Seasoned, social Security optimization 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 approaching Social Security age and want to maximize your benefits, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of claiming strategies. A common mistake is claiming too early or in the wrong sequence, which can permanently reduce your lifetime benefits. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience to help you navigate these choices.
- Claiming age strategy. Look for advisors who explain the trade-offs between early, full, and delayed claiming ages based on your health and income needs.
- Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they consider how your spouse's work history and benefits affect your overall household income.
- Tax impact awareness. Since Colorado has a flat income tax, ask how they factor state taxes into your Social Security income planning.
- Coordination with retirement income. Ensure they integrate Social Security timing with your other income sources to optimize your cash flow and tax situation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ross W
Series 63, Series 65
Greenwood Village, CO
Empower Advisory Group
Ross Walker's 26 years of experience and focus on Social Security optimization make him well-equipped to help Colorado clients maximize their benefits through strategic claiming age decisions and coordination with retirement income. Operating within Empower Advisory Group, a large firm known for flat-fee structures, he offers both one-time and monthly subscription fees, providing flexible options compared to other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Scott H
ChFC®, Series 63
Colorado Springs, CO
Ameriprise
Scott Hauser specializes in social security optimization and retirement income strategy, making him well-equipped to help clients in Colorado maximize their Social Security benefits. With 31 years of experience at Ameriprise, a large firm known for tax-efficient retirement planning and a centralized consulting team, he offers a comprehensive approach that integrates Social Security timing with other income sources, supported by a competitive 0.15% AUM fee.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Jonathan M
Series 63, Series 65
Boulder, CO
Equitable Advisors
Jonathan Massey specializes in social security optimization and retirement income strategy, making him well-equipped to help Colorado clients maximize their Social Security benefits. With 31 years of experience at a large firm, he serves high-net-worth baby boomers and offers flexible fee structures, including asset-based and hourly fees, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on smaller client segments or different fee models.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $570,841
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Gregory W
Series 63, Series 66, Series 65
Highlands Ranch, CO
Cedarwood Wealth
Gregory Watson's 22 years of experience and expertise in Social Security optimization and general retirement planning make him well-equipped to help Colorado clients maximize their Social Security benefits. As an independent advisor at Cedarwood Wealth, he serves high-net-worth clients with a 1.00% AUM fee and integrates tax planning and retirement income strategies, distinguishing him from others by combining Social Security timing with broader financial planning.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,918,697
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Justin P
CFP®
Montrose, CO
XYPN Sapphire
Justin Pritchard offers seasoned expertise in social security optimization, retirement income strategy, and general retirement planning, making him well-suited for those seeking to maximize Social Security benefits in Colorado. Based in Montrose, CO, he is a CFP®-certified advisor with 22 years of experience, providing flexible flat-fee or asset-based fee structures and emphasizing simple, index-based investment approaches tailored to Gen X and Sandwich Generation clients.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,302,587
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