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Elderado Financial, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$237,228,760

Clients

413

15% high-net-worth

Advisors

5

of 5 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

83

High

Average account size

$574,404

About

Elderado Financial is a SEC-registered advisory firm that provides customized financial planning and discretionary investment management for individuals, high‑net‑worth families, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations. Like many team firms, it offers portfolio management alongside planning services tailored to client objectives.

The firm develops comprehensive or modular financial plans based on client‑provided documents and risk tolerance, then implements those plans through discretionary asset management using third‑party custodians and common research tools (for example, Y‑Charts and Schwab platforms). Client accounts are monitored with regular reviews, quarterly portfolio assessments, periodic communications, and monthly custodial statements.

Compared with typical peers, Elderado supplements its advisory work with client periodicals and newsletters and with public-facing educational programs and workshops — staff participate as facilitators in programs such as Financial Peace University and in philanthropy-focused forums. The firm operates as a small, multi‑adviser team managing roughly $237 million in client assets, and it does not impose a minimum account balance to open or maintain an investment management account.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Fee options

Fixed

Fees for comprehensive or specific financial plans; specific amounts negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $499,999: 1% $500,000 - $999,999: 0.85% $1,000,000 - $1,999,999: 0.75% $2,000,000 - $4,999,999: 0.70% $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 0.65% $10,000,000 - $19,999,999: 0.60% $20,000,000+: Negotiable

Project-based

Financial Planning Agreement may include hourly consultations; specific rates negotiated

Other

Minimum fee: $250 monthly minimum per household on Asset Management Program Fee-only: Financial Planning Retainer Agreement billed quarterly on negotiated annual retainer; Financial Planning Agreement fees due at time of service, may be hourly or fixed (specific amounts negotiated)

Main office location

Elderado Financial, Inc.

1030 S. Townsend Ave, Suite A

Montrose CO 81401, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Georgia · Illinois · Iowa · Oregon · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

Jaimee C

CFP®, Series 63

Montrose, CO

Elderado Financial, Inc.

Jaimee Carnes, CFP®, is one of the lead advisors at ElderAdo Financial, where she works as part of a collaborative team helping individuals and families make confident, values-aligned financial decisions. Jaimee specializes in retirement planning, investment management, and guiding clients through complex life transitions with clarity and care. Known for her thoughtful, relationship-driven approach, she partners closely with clients to build practical, sustainable strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Jaimee believes effective financial planning should feel personal, empowering, and grounded in trust.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance Wealth management Roth conversion strategy Retirement income strategy Retired Approaching retirement Retired Widow/Widower Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Christian Faith Based

Jim E

Series 63, Series 65

Montrose, CO

Elderado Financial, Inc.

Jim Elder is a seasoned fiduciary financial advisor based in Montrose, Colorado, with over 33 years of experience in wealth management. Registered with Elderado Financial, an SEC-regulated Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), Jim specializes in retirement planning, tax optimization, estate planning, and real estate investing. Over his career, he has managed $240 million in assets under management, guiding predominantly retired clients. Jim’s approach is grounded in trusted, client-centered fiduciary advice, helping individuals and families achieve financial confidence and long-term security.

Retirement income strategy Roth conversion strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Doctor or Medical Professional Established Professionals Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

Nathan M

Series 63, Series 65, CFP®

Montrose, CO

Elderado Financial, Inc.

Nathan Manes is a financial advisor at Elderado Financial, Inc. in Montrose, CO, holding Series 63, Series 65, and CFP® designations with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management and Consolidated Electrical Distributors. Elderado Financial provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, endowments, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $195 million in client assets. The firm emphasizes client education and outreach through regular communications and educational workshops, with a focus on philanthropy and tailored advisory relationships.

General retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies Roth conversion strategy General tax planning
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Adam M

CFP®, Series 65

Montrose, CO

Elderado Financial, Inc.

Adam Miller is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Elderado Financial, Inc. since 2007 and has been with Perspective Financial, LLC since 2018. Elderado Financial provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, endowments, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $195 million in client assets. The firm emphasizes client education and outreach through written communications, educational workshops, and specialized philanthropic services.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Daniel C

Series 63, Series 65

Montrose, CO

Elderado Financial, Inc.

Daniel Carnes is a financial advisor at ElderAdo Financial, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, U-Haul International, and Vineyard Church North Phoenix. ElderAdo Financial provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management for individuals, trusts, endowments, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $195 million in client assets. The firm emphasizes client education and outreach through regular communications and educational workshops, serving a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic entities.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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