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.

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Elizabeth Y

Series 66

Loveland, CO

Thrivent Investment Management

Elizabeth Yenni is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Loveland, Colorado, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Thrivent, she held roles at Northwestern Mutual and engaged in various positions across multiple industries. She also works as an independent contractor with Clear River Consulting, assisting on clean energy and community resource projects. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations on a range of planning topics without discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate service structures.

Business ownership considerations
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John R

Series 66

Loveland, CO

Edward Jones

John Rothones is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Loveland, Colorado, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Paul H

Series 63

Loveland, CO

LPL Financial

Paul Hummel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Loveland, Colorado. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 37 years of industry experience, including 24 years with Investment Centers of America, Inc. and nine years with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of a local restaurant, Justine's Pizza. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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William T

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Oceanside, CA

OSAIC

William Tychsen II is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Tech Federal Credit Union and Raymond James Financial Services. He is also the CEO of Tychsen Advisory Group, a financial advisory business. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to a variety of investment products and third-party managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client risk profiles.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christa B

CFP®, Series 66

Loveland, CO

Wells Fargo Clearing

Christa Bouchard is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018. Prior to that, she worked with The Nanci Garnand Team and was involved with Respite Care, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, drawing on research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

Kimberly H

CFP®, CRPC®

Troy, MI

Innermost Wealth Management, LLC

I founded Innermost™ Wealth Management to create a more personal, thoughtful approach to financial planning and wealth management. My background in both finance and psychology shaped my belief that money is not just about numbers. It is deeply personal and connected to your values, goals, and life experiences. I work with professionals who want to grow and simplify their wealth, with a special focus on women navigating career growth, equity compensation, and major life transitions such as divorce. Many of my clients are balancing busy lives and complex financial decisions, and they value having a long-term financial partner who truly understands their needs. My firm is centered on ongoing wealth management through investment advisory relationships. Clients work with me for comprehensive financial planning and investment management that evolves with them over time. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® Candidate, I provide technical expertise and strategic guidance, while also recognizing the emotional side of financial decisions. My approach is compassionate, judgment-free, and designed to reduce stress while helping you feel more confident in your choices. I operate a fully virtual firm, working with clients across the country who appreciate flexibility and convenience. My goal is to simplify your financial life, provide clear advice, and help you align your wealth with what matters most to you. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, photography, cooking, and spending quality time with my Beagle, Gracie.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Startup equity planning Divorce financial planning Women Professionals Life coaching / goal alignment Established Professionals Approaching retirement Dual Income Family

George S

Series 66

Hartford, CT

Merrill

George Silvester is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a member of the Boston Executive Services Team since 2017. He works primarily with founders, executives, and key associates at both privately held and publicly traded companies, focusing on the intricacies of equity ownership and equity compensation. George's approach begins with understanding what is most important to his clients and assessing their current position relative to their goals, ultimately developing customized financial strategies that align with their evolving life needs, resources, and aspirations. George began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a Summer Analyst in 2016, where he developed an understanding of the client-advisor relationship and the collaborative pursuit of clients’ life goals. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Finance from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business. Additionally, George has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation awarded by the College for Financial Planning, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, George’s personal interests include biking, bowling, chess, cooking, golfing, hiking, and reading.

Exec comp design Startup equity planning Liquidity event planning Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive

James V

Series 66

Stuart, FL

Fidelity

James Van Nice is a Benefits & Planning Consultant specializing in Executive Services. In this role, he partners with executives to help them understand their employer benefits and develop plans to work towards their financial goals. James has professional experience as an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025 and as an Investment Solutions Representative II at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he worked at Merrill Lynch as an Investment Solutions Representative I from 2021 to 2022 and as a Financial Advisor from 2018 to 2019. Outside of his professional work, James engages in fishing, fitness, golf, running, and volunteering.

Exec comp design Liquidity event planning Startup equity planning Executive

Adam N

CFP®, Series 66

Mankato, MN

Edward Jones

Adam Neubauer is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014 and is based in Mankato, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated services through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Startup equity planning General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Juan P

Series 66

San Francisco, CA

Optimo Capital

Juan Polanco is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Optimo Capital in San Francisco, CA, and has 11 years of industry experience. Before founding Optimo Capital, he worked at Carr & Ferrell LLP for two years. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Polanco works full-time as an engineer at PacBio and mentors startups and founders at the Founder's Institute and LoyalVC. Optimo Capital advises founders of venture-backed companies, recently funded startups, and private investors on portfolio supervision and capital-raising. The firm uses a combined top‑down and bottom‑up analytical approach with a supervisory and consultative model, focusing on tailored services such as Investment Policy Statements, due diligence management, and pitch material preparation.

Business ownership considerations Wealth management Founder/Business Owner

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