CFP®-certified, private / alternative investments financial advisors in Cañon City, 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.
If you have significant assets outside traditional stocks and bonds, like private equity or hedge funds, you need an advisor who understands these complex investments. Without that expertise, you might face hidden risks or liquidity issues that can disrupt your financial goals. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them integrate alternative investments into your broader strategy.
- Risk assessment skills. Confirm how they evaluate the unique risks of private investments, including illiquidity and valuation challenges.
- Portfolio integration. Ask how they balance alternative assets with your overall investment mix to align with your goals and risk tolerance.
- Fee transparency. Private investments often have complex fees; ensure the advisor clearly explains all costs involved.
- Exit strategy planning. Discuss how they help plan for eventual sale or liquidity events to avoid surprises.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Bradley H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
Hightower Advisors
Bradley Harvey's 31 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage private and alternative investments effectively, addressing complex risks and portfolio integration. Based in Colorado Springs with Hightower Advisors, he offers flat-fee and hourly pricing, serving high-net-worth clients through a large firm that employs both fundamental and quantitative investment strategies.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $2,848,795
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Michael W
CFP®, Series 63
Westcliffe, CO
Altius Financial, Inc.
Michael Williams, a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience, specializes in private and alternative investments, wealth management, and retirement income strategy, making him well-equipped to handle complex asset classes. Operating from Westcliffe, CO, he offers flat-fee financial planning and investment consulting through Altius Financial, which manages $168 million with an active, fundamentally driven approach, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or investment styles.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,313,742
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Nancy M
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
Altus Wealth Group, LLC
Nancy Mercado's 34 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to manage complex private and alternative investments effectively, integrating them within broader wealth strategies. Based in Colorado Springs, she offers flat-fee financial planning through Altus Wealth Group, which manages $620 million with a risk-first approach blending active and passive strategies, distinguishing her from advisors with less comprehensive firm resources or fee transparency.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $776,586
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Sean L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Colorado Springs, CO
Waverly Advisors, LLC
Sean Lacey, based near Cañon City in Colorado Springs, is a CFP®-certified advisor specializing in private and alternative investments with seven years of experience. His firm, Waverly Advisors, LLC, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrating traditional and alternative assets, and provides transparent flat-fee financial planning ranging from $500 to $50,000, which may suit clients seeking clear cost structures and comprehensive support.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $1,639,930
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Matthew P
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
Savvy
Matthew Powell's expertise in private and alternative investments, combined with his CFP® and ChFC® certifications and 20 years of experience, equips him to manage complex asset classes effectively. Operating from Colorado Springs with Savvy, he offers negotiable AUM fees and flat fees for planning, focusing on high earners and integrating ESG and tax-loss harvesting strategies, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $1,062,133
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