Presented by:
with Guest Hosts From:
Securities and Advisory Services offered through The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc.(SFA), member FINRA/SIPC (678-954-4000). Roland O. Quast and Brian Bennett are registered representatives and investment adviser representatives of SFA. Financial planning and consulting services offered through BennCo Advisors, which is otherwise unaffiliated with SFA. Mason Law is not affiliated with SFA or BennCo Advisors.
Enjoy a complimentary dinner by joining estate planning attorney Troy Brinkman, of Mason Law & Planning Group, as he walks you through his proven approach to estate planning. You’ll also hear from Roland Quast and Brian Bennett, as they share insights on investment strategies and helping clients work toward their financial goals.
Details
Wednesday,
May 13, 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
El Paso Club
30 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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Overview
At this complimentary dinner seminar, estate attorney Troy Brinkman will provide you with actionable information that you will be able to use for your own personal estate planning.
Homeowners, business owners, and anyone with assets owe it to themselves, and their family, to get honest facts on proper estate planning.
Troy Brinkman's Estate Planning Workshop will educate you on the legal and practical steps you should take to protect your assets, your wishes and the people that you love.
What You'll Learn
- Name a guardian for a minor child or grandchild
- Avoid a long and expensive court process known as probate
- Make your medical wishes known and ensure they are honored
- Make sure the money you leave behind would be immediately and privately available to your family
- Protect your spouse and children’s inheritance from creditors, predators, future divorces, and lawsuits
- Leave behind more than just money and homes, but pass on a legacy
MEET YOUR HOSTS
TROY BRINKMAN
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Troy is an attorney licensed in Colorado, Montana, and Ohio (inactive). He earned his Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University and relocated to Colorado shortly after. Over the past five years, Troy has helped more than 1,000 families create estate plans and currently leads the firm’s probate practice. He understands how important it is for families to feel confident in their planning, so he focuses on making the process clear and manageable. Outside of work, Troy enjoys exploring the mountains or spending time with friends at local breweries and restaurants.
BRIAN BENNETT
PRESIDENT - BENNCO ADVISORS
Brian Bennett has 50 years’ experience in the financial markets. He began his career in
1976 and was employed for 15 years as a broker with major national and regional
investment brokerage firms. In 1991he found an opportunity to join an independent
broker dealer, which at that time was an industry innovation. This allowed him to
operate independently in his client’s interest without the ethical conflicts of home office
sales quotas and company investment mandates. He then could transition from an
investment “sales culture,” to a “consultative problem solving” culture. He created
BennCo Advisors, a registered investment advisor (RIA) in 1998.
Unique insights into the investment process of large institutions were acquired while
serving as a trustee for the $30 million Colorado Episcopal Foundation, and as a
member of the Regis University Investment Oversight Committee, managing their $90
Million endowment.
Extensive investing experience has led creation of customized retirement income
portfolios that produce actual investment income, protecting principal without selling
assets. This “live on the interest and not the principal” contrasts with the large
institutional firms who develop retirement portfolios with “withdrawal rates” requiring
systematic liquidation of portfolio assets, hoping that the investors won’t outlive their
capital.
He has also had experience in real estate development and as an investor. In the
process he has learned about the benefits of tax deferral using rule 1031, allowing “like
kind” exchanges. He has gained depth knowledge of the Delaware Statutory Trust
(DST) structure and helps investors to exchange diversify investments in “turn-key”
professionally managed properties. With the proliferation of syndicated exchange
programs with little or no vetting or due diligence, Brian helps clients assess and
mitigate these risks.
As an active community volunteer, he has served as chair of the Better Business
Bureau, the BBB Foundation, President of the Cathedral Ridge Camp and Retreat
Center in Woodland Park, Colorado, and is a member of the Rotary Club of East
Colorado Springs.
As members of Chapel or our Saviour Episcopal Church, he and his wife Becky
conceived and organized the Feast of Saint Arnold, “Colorado’s Family Friendly Beer
Festival,” which has raised over $400,000 for charity since 2012.
He and Becky have been married for 28 years and with their blended family have 6
grandchildren. Hobbies include cooking, entertaining at home, and wine and craft beer tasting.
ROLAND QUAST
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - BENNCO ADVISORS
Mr. Quast is a senior business executive with over 3 decades of experience in the financial services industry. He has held leadership and executive management roles at several capital market firms including the two companies which he founded. He has not only been involved with the de novo formation of several distribution platforms retail broker dealer and RIA channels but subsequently was accountable for raising the capital for those firm’s various investment programs.
Roland has a deep knowledge of investment product structures including stock and bonds, REITs, private placements mutual funds, and qualified retirement platforms.
The favorite part of his career is working with clients to help them find a solution to their specific investment needs and objectives.
Roland graduated from the University of Minnesota where he received a B.B.A in Finance and a B.A. in Economics. Mr. Quast has completed several Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) securities exams, including the Series 6, 7, 24, 63, 65 and 99.
Mr. Quast serves as a board Member at KCME Classical & Jazz Radio here in Springs. In his spare time Roland enjoys Colorado's diverse outdoor activities such as fly fishing, skiing, golfing, biking and hiking. He also enjoys reading, cooking, wine and listening to music.
"I went to a dinner event hosted by Mason Law. I was very impressed with the presentation. I learned a lot and feel that I am taking the right steps at the right time. Not to mention, we got free dinner. I truly think everyone would benefit from attending this event, regardless of your age! Your future self and family will thank you."
"Paul, his associates, paralegals, and other support staff provided an excellent experience during our estate planning process. They walked us through every step of identifying assets, prepared incredible documentation, and have even continued to follow up to ensure we're taking all necessary steps post formation of our estate. We feel cared for and protected with Mason Law & Planning. You will too."
FAQs
How long is Troy Brinkman's Estate Planning Dinner Seminar?
Our dinner seminars usually runs 60-90 minutes and is presented while you are having dinner.
Does this event cost me anything to attend?
No, this event is complimentary and includes dinner. You will not be asked to buy anything at this event.
How much does it cost to hire Mason Law to do my estate planning?
Well, that varies based on the complexities of your situation. Unlike other estate planning attorneys who charge $350-$450 per hour, we charge a flat fee. We provide a complimentary initial consultation and then will provide you with a flat fee quote to prepare your estate plan.
What if I already have an estate plan?
Many people who attend our workshops already have some type of estate planning in place. They should use our dinner seminar as an opportunity to re-evaluate their choices or to feel more confident that their existing plan will fully protect them.
A COMPLIMENTARY ESTATE PLANNING DINNER SEMINAR
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