8-K

                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549



                                    FORM 8-K



                                 CURRENT REPORT



                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)    June 6, 2002
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                              MATRIX BANCORP, INC.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Colorado                          0-21231                        84-1233716
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(State or other jurisdiction    (Commission                    (IRS Employer
    of incorporation)           File Number)                 Identification No.)


1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1300, Denver, Colorado                 80204
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(Address of principal executive offices)                         (Zip Code)



Registrant's telephone number, including area code  (303) 595-9898
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                                 Not applicable
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          (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Item 5.  Other Events

     On June 6, 2002, Matrix Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release announcing
that its Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Guy A. Gibson as
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Board of Directors has
appointed Mark Spencer and Richard Schmitz as Co-Chief Executive Officers. Mr.
Schmitz will remain as Chairman of the Board, while Mr. Spencer has been
appointed President of the Company. Mr. Schmitz and Mr. Spencer will assume
their new titles effective immediately.

Copies of the consulting agreement and Matrix Bancorp, Inc.'s June 6, 2002 press
release are attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and Exhibit 99.1, respectively, are
incorporated herein by this reference.


Item 7.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

          (c)  EXHIBITS. The following exhibits are filed herewith:

          10.1 Consulting Agreement by and between Matrix Bancorp, Inc. and Guy
               Gibson dated June 5, 2002

          99.1. Press release of Matrix Bancorp, Inc. dated June 6, 2002

                                    SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

     Date: June 6, 2002                         MATRIX BANCORP, INC.


                                                By: /s/ David W. Kloos
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                                                    David W. Kloos
                                                    Chief Financial Officer

EX-10.1

                              CONSULTING AGREEMENT


         This  CONSULTING  AGREEMENT  the  ("Agreement")  is entered  into as of
June 5, 2002 by and between Guy A. Gibson ("Mr. Gibson") and Matrix Bancorp, Inc.
("Matrix").

         WHEREAS, Mr. Gibson is willing to resign as President and Chief
Executive Officer of Matrix and as an officer and director of each subsidiary or
affiliate of Matrix (collectively with Matrix, the "Matrix Group"), and Matrix
consents to such resignations; and

         WHEREAS, Matrix desires to have Mr. Gibson's experience, expertise,
services and advice available to it by retaining Mr. Gibson as a consultant
until June 30, 2004, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and
Mr. Gibson desires to serve Matrix in such capacity;

         WHEREAS, Matrix desires that Mr. Gibson agree to certain restrictions
on his business activities as set forth in this Agreement, and Mr. Gibson is
willing to agree to such restrictions; and

         WHEREAS, Matrix and Mr. Gibson desire to set forth the terms of their
Agreement concerning Mr. Gibson's resignation and consulting services for Matrix
and the restrictions on Mr. Gibson's business activities.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual
covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency is hereby acknowledged, Matrix and Mr. Gibson hereby
agree on the date indicated above as follows:

     1. Resignation and Retirement. Mr. Gibson agrees to resign as
President and Chief Executive Officer of Matrix, effective as of June 5, 2002
(the "Effective Date"). In addition, Mr. Gibson agrees to resign from each
officer or director position held with any of the subsidiaries or entities
affiliated with Matrix. Mr. Gibson is not now resigning as a director of Matrix.
A list of each such entity for which Mr. Gibson currently serves as an officer
or director and from which he is resigning is attached as Exhibit 1, and Mr.
Gibson agrees to submit a letter of resignation, resigning from each position
reflected on Exhibit 1. Mr. Gibson and Matrix each acknowledge and agree that
Mr. Gibson is not an officer or director of any other subsidiary or entity
affiliated with Matrix. Mr. Gibson further agrees to execute the resignation
attached as Exhibit 12, which is only to be dated and deemed delivered pursuant
to the terms of Section 12 below.

