Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Broomfield, CO
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
You might need a Social Security optimization advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your monthly benefits without risking penalties or reduced payouts. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or too late, which can significantly lower your lifetime income.
- Claiming strategy expertise. Look for advisors who explain how different claiming ages affect your total benefits over time.
- Coordination with other income. Confirm they consider your other retirement income sources to avoid unexpected tax consequences.
- Spousal and survivor benefits. Ask how they handle these options to ensure you and your spouse receive the best combined outcome.
- Colorado tax implications. Since Colorado has a flat income tax, check how they factor this into your Social Security planning compared to more complex tax states.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kristen H
Series 63, Series 66
Broomfield, CO
Ameriprise
Kristen Heise specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategies, making her well-suited for clients in Broomfield, CO approaching retirement. With 21 years of experience at Ameriprise, a large firm known for tax-efficient retirement planning, she offers a 0.15% AUM fee and focuses on individuals meeting specific asset criteria, differentiating her from advisors with smaller client loads or less comprehensive firm resources.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Peter H
Series 66
Broomfield, CO
Fidelity
Peter Hoffmann specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited to help clients in Broomfield, CO maximize their benefits while considering Colorado's flat income tax. With 15 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation, he brings expertise from large firms like Fidelity and prior roles at Edward Jones and LPL Financial, offering a disciplined, tailored planning approach.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Christopher K
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 65
Erie, CO
Cetera Planning Partners
Christopher Kadowaki specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited for clients in Broomfield, CO approaching retirement. With CFP® and ChFC® credentials and five years of experience at a large firm, he offers comprehensive financial planning including tax and estate planning, serving both individual and high-net-worth clients with a diversified investment approach and an AUM fee up to 1.65%.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $848,315
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Curtis C
CFP®, Series 63
Louisville, CO
AMA Financial Planning LLC
Curtis Clegg specializes in Social Security optimization and related areas like cash flow and Roth conversion strategies, making him well-suited for maximizing retirement benefits in Colorado's tax environment. Operating independently with a flat-fee, hourly billing model, he offers personalized, project-based advice emphasizing strategic asset allocation with passive and active investments, distinguishing him from advisors with ongoing portfolio management or different fee structures.
Experience: 21 years
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Michael L
CFP®, Series 65
Lafayette, CO
Lunsford Financial Planning, Inc.
Michael Lunsford specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, offering tailored guidance from his 22 years of experience in Lafayette, CO. His firm uses a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with diversified asset allocation and low-cost index funds, providing flat-fee financial planning and independent advice that may appeal to clients seeking comprehensive wealth management beyond Social Security.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $925,430
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