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Financial advisors for tax planning in Denver, Colorado

Which financial advisor should I talk to about tax planning in Denver?

For tax planning in Denver, talk to a fee-only planner who plans tax across years, not one who only looks back at last year's return. Ask whether they prepare returns or work alongside your preparer, because that changes who does what. Records to start with include Zack Gutches of True Riches Financial Planning, Ally Ecklund of Zestiny Wealth and Cameron Willcox of Willcox Wealth Management.

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 City Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer.
  • Ally Ecklund Zestiny Wealth, Denver City Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Cameron Willcox Willcox Wealth Management, Denver City Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • Trent Porter Priority Financial Partners, Denver City Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee.
  • Nicholas Weisert 46° North Financial, Denver City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee.
  • Jarrod Musick Destiny Capital, Denver City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Denver work on tax planning?

The Wellspent public graph lists 42 fee-only advisors for tax planning in Denver, at 30 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

How do fee-only advisors for tax planning in Denver charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for tax planning in Denver is a percentage of assets, used by 86% of the 42 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 26% charge a flat fee or retainer and 26% charge fixed fees.

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

Fee-only financial advisors in Denver charge a median of $4,800 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 9 Denver firms.

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

A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Denver has a median price of $2,500. We found this across the published prices of 7 Denver firms.

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What credentials should a financial advisor for tax planning have?

For tax planning, look for the EA, CPA and CFP. In Denver, 62% of the 42 advisors listed hold the CFP.

EA2% in Denver
Enrolled agents are licensed by the IRS and focus on tax.
CPA7% in Denver
CPAs bring broad tax and accounting depth.
CFP62% in Denver
The CFP connects tax decisions to the rest of the plan.

How do Denver advisors for tax planning compare with the rest of the US?

26% of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Denver charge fixed fees, compared with 50% of the 5,860 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the EA 2% 2%
  • Hold the CPA 7% 3%
  • Hold the CFP 62% 50%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 86% 87%
  • Charge a flat fee or retainer 26% 10%
  • Charge fixed fees 26% 50%

Dark bars are Denver. Light bars are all US advisors for tax planning.

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 about tax planning in Denver?

  1. Do you prepare my return, or coordinate with my preparer?
  2. Will you give me a written multi-year tax projection?
  3. What tax decisions would you want to make with me before year end?
  4. How do you weigh tax savings against investment risk?
  5. How will you plan for Colorado tax alongside federal tax?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Denver?

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 42 advisors

Fee-only advisors for tax planning in Denver: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Audrey Morrison Cairn Financial Advisors, LLC Denver CFP, MBA Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Cameron Willcox Willcox Wealth Management Denver CFP, EA Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Ally Ecklund Zestiny Wealth Denver CFP, CPA, CPWA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Juan Guevara J.F. Williams Co., Inc. Denver CFP, BS, MSFP Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Nestor Vargas AlignPoint Wealth Denver CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Trent Porter Priority Financial Partners Denver CFP, CPA, MAcc Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Zack Gutches True Riches Financial Planning Denver CFP, CPA Flat fee or retainer
Alicia Duong Wealth Engineers Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Jeffrey Arnold IMPACTfolio Denver CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Jonathan Duong Wealth Engineers Denver CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Jonathan Horst The Horst Group Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Julie McDaniel IMPACTfolio Denver CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Rebecca Kennedy IMPACTfolio Denver CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Kayla Benjamin KB Financial Advisors Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Alison Yoder Destiny Capital Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
George Sugden Sugden Wealth Management Denver CFP Percentage of assets
Jarrod Musick Destiny Capital Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Justin Hobbs Rivertree Wealth Denver CFP Percentage of assets
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
Scott Bennett IWR Advisors Denver CFP Percentage of assets
Timothy Doyle Destiny Capital Denver CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Madeline Barconi Breakwater Capital Group Denver CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets, Hourly
Charles Tobler Star Financial Services Denver CFP Hourly, Flat fee or retainer
Ashley Vice Solitude Financial Denver CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ethan Braid High Pass Asset Management Denver CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Gary Lutes Tillman Hartley Denver CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Heather Holtzinger RoseCap Financial Advisors Denver CFP Percentage of assets
James Carr Keystone Global Partners Denver Not listed Percentage of assets
Kevin Schwall Tillman Hartley Denver CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Maia Babbs Lariat Wealth Management Denver CFA Percentage of assets
Michael Olafsson IWR Advisors Denver Not listed Percentage of assets
Stelianos Elenis High Pass Asset Management Denver CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Suzue Sato MoneyCafe Advisors Denver Not listed Hourly, Fixed fees
Daric Olson PCM Encore Denver Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Adrian Kowal Equity Financial Management Denver Not listed Percentage of assets
Benjamin Cannon Tillman Hartley Denver Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Elizabeth Mott Tillman Hartley Denver Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jordan Ney Blue Water Wealth Denver Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Laura Schmidt Higgins & Schmidt Wealth Strategies Denver Not listed Percentage of assets
John Gunther Measured Strategies Denver Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Matthew Rosenberg RoseCap Financial Advisors Denver Not listed Percentage of assets

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