Adrian Kowal is a financial advisor at Equity Financial Management in Denver, CO, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of advising, Kowal is also an insurance agent and participates in gig-economy driving. Equity Financial Management is an independent, single-adviser registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, using a combination of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory.

Richard Simmons is the principal of Simmons & Associates, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Broomfield, Colorado. He holds 22 years of industry experience and has led Simmons & Associates since 2001. Prior to founding the firm, he had a background in corporate finance and academia. Simmons & Associates provides fee-only advisory services to individuals, small businesses, and trusts, offering tax planning, financial and retirement planning, portfolio analysis, and estate planning. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation and a buy-and-hold investment approach, working with clients to develop investment policy statements and providing written recommendations while leaving trade execution and custody to clients’ chosen brokers.

Eduardo Rondon is a financial advisor at Shadowfax Investments LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Arbiter Investments LLC and Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX). Outside of advising, he is employed as a Senior Propulsion Analyst at Ursa Major Technologies, where he is involved in the design and structural analysis of rocket engines. Shadowfax Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual investors, employing a value-oriented, fundamental-analysis approach with relatively concentrated portfolios. The firm uses derivatives, margin, and performance-based compensation for certain clients, with an emphasis on low-cost execution through a single custodian.

Christopher Bahnsen is a financial advisor with Montgomery Financial Planning LLC in Arvada, CO. He holds a Series 65 designation and has recent financial planning credentials from the College for Financial Planning. His prior work experience includes roles at Anthem, Hitachi Digital Services, and Apple & Arrow Sales. Montgomery Financial Planning, LLC provides fee-only financial planning services to individuals and families, offering tiered engagements from basic plans to complex pre-retirement and business succession coordination. The firm emphasizes diversified, long-term investment approaches and operates with flat-fee and hourly billing structures rather than asset-based fees.

Brandon Fischer is a CFP® professional based in Aurora, Colorado, with experience across accounting and financial services since 2014. He is the principal of STRIDE Tax and Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2025, and also owns BMF Tax and Financial, LLC, an accounting and tax services firm. STRIDE Tax and Wealth Advisors is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses with financial planning and discretionary investment management, emphasizing asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and primarily passive investment strategies.

Craig Jacobson is the sole advisor at Roads Capital LLC, an independent investment advisory firm based in Denver, CO. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 license and has 15 years of industry experience. Jacobson founded Roads Capital in 2010 and has maintained his role there since. Roads Capital provides discretionary portfolio management to individual clients through separately managed accounts, focusing on tailored portfolio construction with publicly traded securities. The firm's investment approach emphasizes value-based, fundamental analysis and typically employs relatively concentrated equity positions within client guidelines.

Talon Pitchforth is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Q2 Financial. His background includes roles at Charles Schwab, Chauner Securities, and Franklin Covey Co. Pitchforth is also involved with Interwise Tax, where he provides tax preparation, bookkeeping, and accounting services. Q2 Financial is a fee-only registered investment adviser offering investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a blend of passive and active strategies guided by Modern Portfolio Theory, including the use of third-party models and private fund due diligence, and offers discretionary portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Dale Clausnitzer is a financial advisor with Growth Equity Management, Inc. in Broomfield, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 27 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Growth Equity Management and Aura Financial Services since 2005 and has worked independently since 1976. Clausnitzer also operates an accounting and tax-preparation practice that occupies a significant portion of his time outside his advisory role. Growth Equity Management, Inc. provides diversified portfolio management for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, focusing on asset allocation and diversification through mutual funds, ETFs, and listed stocks. The firm uses a client-driven approach with discretionary trading authority, daily investment monitoring, and monthly performance reviews facilitated by institutional platform services.

Chad Young is the principal of Young Wealth Partners, an independent advisory firm. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 1 year of industry experience as a financial advisor. Prior to founding Young Wealth Partners, he spent 16 years with The Young Insurance Group. Young Wealth Partners is a fee-only firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm’s approach combines asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing passive and active funds as well as third-party sub-advisers when appropriate.

James Mcknight is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is the principal of Polaris Wealth Partners, an independent firm he joined in 2024 after 18 years at Rio Asset Management LLC. Polaris Wealth Partners is a fee-only investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on asset-allocation-driven portfolios combining passive and active strategies, and provides retirement plan consulting alongside bespoke wealth management.

I transitioned into financial planning from the tech world, where I also held a mix of equity grants. Like many of my clients today, I was excited to own part of the companies I helped build. But that excitement quickly turned to confusion when it came time to actually develop a strategic plan. I understood that things like the Alternative Minimum Tax existed, but what I really needed was a holistic strategy — something that connected my equity decisions with my broader financial goals. My own experience is what inspired me to found Presidio Advisors. Today, I help Millennials and tech professionals gain clarity and confidence around their equity compensation and path toward financial independence. Building deep, long-term relationships with my clients is what is what gets me up in the morning. I’m based in Denver, CO and serve clients virtually across the U.S.

Vincent Jansen is a financial advisor at Artificial Alpha Investments with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Visit California since 2018. Artificial Alpha Investments offers discretionary portfolio management primarily for individuals with tax-advantaged accounts, focusing on large-cap equities selected through a proprietary monthly trading model that ranks S&P 500 stocks based on fundamental and technical indicators. The firm manages client assets on a discretionary basis with monthly reassessments and serves a limited client base with account minimums generally set at $100,000 or more.

Lefteri Melonakis is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Melonakis Financial, an independent firm based in Thornton, CO. He has been operating under Melonakis Financial since 2011. Melonakis Financial provides personal financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, small businesses, and non-profit entities, focusing on retirement planning, education funding, estate planning, charitable objectives, and business succession. The firm employs a fiduciary approach, emphasizing fundamental security analysis, strategic asset allocation, and tailored recommendations to align with each client's specific circumstances.

