Large-firm, 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 pitfall is underestimating the complexity and unique risks these investments carry, which can lead to unexpected losses or liquidity issues. Large-firm advisors often have access to broader resources and research, which can be helpful in navigating these options.
- Due diligence depth. Ask how they evaluate the underlying assets and managers behind private investments, not just the headline returns.
- Liquidity planning. Confirm they help you understand lock-up periods and exit strategies, so your cash flow needs are met.
- Fee transparency. Private investments often have layered fees; check how clearly these are disclosed and explained.
- Regulatory awareness. Ensure they discuss how Colorado's flat income tax affects your investment returns compared to states with progressive taxes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ava B
Series 66
Denver, CO
Charles Schwab
Ava Bollinger is equipped to assist with private and alternative investments, leveraging her Series 66 credential and affiliation with Charles Schwab, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients. Her expertise extends to real estate investing and multi-state taxation, which complements her focus on complex investment strategies. With a 0.80% annual AUM fee and experience in both discretionary and non-discretionary services, she offers a broad range of options compared to other advisors in Colorado.
Experience: 1 year
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Victoria T
Series 65
Denver, CO
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Victoria Trosset specializes in private and alternative investments within a large-firm setting in Denver, Colorado, making her well-suited for clients seeking diversification beyond traditional assets. Her firm, Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, offers a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach with a blend of active and passive strategies, serving high-net-worth individuals and established professionals with transparent flat-fee structures and comprehensive wealth advisory services.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Theodore S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Arvada, CO
CWM, LLC
Theodore Swenson's expertise in private and alternative investments, combined with his 28 years of industry experience and CFP® certification, equips him to navigate the complexities and risks associated with these asset classes in Colorado. Working at CWM, LLC, a large firm serving high-net-worth families and institutions, he offers flat-fee financial planning and utilizes a mix of in-house and third-party portfolio management, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower client bases or fee structures.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $875,860
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Stephen P
Series 63, Series 65
Denver, CO
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
Stephen Prinster's 25 years of experience at Mercer Global Advisors equip him to guide clients through the complexities of private and alternative investments, emphasizing due diligence and liquidity planning. Mercer Global Advisors' large-firm resources support a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with diversified, tax-managed portfolios, and Stephen's flat-fee structure and focus on high-net-worth clients differentiate him from others in Colorado specializing in these investments.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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Denise P
Series 63, Series 66
Fort Collins, CO
RBC Capital Markets
Denise Peloza's 25 years of experience at RBC Capital Markets equip her to guide clients through the complexities of private and alternative investments, leveraging the firm's extensive resources and customizable portfolio management. Her expertise includes tax-loss harvesting and ESG investing, and she offers flat-fee options in certain cases, distinguishing her from other large-firm advisors in Colorado focused on similar investment strategies.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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