Steve Kastrul, ChFC®, CLU®
Owner and Investment Adviser Representative
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Steve’s career began in 1990, helping clients and other advisors. He founded Garden Street Financial in 2001.
Licenses and Credentials
- Chartered Financial Consultant®
- Chartered Life Underwriter®
- FINRA Series 7 & 66 securities registrations
- Life and Health insurance licensed
- LTC Partnership Certification
Steve is a current member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, and he has previously been involved with the Society of Financial Service Professionals, the LTC Alliance, the North Denver Coalition for Seniors, and the Southwest Denver Coalition on Aging.
He and his family live in Denver, where they stay active by running, biking, and helping build a stronger community.
Elva Fako
Financial Services Assistant and Paraplanner
Elva joined us following work as an Analyst for Centura Health with previous experience as both a Financial Service and Senior Advice Specialist at Charles Schwab. In her role with us she plays an integral role in client meetings providing analysis of our client portfolios and retirement plans. Additionally, she serves as another pair of hands in providing support and service to the planning work we do for our clients.
Elva came to Colorado when she was three years old and is a CU-Boulder graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Outside of work, Elva enjoys many outdoor activities during the summertime like hiking, camping, and visiting hot springs. In the wintertime, she keeps herself busy indoors cooking and working on home décor plans. She has one baby - a sassy six-year-old tabby cat named Lima.
Ben Kastrul
Financial Services Assistant and Paraplanner
Ben joined our firm following work as a Data Analyst for Clearwater Analytics. He brings with him knowledge and experience gained in reconciling financial data and transactional reporting for some of the world’s largest companies. While assisting our office with client relations, portfolio analysis, fund research, and overall financial planning, he is concurrently studying to become licensed as a holistic financial advisor.
Ben was born and raised in Colorado, before heading to Boise State University, where he earned a degree in Quantitative Economics with an emphasis in Applied Mathematics. As his last name implies, he is one of Steve and Kim’s two sons - we’ll leave it to them to battle for the “most favorite” title. When not in the office, he can be found trail running, skiing, swimming, or listening to live music.
Cathy D'Attilo
Office Administrator and Marketing Coordinator
Cathy joined us following a 30-year banking career in the Denver community. She considers herself a Colorado native as her family arrived in Denver when she was six years old. In her administrative role keeping us running smoothly, Cathy brings the same caring spirit to helping serve our clients that she shares outside of work as a longtime supporter of Mile High United Way and Food Bank of the Rockies.
When not working, Cathy also enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren, reading, watching movies, and getting outside for walks.
Kim Kastrul
Office Manager and Director of Client Engageemnt
Kim wears multiple hats at Garden Street Financial Group, serving as our Office Manager and as our Director of Client Engagement. Kim joined Garden Street Financial Group after a 30-year career as a dental hygienist.
When not working and parenting two boys, Kim trains for triathlons. She also enjoys traveling and being outdoors. Kim grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, and has been proud to call Colorado home since 1989.