Independent, values-based investing 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.
You might seek a values-based investing advisor if aligning your portfolio with your personal ethics or social goals matters to you. A common pitfall is overlooking how investment choices impact both returns and your values, leading to compromises you didn't expect. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, which can mean more freedom to tailor your investments to your principles.
- Values integration approach. Ask how they incorporate your specific ethical priorities into investment decisions, not just broad categories.
- Trade-off transparency. Confirm they clearly explain potential impacts on returns or risks when choosing values-aligned options.
- Ongoing alignment checks. See if they regularly review your portfolio to ensure it stays true to your evolving values and goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John W
Series 66
Scottsdale, AZ
Trek Financial
John Walker specializes in values-based investing, making him well-suited for clients in Colorado seeking to align their portfolios with personal ethics. With 14 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he offers flat-fee financial planning and employs a strategic approach combining ETFs, tactical models, and quantitative methods, differentiating him through tax-aware direct indexing and options-based risk management strategies.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $537,789
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David K
CFP®
Northglenn, CO
Illumination Wealth Management
David Kim specializes in values-based investing, making him well-suited for clients in Colorado seeking to align their portfolios with personal ethics. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor at Illumination Wealth Management, he offers a comprehensive Financial Life Management approach with a 0.50% AUM fee, serving high-net-worth clients and providing ongoing portfolio monitoring to maintain alignment with evolving values.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $2,273,805
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Peter B
Series 65
Helena, MT
Sankala Group LLC
Peter Burns specializes in values-based investing in Colorado, making him well-suited for clients seeking to align their portfolios with personal ethics. His firm, Sankala Group LLC, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services with a value-biased fundamental and technical risk management approach, utilizing ETFs, closed-end funds, and option strategies. With a Series 65 designation and experience managing high-net-worth clients, Peter also brings insights from his background in real estate investing and professional athletics.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $1,343,899
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Zachary S
CFP®, Series 65, Series 63
Denver, CO
Modern Wealth Management, LLC
Zachary Swaffer specializes in values-based investing and serves mid-career professionals in Colorado, integrating ethical priorities into retirement income and tax strategies. As an independent, CFP®-certified advisor with seven years of experience, he offers flat-fee estate planning and flexible financial planning options, distinguishing him from others by combining personalized values alignment with practical business owner expertise.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $832,068
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Christopher V
Series 66
Fort Collins, CO
United Capital Financial Advisors
Christopher Villegas specializes in values-based investing in Colorado, integrating ESG and sustainable investing principles with a focus on religious and faith-based values. His firm, United Capital Financial Advisors, offers discretionary portfolio management and customized strategies, providing flexibility beyond typical firm constraints. With 14 years of experience and a flat-fee option for financial planning, he caters to a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower client focuses.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $829,769
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