CFP®-certified, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Colorado
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 equity compensation like RSUs (restricted stock units), stock options, or ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets alongside your overall financial picture. A common mistake is treating equity as just another investment, ignoring tax timing and company-specific risks.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they plan for taxes triggered by vesting or exercising options, not just capital gains.
- Diversification strategy. Confirm they help balance your portfolio to reduce risk from concentrated company stock.
- Exercise timing guidance. Find out if they consider your cash flow and tax brackets when advising when to exercise stock options.
- Integration with benefits. See if they coordinate equity decisions with your broader employee benefits and retirement plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Benjamin W
CFP®, Series 65
Boulder, CO
BSW Wealth Partners
Benjamin Weaver is well-equipped to assist equity recipients in Colorado with 21 years of experience and CFP® certification, specializing in managing concentrated stock and equity compensation. His firm, BSW Wealth Partners, is an independent, woman-founded advisory offering flat-fee and asset-based pricing, focusing on high-net-worth clients and integrating impact investing within a tactical asset allocation framework, which distinguishes his approach from others.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $4,594,977
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Travis H
CFP®, EA
Boulder, CO
Downshift Financial
Travis Hughes is well-equipped to assist equity recipients in Colorado with his CFP® certification and five years of industry experience, focusing on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs. His firm, Downshift Financial, offers a transparent flat quarterly fee of $2000 and emphasizes real financial planning without commissions or sales pressure, catering especially to high-net-worth millennials and technology professionals seeking financial independence.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,650,000
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Jason S
CFP®, EA
Fort Collins, CO
Fpfoco
Jason Speciner is well-equipped to assist equity recipients in Colorado with over 21 years of experience and dual expertise in tax planning and retirement income strategy, ensuring comprehensive management of RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs. His firm, FPFoCo, offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates tax considerations into investment decisions, distinguishing him with a collaborative approach supported by additional CFP® professionals in Fort Collins.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,274,790
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Brad T
CFP®, Series 66
Arvada, CO
Edward Jones
Brad Thorstenson is a CFP®-certified advisor in Arvada, Colorado, specializing in equity recipients including RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, with nine years of industry experience. He works at Edward Jones, a large firm offering diverse advisory programs and serving millions of clients, which may provide robust resources and support compared to smaller firms, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Eric C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Denver, CO
Margin
Eric Courage is well-equipped to assist equity recipients in Colorado with his 13 years of experience and CFP® certification, focusing on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs alongside tax-loss harvesting and Roth conversion strategies. Operating independently through Margin, LLC, he offers flat-fee advisory services tailored to high-net-worth clients, emphasizing diversified, low-cost passive portfolios and advanced investment strategies, setting him apart from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $2,627,592
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