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Aspen Capital Management, LLC

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Client assets under management

$1,215,741,326

Clients

443

64% high-net worth

Advisors

10

of 12 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

44

Low

Average account size

$2,744,337

About

Aspen Capital Management serves individuals, families, trusts, estates and small businesses with fee-only financial planning and discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management. The firm’s brochure reports it manages over $1.3 billion in client assets and emphasizes ongoing financial planning, periodic portfolio reviews and implementation through written investment policy statements.

Investment strategy is centered on strategic asset allocation with global equity and REIT exposure, multi‑sector bond funds, and predominantly no‑load mutual funds and ETFs (the firm cites Dimensional Fund Advisors as a frequent source). Clients receive tailored investment policy statements, quarterly billing and periodic performance reporting, and the firm typically executes trades through Charles Schwab as custodian while retaining the ability to deviate from standard allocations when deemed in a client’s interest.

Distinctive disclosures in the brochure note the firm’s marketing and referral practices — it documents a history of client referrals, modest thank‑you gifts for referrers, and the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising — practices that are less common among similarly sized team firms. The brochure also flags operational matters that differentiate the firm: Aspen discloses it may have custody in limited circumstances via standing letters of authorization and retained client credentials, uses third‑party data aggregators for held‑away accounts (noting this can affect reported values and billing), and indicates the use of borrowing in separately managed accounts.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fees range from $2,000 to $10,000, negotiable

Percentage

Starts at 1.00% per year and declines to 0.35% per year based on aggregate assets under management; fees are negotiable

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum quarterly fee of $1,250 (negotiable) Fee-only: Fee-only financial planning and investment management; no commissions accepted

Main office location

Aspen Capital Management, LLC

101 S Capitol Blvd, Suite 610

Boise ID 83702, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · Nebraska · New York · North Carolina · Oregon · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Johann S

Series 65

Boise, ID

Aspen Capital Management, LLC

Johann Simpson is a financial advisor at Aspen Capital Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Aspen Capital Management, he was involved with Digestive Health Clinic LLC and held roles at Apex Leaders LLC, Visit Pay, and Boise State University. He also serves part-time as a bookkeeper for Idah20 PLLC, a water rights law practice. Aspen Capital Management provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily to individuals and families. The firm manages approximately $1.1 billion on a discretionary basis and employs a strategic asset allocation approach focused on global equities, REITs, and multi-sector bond funds.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Lavea T

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Boise, ID

Aspen Capital Management, LLC

Lavea Thomas is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Aspen Capital Management, LLC since 2021. Her prior roles include positions at Legacy Wealth Management, LLC, Waypoint Direct Investments, LLC, Megatel Capital Investment, and Emerson Equity LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is associated with TNT Enterprises, LLC, a real estate management entity primarily managed by her husband. Aspen Capital Management is a fee-only firm that provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.1 billion on a discretionary basis, employing strategic asset allocation with a focus on global equities, REITs, and multi-sector bond funds, and emphasizes the use of no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Nathan B

Series 65

Boise, ID

Aspen Capital Management, LLC

Nathan Burman is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with Aspen Capital Management, LLC in Boise, ID, where he has worked since 2022. He has three years of industry experience, following a decade in full-time education. Aspen Capital Management provides fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily to individuals and families, offering services such as asset management, retirement and education planning, and investment tax guidance. The firm manages approximately $1.1 billion with a focus on strategic asset allocation including global equities, REITs, and multi-sector bond funds.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Michael K

Series 65

Boise, ID

Aspen Capital Management, LLC

Michael Keller is a financial advisor at Aspen Capital Management, LLC in Boise, ID, holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience working in higher education from 2012 to 2025 and has been with Aspen Capital Management since 2025. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a vending machine business in Boise. Aspen Capital Management provides fee-only financial planning and investment management services primarily to individuals and families, along with trusts, estates, small businesses, and nonprofits. The firm manages approximately $1.1 billion using strategic asset allocation focused on global equities, REITs, and multi-sector bond funds, employing no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Trevor H

Series 65

Boise, ID

Aspen Capital Management, LLC

Trevor Hotmer is a financial advisor at Aspen Capital Management, LLC in Boise, ID, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Boise State University, Golf Galaxy, Western Express Lending, and Domino's. Aspen Capital Management provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily to individuals and families. The firm manages approximately $1.1 billion on a discretionary basis, focusing on strategic asset allocation with global equity, REITs, and multi-sector bond funds, and utilizes no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Scott W

Series 65

Boise, ID

Aspen Capital Management, LLC

Scott Warner is a financial advisor at Aspen Capital Management, LLC in Boise, ID. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Boise State University, Korn Ferry, Sonoma State University, and service in the United States Marine Corps. Outside of his advisory work, he is a general partner in the Warner Family Partnership, an investment-related business. Aspen Capital Management provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily to individuals and families. The firm manages approximately $1.1 billion on a discretionary basis, employing strategic asset allocation with a focus on global equity, REITs, and multi-sector bond funds.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Rachel L

Series 65

Boise, ID

Aspen Capital Management, LLC

Rachel Lysne is a financial advisor at Aspen Capital Management, LLC in Boise, ID, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in publishing and tutoring, as well as a period of extended travel. Aspen Capital Management provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily to individuals and families, utilizing strategic asset allocation with a focus on global equities, REITs, and multi-sector bond funds. The firm manages approximately $1.1 billion on a discretionary basis and emphasizes regular portfolio reviews and the use of no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Maranda B

Series 65

Boise, ID

Aspen Capital Management, LLC

Maranda Barnhart is a financial advisor at Aspen Capital Management, LLC in Boise, ID. She holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in education at the College of Western Idaho and other positions before joining Aspen Capital Management. Aspen Capital Management provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily to individuals and families. The firm manages approximately $1.1 billion using strategic asset allocation focused on global equities, REITs, and multi-sector bond funds, employing no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Taj P

CFP®, Series 66

Boise, ID

Aspen Capital Management, LLC

Taj Pereira is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Aspen Capital Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Aspen Capital Management, he worked at Fidelity Investments and has experience in cancer research network administration. Aspen Capital Management provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily to individuals and families. The firm manages approximately $1.1 billion using strategic asset allocation focused on global equity, REITs, and multi-sector bond funds, employing predominantly no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Mike M

Series 65

Boise, ID

Aspen Capital Management, LLC

Mike Mers is a financial advisor at Aspen Capital Management, LLC in Boise, ID, holding a Series 65 designation and with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Aspen Capital Management since 2002. Aspen Capital Management provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily to individuals and families, utilizing strategic asset allocation with an emphasis on global equity, REITs, and multi-sector bond funds. The firm manages approximately $1.1 billion on a discretionary basis and employs no-load mutual funds and ETFs, including those from Dimensional Fund Advisors.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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