and ethics requirements.

Elliott joined GCG Financial in 2003, after owning her own business training company. She also is a member of the Million Dollar Round Table's (MDRT) Court of the Table and a part of the MDRT Mentoring Program. Elliott holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and International Business and a Master's of Business Administration degree specializing in Finance from the University of Colorado.

Also a member of the MDRT, Greene joined GCG Financial in 2004. Most recently, she was a sales manager in the Professional Employer Organization industry. Greene also owned a restaurant for eight years. She has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado and is a member of the Colorado Bioscience Association and the Colorado Women's Estate Planning Council. Greene also is a preferred provider for the Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority.

"Susan and Kay are passionate about helping individuals and business owners with their financial planning," says Matt Schlaepfer, vice president and manager of GCG Financial's Denver office. "The CFP designation is not easy to achieve, and demonstrates their professionalism, knowledge and experience."

GCG Financial is a premier financial services firm that provides comprehensive insurance, investments and employee benefits programs for its clients. Founded in 1975, the company is headquartered in Bannockburn, Ill. and opened its Denver office in 2000. For more information, call 303-770-9970 or visit www.gcgfinancial.com.