     2. Consultancy. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Matrix
agrees to retain Mr. Gibson as a consultant to Matrix for a period beginning on
the Effective Date and continuing until June 30, 2004 (such period ending on
June 30, 2004 being referred to herein as the "Term"). As a consultant, Mr.
Gibson shall advise and assist Matrix with such aspects of Matrix's business
activities as Matrix shall reasonably request and with which Mr. Gibson has had
substantial familiarity in the course of his responsibilities as the President
and Chief Executive Officer of Matrix, including but not limited to providing
advice and assistance in

connection with the operations of Matrix Funding Corp. and assisting Matrix in
strategic planning. Mr. Gibson shall make himself reasonably available to advise
and assist Matrix as contemplated by this Agreement for approximately an average
of thirty (30) hours per full calendar month during the term of this Agreement,
including time spent working on matters contemplated by Section 11 hereof. Mr.
Gibson's consulting services under this Agreement shall be required at such
times and places as Matrix shall reasonably request upon reasonable prior notice
to enable Mr. Gibson to arrange his calendar to be available. During the term of
this Agreement, Matrix shall reimburse Mr. Gibson for all reasonable
out-of-pocket business and travel expenses incurred by Mr. Gibson while
providing the consulting services requested by Matrix. Receipts for
out-of-pocket expenses, including airfare, car rental, lodging and similar
items, shall be submitted to Matrix for its review together with any request for
reimbursement. All payments for reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses shall be
made within fifteen (15) days after Mr. Gibson submits them for review. Any
expense in excess of $1,000 must be approved in advance by Matrix to be
reimbursable. So long as Mr. Gibson is a consultant, he shall be entitled to
reimbursement for the reasonable costs of two cell phones.

     3. Payments. In consideration of the foregoing, Matrix shall, during the
term of this Agreement: (i) pay Mr. Gibson $250,000 within 3 days after the
Effective Date (for the period from June 5, 2002 to December 31, 2002), an
additional $250,000 on January 1, 2003 (for the period from January 1, 2003 to
June 30, 2002), an additional $250,000 on June 30, 2003 (for the period from
July 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003), and a final $250,000 on January 1, 2004 (for
the period from January 1, 2004 to June 30, 2004), subject to any applicable
withholding tax. ; and (ii) so long as Mr. Gibson is a member of the Matrix
Board of Directors, allow Mr. Gibson to participate in Matrix's health and
dental insurance plans, if any, on such terms as are generally available to
Matrix employees from time to time.

     4. Non-Compete; Confidential Information; Trade Secrets. Until the end of
the Term (the "Non-Compete Termination Date"), Mr. Gibson shall not, directly or
indirectly as an employee, employer, consultant, agent, principal, partner,
shareholder, corporate officer, director, or through any other kind of
ownership, engage in any business activities that directly or indirectly compete
with the business activities engaged in (or contemplated to be engaged in by the
existing business plan of Matrix Advisory Services, LLC) in the United States by
any of the companies listed on Exhibit 4 hereto. At no time shall Mr. Gibson
disclose to any third parties any of Matrix's or the Matrix Group's
"Confidential Information" (as defined below) or "Trade Secrets" (as defined
below) (collectively, the "Protected Information") that Mr. Gibson obtained in
his capacity as President, Chief Executive Officer, member of the Board of
Directors or as consultant to Matrix or in his capacity as director or officer
of any member of the Matrix Group or use such Protected Information, either
directly or indirectly, in any way that is detrimental to Matrix or the Matrix
Group. "Confidential Information" means information which is (i) confidential,
privileged or proprietary in nature and consistently protected and treated as
such by Matrix or the Matrix Group; (ii) consistently identified by Matrix or
the Matrix Group as being "confidential information"; or (iii) relates to
Matrix's or the Matrix Group's non-public current or proposed business
activities, joint venture or strategic alliances, deals or transactions. "Trade
Secrets" means information entitled to protection under the Uniform Trade
Secrets Act as adopted by the State of Colorado in its statutes. "Protected
Information" does not include information which: (i) is or becomes available to
the public generally (other than as a result of a disclosure by Mr. Gibson);
(ii) becomes available to Mr. Gibson on a non-confidential basis from a source
other


