Top charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Colorado Springs, CO
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 planning to make significant charitable donations or set up philanthropy initiatives, you need advisors who understand how to align your giving with your financial goals. A common mistake is treating charitable giving as an afterthought rather than integrating it into your overall financial plan.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they factor in Colorado's flat income tax when planning your donations to maximize tax benefits.
- Giving strategy integration. Confirm they help weave philanthropy into your broader wealth management, not just as isolated gifts.
- Legacy planning focus. Look for advisors who consider how your charitable goals fit with estate and legacy objectives.
- Donor-advised fund knowledge. Check if they can guide you on using donor-advised funds or other vehicles to manage your giving efficiently.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian J
Series 63, Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
Silver Oak Securities, Inc.
Brian Johnson specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy in Colorado Springs, leveraging 24 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 credentials. His firm, Silver Oak Securities, manages over $2 billion in assets and offers flat-fee financial planning, which may appeal to high earners seeking integrated wealth and legacy planning with a seasoned, independent advisor.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $278,962
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Jeffrey T
Series 66
Colorado Springs, CO
Edward Jones
Jeffrey Thomas specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy in Colorado Springs, leveraging 13 years of experience and expertise in multi-generational wealth transfer and wealth management. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large full-service firm serving over four million clients, he offers advisory programs with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, providing access to trust services and proprietary mutual funds that may enhance your giving strategy.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Tiffany A
Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
SAGE Private Wealth Group, LLC
Tiffany Austin specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy within Colorado Springs, leveraging her five years of experience and Series 65 designation to integrate giving strategies into comprehensive wealth management. As an independent advisor at SAGE Private Wealth Group, she serves high-net-worth clients with a multi-advisor team approach, offering family office services at negotiated hourly rates alongside a 1.25% annual AUM fee, distinguishing her through coordinated tax and financial planning.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $892,100
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Christopher J
Series 66
Colorado Springs, CO
Merrill
Christopher Johnson in Colorado Springs specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy, integrating these with retirement income strategy and executive compensation design. Working at a large firm, he serves mid-career professionals and high earners, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, and brings 10 years of experience with advanced financial modeling and tax-efficient planning.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Bradley K
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
Cetera
Bradley Kellen specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy in Colorado Springs, leveraging 27 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials to integrate philanthropy with wealth management and tax strategies. Operating within Cetera, a large firm with over 6,800 advisors, he offers flat-fee and hourly consulting options, serving a diverse client base including high earners and those approaching retirement.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $306,089
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