CFP®-certified, private / alternative investments 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're considering private or alternative investments, you likely want to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. A common mistake is underestimating the unique risks and liquidity constraints these investments carry, which can affect your overall financial plan.
- Risk assessment expertise. Confirm how the advisor evaluates the specific risks tied to private equity, hedge funds, or real assets.
- Liquidity planning. Ask how they incorporate the often longer lock-up periods of alternative investments into your cash flow needs.
- Tax implications. Even with Colorado's flat income tax, alternative investments can have complex tax treatments; check how the advisor navigates these.
- Fee structure clarity. Since many alternatives have layered fees, ensure the advisor explains how these impact your net returns.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Theodore S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Arvada, CO
CWM, LLC
Theodore Swenson's extensive 28-year experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of private and alternative investments in Colorado, including risk and liquidity considerations. Operating within CWM, LLC, a large firm serving diverse clients with flat-fee financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, he offers a blend of in-house and third-party investment strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower scopes or fee structures.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $875,860
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Joshua G
CFP®
Denver, CO
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
Joshua Gustafson offers expertise in private and alternative investments, supported by 26 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-suited for clients in Colorado seeking diversified portfolios. His affiliation with Mercer Global Advisors, a large firm emphasizing Modern Portfolio Theory and tax management, complements his focus on high-net-worth individuals and flat-fee structures, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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Tyler W
CFP®, Series 63
Denver, CO
Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC
Tyler Walbridge's expertise in private and alternative investments, combined with his CFP® certification and eight years of experience, equips him to address the unique risks and liquidity challenges of these assets in Colorado. His firm uses a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis for discretionary portfolio management, offering both hourly financial planning and a 1.50% AUM fee, catering to individual and high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $354,947
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Spencer K
CFP®, Series 66
Lone Tree, CO
Schwab Wealth Advisory
Spencer Kozmata is equipped to assist with private and alternative investments in Colorado, leveraging his CFP® certification and six years of experience at Schwab Wealth Advisory, a large firm known for its structured asset allocation models. His fee starts at 0.80% annually with potential reductions for larger asset sizes, and he offers non-discretionary fiduciary advice with annual financial reviews, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firms or different fee structures.
Experience: 6 years
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Penny F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC
Penny Frank's 19 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to manage private and alternative investments with a focus on tax-aware strategies and risk overlays. Operating from Colorado Springs with Spire Wealth Management, she offers flat-fee and negotiable AUM pricing, serving individuals and trusts with access to model portfolios and hybrid investment approaches, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower fee structures or less diverse offerings.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,183,802
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