Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Montrose, 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 running out. A common mistake is underestimating how long you'll live or how expenses might change, which can leave you short-handed in retirement.

  • Income stream management. Ask how they plan for steady income from various sources like Social Security, pensions, and investments.
  • Tax impact awareness. Even with Colorado's flat income tax, understanding how withdrawals affect your taxes is key.
  • Expense forecasting. Confirm they consider changing costs like healthcare and lifestyle shifts over time.
  • Withdrawal strategy. Look for advisors who explain how they sequence withdrawals to balance growth and spending needs.

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Adam M

CFP®, Series 65

Montrose, CO

Elderado Financial, Inc.

Adam Miller is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Elderado Financial, Inc. since 2007 and has been with Perspective Financial, LLC since 2018. Elderado Financial provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, endowments, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $195 million in client assets. The firm emphasizes client education and outreach through written communications, educational workshops, and specialized philanthropic services.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Trevor H

Series 63, Series 66

Montrose, CO

Edward Jones

Trevor Harrison is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Montrose, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing General estate planning guidance Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Scott F

CFP®, Series 66

Montrose, CO

LPL Financial

Scott Frazer is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has held roles at Rocky Mountain Strategic Capital Inc. and various insurance carriers. Outside of his advisory work, Frazer serves as president of Rocky Mountain Strategic Capital Inc. and is active as an insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions and supports advisors with research and technology tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Rhoda H

Series 66

Montrose, CO

Thrivent Investment Management

Rhoda Hannenberg is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of the San Juan Christian Home Educators and the Valley Symphony Association. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across multiple financial topics without discretionary portfolio management or institutional mandates.

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Ashley D

Series 65

Montrose, CO

Cimarron Wealth Management, Inc.

Ashley Dejulio is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Cimarron Wealth Management, Inc. in Montrose, Colorado, with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cimarron Wealth Management, she worked at TK Mining Services, LLC. Outside of advising, she is the sole owner of Southmont Solutions CPA, LLC, where she manages accounting and tax preparation services. Cimarron Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate retirement plans. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach combined with strategic and tactical asset allocation, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as financial and retirement plan consulting.

Retirement income strategy Income planning
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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 with Raymond James & Associates in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024 and is involved with Lucky Duck since 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary consulting services, drawing on various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

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 Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, where she has worked since 2009, accumulating 17 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of LAF Properties LLC, a business she maintains in East Lansing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, including managed account strategies and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Multi-generational wealth transfer General retirement planning Wealth management 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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