Samuel Harnisch

Advisor at Quantitative Financial Strategies — Denver, CO

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Credentials

CFP®, CFA®

Experience

2 years

Location

Denver, CO

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Quantitative Financial Strategies

Supported

Total advisors

3

Across 3 offices

Clients per advisor

9 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$5,785,184 Very High

HNW client ratio

81% Very High

About

Samuel Harnisch is the founder of Quantitative Financial Strategies (QFS), a boutique wealth management firm specializing in advanced tax strategies that the ultra-wealthy have used for decades to reduce taxes. With exclusive access to these proven strategies, Samuel is dedicated to helping business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and families protect and grow their wealth in the most tax-efficient manner possible.

Samuel holds a Master’s in Applied Quantitative Finance and honed his expertise working at PIMCO, the world’s most sophisticated bond manager, where he gained a deep understanding of complex financial instruments. He then served at a multifamily office, managing portfolios for families with $10 million - $100 million in assets, investing in private equity, hedge funds, and direct real estate to enhance portfolio performance and reduce risk.

At QFS, we don’t just offer generic financial advice; we provide bespoke, tax-optimized strategies tailored to your specific financial situation. Whether you’re navigating a business exit, needing to diversify concentrated stock portfolios, or looking to reduce your income taxes, we leverage the same strategies used by the world’s wealthiest families to help you achieve your goals.

Our focus is on more than just immediate financial success—we strive to help you maintain your family’s legacy through careful, strategic wealth transfer. With our guidance, you can ensure that your wealth is effectively preserved and passed down, sustaining your family’s prosperity for generations.

Client services

Based on Quantitative Financial Strategies

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Business ownership considerations Family Business

Demographic focus

Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

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Fee options

AUM

0.95%

Other

0.95% on first five million 0.85% on the next five million 0.75% on amounts over ten million

Location

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Denver, CO

Denver CO

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California · Colorado · Texas

Work history

2 years of industry experience

Taxable Investment Consulting, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Denver, CO

Quantitative Financial Strategies LLC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Denver, CO

Schoolcraft Capital

2022 - 2024 • 2 years

Boulder, CO

Pacific Investment Management Co

2021 - 2022 • 1 year

Newport Beach, CA

St Margaret's Episcopal School

2021 - 2021 • 1 year

San Juan Capistrano, CA

University of Denver Learning Effectiveness Program

2019 - 2021 • 2 years

Denver, CO

University of Denver

2016 - 2021 • 5 years

Denver, CO

LXTC Lacrosse Training Center

2016 - 2020 • 4 years

Denver, CO

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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CFP®, Series 66

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RSUs / ISOs / NSOs Retirement income strategy Early retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Young Professionals Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement Young Families Established Professionals

Jack F

CFP®

Littleton, CO

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William K

Series 65, Series 66

Denver, CO

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Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis Options & derivatives strategies

Justin A

CFA®, Series 63

Greenwood Village, CO

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Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Self-Employed Retired Executive Approaching retirement Established Professionals Retired Intergenerational Families
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Tanner W

Series 66, Series 7

Greenwood Village, CO

Fidelity

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Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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Kevin M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Westminster, CO

ACE Wealth Partners, LLC

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy
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