Top startup equity planning financial advisors in Loveland, 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 have startup equity—like stock options or shares—you need a plan to manage when and how to exercise or sell it. Without careful planning, you might face unexpected tax bills or miss the best time to maximize your gains.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they handle the flat Colorado income tax, which changes the usual strategies compared to states with progressive taxes.
- Equity type knowledge. Confirm they understand different startup equity forms, such as incentive stock options versus restricted stock units, and their unique tax impacts.
- Exit event planning. Check how they prepare you for liquidity events like acquisitions or IPOs, ensuring your equity decisions align with those milestones.
- Cash flow management. See if they help balance exercising options with your personal finances to avoid surprises or cash shortages.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brien M
Series 66
Fort Collins, CO
Merrill
Brien Mattingly specializes in startup equity planning and liquidity event planning, making him well-suited to help manage stock options and exit strategies in Loveland, CO. Affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, he offers a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies and serves mid-career professionals and HENRY clients, combining extensive experience with a disciplined, goal-oriented approach.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Erik L
Series 63, Series 66
Longmont, CO
Fidelity
Erik Lindquist specializes in startup equity planning and liquidity event planning, with 13 years of industry experience and credentials including Series 63 and 66. Based in nearby Longmont, CO, he works at Fidelity, a large firm known for integrating corporate benefits into comprehensive financial plans, which may offer broader resources compared to smaller local advisors.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Ryan M
Series 66
Ft Collins, CO
Edward Jones
Ryan Morgan specializes in startup equity planning and liquidity event planning, making him well-suited to help manage stock options and exit strategies in Loveland, CO. With 14 years of experience at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive approach including retirement income strategy and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller local advisors.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $246,728
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