Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2018 · 28 posts · 3 votes
Hey guys -
I've come to realize over the past 18 months that my financial advisor is a great guy, good at his job, but simply not specialized in what my goals are. It seems like each time I promote a financial strategy, I'm met with "that's a great idea, you're doing the right things."
I want to find a financial strategist, not just advisor, that understands the acceleration I'm setting goals around. I.e. not just retirement planning with conventional products, but freeing up cash and putting it to work in creative ways.
A referral from BP seems to make much more sense, does anyone have suggestions on someone local that works with real estate investors specifically? Products that I already have understanding of and established vehicles for:
Real Estate Broker · Larkspur, CO · Member since 2017 · 115 posts · 77 votes
8y
I highly recommend Calvin Lennberg who is a CFP and owns Advanced Investments in Denver/Castle Rock. He is an extremely knowledgeable financial planner, but he also holds his Colorado Real Estate License and understands/advises in real estate acquisition as part of your overall portfolio. I'll PM you his contact info (as I cannot post here).
Real Estate Broker · Larkspur, CO · Member since 2017 · 115 posts · 77 votes
8y
I highly recommend Calvin Lennberg who is a CFP and owns Advanced Investments in Denver/Castle Rock. He is an extremely knowledgeable financial planner, but he also holds his Colorado Real Estate License and understands/advises in real estate acquisition as part of your overall portfolio. I'll PM you his contact info (as I cannot post here).
MBA, CFP®, EA · Columbus, OH · Member since 2018 · 175 posts · 207 votes
8y
So this is a very interesting post because I happen to be a CFP/ investment advisor as well as owning an accounting firm. That being said, the model of financial advisory needs to change relative to the client. In most cases, none of my clients own more real estate than I do, which gives me the ability to advise them in multiple areas of their financial lives, including real estate. Most advisors that work for the bigger advisory firms are not being compensated for real estate advise, hence its not ordinarily in the best interest..Obviously there are cases where it would be. I tend to lean towards the advisors that are able to give advice on investments, retirement, real estate, taxes and business consulting. There isn't many out there that do all the above but they can be found.
I highly recommend Calvin Lennberg who is a CFP and owns Advanced Investments in Denver/Castle Rock. He is an extremely knowledgeable financial planner, but he also holds his Colorado Real Estate License and understands/advises in real estate acquisition as part of your overall portfolio. I'll PM you his contact info (as I cannot post here).
Real Estate Investor · Des Moines, IA · Member since 2017 · 41 posts · 14 votes
7y
Interesting post. I have looked for such an advisor and can't find one. I just want to pay them by the hour, like a lawyer or accountant, to advise me on things like what my 401k is invested in AND help deciphering various real estate investments (especially syndicated deals) that I look at. While I trust myself I would prefer an outside smart person to weigh in.
Real Estate Broker · Larkspur, CO · Member since 2017 · 115 posts · 77 votes
7y
I believe that the previously mentioned CFP (Calvin Lennberg) prefers the traditional fee structure based on funds invested, but he may be willing to advise for an hourly rate equivalent to an attorney ($250/hr or so). He is extremely knowledgeable on investments, real estate holds, alternative investments (syndications), flips, and is personally involved/invested in each.
I highly recommend Calvin Lennberg who is a CFP and owns Advanced Investments in Denver/Castle Rock. He is an extremely knowledgeable financial planner, but he also holds his Colorado Real Estate License and understands/advises in real estate acquisition as part of your overall portfolio. I'll PM you his contact info (as I cannot post here).