Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Durango, 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.

Planning for retirement often starts when you want to ensure your income lasts through your later years without surprises. A common mistake is underestimating how long you'll need your savings to support you, which can lead to running out of money too soon.

  • Income sequencing. Ask how they plan withdrawals to balance your spending needs and tax impact over time.
  • Social Security timing. Confirm if they help decide when to claim benefits for the best lifetime income.
  • Inflation adjustments. Check how they factor rising costs into your retirement budget to maintain your lifestyle.
  • Healthcare cost planning. Understand how they prepare for medical expenses, which often increase as you age.

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Shaun C

Series 66

Durango, CO

Iron River Capital LLC

Shaun Connolly is a financial advisor with Iron River Capital LLC in Durango, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Regulus Advisors, LLC and has been involved with Connolly Financial LLC since 2009. Outside of advising, he hosts a radio show and serves as an independent licensed insurance producer. Iron River Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans with discretionary, long-term portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines third-party manager selection and held-away asset management with regular client communications.

Annuities General estate planning guidance
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Jeffrey S

Series 63, Series 65

Durango, CO

Prospera Financial Services, inc.

Jeffrey Speicher is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Prospera in 2019. He serves on the board of Durango BMX in Durango, Colorado. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer firm serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through 207 advisors and offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services using multiple delivery platforms and customizable portfolio management options.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Carole R

Series 63, Series 65

Durango, CO

Prasad Wealth Partners

Carole Rominger is a financial advisor at Prasad Wealth Partners with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors and Osaic Advisory Services. Prasad Wealth Partners provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, family offices, trusts, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and institutional plan sponsors. The firm primarily uses fundamental analysis with a long-term orientation and employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, corporate bonds, and alternative products.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kenneth D

CFP®, Series 66

Durango, CO

Western Wealth Management LLC

Kenneth Duncan is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Western Wealth Management LLC since 2016 and also has a tenure at LPL Financial dating back to 2014. Western Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates a decentralized network of investment adviser representatives, combining firm-designed models with access to multiple third-party programs and a broad range of strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Options & derivatives strategies
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Michael T

CFP®, Series 63

Durango, CO

Family Financial Solutions Group, LLC

Michael Tyler is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Family Financial Solutions Group, LLC since 2014. He is also the owner of McCannon, Tyler & Associates, LLC, where he has worked since 2011. Family Financial Solutions Group provides fee-based, custom investment advisory services primarily to high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages client portfolios on a non-discretionary basis, employing a tactical allocation approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Amanda S

Series 66

Ft. Wayne, IN

Raymond James & Associates

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Lucky Duck, a venture she has been part of since 2025. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

Lori F

Series 66

East Lansing, MI

Edward Jones

Lori Fell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business focused on property management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds.

General retirement planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kenneth B

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, ME

Headinvest

Kenneth Blaschke is a financial advisor at HeadInvest in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HeadInvest since 2009. HeadInvest serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and government entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach, combining fixed-income selection with low-cost ETFs and emphasizing tax efficiency.

Wealth management General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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