Independent, 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) or ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans), timing your sales and tax moves is crucial to avoid unexpected tax bills or missed gains. Without an advisor who understands the nuances of equity awards, you might sell too early or too late, losing potential value.
- Tax event timing. Ask how they plan sales around vesting schedules and tax deadlines to minimize your tax hit.
- Equity type knowledge. Confirm they differentiate strategies for RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, since each has unique tax and exercise rules.
- Cash flow planning. See if they help you balance holding equity with your everyday spending needs and risk tolerance.
- Independent advice. These advisors operate without firm product ties, which can mean recommendations focused on your equity goals rather than firm incentives.
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 specializes in advising equity recipients in Colorado, leveraging 21 years of experience and CFP® certification to navigate complex equity compensation strategies including RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs. His firm, BSW Wealth Partners, is an independent, woman-founded advisory that serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure and emphasizes tactical asset allocation alongside impact investing, distinguishing it from other advisors with a focus on executive financial advising and multi-generational wealth.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $4,594,977
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Travis H
CFP®, EA
Boulder, CO
Downshift Financial
Travis Hughes specializes in advising equity recipients in Colorado, particularly those with RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, making him well-suited for managing the timing and tax implications of equity compensation. As a CFP®-certified, independent advisor based in Boulder, he serves high-net-worth millennial clients and offers a transparent flat quarterly fee of $2,000, distinguishing his approach from commission-based firms and emphasizing financial independence planning.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,650,000
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Jason S
CFP®, EA
Fort Collins, CO
Fpfoco
Jason Speciner specializes in equity recipients in Colorado, offering expertise in RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with over 21 years of experience. As a CFP®-certified and independent advisor, he integrates tax planning into investment strategies and provides flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing himself with a collaborative team approach and a focus on personalized cash-flow and insurance analysis.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,274,790
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Eric C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Denver, CO
Margin
Eric Courage specializes in advising equity recipients in Colorado, offering tailored strategies for RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs to optimize tax event timing and cash flow planning. As an independent, CFP®-certified advisor with 13 years of experience, he serves high-net-worth clients through Margin, a fee-only firm emphasizing diversified, low-cost passive portfolios and advanced investment strategies, distinguishing him from other local advisors.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $2,627,592
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Paul C
CFP®
Colorado Springs, CO
Origin Investment Advisory LLC
Paul Carriere specializes in managing equity compensation for clients in Colorado Springs, focusing on RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with 11 years of experience. His independent, CFP®-certified practice offers flat-fee and hourly pricing, catering especially to self-employed Gen X clients, which may provide more personalized and transparent guidance compared to other advisors in the region.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $4,566
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