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than Matrix or the Matrix Group, provided that such source is not bound by a
confidentiality agreement with or other contractual, legal or fiduciary
obligation of confidentiality to Matrix or any other person with respect to such
information; or (iii) has been independently acquired or developed by Mr. Gibson
without violating any of the Recipient's obligations under this Agreement. In
addition, Mr. Gibson shall deliver or return to Matrix and/or the Matrix Group
upon its request all information in tangible form created by Mr. Gibson in
performing his services hereunder and all information in tangible form that Mr.
Gibson received from Matrix and/or the Matrix Group. Nothing in this Section 4
shall prohibit Mr. Gibson from owning or operating a securities clearing firm
whose business is limited to (i) clearing securities transactions on behalf of
brokerage firms, banks and other financial institutions; (ii) providing margin
credit for customers of such a firm, and the customers of the customers of such
a firm, and (iii) any other activity that is usual and customary as of the
Effective Date for the securities clearing business currently contemplated to be
sold to Mr. Gibson as disclosed to Matrix in separate written communication from
Mr. Gibson to Matrix on the Effective Date (the "Transaction") Matrix hereby
confirms that its Board of Directors has consented to the potential Transaction.

     5. Non-Solicitation. Until the Non-Compete Termination Date, Mr. Gibson
shall not, directly or indirectly:

          a. solicit the business of any person or entity who is then or was in
     the prior twelve months a customer of any of the companies listed on
     Exhibit 4; or

          b. solicit any employee or independent contractor of any member of the
     Matrix Group or in any way interfere with the relationship between any
     member of the Matrix Group and any of its employees or independent
     contractors.

     6. Use of Matrix Mark or Trade Name. Mr. Gibson agrees he will not use the
Matrix mark and/or trade name in any future endeavors. Mr. Gibson shall, and
hereby does agree to, indemnify defend and hold harmless Matrix, each member of
the Matrix Group and each of their respective officers, directors, shareholders,
parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates and other representatives, from and
against any and all claims, liabilities, costs and expenses (including
reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by any of the foregoing arising from or
relating to, directly or indirectly, the use of the name "Matrix" by Matrix
Broadband and any other entities affiliated with Mr. Gibson that use any name
similar to that of "Matrix".

     7. Standstill Provisions. Except to the extent that Mr. Gibson is voting as
a member of, or otherwise acting collectively with the other members of, the
Board of Directors of Matrix, until the Non-Compete Termination Date, Mr. Gibson
will not:

          a. make, or in any way participate, directly or indirectly, in any
     "solicitation" of "proxies" (as such terms are defined or used in
     Regulation 14A of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange
     Act")) to vote, or seek to advise or influence any person with respect to
     the voting of, any voting securities of Matrix (the "Voting Securities"),
     or become a "participant" in any "election contest" (as such terms are
     defined or used in Regulation 14A of the Exchange Act) relating to the
     election of directors of Matrix, or initiate, propose or solicit holders of
     Voting Securities for the approval of any shareholder proposal;

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          b. form, join or any anyway participate in a "group" (as such term is
     defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) or otherwise act in
     concert with any person or entity:

               i. for the purpose of circumventing the provisions of this
          Agreement; or

               ii. for the purpose of acquiring, holding, voting or disposing of
          any Voting Securities or any securities or assets of any member of the
          Matrix Group;

          c. deposit any Voting Securities in a voting trust or subject them to
     a voting agreement or other agreement of similar effect other than as
     expressly contemplated herein;

          d. arrange, or participate in the arranging of, financing for the
     purpose of acquiring, holding, or facilitating the acquisition of any
     Voting Securities or any securities or assets of any member of the Matrix
     Group by any person or entity;

          e. participate in any action by written consent of the shareholders of
     Matrix relating to any of the matters described in subsections a-d above;
     or

          f. otherwise act, alone or in concert with others (including by
     providing or facilitating financing for another party), to effect any one
     or more of the matters described in subsections a-d above.

     8. Benefits to Mr. Gibson. Mr. Gibson shall be entitled to:

          a. A transfer of ownership of the computer and office furniture in use
     by Mr. Gibson and all other contents of Mr. Gibson's office, provided,
     however, Mr. Gibson shall not be entitled to any Protected Information that
     is contained on the computer or otherwise in his office;

          b. Access to office space during normal business hours until Matrix
     relocates its corporate executive offices from 1380 Lawrence, Suite 1300,
     Denver, Colorado 80204;

          c. Parking free of charge in connection with the office space provided
     pursuant to Section 8(b) of this Agreement; and

          d. For so long as he is a member of the Board of Directors of Matrix,
     such cash fees for attendance at Board of Directors meetings as is from
     time to time approved to be paid to non-employee directors of Matrix.

