Glen Colwell is the Founder and Managing Director of Anew Advisors, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction, investment philosophy, and commitment to fiduciary advice. With more than 25 years of experience in financial services, Glen has built his career around helping individuals, families, and organizations make thoughtful decisions about their financial future.

Before founding Anew Advisors, Glen served as a Financial Advisor at Baird, where he managed hundreds of client relationships and helped open the firm’s Atlanta office. His experience working with clients across different stages of life and wealth has shaped his belief that strong financial advice should be both technically sound and deeply personal.
Glen’s work has long centered on retirement planning, investment strategy, fiduciary responsibility, and financial wellness. He also founded the Fiduciary & Financial Wellness Forum, a community-based platform created to help business leaders, executives, and organizations better understand employee financial wellness and fiduciary obligations.

At Anew, Glen’s leadership is grounded in service, clarity, and long-term thinking. He is especially committed to supporting first responders, unions, associations, and their families with advice that respects their careers, their risks, and the communities they serve.

Glen is a graduate of Kennesaw State University’s Michael J. Coles College of Business. 

Shawn Lauda serves as Director of Business Development for Law Enforcement at Anew Advisors. A retired Milwaukee Police Department officer, Shawn brings more than 26 years of law enforcement experience, union leadership, and public safety advocacy to his work with clients and organizations.
During his law enforcement career, Shawn served in several specialized roles, including tactical operations with the Street Crimes Unit, undercover work and gang infiltration as a deputized agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and suspect apprehension as a member of the Fugitive Apprehension Unit.

Shawn spent the final seven years of his police career representing Milwaukee police officers and detectives as one of three full-time elected union executives with the Milwaukee Police Association. He served as Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President, and ultimately President of the organization. He also served as a regional Vice President for the International Union of Police Associations, CEO and President of Milwaukee Police Association Fallen Heroes, Inc., a member of the City of Milwaukee Deferred Compensation Board and Executive Finance Committee, and a member of the City of Milwaukee Wellness & Prevention Labor Management Committee.

At Anew Advisors, Shawn continues his work on behalf of law enforcement professionals by helping officers, associations, and public safety leaders navigate retirement planning, financial education, organizational needs, and long-term member support. His approach is grounded in advocacy, trust, and a deep respect for those who serve.

Nick Schneider serves as Vice President of Investment Strategy at Anew Advisors, where he helps guide investment planning, portfolio strategy, and retirement income conversations for clients. His work focuses on helping first responders understand not just where their money is invested, but why it matters in the context of their career, retirement timeline, and family goals.

Nick brings experience from several areas of the financial industry, including investment consulting, banking, operations, and advisory services. Prior to joining Anew Advisors, he worked as a Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He also spent more than three years with Nicolet National Bank in the Green Bay area, serving in both financial advisory and deposit operations roles, and participated in multiple merger and acquisition teams. Earlier in his career, Nick gained additional experience as a Financial Professional Associate with Prudential Financial.

Nick’s perspective is practical, disciplined, and education-focused. He believes clients deserve clear explanations, intentional planning, and investment strategies aligned with real-life goals rather than industry jargon.

Outside of financial services, Nick has a strong background in coaching. As a wrestling coach, he has helped students build discipline, resilience, and confidence. That same coaching mindset carries into his work with clients, helping them stay focused on long-term success through changing market and life conditions.

Michael Bongiorno serves as Director of Business Development for the Fire Service at Anew Advisors. A retired Fire Captain, Mike brings 28 years of fire service experience and a deep understanding of the challenges facing firefighters, union leaders, and public safety organizations.
Mike began his fire service career in 1990 with the New Berlin Fire Department before joining the Milwaukee Fire Department in 1993. Throughout his career, he remained committed to both the job and the people doing it. His union leadership included serving as a steward, executive board member, secretary-treasurer, and ultimately President of Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215.

In addition to his union work, Mike served as an IAFF HAZMAT instructor, reflecting his long-standing commitment to firefighter safety, education, and preparation.

At Anew Advisors, Mike uses his firsthand fire service and union experience to help career firefighters, union leaders, and municipalities think strategically about retirement planning, member education, retiree healthcare solutions, and long-term financial decision-making. His work is grounded in trust, service, and a clear understanding of what firefighters and their families face throughout a career and into retirement.

For Mike, serving others did not end with retirement. It simply evolved.

Elizabeth “Liz” Nottling serves as Vice President of Operations at Anew Advisors, where she leads operational strategy, marketing execution, client experience, internal systems, and organizational development. Her work focuses on connecting the firm’s mission and growth strategy to the structure, communication, and follow-through needed to execute well.

Liz continues to build the operational infrastructure that supports Anew’s continued growth. She works closely with leadership, investment strategy, business development, and client service teams.  In addition to operations, Liz helps shape Anew’s brand voice, website content, educational programming, webinar strategy, social media presence, marketing funnels, and prospect journeys.

Before joining Anew Advisors, Liz held leadership roles with Executive Agenda, including Director of Business Development and Director of Marketing & Strategic Initiatives. Earlier in her career, she spent nearly eight years with PNC Financial Services as a Senior Relationship Manager and Assistant Vice President within the Private Client Group, where she advised clients on complex financial needs and built a strong foundation in relationship-centered service.

She serves as a School Board Member for the Kettle Moraine School District and is Co-Founder and Director of Finance and Events for the Joseph Cocking Memorial Hockey Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to youth hockey players throughout Wisconsin.

Liz holds an MBA from Alverno College and a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. She has also earned Six Sigma White Belt and Yellow Belt certifications, reflecting her focus on process improvement, operational clarity, and sustainable growth.