Top financial advisors working with retirees in Fort Collins, 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 be approaching retirement or already retired and facing decisions about how to manage your income and assets to last through your lifetime. A common mistake is underestimating how long your money needs to stretch or how taxes and healthcare costs can affect your spending power.

  • Income sequencing. Ask how they plan withdrawals to balance your cash flow needs with tax efficiency.
  • Healthcare cost planning. Confirm they consider Medicare premiums and potential long-term care expenses in your budget.
  • Tax impact awareness. Even with Colorado's flat income tax, understanding how withdrawals affect your tax bill is key.
  • Legacy and estate considerations. Discuss how they help align your retirement income with your wishes for passing assets on.

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David V

Series 66

Ft Collins, CO

Edward Jones

David Van Thuyne is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Longbow Industries/LPR Construction and Otter Products. Van Thuyne holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Denise M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Fort Collins, CO

LPL Financial

Denise Martz is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to joining LPL, she worked for Investment Centers Of America, Inc. for 10 years. She also operates Martz Holdings LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and model portfolios.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Morgan G

Series 65

Fort Collins, CO

AE Wealth Management, LLC

Morgan Gray is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Ascend Asset Management and Aspire3D. Outside of his advisory role, Gray serves as secretary and fundraising committee member for Crossroads Safehouse, a nonprofit supporting victims of domestic violence. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services including model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, and financial planning, utilizing a platform-centered approach that combines in-house, third-party, and advisor-managed models.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Charlotte M

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Collins, CO

Raymond James Financial

Charlotte McConnell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Raymond James and Security Service Federal Credit Union since 2015, where she also serves as a financial advisor within the Security Service Investment Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting through a range of analytical tools and supports its clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting.

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

CFP®, Series 66

Fort Collins, CO

Guidepost Financial Planning, LLC

Arlen Olberding is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of experience. He has been the principal of Guidepost Financial Planning, LLC in Fort Collins, CO since 2006. Guidepost Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a fiduciary standard and employs portfolio construction based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing low-cost index funds and ETFs with periodic rebalancing.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management Passive / index investing
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Wells Fargo Clearing

Wesley Pool is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years. Outside of finance, he has been involved with #TagMeBro LLC and Fry Street Public House. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for the nonprofit Alpha Light Fund Inc., focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, leveraging LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Hassan A

Series 65, Series 63

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is registered with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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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

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