Kris Tower is the Principal of Andstead Advisors and has more than 30 years of experience helping business owners, working professionals, and families navigate complex financial decisions and plan for their futures. He also leads a growing team of financial planning professionals serving clients throughout the country.
Throughout his career, Kris has been recognized for both his work with clients and his leadership within the financial planning profession. He was named a Five Star Wealth Manager in 2012 and received the recognition for 14 consecutive years and, in 2025, received the Financial Planning Association of Colorado’s Outstanding Member of the Year Award.
Kris holds the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®), Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) designations.
His industry leadership has extended well beyond Andstead Advisors. Kris has served as Chairman of the Advisory Counsel to the national Financial Planning Association (FPA®), the Financial Industry Advisory Committee to the Colorado Securities Commissioner, and the Producer Advisory Council to the Colorado Insurance Commissioner. He also previously served 6 years on the board of the Financial Planning Association of Colorado, including a term as Chairman.
A University of Wyoming graduate and Montana native, Kris has called Colorado home for more than two decades and has served on the boards of several Denver-area nonprofit organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his wife, Wendy, playing golf, and staying involved in the community.
Kris Tower is registered in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. View Kris's industry registrations and state licenses on FINRA's BrokerCheck. Please see the Five Star Award Disclosure page here.
The Eileen M. Sharkey, CFP Outstanding Member Award issued by the Colorado Financial Planning Association (FPA) on 12/4/2025 for the 2025 year recognizes members of the Colorado FPA. The financial professional was nominated for the recognition with the winner being confirmed by current Colorado FPA membership. Eligibility for the award includes a minimum of 5 years of Colorado and national FPA membership, holding the CFP credential, community and volunteer involvement, and participation in Colorado FPA activities. No fee was paid for the nomination or receipt of the award; however annual FPA membership dues are required. Third-party ratings are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluation.