Wes Patton MS, MBA, CFP®
Based in Denver, Wes helps retirees, executives, and multigenerational families coordinate retirement income, customized investments, taxes, charitable giving, inheritance, and sudden wealth
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Who Wes Typically Helps
Pre-retirees and retirees, executives with equity compensation, multigenerational families, individuals navigating inheritance or sudden wealth, clients seeking a customized investment approach
Serving Clients in
Denver • Cherry Creek • Boulder • Fort Collins • Greenwood Village • Communities throughout Colorado’s Front Range
Available nationwide through virtual meetings
Questions Wes Helps Answer
- How can I create personalized retirement income?
- How can I align investments and cash flow with changing goals?
- How should I integrate an inheritance or sudden wealth into my plan?
- How can I make my financial plan more tax-aware?
- How can I plan charitable gifts?
Wes Patton is a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Mission Wealth, providing specialized financial advisory services to individuals and businesses throughout Denver and Fort Collins, Colorado and the surrounding area. He is committed to delivering comprehensive financial solutions that are tailored to meet each client’s specific needs and values. Wes works closely with his clients to develop customized goal plans and portfolios that align with their unique circumstances and long-term objectives. Wes is dedicated to guiding his clients through every stage of their financial journey, offering expert advice on retirement planning, tax strategies, insurance, investments, and estate planning.
I've learned through my experience that financial planning is not just about investments, it is about adding value to my clients' lives that goes beyond the financial aspect. Seeing the positive impact of my work on my clients' lives brings me a sense of fulfillment that cannot be quantified solely by dollars and cents.
Wes’s Frequently Asked Questions
Clients can expect a close and highly communicative relationship supported by ongoing planning across investments, cash flow, taxes, and other priorities. Wes begins by identifying immediate planning challenges and establishing long-term objectives. He then uses financial planning tools and a customized investment approach to create and implement a comprehensive strategy. As circumstances change, Wes continually monitors progress and reevaluates the plan to address current concerns and keep the strategy aligned with the client’s evolving goals.
Professional Background
Wes Patton’s passion for guiding clients towards their financial and personal goals began early on in his career. As an intern at Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors, he discovered his aptitude for financial planning and decided to pursue it further. After completing his studies at California Lutheran University, Wes joined the financial industry as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones and FMB Wealth Management before finding his home at Mission Wealth in 2019. Since then, Wes has advanced quickly from a Wealth Advisor to a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor, thanks to his dedication, hard work, and commitment to his clients.
With a Masters of Science in Financial Planning from California Lutheran University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and MBA from Chapman University, Wes has developed a strong foundation in finance and business. To further enhance his expertise, Wes obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2019. This prestigious certification attests to his extensive knowledge of financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, tax strategies, and estate planning, making him a trusted advisor for his clients.
Personal Pursuits
When he’s not busy helping his clients achieve their financial goals, Wes likes to spend his spare time exploring the great outdoors and staying active. He enjoys hiking, camping, and biking through the picturesque landscapes of his hometown in Westlake Village, California, where he can soak in the beauty of nature and recharge his batteries.
Wes also has a passion for music and loves to play guitar and bass whenever he gets the chance. He finds that playing music is a great way to unwind and express his creative side. Additionally, Wes enjoys reading and believes that books are a great source of knowledge and inspiration. Whether it’s a classic novel, a biography, or a book on finance and economics, Wes always makes time to expand his horizons and learn something new. To learn more about Wes Patton, view this 2019 spotlight interview.
Community Impact
Wes strongly believes in the importance of giving back to his local community and actively seeks out opportunities to do so. Two organizations that holds a special place in his heart are his churches, Reality Santa Barbara and Atmosphere Church, where he regularly volunteers. Wes has also volunteered with various other organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity, the Boys and Girls Club, and local food banks. He finds great fulfillment in serving others and believes that it’s important to use his skills and resources to make a positive impact in the world.
Awards
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Top 250 RIA Advisors to Watch (#110) (opens in a new window)
AdvisorHub | 2025
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Top 40 Under 40
the Pacific Coast Business Times | 2020
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Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America
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- 1 Request an introductory conversation
- 2 We learn about your goals and priorities
- 3 We determine if Mission Wealth is the right fit to help you move forward
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