Meet Nathan Wilson, Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Providing fee-based, fiduciary planning grounded in clear strategy, real credentials, and a direct advisor relationship, based in Fort Collins and serving clients nationwide.

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Built Around Real Financial Decisions, Not Generic Advice


Financial decisions often come with pressure. Retirement timelines, tax implications, and long-term family impact can feel difficult to balance. Many people worry about choosing the wrong advisor or getting advice that doesn't fully account for real-world complexity.



Nathan Wilson brings 30-plus years of entrepreneurial experience and 25 years in investment advisory to every client relationship. Independence Money was built to address the gaps in traditional advisory through a fiduciary, fee-based approach that prioritizes clarity, direct communication, and planning that reflects how financial decisions actually play out over time.

Our Mission

Our mission is to give people clarity and confidence when financial decisions feel uncertain, so they can move forward with a plan that truly fits their life.

What You Can Expect From Us Every Day


  • Fiduciary Responsibility
    You deserve advice that puts your interests first, and a fiduciary structure ensures recommendations are aligned with your goals rather than outside incentives.


  • Clear, Practical Guidance
    Financial topics can feel abstract, but you'll receive straightforward explanations and specific next steps that make decisions easier to act on.


  • Direct Advisor Relationship
    It's frustrating to be passed between people. Here, you work directly with Nathan Wilson so your plan stays consistent and personal.


  • Integrated Planning Approach
    When tax, estate, and investment decisions overlap, a coordinated strategy helps everything work together instead of creating unintended gaps.

Credentials That Support Real-World Planning

Nathan Wilson holds specialized designations that support deeper planning across complex financial areas.

Certified Tax Specialist™ (CTS™)

This designation focuses on tax planning strategies, helping clients understand how decisions today can impact future tax outcomes and long-term wealth.

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Certified Estate and Trust Specialist™ (CES™)

This credential centers on estate and trust planning concepts, helping ensure assets are transferred according to your wishes with greater clarity and structure.

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Series 65 Licensed Advisor

This license reflects the regulatory standard required to provide investment advice as a fiduciary.

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Licensed Insurance Agent (Life, Health, Annuity)

This license supports planning across life insurance and annuity strategies, helping clients evaluate protection and income options as part of a broader financial plan.

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These designations are used to strengthen planning depth, especially when coordinating strategies across areas like tax planning, estate planning, and wealth management, where decisions are often interconnected.

Working With Other Professionals, Without the Confusion

Financial decisions often involve multiple professionals, which can lead to miscommunication or missed opportunities. Independence Money works collaboratively with your CPA, attorney, or other professionals to keep strategies aligned and decisions consistent. If you don't already have a team in place, guidance can extend to helping you build one that supports your plan effectively.


This coordination becomes especially important in areas like retirement planning and financial planning, where decisions need to account for taxes, legal structures, and long-term income needs all at once.

Relationships Built to Last, Across Generations

Independence Money's client relationships are measured in decades, not transactions. Most clients have been with the firm for 15 years or more, and many of their adult children have become clients themselves. This kind of long-term trust is rare in financial services, and it reflects what happens when advice is consistently clear, aligned, and built around what actually matters to your family.

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A Fort Collins Advisor With a Broader Reach

Financial decisions often involve multiple professionals, which can lead to miscommunication or missed opportunities. Independence Money works collaboratively with your CPA, attorney, or other professionals to keep strategies aligned and decisions consistent. If you don't already have a team in place, guidance can extend to helping you build one that supports your plan effectively.


This coordination becomes especially important in areas like retirement planning and financial planning, where decisions need to account for taxes, legal structures, and long-term income needs all at once.

We are here for you

Get Answers Before Financial Decisions Get More Complicated

Reaching out shouldn't feel like a big step. It's simply a conversation to understand where you are and what you need next. People turn to Independence Money when they want guidance that actually helps them move forward, including clients in Fort Collins, nearby areas like Johnstown and Estes Park, and those working with the firm from across the country.


If you prefer to learn more before scheduling, you can explore insights in the blog or watch explanations in the videos section to better understand key financial topics.

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