Independent, family Business 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 run a family business, you likely face unique challenges like succession planning or balancing family and business finances. Without an advisor who understands these dynamics, you might miss critical opportunities to protect both your family relationships and your business's future. Independent advisors here work solely for you, without ties to larger firms, which can mean more personalized attention.
- Succession planning insight. Ask how they help transition leadership smoothly while considering family roles and business needs.
- Conflict navigation. Confirm their approach to managing family disagreements that could impact business decisions.
- Tax planning fit. Colorado’s flat income tax simplifies some choices; see how they leverage this in your business strategy.
- Flat-fee clarity. Understand how their fee structure aligns with your goals, avoiding surprises tied to assets or transactions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Samuel H
CFP®, CFA®
Denver, CO
Quantitative Financial Strategies
Samuel Harnisch specializes in family business financial advising in Colorado, with a focus on business ownership considerations and succession planning. As an independent, CFP®-certified advisor serving high-net-worth baby boomers, he offers flat-fee and project-based planning, leveraging advanced tax strategies and experience from managing portfolios for ultra-wealthy families, distinguishing him from others with his boutique, tax-optimized approach.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $5,785,184
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John D
CFP®, Series 65
Englewood, CO
Oatley & Diak, LLC
John Diak Jr. specializes in family business financial planning in Colorado, offering 19 years of experience and CFP® certification, which supports succession planning and conflict navigation within family enterprises. His independent firm uses a flat-fee structure tailored to client complexity, focusing on high-net-worth families with customized portfolios and discretionary management, distinguishing him from advisors with asset-based fees or broader client bases.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $692,555
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Kevin S
CFA®, Series 65
Denver, CO
Tillman Hartley LLC
Kevin Schwall specializes in family business financial advising in Colorado, with 17 years of experience and credentials including CFA® and Series 65. His firm, Tillman Hartley LLC, offers flat-fee financial planning and discretionary investment management, focusing on high-net-worth clients and multi-generational wealth transfer, which may provide more tailored strategies compared to advisors with broader client bases or different fee structures.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $11,310,754
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Brian M
Series 63, Series 66
Denver, CO
StrongHaven Capital LLC
Brian Midtbo specializes in family business financial advising in Colorado, offering succession planning and wealth management with 20 years of experience. His firm, StrongHaven Capital LLC, provides flat-fee family office and financial planning services up to $100,000, emphasizing capital preservation and diversified portfolios, which may appeal to high-net-worth clients seeking independent, personalized guidance.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $543,491
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Christopher W
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Aurora, CO
Guardian Wealth Partners, LLC
Christopher Wiethe specializes in family business financial advising in Colorado, offering expertise in succession planning and business exit strategies. As an independent, CFP®-certified advisor with 12 years of experience, he provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting, distinguishing himself with flexible fee options and a background serving trusts, corporations, and retirement plans.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $476,011
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