     9. Public Statement and Non-Disparagement. On the Effective Date, Matrix
will issue a press release and make such securities law filings as it deems
appropriate under the Exchange Act reflecting the terms of this Agreement. Such
release shall be in a form mutually acceptable to Mr. Gibson and Matrix.
Subsequent to such release, neither Matrix nor any of its officers, directors,
or agents shall make any comment that disparages Mr. Gibson or his efforts

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on behalf of Matrix or any member of the Matrix Group. Similarly, Mr. Gibson
will not make any comment that disparagesMatrix, any member of the Matrix Group,
or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents. Nothing in
this Section 9 shall be construed to prohibit Matrix, or its officers, directors
or agents, on the one hand, or Mr. Gibson, on the other hand, from candidly
expressing views to the Board of Directors of Matrix at a duly constituted
meeting of the Board of Directors of Matrix.

     10. Release. Mr. Gibson (and anyone acting on his behalf) hereby releases,
acquits and forever discharges Matrix, each and every member of the Matrix
Group, and, all of their present and past members of their board of directors,
officers, employees, agents or affiliates (collectively, the "Releasees") from
any and all manner of action or actions, cause or causes of action, cross claims
or counter claims, in law or in equity, suits, debts, liens, contracts,
Agreements, promises, liabilities, claims, demands, damages, loss, cost or
expense, of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, fixed or contingent,
whether or not ascertainable at the time of execution of this Agreement and
whether or not based upon common law or any federal or state statute, that Mr.
Gibson now has against each or any of the Releasees, by any reason or any
matter, cause, or thing whatsoever, including, but not limited to, claims under
any Matrix Group policy or practice; claims for attorneys' fees; claims under
the U.S. Constitution, the Colorado Constitution, any public policy, The Fair
Labor Standards Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights
Act of 1991, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1866;
claims under 42 U.S.C. ss. 1981, 42 U.S.C. ss. 1983, and Rule 11 of the Federal
Rules of Civil Procedure; and claims under any other federal, state, or local
law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mr. Gibson shall be entitled to all rights
provided him as an officer, former officer and/or director of Matrix, as the
case may be, under (i) the indemnification provisions of the Articles of
Incorporation or Bylaws of Matrix or (ii) the provisions of any Matrix insurance
policy from time to time in force for the protection of officers and/or
directors of Matrix. As of the Effective Date, Matrix has no actual knowledge of
any claims, or basis for any claims, against Mr. Gibson arising from his actions
or inactions as President and Chief Executive Officer of Matrix.

     11. Cooperation. Until the Non-Compete Termination Date, Mr. Gibson agrees
to reasonably cooperate with Matrix and members of the Matrix Group regarding
any and all legal proceedings that relate directly or indirectly to matters or
business dealings of any members of the Matrix Group occurring during the term
of this Agreement or then tenure of Mr. Gibson with the Matrix Group, including
without limitation the currently pending Fidelity National Financial and William
McLeod arbitration matters. Such cooperation shall include, without limitation,
providing testimony when determined reasonably necessary by Matrix. Mr. Gibson
shall not be compensated for complying with this terms of this Section 11, but
upon requesting such cooperation and/or testimony Matrix shall, in accordance
with the reimbursement provisions of Section 2 hereof, reimburse Mr. Gibson for
his reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with such
cooperation.

     12. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate on June 30, 2004 unless
earlier terminated: (i) by Matrix for cause by reason of a material breach of
the terms of this Agreement which remains uncured beyond a period of fifteen
(15) days after written notice to Mr. Gibson; or (ii) by Mr. Gibson for cause by
reason of a material breach of the terms of this Agreement

