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Financial advisors for equity compensation in Colorado

Which financial advisor should I talk to about equity compensation in Colorado?

For equity compensation in Colorado, talk to a fee-only planner who models grants as part of the whole plan, not one who only manages the portfolio. The strongest fit pairs planning with tax depth, because most costly mistakes here are tax timing mistakes. Records to start with include Zack Gutches of True Riches Financial Planning, Cameron Willcox of Willcox Wealth Management and Robert Persichitte of Delagify Financial.

Where to start

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

  • Zack Gutches True Riches Financial Planning, Denver Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer.
  • Cameron Willcox Willcox Wealth Management, Denver Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • Robert Persichitte Delagify Financial, Arvada Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
  • Josh Radman Presidio Advisors LLC, Boulder Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer.
  • Nicholas Weisert 46° North Financial, Denver Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee.
  • Shane Dennehy CayDen Wealth Management, Broomfield Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee, percentage of assets.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Colorado work on equity compensation?

The Wellspent public graph lists 51 fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Colorado, at 28 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Colorado located?

Of the 51 fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Colorado, 13 are in Colorado Springs, followed by 13 in Louisville and 6 in Denver.

  • Colorado Springs 13
  • Louisville 13
  • Denver 6
  • Arvada 3
  • Fort Collins 3

Plus 13 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Colorado charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Colorado is a percentage of assets, used by 90% of the 51 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 20% charge an ongoing planning fee and 20% charge fixed fees.

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 equity compensation have?

For equity compensation, look for the EA, CPA and CFP. In Colorado, 53% of the 51 advisors listed hold the CFP.

EA4% in Colorado
Enrolled agents are licensed to represent taxpayers, which matters for AMT and withholding gaps.
CPA4% in Colorado
CPAs bring the tax modeling that exercise and sale decisions depend on.
CFP53% in Colorado
The CFP covers the full plan the grants have to fit into.
CFA10% in Colorado
The CFA helps with concentrated stock and diversification.

How do Colorado advisors for equity compensation compare with the rest of the US?

20% of fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Colorado charge fixed fees, compared with 37% of the 1,349 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the EA 4% 3%
  • Hold the CPA 4% 3%
  • Hold the CFP 53% 53%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 90% 85%
  • Charge an ongoing planning fee 20% 24%
  • Charge fixed fees 20% 37%

Dark bars are Colorado. Light bars are all US advisors for equity compensation.

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 happens to stock pay if you move to or from Colorado?

States often tax stock pay based on where you worked between grant and vesting, so a move to or from Colorado can split that income across states. Tell any advisor about moves during a vesting period.

What should I ask a financial advisor about equity compensation in Colorado?

  1. How many clients do you have with my type of equity (RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, or ESPP)?
  2. How will you handle the gap between the 22% federal withholding on vesting and my actual tax rate?
  3. If I hold ISOs, how do you model AMT before I exercise?
  4. What's your plan for reducing my company stock, and how would you time the sales?
  5. How will you plan for Colorado tax alongside federal tax?
  6. If I move before my grants vest, which states can tax them?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for equity compensation 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 51 advisors

Fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Colorado: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Sarah Gerber Project and ongoing planning for newlyweds, young families and early-career professionals building a financial foundation, including couples merging finances. Momentum Financial Planning LLC Longmont CFP, AFC Subscription, One-time planning fee
Daniel Yerger MY Wealth Planners Longmont AIF, CFP, ChFC, MBA Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets
Robert Persichitte Delagify Financial Arvada CFP, CPA, PFS Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Shane Dennehy CayDen Wealth Management Broomfield BFA, CFP, ChFC Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets
Cameron Willcox Willcox Wealth Management Denver CFP, EA Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Paul Carriere Carriere Financial Planning Colorado Springs CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Josh Radman Presidio Advisors LLC Boulder CFP, MBA, EA Flat fee or retainer
Zack Gutches True Riches Financial Planning Denver CFP, CPA Flat fee or retainer
Lucas Casarez Level Up Financial Planning Timnath CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Matt Bierwirth Resource Design, Inc. Fort Collins CFP, MBA Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Bethany Aylor Peak Asset Management Louisville CFP Percentage of assets
Brent Yanagida Peak Asset Management Louisville CFP Percentage of assets
Grant Bugner Peak Asset Management Louisville CFP Percentage of assets
Jonathan Horst The Horst Group Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Robert Hamilton Integrity Investment Advisors Fort Collins CFP Percentage of assets
Thomas Little Yeti Wealth Management Group Highlands Ranch CFP Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Hannah Steendam Ellevest Lakewood CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Kayla Benjamin KB Financial Advisors Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Michael Hunter Clearpath Legacy Planning Arvada CFP Percentage of assets
Brian McKinney Collective Wealth Partners Aurora CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
John McCorvie Peak Asset Management Louisville CFA Percentage of assets
Julie Pribble Peak Asset Management Louisville CFA Percentage of assets
Nicholas Weisert 46° North Financial Denver CFP Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Tara Hefty Peak Asset Management Louisville CFA Percentage of assets
Timothy Burt Peak Asset Management Louisville CFA Percentage of assets
Edwin Janeczek Altus Wealth Group Colorado Springs CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Thomas Jennings Keen Capital Westminster CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Cassidy Steck Peak Asset Management Louisville Not listed Percentage of assets
David Ybarra Aspired Wealth Loveland CFP Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee
Jason Foster Peak Asset Management Louisville Not listed Percentage of assets
Noel Bennett Peak Asset Management Louisville Not listed Percentage of assets
Peter Hedberg Peak Asset Management Louisville Not listed Percentage of assets
Sophia Berglund Peak Asset Management Louisville Not listed Percentage of assets
Terry Robinette Peak Asset Management Louisville Not listed Percentage of assets
Todd Moerman Integrity Investment Advisors Fort Collins Not listed Percentage of assets
Charles Dunn Intergy Private Wealth Colorado Springs CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Daniel Meyers Adventure Wealth Ridgway Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Geoffrey Schaefer Intergy Private Wealth Colorado Springs CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Mark Perrault Intergy Private Wealth Colorado Springs CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Norman Alvis Altus Wealth Group Colorado Springs CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Scott North Clearpath Legacy Planning Denver Not listed Percentage of assets
Brenda Lammers Altus Wealth Group Colorado Springs Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Chris Franz Bauer Heitzmann Colorado Springs Not listed Percentage of assets
Daniel Bauer Bauer Heitzmann Colorado Springs Not listed Percentage of assets
Jerry McDonnell Keen Capital Westminster Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Michelle Francis Life Story Financial Arvada Not listed Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets
Richard Mueller Peak Investment Advisors Colorado Springs Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Stephen Heitzmann Bauer Heitzmann Colorado Springs Not listed Percentage of assets
Tristan Smith Bauer Heitzmann Colorado Springs Not listed Percentage of assets
Gil Berman Gil Berman Financial Adviser Boulder Not listed Hourly

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