CFP®-certified, social Security optimization financial advisors in Denver, 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 approaching retirement and want to maximize your Social Security 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 reduce your lifetime benefits.
- Claiming age analysis. Ask how they evaluate the best age for you to start benefits, considering your health, work plans, and spousal options.
- Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they can navigate these complex rules to optimize household income, not just individual benefits.
- Tax impact awareness. Social Security benefits can be taxable; check how they integrate this with your overall retirement income plan.
- Coordination with other income. Ensure they consider how your pensions, investments, and part-time work affect your Social Security strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ethan P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Denver, CO
Cetera Planning Partners
Ethan Pace specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited for clients in Denver aiming to maximize benefits. With 12 years of experience and a CFP® certification, he offers flat-fee and asset-based pricing through The Retirement Planning Group, which manages $4.16 billion and serves both individual and high-net-worth clients nearing retirement.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $848,315
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Margaret N
CFP®, Series 65
Commerce City, CO
Elm3 Financial Group, LLC
Margaret Nickens specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, making her well-suited to help Denver-area clients maximize benefits through tailored claiming age analysis and spousal benefit navigation. Her flat-fee structure and experience with both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients at Elm3 Financial Group, which employs an active, tax-aware investment approach, distinguish her from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $664,958
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Chad S
CFP®, Series 66
Denver, CO
Equitable Advisors
Chad Stimpson specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited to help Baby Boomers in Denver maximize their benefits. With nine years of experience at Equitable Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers flexible fee structures including AUM and hourly rates, and integrates comprehensive financial planning with access to diverse asset management options.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $570,841
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Amanda P
CFP®
Denver, CO
WealthSpire Advisors
Amanda Phillips De Saverio specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, making her well-suited to help Denver clients maximize benefits through tailored claiming age analysis and spousal benefit navigation. Working at WealthSpire Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure, she offers a customized, institutional-style investment approach alongside expertise in Roth conversions and tax-loss harvesting.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $3,410,246
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Stephen Z
CFP®, Series 66
Denver, CO
Ameriprise
Stephen Zaiss specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategies, making him well-suited for those approaching retirement in Denver. Working at Ameriprise, a large firm with a 0.15% AUM fee, he leverages 12 years of experience and combines research and algorithmic tools to create tax-efficient withdrawal plans, distinguishing him from advisors with less firm support or fewer integrated services.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $471,167
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