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Financial advisors for high earners in Colorado

Which financial advisor should I talk to as a high earner in Colorado?

For high earners in Colorado, talk to a fee-only planner who focuses on tax and cash flow as much as investing. High income with modest assets is a poor fit for minimums and percentage fees, so ask how you'd be charged. Records to start with include Josh Radman of Presidio Advisors LLC, Brett Polzin of Eight Peaks Wealth Management and Zack Gutches of True Riches Financial Planning.

Where to start

Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.

  • Josh Radman Presidio Advisors LLC, Boulder Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer.
  • Brett Polzin Eight Peaks Wealth Management, Parker Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • Zack Gutches True Riches Financial Planning, Denver Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer.
  • Jennifer Hernandez Petra Financial Advisors, Inc., Colorado Springs Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • DeDe Smolen Innovative Financial, LLC, Lakewood Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • George Sugden Sugden Wealth Management, Denver Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Colorado work with high earners?

The Wellspent public graph lists 38 fee-only advisors for high earners in Colorado, at 21 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for high earners in Colorado located?

Of the 38 fee-only advisors for high earners in Colorado, 13 are in Denver, followed by 5 in Fort Collins and 4 in Loveland.

  • Denver 13
  • Fort Collins 5
  • Loveland 4
  • Centennial 4
  • Boulder 2

Plus 10 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for high earners in Colorado charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for high earners in Colorado is a percentage of assets, used by 82% of the 38 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 55% charge fixed fees and 50% charge by the hour.

How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Colorado?

Fee-only financial advisors in Colorado charge a median of $6,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 35 Colorado firms.

How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Colorado?

A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Colorado has a median price of $2,500. We found this across the published prices of 26 Colorado firms.

See every fee-only advisor fee in Colorado

What credentials should a financial advisor for high earners have?

For high earners, look for the CPA, EA and CFP. In Colorado, 53% of the 38 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CPA5% in Colorado
CPAs help with high-income tax.
EA8% in Colorado
Enrolled agents help with multi-year tax planning.
CFP53% in Colorado
The CFP covers insurance and saving decisions together.

How do Colorado advisors for high earners compare with the rest of the US?

55% of fee-only advisors for high earners in Colorado charge fixed fees, compared with 42% of the 1,176 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the CPA 5% 3%
  • Hold the EA 8% 2%
  • Hold the CFP 53% 52%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 82% 86%
  • Charge fixed fees 55% 42%
  • Charge by the hour 50% 39%

Dark bars are Colorado. Light bars are all US advisors for high earners.

Does Colorado tax income on top of federal tax?

Yes. Colorado has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a Colorado resident should project it alongside federal tax.

What should I ask a financial advisor as a high earner in Colorado?

  1. Do you have a minimum, and do you take clients on income rather than assets?
  2. Which accounts should I use once I've maxed my 401(k)?
  3. How would you reduce my tax this year and next?
  4. How much should I be saving, in dollars?
  5. How will you plan for Colorado tax alongside federal tax?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for high earners in Colorado?

Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.

All 38 advisors

Fee-only advisors for high earners in Colorado: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Brett Polzin Eight Peaks Wealth Management Parker CFP, EA Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Josh Radman Presidio Advisors LLC Boulder CFP, MBA, EA Flat fee or retainer
Kyle Simmons Simmons Investment Management Louisville CFP, CRPC One-time planning fee
Matthew Kelley Gold Medal Waters, Inc. Boulder AAMS, AIF, CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Zack Gutches True Riches Financial Planning Denver CFP, CPA Flat fee or retainer
DeDe Smolen Innovative Financial, LLC Lakewood CFP, CPA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jennifer Hernandez Petra Financial Advisors, Inc. Colorado Springs CFA, CFP, EA, MBA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Alicia Duong Wealth Engineers Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Jonathan Duong Wealth Engineers Denver CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Robert Hamilton Integrity Investment Advisors Fort Collins CFP Percentage of assets
Kayla Benjamin KB Financial Advisors Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
George Sugden Sugden Wealth Management Denver CFP Percentage of assets
Jeremy Busch Keystone Financial Services Loveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Joshua Nelson Keystone Financial Services Loveland CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Allison De Graaf Peak Planning Group Centennial CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Louis Patierno Peak Planning Group Centennial CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets, Hourly
Spencer Wynant Peak Planning Group Centennial CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Andrew Kelleher Denver Private Wealth Management Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Lisa Isaacson Canyon Creek Investment Advisors Montrose CFP, PFS Percentage of assets, Hourly
Logan Richard Denver Private Wealth Management Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Todd Moerman Integrity Investment Advisors Fort Collins Not listed Percentage of assets
William Snider ONE Advisory Partners Highlands Ranch Not listed Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets
Anthony Lopiccolo Custos Family Office Greenwood Village CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Brian Fraser Canyon Creek Investment Advisors Fruita CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Brian Rettig Denver Private Wealth Management Denver CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ethan Braid High Pass Asset Management Denver CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jennifer Walenter Keystone Financial Services Loveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Matthew Dupree Denver Private Wealth Management Denver CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Michael Stevenson Keystone Financial Services Loveland Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Stelianos Elenis High Pass Asset Management Denver CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Michelle Francis Life Story Financial Arvada Not listed Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets
Mitchell Bloom Bloom Financial Westminster Not listed Percentage of assets
Darin Snow Denver Private Wealth Management Denver Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Harold Classick Denver Private Wealth Management Denver Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Timothy Kulick Denver Private Wealth Management Centennial Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Benjamin Sartin The Planners Fort Collins Not listed Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Erik Sartin The Planners Fort Collins Not listed Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Maria Shanley The Planners Fort Collins Not listed Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee

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