Independent, roth conversion strategy 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 a Roth conversion, it's often because you're looking to manage your future tax burden or adjust your retirement income sources. A common mistake is treating the conversion as a simple tax event rather than a strategic move that affects your long-term financial picture.
- Tax timing insight. Look for advisors who explain how they plan conversions around your expected income changes and tax brackets over several years.
- Coordination with tax pros. Confirm how they collaborate with your tax preparer to handle state taxes and Medicare premium impacts.
- Account prioritization. Ask which accounts they recommend converting first and why, focusing on your overall withdrawal strategy.
- Independent perspective. Since these advisors operate independently, they may offer a wider range of options without firm product constraints.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Terry T
Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
Replica Wealth Advisors Inc
Terry Thomason specializes in Roth conversion strategy with a strong focus on income planning, Social Security optimization, and general tax planning, making him well-suited to help manage tax timing and withdrawal strategies in Colorado. As an independent advisor with 11 years of experience and a negotiable 1.50% maximum annual fee, he offers personalized financial planning through Replica Wealth Advisors, emphasizing non-discretionary client relationships and collaboration with third-party investment managers.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $125,031
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Christopher D
CFA®, Series 65
Denver, CO
Selective Wealth Management, Inc.
Christopher Devlin specializes in Roth conversion strategy and retirement income planning, making him well-suited to help manage tax timing and account prioritization for clients in Colorado. Operating independently with a flat-fee option, he brings 13 years of experience and works within a Denver-based team at Selective Wealth Management, which manages $426 million across 752 clients, offering tailored financial planning and active portfolio management.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $640,447
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Ryan S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Fort Collins, CO
Theory Financial
Ryan Stout specializes in Roth conversion strategy with 19 years of experience and holds CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations, making him well-equipped to manage tax timing and account prioritization for retirement income in Colorado. Operating independently at Theory Financial, he serves high-net-worth clients with a 0.99% AUM fee and employs a globally balanced asset-allocation approach, distinguishing him from advisors with more limited investment strategies or client focus.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,266,828
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James S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Fort Collins, CO
Jim Saulnier & Associates, LLC
James Saulnier specializes in Roth conversion strategy with a strong focus on tax-aware retirement planning, making him well-suited for clients in Colorado considering Roth conversions. His firm offers flat-fee retirement portfolio positioning and comprehensive retirement analyses, serving high-net-worth individuals nearing or in retirement, and integrates passive investment strategies with an affiliated tax planning practice, distinguishing him from other independent advisors in the region.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,555,208
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Shane S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Monument, CO
Modern Financial
Shane Squibb specializes in Roth conversion strategy with 28 years of experience, offering independent advice from Monument, Colorado. His firm, Modern Financial, manages $35 million in assets and provides flat-fee financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, distinguishing him with a tactical asset-allocation approach and expertise in values-based investing and business ownership considerations.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $229,068
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