Brian Rudd
Advice-only fiduciary planning for early- and mid-career professionals and DIY investors who want clear, unbiased guidance.
Kickstart Financial Planning LLC · Parker, Colorado
Brian Rudd is a fee-only financial advisor at Kickstart Financial Planning LLC in Parker, Colorado. Brian charges a one-time planning fee and hourly fees (one-time plans from $499 and $199 an hour) and focuses on retirement planning.
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Specialties
Who they serve
- Early-career professionals
- Tech employees
- Pre-retirees
About
Brian Rudd founded Kickstart Financial Planning to serve early- and mid-career professionals, DIY investors and anyone who could use clear, unbiased guidance. As a fiduciary, advice-only planner, Brian aims to help clients make confident decisions that fit their values and long-term goals, and especially enjoys the moment a complex concept clicks.
Brian holds a computer science degree and spent more than 25 years in IT, from systems administrator to leadership roles at a Fortune 500 company, before completing Boston University's Financial Planning Certificate Program. For over 20 years Brian has managed personal finances with low-cost index investing, buy-and-hold, detailed budgeting and little debt, and planning for retirement showed how much early decisions matter.
Outside work, Brian is an avid baseball fan and youth baseball coach who also enjoys travel, the outdoors and church. Brian is not currently taking clients in Louisiana or Texas.
Facts
| Firm | Kickstart Financial Planning LLC |
|---|---|
| Based in | Parker, Colorado |
| Fee model | One-time planning fee · Hourly |
| Fees (Advice-Only Network profile) | One-time plans from $499 · $199 an hour |
| Works virtually | Yes, and meets in person |
| Accepting new clients | Yes |
| SEC registration | Investment adviser representative in CO · CRD 8198575 |
| Exams passed | Series 65 (2024) |
| Firm size | 1 employee |
| Disclosures | None reported |
| Website | www.kickstartfp.com |
How Brian's firm compares
- A one-time plan starts at $499, below the Colorado median of $2,500 for fee-only firms that publish prices.
- The hourly rate is $199, below the Colorado median of $290 for fee-only firms that publish prices.
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Questions about Brian
Is Brian Rudd a fee-only financial advisor?
Yes. Brian Rudd is listed in the Advice-Only Network (advice-only practices, no product sales). SEC records as of November 2, 2026 show no broker registration and no commission compensation reported by Brian's firm.
How does Brian charge for financial advice?
Brian charges a one-time planning fee and hourly fees.
Does Brian work with clients virtually?
Yes. Brian's Advice-Only Network profile says they meet with clients virtually and in person.
Where is Brian Rudd based?
Brian Rudd is based in Parker, Colorado.
What does Brian specialize in?
Brian's specialties include retirement planning. Brian works with early-career professionals, tech employees and pre-retirees.
Is Brian Rudd registered with the SEC?
Yes. Brian Rudd is registered as an investment adviser representative in CO (CRD 8198575), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of November 2, 2026.
How do I contact Brian Rudd?
Through Brian's website, www.kickstartfp.com.
What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms
Where this information comes from
- Advice-Only Network listing : advice-only practices, no product sales
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of November 2, 2026
- Directory listing last checked November 2, 2026.
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