Nicholas Donaldson is a financial advisor at Investment Fiduciary Planners, LLC in Denver, CO, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at GVC Capital LLC and Cape Securities, Inc. He is also an independent insurance agent and mortgage loan officer outside of his advisory role. Investment Fiduciary Planners provides customized portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, non-profits, and small businesses. The firm uses a structured investment approach combining fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Lucy Barnett is the sole advisor at Barnett Investment Counsel, LLC in Denver, Colorado. She holds 27 years of industry experience and has been with Barnett Investment Counsel since 1995. Barnett Investment Counsel provides discretionary portfolio management and hourly investment advice to individuals, trusts, retirement accounts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolios focused on high-quality companies, sector positioning, asset allocation, and risk management, with a notable focus on pension/profit-sharing plans and business clients.

John Krivacs is the sole advisor at Krivacs Capital Management, LLC in Denver, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has led his independent advisory firm since 2004. Krivacs Capital Management is an independent, fee-based investment adviser managing approximately $17 million for individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and select institutional clients. The firm employs a fundamental, value-oriented investment approach with a long-term horizon and relatively low turnover, while occasionally engaging in opportunistic strategies. It serves clients on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases, with a notable portion of assets managed non-discretionarily.

Andrew Ulibarri is a financial advisor at Ember Wealth Concepts & Financial Planning in Denver, CO, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Advocates Investment Management and MML Investors Services LLC. Ulibarri is also an agent with MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Ember Wealth Concepts & Financial Planning offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth families, retirement plans, corporations, and pension clients. The firm employs proprietary quantitative tools and a value-oriented research approach, alongside strategic and tactical asset allocation, and serves institutional as well as individual clients.

Nathan Friend is a financial advisor at Friend Financial Group Inc with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at firms including Charles Schwab, ICAT, and Conexus Insurance Partners. Outside of investment advising, he is involved in a tax and accounting practice with McGehee Davis & Associates. Friend Financial Group Inc is an independent investment adviser founded in 2024 that provides discretionary asset management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $1.43 million across three accounts using fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to construct diversified portfolios.

My superpower is taking complex financial matters and translating them into layman’s terms. The goal in our relationship is to dig deeper, to find what matters to you in your financial present and future and together develop solutions to fulfill your goals and put your fears to rest. The environment in which I grew up was financially chaotic. As such, I’ve made it my mission to understand not just money and finance, but also human behavior around money. As a wealth manager, I have the privilege of helping people transform their relationships with money and gain mastery over it. I recognized that earning a CFP is a big decision. Like any relationship, ours must be rooted in integrity, trust, and clear communication for it to thrive. I hold wealth management as sacred work. My job is to understand my client’s vision for their future, then work with them to design and implement a plan to fulfill that vision. After completing a triple major in Finance, Accounting, and German, I set off for a meditation retreat about the art of being human. This combination of experiences informs how I work and interact with others. If and when you would like to meet, feel free to schedule a call via my Calendly link. Whether or not we choose to work together, you’ll gain new knowledge and insight. It will be time well-spent. I’m available to meet globally, and have a physical office in Denver. In case you’re curious, when I’m not working for my clients, you can find me baking, hiking, or biking. I hold a Certificate in Pastry Arts from the Culinary Institute of Canada and participate in the annual AIDS/LifeCycle, a 550-mile fundraising ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. I am a former Co-Chair for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and various local charities over the years. That’s the vision I’m making real in the world. You can also find me in the Horizons Foundation Professional Advisors Directory.

Hi, I’m Dwight. Thanks for stopping by. I am a CPA and fee-only financial advisor in Lafayette, Colorado, and I specialize in tax-efficient financial planning for retirees and those about to retire in Colorado or elsewhere in the United States. My clients are typically age 50 or older and have successfully launched their kids. They are either retired or planning to retire within the next five years or less. Most are property owners, U.S. citizens, and have liquid assets above $750,000. They want comprehensive financial guidance—not just an investment salesperson—and need support as they approach one of the biggest financial transitions of their lives. They prefer to delegate the heavy lifting of investments, financial planning, and tax planning to a professional on an ongoing basis rather than seeking one-time projects. Just as important, they are genuinely nice people. While it may sound cliché, I only work with clients where there is mutual respect and a strong long-term relationship Winding Trail Financial Planning is a fee-only financial planning firm based in Lafayette, Colorado, serving retirees and small business owners who want more than just investment management. We specialize in tax-aware financial planning—helping clients make smarter decisions around retirement income, business structure, and long-term wealth strategies. Our approach integrates tax planning, investment management, and cash flow into a cohesive strategy designed to reduce lifetime taxes and improve financial clarity. Many of our clients are business owners, pre-retirees, or recently retired households who want a proactive advisor that looks around corners—not just reacts at tax time. As a fee-only fiduciary firm, we do not sell products or earn commissions. Advice is objective, transparent, and aligned with your goals. We aim to serve as a long-term partner—helping clients simplify complexity, make confident decisions, and stay on track throughout retirement. • Tax planning and proactive tax strategy • Retirement income planning and distribution strategies • Financial planning for small business owners and S-Corp optimization • Investment management integrated with tax efficiency • Cash flow and balance sheet planning • Coordination with CPAs and attorneys • Ongoing comprehensive financial planning (not one-time plans) Our process emphasizes forward-looking planning—identifying opportunities before year-end and aligning financial decisions with long-term tax outcomes.