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Strategic Wealth Design – Glenwood Springs, CO

Welcoming Colorado Retirees & Pre-Retirees to the SWD Family

Our Glenwood Springs office (previously Wealth by Design) extends Strategic Wealth Design’s mission of enriching lives to the heart of Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley. Led by Financial Advisors Danielle Howard, CFP® , and Molly McMahon, CRC®, this team brings decades of experience in financial planning for clients nearing or enjoying retirement.

Guidance for Every Step of Retirement

From income planning to estate strategies, we help you navigate the complexities with clarity and peace of mind.
We specialize in helping retirees and pre-retirees achieve financial freedom and security in retirement – from creating sustainable income streams and Social Security strategies to legacy, charitable, and estate planning. Our advisors act as your financial guides through the opportunities and complexities of retirement. We help you banish financial fear and savor hope in this new chapter, so you can focus on what matters most. Whether it’s plotting out healthcare costs, planning travel adventures, or ensuring your nest egg lasts, we tailor every plan to your goals.

Your Partner in Life’s Next Chapter

We start with your story, your dreams, and your values — then craft a retirement plan that brings them to life.
At SWD, we don’t start with your numbers: we start with you. Through our proven retirement planning programs for pre-retirees and retirees, we get to know your story. We listen to your dreams, concerns, and values. Then we design a comprehensive plan that aligns your finances with the life you envision in retirement. You’ll recognize the same trusted process Danielle Howard developed over 30 years in practice: an Exploration of where you are now, an Envisioning of your ideal future, and an Empowerment phase where we implement and monitor your personalized plan. It’s a collaborative journey – you’ll be educated and supported at every step, confident that you have an advocate by your side as you navigate life’s transitions, planned or unexpected.

Community Commitment

Not only your financial advisor but also your neighbor.

As longtime members of the Glenwood Springs community, Danielle and Molly understand the unique character of life here in western Colorado. Our team is not only your financial advisor but also your neighbor. We understand the “little things” – from the allure of the local outdoor lifestyle to concerns like caring for aging parents – and incorporate them into your plan. Through volunteer work and local events, we stay engaged with our community. We’re excited to bring high-touch service to this dynamic region and to help you thrive in your retirement years right here at home.

If you are ready to begin your journey today,

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Contact our Glenwood Springs Office

2520 S Grand Ave, Suite 203, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 927-3909
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The Stategic Wealth Design institution has provided great knowledge and strategies to us on building wealth for our future. We are pleasantly satisfied and thankful with all the years we been working with Michael Beatty. Thank You.
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We are relatively new to working with Strategic Wealth Design, however, I have been very pleased with Michael Beatty and his work helping navigate through the student loan repayment process while trying to structure our future finances correctly. I would recommend them to anyone in a similar situation to ours of trying to underpin your personal finances, set up some financial strategy while paying off student loans. Their client portal is great as well. We use that for budgeting rather than the bank due to the flexibility offered.
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Mahesh and Jerrod helped my family get through the most difficult time of my life. I know I was not pleasant, but their warmth and patience never waned. They consistently responded to attorneys and CPAs throughout the process. They reviewed documents, provided thorough input, and collaborated proactively with other professionals in my life without me having to remind them or continuously nudge them. My wife and I couldn't believe such a level of service was just included. They have a way of explaining things without jargon that helps me make decisions that feel right for me. I appreciate you guys and will never forget how you helped us through a tough time.
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I have been working with Mahesh for close to 3 years now. Everyone at Strategic is so knowledgeable and I love that they talk in terms I can understand. I am a small business owner who is overwhelmed at times, but they are always there getting me back on track. I would definitely recommend them!
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Mahesh and Jerrod have been of the utmost help to me as financial advisors. They make concepts understandable, are patient, and wait to ensure you really understand before moving on. I recommend them to even novice investors.
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Strategic Wealth Design has helped our company with over 50 employees with setting up and managing our 401Ks. They have continually provided advice on investments for myself, my employees, and the business. Mahesh and Paolo are rock stars! They're always willing to go the extra mile to make sure our business is taken care of! I don't know what I would have done without them in our first year of adding 401k benefits to our company! Thank you!
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Mahesh leads a team of top quality folks who do a top notch job - they are an absolute pleasure to work with!
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Edward Kainen
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very efficient. been with them for over 10 years!
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Genisa Ogden
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Our company has worked with Mahesh and Strategic Wealth Design for a few years now on our company sponsored retirement plan and our experiences have been very positive. Mahesh and his team have been very responsive and timely when we have questions as they work with us to find the right solutions for our organization. They provide options for the types of plans we can offer, updates on how the market is doing, and any other updates we need to be aware of. We appreciate our relationship with Strategic Wealth Design as our organization continues to grow.
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Jodie Marenfeld
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Very caring and competent staff. I am grateful they are taking care of my investments.
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