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Financial advisors for small business owners in Colorado

Which financial advisor should I talk to as a small business owner in Colorado?

For small business owners in Colorado, talk to a fee-only planner who treats the business and the household as one balance sheet. Look for someone who can speak to entity choice, owner pay, and retirement plans for the company, not only your personal accounts. Records to start with include Robert Persichitte of Delagify Financial, David Gardner of Entree Wealth and Jon Hsu of TrueVector Wealth Advisors.

Where to start

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

  • Robert Persichitte Delagify Financial, Arvada Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
  • David Gardner Entree Wealth, Boulder Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
  • Jon Hsu TrueVector Wealth Advisors, Parker Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, one-time planning fee.
  • DeDe Smolen Innovative Financial, LLC, Lakewood Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Steve Cruice Simply Steward, LLC, Highlands Ranch Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
  • Courtney Kenning Destiny Capital, Golden Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Colorado work with small business owners?

The Wellspent public graph lists 68 fee-only advisors for small business owners in Colorado, at 39 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for small business owners in Colorado located?

Of the 68 fee-only advisors for small business owners in Colorado, 15 are in Denver, followed by 14 in Fort Collins and 7 in Colorado Springs.

  • Denver 15
  • Fort Collins 14
  • Colorado Springs 7
  • Boulder 5
  • Centennial 5

Plus 22 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for small business owners in Colorado charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for small business owners in Colorado is a percentage of assets, used by 87% of the 68 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 46% charge fixed fees and 44% 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 small business owners have?

For small business owners, look for the CPA, EA and CFP. In Colorado, 56% of the 68 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CPA4% in Colorado
CPAs understand entity structure and business books.
EA3% in Colorado
Enrolled agents help with owner pay and business tax.
CFP56% in Colorado
The CFP keeps the business in the wider plan.

How do Colorado advisors for small business owners compare with the rest of the US?

56% of fee-only advisors for small business owners in Colorado hold the CFP, compared with 45% of the 2,851 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the CPA 4% 2%
  • Hold the EA 3% 1%
  • Hold the CFP 56% 45%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 87% 88%
  • Charge fixed fees 46% 52%
  • Charge by the hour 44% 48%

Dark bars are Colorado. Light bars are all US advisors for small business owners.

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 small business owner in Colorado?

  1. Which retirement plan would you set up for my business, and why?
  2. How would you set my salary against distributions?
  3. How much of my net worth should stay in the business?
  4. How do you plan for an eventual sale or succession?
  5. How will you plan for Colorado tax alongside federal tax?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for small business owners 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 68 advisors

Fee-only advisors for small business owners 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
John McGowan Mandala Financial Advisors Salida CFP, MBA Percentage of assets, Hourly
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
Aaron Milledge Targeted Wealth Solutions Colorado Springs CFP, MBA Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Paul Carriere Carriere Financial Planning Colorado Springs CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
David Gardner Entree Wealth Boulder CFP, EA, MS Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Matthew Kelley Gold Medal Waters, Inc. Boulder AAMS, AIF, CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Steve Cruice Simply Steward, LLC Highlands Ranch CFP, CPA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
DeDe Smolen Innovative Financial, LLC Lakewood CFP, CPA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jon Hsu TrueVector Wealth Advisors Parker CFP, CIMA, EA Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee
Leyder Murillo Wolfpack Wealth Management Denver AWMA, CFP, MBA, SE-AWMA Flat fee or retainer, 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
Joseph Brady Rock Financial Planning Arvada CFP Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets
Michael Hake Boulder Wealth Advisors Boulder CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Robert Hamilton Integrity Investment Advisors Fort Collins CFP Percentage of assets
Alison Yoder Destiny Capital Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Brian McKinney Collective Wealth Partners Aurora CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Courtney Kenning Destiny Capital Golden CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Gary Shirman Boulder Wealth Advisors Boulder ChFC Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jarrod Musick Destiny Capital Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Nicholas Weisert 46° North Financial Denver CFP Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Peter Bobolia Destiny Capital Denver CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Timothy Doyle Destiny Capital Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Allison De Graaf Peak Planning Group Centennial CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Erik Baskin Baskin Financial Planning Colorado Springs CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Louis Patierno Peak Planning Group Centennial CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets, Hourly
Meera Meyer Full Body Finance Boulder CFP Ongoing planning fee
Spencer Wynant Peak Planning Group Centennial CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Andrew Kelleher Denver Private Wealth Management Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Christy Kong-Eaton Red Lady Capital Crested Butte CFA Percentage of assets
Donald Dority Narrow Path Financial Fort Collins CFP, PFS Percentage of assets
Jason Taylor Taylor's Financial Fort Collins CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
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
Samuel Tenney Fidelis Wealth Advisors Castle Rock CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Todd Moerman Integrity Investment Advisors Fort Collins Not listed Percentage of assets
Emmanuel Eliason Eliason Wealth Management Centennial CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Ashlie Bostick Acorn Creek Capital Fort Collins Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ben Loeffler Acorn Creek Capital Fort Collins Not listed 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
David Berg Acorn Creek Capital Fort Collins Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Kevin McNab ACE Wealth Partners Westminster CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets, Hourly
Matthew Dupree Denver Private Wealth Management Denver CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Sierra Merrick Acorn Creek Capital Fort Collins Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Suzue Sato MoneyCafe Advisors Denver Not listed Hourly, Fixed fees
Vincent Hourigan Acorn Creek Capital Fort Collins Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly

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