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Dr. Robert Melendez, Lucille Melendez, Dr. Gail Feldman, Mark Napolin and Steve Stucker showed up in their finery to celebrate at The Juliette Eye Institute's Night for Sight. The event was held on August 23, 2025 at the Sandia Resort. It was a fundraiser to help pay for scholarships for visually impaired students and to fund research grants. 

The New Mexico Humanitarian Awards honor individuals, organizations, and businesses who exemplify humanity through their impactful actions locally, nationally, or globally.

The 2025 New Mexico Humanitarian Awards took place on August 14, 2025 at The Event Center at Sandia Golf Club. In attendance were members of our team: Michael Kiefer, Ryan Cordova, Leticia Mendoza and Mark Napolin.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are proud to spotlight Leticia Mendoza, whose ongoing contributions have made a lasting impact on both our firm and the finance industry. Leticia’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to empowering women in finance continue to inspire those around her and make a meaningful difference in the field.

As we step into 2025, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your trust and partnership. This year brings fresh opportunities and challenges, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Whether you're looking to refine your financial strategy, explore new investments, or simply want to check in, we encourage you to reach out. Let’s make this year a successful one together!

As we wrap up another fantastic year, we want to extend our sincerest thanks for your support and collaboration. May your holidays be filled with happiness, relaxation, and all the things that bring you joy. We’re excited to continue our journey together in the upcoming year!

Today we want to take a moment to recognize our incredible leader, Michael Kiefer. Your outstanding leadership, unwavering support, and dedication truly inspire us every day. We are immensely grateful for your guidance and for fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

Your ability to empower us, listen to our ideas, and encourage our growth creates an atmosphere of collaboration and positivity. Michael, your hard work and commitment make a significant impact on our team and the success of our projects.

Thank you for everything you do. Here’s to celebrating you today and every day!

Mark and Gail had a fantastic time at the Heels for Hearing fundraiser, organized by Wine Women & Shoes and hosted by Sandia Resort & Casino🎉

The event was a tremendous success, raising $160,000 to support the Presbyterian Ear Institute in its mission to help people with hearing loss better listen, speak, and integrate into mainstream society. 

Congratulations to Gail for winning the Best Visual Vibe award! It was truly inspiring to see her shine on the runway for such a meaningful cause. ✨

If you'd like to support the Presbyterian Ear Institute you can make a donation here: https://presbyterianearinstitute.org/giving 

Yesterday, Mark had the pleasure of attending the WESST 10th Annual Silver Soirée! 🎉 Alongside Gail, he was thrilled to win a fantastic staycation at Los Poblanos. The event was a wonderful celebration of 35 years of empowering dreams and supporting small business resilience.

As a former WESST member and current member of the WESST Incubator Admissions Committee, Mark is proud to be part of this mission. If you're interested in supporting WESST efforts to uplift small businesses in New Mexico, check out their website: https://www.wesst.org/donate/🌟

Mark, a member of the Social Giving Club, recently attended a meeting hosted by the Albuquerque Community Foundation, where a $25,000 grant was awarded to Fathers Building Futures. 🎉

Thanks to the Albuquerque Community Foundation and Social Giving Club, they were able to support Fathers Building Futures in their mission to offer parents and families experiencing barriers from incarceration the best opportunities.

To learn more about The Albuquerque Community Foundation & Fathers Building Futures please visit their websites below:
https://abqcf.org/  https://fathersbuildingfutures.org/