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which remains uncured for a period of fifteen (15) days after written notice to
Matrix. Termination of this Agreement for any reason shall not result in the
immediate termination of any of the obligations for requests for reimbursement
under Section 2, or health or dental insurance accruals under Section 3(ii), in
both cases for the period prior to termination, or director compensation under
Section 8(d) for meetings already attended prior to termination, or those
obligations set forth in Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 or 13, which shall
remain in effect through the end of the Term. In the event Matrix terminates
this Agreement pursuant to Section 12(i) above for a breach of Section 4, 5, 6,
7 or 9 of this Agreement, Mr. Gibson agrees that he (A) shall resign as a member
of the Matrix Board of Directors and the resignation attached hereto as Exhibit
12 shall be dated and become effective as of the date of such termination; and
(B) shall repay to Matrix the pro rata portion of the consulting fee set forth
in Section 3 hereof for the remainder of the period in question (e.g., if a
breach occurred on January 2, 2003, Mr. Gibson would repay to Matrix 98.90% of
the consulting fee that had been paid on January 1, 2003 [which represents 179
days out of 181 days in the period from January 1, 2003 to June 30, 2003]). Upon
the termination of this Agreement by Matrix other than for cause as provided in
clause (i) above, Matrix shall pay Mr. Gibson any unpaid portion of the amount
provided in Section 3 above.

     13. Injunctive Relief. Each of the parties hereto acknowledges that
remedies at law may be inadequate to protect the other against any actual or
threatened breach of this Agreement by a breaching party, and, without prejudice
to any other rights or remedies otherwise available to the non-breaching party,
the breaching party agrees to the granting of injunctive relief in the
non-breaching party's favor without proof of actual damages or the requirement
to post a bond. In the event of litigation relating to this Agreement, if a
court of competent jurisdiction determines that this Agreement has been breached
by either party, then the breaching party will reimburse the non-breaching party
for its costs and expenses (including, without limitation, legal fees and
expenses) incurred in connection with all such litigation.

     14. Advice of Counsel. Mr. Gibson acknowledges he has read this Agreement
and any attached exhibits, understands their terms, and signs the Agreement
voluntarily of his own free will, without coercion or duress, and with full
understanding of the significance and binding effect of the Agreement. Mr.
Gibson further acknowledges he has been advised by Matrix that it is in his best
interests to be represented by counsel with respect to the execution of this
Agreement and to thoroughly discuss all aspects of this Agreement with his
attorney. Mr. Gibson has been represented by counsel of his own choosing in
connection with the negotiation and execution of this Agreement. The terms of
this Agreement have been freely and equally negotiated between the parties
hereto; and no term or provision hereof shall be construed against either party
due to such party's drafting of any such term or provision.

     15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement among
the parties hereto with respect to the matters referred to herein, in no other
Agreement, verbal or otherwise, shall be binding as between the parties unless
it is in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.

     16. Severability. If one or more of the provisions in this Agreement is
deemed void or unenforceable by law, then the remaining provisions will continue
in full force and effect. As

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to any provision declared void or unenforceable by law, the courts may modify
such provisions to the extent necessary to make it enforceable.

     17. Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights or obligations
hereunder shall be assigned or delegated by any party hereto without the prior
written consent of the other party.

     18. Amendment; Waiver. This Agreement shall not be amended except by a
writing signed by the parties hereto. No waiver of any provision of this
Agreement shall be implied from any course of dealing between the parties hereto
or from any failure by any party hereto to assert its rights hereunder on any
occasion or series of occasions.

     19. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the law of the State of Colorado, and the parties hereto hereby
consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and/or state courts of
Colorado for any claims, demands, or causes of action based on this Agreement or
alleging any breach of this Agreement.

     20. Headings. Headings for sections herein are for the convenience of the
parties only and are not intended to be party of or to effect the
meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.








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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Matrix and Mr. Gibson have executed and delivered this
Agreement on the date first above written.



                                           MATRIX BANCORP, INC.

                                           By:  /s/ Richard V. Schmitz
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                                           Name:  Richard V. Schmitz
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                                           Title: Chairman
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                                           GUY A. GIBSON

                                           By:  /s/ Guy A. Gibson
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                                    EXHIBIT 1

          Matrix Entities that Mr. Gibson Serves as Officer or Director





Matrix Bancorp, Inc.

Matrix Capital Bank

Matrix Financial Services Corporation

Matrix Capital Markets, Inc.

First Matrix Investment Services Corp.

Matrix Funding Corp.

Matrix Settlement & Clearance Services, LLC

Matrix Asset Management Corp.

