Top private / alternative investments financial advisors in Kalispell, MT

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 considering private or alternative investments, you likely want to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds to potentially enhance returns or reduce risk. A common mistake is underestimating the complexity and unique risks involved, which can lead to misaligned portfolios or unexpected liquidity issues.

  • Due diligence depth. Ask how they evaluate the underlying assets and managers of private investments, not just the headline returns.
  • Liquidity planning. Confirm how they help you manage the often limited ability to quickly sell alternative assets.
  • Fee transparency. Private investments can have layered fees; ensure they clearly explain all costs involved.
  • Risk alignment. Check how they assess whether these investments fit your overall risk tolerance and financial goals.

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Shay S

Series 66

Kalispell, MT

Ameriprise

Shay Smithwick Hann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kalispell, MT, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on several nonprofit and community boards, including as trustee of the Wolfpack Football Club and president of the Flathead Chapter of the Grizzly Scholarship Association. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Austin W

Series 63, Series 65

Kalispell, MT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Austin Willis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Kalispell, MT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Willis serves as a trustee for his grandfather's trust and is a committee member of the Spring Creek Estates HOA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

Jon J

CFP®, Series 66

Kalispell, MT

Edward Jones

Jon Jordan is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and CEO of Land Farm Montana LLC and serves as a board member for Verichrome.cc and Spirix.com, both technology companies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory and investment services under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Divorce financial planning Business ownership considerations Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Intergenerational Families
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David M

Series 66

Kalispell, MT

Evergreen Wealth Partners LLC

David Mulnix is a financial advisor at Evergreen Wealth Partners LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Glacier Bank. He is also a licensed insurance agent in Kalispell, Montana. Evergreen Wealth Partners LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses fundamental analysis to construct long-term oriented portfolios primarily consisting of ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and bonds, and sponsors a wrap fee program that bundles transaction costs into its asset-based management fee.

Wealth management
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Donald R

CFP®, Series 63

Kalispell, MT

LPL Financial

Donald Rich is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 46 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Kalispell, MT. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. for 35 years and operates under the DBA Cornerstone Wealth Management Partners, PC. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Edwina M

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Thomas T

Series 66

Independence, OH

Hantz financial Services, Inc.

Thomas Trefzger is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz Financial Services since 2018. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Sprint and also spent time at Cleveland State University. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies along with managed account solutions and offers a broad range of financial planning, wealth management, and fiduciary services supported by affiliated entities such as a trust company and in-house tax and business consulting.

Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran FInancial Advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Richard B

Series 63, Series 66

Austin, TX

Charles Schwab

Richard Brandi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank ssb since 2003 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Geoffrey T

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Sanctuary Advisors, LLC

Geoffrey Tomes is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Noyes Advisors LLC for 11 years and David A Noyes & Company for 26 years. His other business activities include involvement in fixed life and health insurance and fixed annuities. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services employing various analytical approaches and maintains distinctive features such as negotiated performance-based fees for large institutional clients and affiliations with specialized asset management firms.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting General retirement planning
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