I help people nearing retirement and living in retirement make sense of the financial decisions that all start to come together at once. Investments are part of that, but so are taxes, retirement income, Social Security, Medicare, insurance, and the trade-offs that come with each decision. I work with clients who want advice that is thoughtful, coordinated, and grounded in the realities of retirement rather than generic rules of thumb. My firm uses a flat-fee fiduciary model because I want the relationship to be transparent and aligned from the start. I provide ongoing financial planning and investment management, with a strong focus on tax efficiency and practical decision-making. Much of the value comes from helping clients think through things like withdrawal strategies, Roth conversions, Social Security timing, Medicare-related tax issues, and how to fit all of that into a sustainable long-term plan. Tax preparation is also available for a separate fee through my separate tax firm under common ownership, which can help create a more coordinated planning process where appropriate. As a person, I tend to bring a calm, straightforward style to my work. I am not interested in making things sound more complicated than they need to be. I want clients to feel informed, organized, and confident that their plan is being looked after with care and attention.

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.

Suzue Sato is a financial advisor at MoneyCafe Advisors, LLC in Denver, CO, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with MoneyCafe Advisors since 2009. MoneyCafe Advisors serves individual and small-business clients, including high-net-worth households, offering comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and project-based consulting. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and longer-term holdings, providing mostly non-discretionary management and coordinating closely with clients and other professionals.

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.

Hi, I’m Leyder “Aiden” Murillo, CFP®, AWMA®, SE-AWMA®, MBA, Founder of Wolfpack Wealth Management LLC. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™, and a Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ professional. I founded Wolfpack Wealth Management to offer accessible, flat-fee financial planning services to individuals and families who need them most. Whether you’re a professional athlete, student-athlete, entertainer, educator, young professional, a married couple, small business owner, or someone seeking financial peace of mind, I’m here to help. I believe the easiest way to reduce financial stress is through casual conversation and genuine connection, which creates a safe space. I also view all my clients as friends, which is why I’ve adopted the moniker Your Friendly Neighborhood Wealth Management Advisor. I combine personalized strategies with a focus on transparency and fiduciary duty. I serve clients in Denver, Los Angeles, and virtually nationwide via Zoom. For those who need it, I’m happy to meet in person, wherever you are. I’m proud to offer services in English and Spanish to ensure that language is never a barrier to achieving financial clarity. Let’s build your financial future with confidence together. Ready to take the next step? Let’s connect and start your journey toward peace of mind and long-term success.

Sally Lieb is a CFP®, ChFC® with 31 years of industry experience. She is the principal advisor at Curated Wealth Solutions, LLC in Denver, CO, a firm she has led since 2022. Prior to founding Curated Wealth Solutions, she held advisory roles at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services. Lieb also operates a sole proprietorship, Sally Brandt Lieb, which she has maintained since 1998. Curated Wealth Solutions, LLC provides discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment approach relies on modern portfolio theory and market efficiency, focusing on diversified, passively oriented asset-class funds and strategic asset allocation.

Adrien Vanpoperinghe is a financial advisor with Lybis Investing and holds a Series 65 designation. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at CNA Insurance. Lybis Investing, LLC is a single-advisor investment management firm based in Colorado that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a defined investment process focused on asset allocation and typically uses passive index ETF strategies with an emphasis on sustainability factors, incorporating ESG scores alongside macroeconomic indicators.

Kyle Simmons, CFP®, CRPC®, worked for over 13 years in the tech industry as an engineer. When you work with him, you’re not working with a product salesman, but rather someone who works and talks like you, taking a logical and efficient approach to investment management and retirement planning. He understands the financial and intellectual benefits of being a highly compensated employee as well as the challenges and frustrations. He thinks like an engineer and has the integrity of one too. We are a fiduciary, fee-only firm, which means we're required to always put your interests ahead of our own. We don't sell products, get paid commissions, or receive referral fees. Many advisors or financial salespeople work for a brokerage or insurance company and are paid commissions or are "fee-based". We believe that our fee-only, fiduciary structure allows us to have a more objective relationship with our clients because it reduces the possible conflicts of interest.

Beulah Messick is a financial advisor with A2Resources LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked for the State of Colorado since 2004, currently serving as Controller with responsibilities including financial reporting, budget administration, and audit response. A2Resources LLC provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals and employer groups, offering comprehensive planning that includes investment, retirement, tax, education, estate, charitable, and risk management components. The firm does not manage client accounts or recommend individual securities, focusing instead on creating individualized financial plans and accepting negotiable or hourly fee arrangements.

Kirk Peterson is the sole advisor at Peterson Financial Services LLC in Denver, CO, holding a Series 63 designation with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Crosby Group Ind. since 1986. Peterson also maintains a licensed insurance practice as part of his service offerings. Peterson Financial Services provides investment portfolio management, financial planning, and insurance services primarily to individual clients and retirement plans, while also managing non-retirement corporate accounts and trusts. The firm focuses on mainstream liquid investments and manages most accounts on a discretionary basis, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis without third-party managers or wrap programs.

Justin Lee Kay is the sole advisor at JKAY Securities Corporation in Lakewood, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. He has been operating Jkay Capital since 2012. JKAY Securities primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing ongoing, discretionary portfolio management without account minimums. The firm employs an investment process that integrates charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, focusing on long-term trading with limited options strategies and managing portfolios composed of equities, bonds, ETFs, REITs, and government securities.

Justin Arnold is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Washpark Capital, LLC in Denver, CO. He has led Washpark Capital since 2015. Washpark Capital provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on retirement income transition and distribution planning. The firm employs a blend of fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to construct diversified, long-term model portfolios, often using lower-cost funds that incorporate ESG metrics.

Paula Fleming is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with six years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Next Chapter Financial, LLC since 2020 and previously held positions at Janus Henderson Investors and ArrowMark Partners. Next Chapter Financial, LLC provides investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses client-specific investment policies and a combination of fundamental, cyclical analysis, and modern portfolio theory to construct portfolios, often incorporating both passive and active strategies, and also manages allocations to outside managers through a formalized selection and supervision process.

Shane Smith is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at Foothills Investments, L.L.C. in Lakewood, CO, with one year of industry experience. Prior to founding Foothills Investments, he held roles at Foothills Accountants, the IRS, AMG National Trust Bank, and other financial firms. Foothills Investments provides portfolio analysis, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm integrates tax-aware and tax-advantaged considerations into its investment approach and offers educational seminars along with specialized planning packages addressing corporate tax issues and retirement plans.