Matrix Advisory Services, LLC

Matrix Bancorp Capital Trust I

Matrix Bancorp Capital Trust II

Matrix Bancorp Capital Trust III

Matrix Bancorp Capital Trust IV

Matrix Insurance Services Corporation

The Vintage Group, Inc.

Matrix Aviation Corporation

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                                    Exhibit 4

                              Non-Compete Companies



Matrix Advisory Services, LLC



Matrix Settlement & Clearance Services, LLC



MSCS Financial Services, LLC





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                                   EXHIBIT 12

                          Resignation of Guy A. Gibson





         Effective as of the date set forth below, I hereby resign as a member
of the Board of Directors of Matrix Bancorp, Inc.




                                              /s/ Guy A. Gibson
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                                             GUY A. GIBSON


Dated as of:


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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

                                                         For more information, please contact:
                                                         D. Mark Spencer or Richard V. Schmitz
                                                                   Co-Chief Executive Officers
                                                                                (303) 595-9898

June 6, 2002

The Board of Directors of Matrix Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ NM: MTXC - News)
announced today that it has accepted the resignation of Guy A. Gibson as
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Gibson stated to the
Board of Directors his desire to pursue other business opportunities as the
reason for his departure from Matrix. Mr. Gibson will continue to serve on the
Board of Directors of Matrix Bancorp.

The Company has entered into an agreement pursuant to which it has retained Mr.
Gibson as a consultant for an anticipated two-year period, permitting the
Company continued access to Mr. Gibson's insight and advice. The agreement sets
forth other commitments on the part of the Company and Mr. Gibson that are
intended to foster a continuing and mutually beneficial relationship. The Board
has appointed D. Mark Spencer, formerly Vice Chairman, and Richard V. ("Rick")
Schmitz, current and continuing Chairman of the Board, to serve as Co-Chief
Executive Officers. Mr. Spencer has also been appointed to serve as President of
the Company. Mr. Spencer and Mr. Schmitz, both whom founded the Company with Mr.
Gibson, will assume their new titles effective immediately.

Mr. Schmitz noted, "Guy has played a critical role in the emergence of Matrix
Bancorp as a creative participant in the financial services industry. The
Company has benefited enormously from his leadership, insight and strategic
thinking."

Mr. Spencer said, "All of us at Matrix Bancorp are grateful for Guy's vision and
leadership in guiding the Company to tremendous success. Guy is blessed with
that entrepreneurial spirit, and his resignation as President and CEO gives him
the time to pursue those entrepreneurial endeavors that he has wanted to do for
some time. Nevertheless, as we have done on a daily basis for the past many
years, Rick and I will continue to execute the core business strategy of the
Company. We plan on business as usual for the Company."

Mr. Gibson observed, "While it is difficult to step down as President and CEO of
an organization that I have worked hard to grow and shape, I have the desire to
pursue other business opportunities that do not fit within the Matrix strategic
plan, so I must take less of a leadership role in the Company. I will continue
to serve on the Board, and I am a significant Matrix stockholder, so I wish the
Company well and believe it is in good hands with the other two founders at the
helm."

Matrix Bancorp, Inc. is a unitary thrift holding company headquartered in
Denver, Colorado. Its subsidiaries' operations are conducted primarily in
Colorado, Arizona, Texas and New Mexico.

Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical
facts, including, but not limited to, statements that can be identified by the
use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect,"
"anticipate," "predict," "plan," "estimate," or "continue" or the negative
thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, are
forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
The actual results of the future events described in such forward-looking
statements in this report could differ materially from those stated in such
forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially are: third party claims or actions in relation to the ongoing
or future bankruptcies filed by clients or customers; interest rate
fluctuations; level of delinquencies; defaults and prepayments; general economic
conditions; the occurrence of acts of terrorism, such as the events of September
11, 2001, or acts of war; competition; government regulation; possible future
litigation; the actions or inactions of third parties; and other risks set forth
in our periodic reports, filings and other public statements. Readers should not
place undue expectations on any forward-looking statements. We are not promising
to make any public announcement when we consider forward-looking statements in
this document to be no longer accurate, whether a result of new information,
what actually happens in the future or for any other reason.