Dustin founded Evolve in 2024 after over two decades of successful production growth leadership. Dustin has held executive leadership positions and most recently grew production from 2 Billion to over 24 Billion. Dustin is in charge of the strategic direction and execution at Evolve.

Dustin has successfully launched multiple companies and obtained his series 7, 63, life accident health at the age of 18.

In his spare time, Dustin enjoys all that Colorado offers skiing, golfing, mountain biking, and more with his wife Heather, four children, and two grandchildren.

dustin.block@evolvestrategicgrowth.com
303.378.3166

Mark brings over 35 years of distinguished experience in the financial industry, where he has established himself as a leader and expert across multiple domains. His career began as a Registered Representative, where he honed his skills in providing personalized financial guidance and managing clients’ portfolios. As an Investment Advisor, he advised clients on wealth management and financial planning strategies tailored to their needs. Mark further advanced as a General Securities Principal, ensuring regulatory adherence while fostering a culture of trust and integrity.

Mark’s career highlights include his significant impact in the insurance sector, notably as the top recruiter nationally for a leading insurance company. His leadership and strategic vision were pivotal in identifying and recruiting top talent, contributing to the company's growth. Now as VP of Business Development for Evolve Strategic Growth, Mark leverages his extensive experience to assist top-tier financial professionals with recruitment for leading financial service companies in America.

mark.block@evolvestrategicgrowth.com
303.550.7869

With over a decade in financial services, Vincent expertly merges his financial planning expertise and talent acquisition passion, adeptly linking top professionals with premier firms. He started as a financial advisor, developing a keen insight into wealth management, investment strategy, and comprehensive advising. This deep industry understanding helps him pinpoint and attract standout talent tailored to financial institutions' unique needs.

As the VP of Talent Acquisition, Vincent utilizes his industry insights and broad network to efficiently place high-quality candidates, from financial analysts to senior advisors, and facilitates connections for independent advisors with supportive broker dealers. His strategic placement ensures an ideal fit for both candidates and clients, reinforcing his reputation as a reliable and principled partner in financial services.

vincent.bresina@evolvestrategicgrowth.com
832.851.4750

Nikita is a Senior Talent Growth Partner who brings specialized expertise in nurturing and developing talent within organizations. His role focuses on providing strategic solutions that help companies optimize their workforce, enhance team performance, and drive growth. 

Nikita collaborates closely with organizational leadership to identify key opportunities for talent acquisition, retention, and development, ensuring that the firm’s human capital aligns with its long-term goals. With a strong background in analyzing workforce trends and structuring tailored talent growth strategies, Nikita helps companies maximize their human resource investments while minimizing risks, fostering a thriving and resilient talent pipeline.

nikita.segalchik@evolvestrategicgrowth.com
440.390.1596

Jake is a Senior Talent Growth Partner with the mission of empowering financial advisors to find the right career path for their short- and long-term goals, and to get them paid their worth. 

With a wealth of experience in talent acquisition and employee development, Jake guides individuals in navigating their career journeys, helping them recognize their value and potential. He collaborates closely with candidates to create tailored solutions that align their skills and aspirations with the needs of organizations, fostering an environment where they can thrive and make meaningful contributions to their own success.

jake.thibodeaux@evolvestrategicgrowth.com
281.415.8147

Mike is a veteran growth leader with over two decades of building high-performing teams and connecting top recruits with aligned organizations that deliver reciprocating value. As a Senior Talent Growth Partner, he is passionate about enhancing team dynamics to improve organizational performance. 

Mike’s deep knowledge lies in identifying key areas for talent development, implementing aligned solutions, and ensuring long-term success for both employees and businesses. His collaborative approach with company leadership helps their organizations stay agile, creating a culture that attracts top talent and retains high performers for continuous growth and excellence.

mike.haden@evolvestrategicgrowth.com
916.223.3627

Kim has 30 years in the financial service industry and has served as managing broker and founder of Empire Luxury Real Estate. She has held the credentials of Certified Financial Planner, CFP® since 1992. Her expertise is invaluable in understanding the value of building a cohesive team. 

As the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist & Ops Manager, Kim takes a holistic approach encompassing  the big picture of long term success for both the client and recruit.

Kim also manages the systems and processes of our recruiting team to keep the heart of our operations running flawlessly.

kim.block@evolvestrategicgrowth.com