Lakewood, CO – June 8, 2026 – WealthClarity, a full-service wealth management firm based in Lakewood, Colorado, is proud to share its continued connection to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list, with firm advisor Darin Hammerschmidt recognized in the 2026 rankings. This marks multiple consecutive years of recognition, including appearances in 2025 and 2024.
While the Forbes list highlights individual advisors, WealthClarity views this recognition as a reflection of the firm’s broader commitment to delivering thoughtful, long-term financial planning for individuals, families, and business owners.
A Reflection of a Planning-First Philosophy
At WealthClarity, the firm’s approach is centered around disciplined investment management and long-term asset stewardship. By working closely with individuals, families, and business owners, the team focuses on helping clients build, manage, and preserve assets through evolving market conditions and changing financial landscapes.
“Thoughtful investment management requires more than reacting to short-term market movements,” said Senior Wealth Advisor Brian VanKeuren. Our clients recognize WealthClarity’s commitment to maintaining a disciplined, planning-focused approach while continuing to evolve alongside the industry. We strive to be a consistent partner for our clients. That means being available, educated, and thoughtful in how we approach every decision, whether it’s a major life transition or an ongoing planning conversation. At WealthClarity, our focus is investing, with a plan.”
WealthClarity’s process emphasizes portfolio oversight, risk alignment, diversification, and long-term wealth accumulation strategies designed to support each client’s broader financial objectives. As assets grow and financial lives become more complex, the firm seeks to provide ongoing guidance aimed at helping clients make informed investment decisions with greater clarity and confidence.
Supporting Clients Through Every Stage of Life
WealthClarity serves individuals, families, and business owners across Colorado and the United States, with a particular focus on clients navigating complex wealth-building and transition events.
The firm frequently works with:
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High-net-worth families seeking estate and legacy planning strategies designed to preserve and transfer wealth across generations
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Dual-income professionals and tech equity accumulators managing concentrated stock positions, equity compensation, accelerated savings, and growing family financial priorities
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Pre-retirees preparing for tax-efficient retirement income planning, including Roth conversion strategies, Social Security timing, Medicare considerations, and retirement distribution planning
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Individuals experiencing liquidity events or inheritances who are evaluating early retirement opportunities, portfolio restructuring, and long-term lifestyle transitions
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Business owners preparing for future exits, succession planning, liquidity management, and post-sale investment strategy
WealthClarity’s services include investment management, wealth management, tax-aware portfolio strategy, retirement income planning, estate planning coordination, alternative investments, real estate investment planning, and business owner financial strategy.
“There’s more information available to investors today than at any point in history, and somehow that’s made our job harder, not easier,” stated Senior Wealth Advisor Darin Hammerschmidt, CFP®. “Our role is to help clients navigate what they hear and see, and through it all, stay anchored to the plan that was built for their life. A plan designed to provide them with a sense of confidence through all stages of life.”
This comprehensive approach allows clients to view their financial life as a unified strategy rather than a series of disconnected decisions.
A Team-Oriented Approach to Wealth Management
Although the Forbes recognition is awarded to an individual advisor, WealthClarity emphasizes a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
The firm brings together professionals with diverse backgrounds, including experience in business ownership, real estate, and advanced financial planning designations such as CFP®, CFA®, and MBA credentials.
This structure allows WealthClarity to support clients with a broader perspective, one that considers not only investments but also the real-world decisions that shape financial outcomes.
Commitment to Long-Term Relationships
WealthClarity’s philosophy is rooted in building long-term, generational relationships rather than transactional engagements.
As a fiduciary, the firm aims to act in the best interest of its clients, providing guidance that evolves alongside their lives, goals, and circumstances.
“We’ve built relationships at WealthClarity that span decades and generations,” noted Wealth Advisor Annie Garland, CFP®. “We take pride in the fact that we really know our clients, their goals, their worries, and the things that keep them up at night. That level of trust and support is something we work hard to earn every single day.”
Continuing a Standard of Excellence
The inclusion of a WealthClarity advisor on the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for multiple consecutive years reflects a continued dedication to professional excellence, client service, and disciplined planning.
As the financial landscape continues to evolve, with increasing complexity around taxes, retirement income, and investment strategy, WealthClarity remains focused on helping clients make informed decisions with confidence.
About WealthClarity
WealthClarity is a Lakewood, Colorado-based wealth management firm specializing in financial planning for individuals, families, and small business owners. The firm takes a comprehensive, planning-first approach designed to help clients pursue long-term financial clarity, flexibility, and alignment with their life goals.
To learn more or schedule a consultation, visit www.wealthclarity.com.
Important Disclosure
The Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receives a fee in exchange for rankings.
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