C3O • PARTNER
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Lauren Mireles holds an M.S in Organizational Development and Knowledge Management from George Mason University and a B.A in International Studies: Business and Economics from California University of Pennsylvania. Lauren also earned her Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional® certification from the College for Financial Planning, which helps her stay up-to-date on financial planning practices to better serve YeskeBuie’s Clients.
In conjunction with her bachelor’s degree, Lauren also earned a minor in Leadership. Her leadership training included traditional classes, and was supplemented by the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People certification and Stephen Covey “Leader for Life” certification. This training inspired Lauren to serve as an AmeriCorps Fellow during her final year of school, and dedicate herself to her university’s Peer Mentoring Program where she helped incoming, undecided students make the transition from high school to college. She continued this leadership focus throughout her master’s degree studies, where she designed and hosted an all-day workshop focused on harnessing one’s inner power, specifically teaching participants a method that involves managing energy rather than managing time to increase one’s productivity.
At YeskeBuie, these leadership experiences are manifested within Lauren’s work with every team in the company – operations, client service, financial planning, marketing, and business development. A lot of Lauren’s time is spent managing many of YeskeBuie’s business development initiatives, including planning our special events, coordinating and participating in meetings with centers of influence, planning and promoting our webinars, managing and editing TheLiveBigWay Digest, promoting social media communication, and more.
She also develops and runs internal initiatives including YeskeBuie’s annual staff retreats, strategic planning exercises, and other cultural work.
Outside of the office, Lauren enjoys cooking and baking, cycling with her favorite Peloton instructors, yoga, Zumba, and other aerobic and strength classes, walking and hiking, scrapbooking and DIY projects, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Lauren and her husband, Eli, live outside of Denver, CO and have two children; a two-year-old daughter, Aria, and an infant, Cameron.
Client Focus: Lauren approaches her work with Clients by viewing herself as a sounding board. She focuses on listening to a Client’s story, building an authentic relationship with them, and working to anticipate their needs proactively.
Current Update: Lauren continues to feel energized by the bustling start to 2026 at YeskeBuie. The team recently returned from an in-person gathering in Arizona focused on deepening relationships and creating new memories together, and she feels deeply grateful for the talent and commitment of this team as they continue to serve Clients and make meaningful progress toward the firm’s goals. Within her new role as C3O, Lauren has been focused on the operational responsibilities that keep the business running smoothly, including finalizing the firm’s financials and books and records, and ensuring compliance requirements are consistently fulfilled. She is looking forward to continuing to write content for TheLiveBigWay® Digest and the firm’s social media platforms, as well as overseeing the planning of upcoming Client events, webinars, and retreats.
At home, Lauren continues to enjoy watching her kids flourish, despite a particularly tough sick season this year. The unseasonably warm weather in Colorado has created opportunities for park playdates, scooter rides, and plenty of colorful chalk drawings. The family is also enjoying their weekly rhythm of music, soccer, and ballet classes. In the months ahead, Lauren is looking forward to two trips to Pennsylvania for celebrations surrounding her brother’s wedding. Beyond the festivities, she is especially excited for her children to spend time making memories in their grandparents’ homes.