# Tristan Smith

> Tristan Smith is a fee-only financial advisor at Bauer Heitzmann in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Tristan focuses on equity compensation, founders (pre-exit) and estate & legacy planning. Bauer Heitzmann reports charging a percentage of assets on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Bauer Heitzmann
- **Based in:** Colorado Springs, Colorado
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets
- **Assets under management (firm):** $205.9M across 609 accounts
- **Specialties:** Equity compensation, Founders (pre-exit), Estate & legacy planning, Small business owners
- **Works with:** Founders, Tech employees
- **CRD:** 7361738 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7361738)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CO, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (2021), Series 66 (2022)
- **Firm size:** 3 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://bauerheitzmann.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tristan Smith a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Tristan holds no broker registration, and Bauer Heitzmann reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Tristan charge for financial advice?

Tristan's firm, Bauer Heitzmann, reports charging a percentage of assets on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Tristan Smith based?

Tristan Smith is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

### What does Tristan specialize in?

Tristan's specialties include equity compensation, founders (pre-exit), estate & legacy planning and small business owners. Tristan works with founders and tech employees.

### Is Tristan Smith registered with the SEC?

Yes. Tristan Smith is registered as an investment adviser representative in CO and TX (CRD 7361738), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Bauer Heitzmann manage?

Bauer Heitzmann reports $205.9M across 609 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Tristan Smith?

Through Tristan's website, bauerheitzmann.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7361738): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.bauerheitzmann.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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