Tom C. Nelson, PHD, Cfp(r) Personal Financial Consultant fees and pricing

Financial planner in Broomfield, Colorado. Registered with state securities regulators.

According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated January 7, 2026, Tom C. Nelson, PHD, Cfp(r) Personal Financial Consultant charges $200⁠-⁠$300 an hour for financial planning.

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed January 7, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate
$200⁠-⁠$300/hr
“The engagement letter specifies services to be provided, time frame for delivery of services, and fees, Typical fees vary from $200 - $300 per hour, depending on the type of services rendered.”

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How Tom C. Nelson, PHD, Cfp(r) Personal Financial Consultant bills

Payment and refund terms, quoted from the fee section of the brochure.

  • “Tasks, fees, and engagement times are negotiable and agreed upon in advance in conjunction with an engagement agreement.”
  • “Client will be billed with a final invoice at completion of services.”
  • “All billings are due within 20-30 days of invoice.”

How Tom C. Nelson, PHD, Cfp(r) Personal Financial Consultant’s fees compare

  • Its hourly rate of $200-$300 is below the Colorado median of $300. 27% of the 231 other Colorado planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
  • 4 of the 7 other planners in Broomfield that publish an hourly rate charge less.
  • It doesn't charge a percentage of the assets it manages, so its fee won't grow with your portfolio.

About Tom C. Nelson, PHD, Cfp(r) Personal Financial Consultant

“As a “fee-only” planner, I provide financial planning advice on an hourly basis to solve specific financial planning problems.”
From the firm's description of its advisory business in its Form ADV brochure.
  • Solo practice: one person runs the firm, so you work directly with the planner.
  • Credentials named in the brochure: CFP®.
  • Meets clients remotely: the brochure mentions virtual or online meetings.
  • Registered as an adviser: 2008 (18 years).

Planning areas mentioned in the brochure

  • Retirement planning
  • Business owners
  • Cash flow and budgeting

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid
Hourly fees, fixed or flat fees
Charges a % of assets
No
Clients
25
Employees
1
Works with
Individuals and high net worth individuals
Services reported to regulators
Financial planning
Registered with
State securities regulators
Disciplinary disclosures
None reported
SEC CRD number
145832
Phone
(720) 220-1668

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