Independent, general estate planning guidance 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.
You might need general estate planning guidance if you're organizing your assets to protect your family or planning for how your estate will be managed after your passing. Without clear guidance, it's easy to overlook key documents or fail to coordinate your plan with state laws, which can cause delays or disputes.
- Comprehensive document review. Confirm they help you create or update wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives tailored to your situation.
- State law familiarity. Colorado's flat income tax affects estate planning differently than progressive-tax states; ask how they incorporate this into your plan.
- Coordination with other advisors. Estate plans often involve tax, legal, and financial elements; check how they work with your attorneys and tax professionals.
- Independent advice. Being independent means they aren’t tied to selling specific products, which can help keep your plan focused on your needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Aaron R
Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
Strong Mountains Financial Planning
Aaron Ritchie offers independent, general estate planning guidance in Colorado Springs, leveraging over 20 years of financial services experience and a Series 65 designation. His firm, Strong Mountains Financial Planning, serves both individual and high-net-worth clients with a client-tailored approach using passive and active strategies, and provides flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly billing, distinguishing him from advisors with more rigid fee structures.
Experience: 0 years
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Erika W
Series 65, Series 66
Colorado Springs, CO
Sagegrove Investment Advisory Group, LLC
Erika Williams offers independent, flat-fee consulting services in Colorado Springs, specializing in general estate planning guidance with seven years of experience and expertise in business succession planning and tax-loss harvesting. Her firm emphasizes long-term stewardship and ESG investing, providing a unique blend of strategic asset allocation and values alignment compared to other advisors in the area.
Experience: 7 years
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Michael C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Monument, CO
Financial Action, Inc.
Michael Carrico offers independent, general estate planning guidance in Colorado Springs, combining nine years of experience with CFP® certification. His firm, Howe and Rusling, Inc., serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee financial planning option and integrates discretionary portfolio management using both macroeconomic and fundamental research, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on estate planning.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $215,735
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James A
Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
J D Atkinson
James Atkinson offers independent, flat-fee estate planning guidance in Colorado Springs, focusing on general estate planning and elder care. With a Series 65 designation and a background in healthcare and medicolegal consulting, he integrates tax and legal considerations into customized plans, serving individuals and trusts with a defined investment process that balances fundamental and technical analysis.
Experience: 2 years
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Karl H
Series 63, Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
Unity Wealth Strategies
Karl Hering offers independent, flat-fee estate planning guidance in Colorado Springs, focusing on general estate planning and business-related financial strategies. With four years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses, he provides project-based and ongoing planning services, distinguishing himself through a combination of fixed and hourly fees and a background that includes personal training, adding a unique personal approach.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $86,471
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