Career
Laton Spahr has been President, Director of Alps Advisors since October 2019. Laton Spahr is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Laton Spahr holds an MS in Finance, Applied Securities Analysis Program from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a BS in Finance from the University of Wyoming.
Alps Advisors, Inc. is a Denver, CO firm with $38.8B under management, 22 clients and 28 advisers across 2 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
SS&C ALPS Advisors identifies Laton Spahr as President and Portfolio Manager.
- Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC– · 2 yearsBoston, MA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108257
Credentials and registrations
Professional designations
Listed by Alps Advisors and the sources below
- CFA charterholder
Investment adviser representative registrations
| State | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | Approved | 11 December 2022 |
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 13 June 2020 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 29 May 2020 |
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 27 May 2020 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 23 October 2003 |
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- Laton Andrew Spahr
- CRD
- 4431417
- Office
- 1290 BROADWAY, SUITE 1000, Denver, CO 80203
Disciplinary history is not reported here, in either direction. Check the SEC record.
Common questions
Where does Laton Spahr work?
Laton Spahr has been President, Director of Alps Advisors, Inc. since October 2019, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Laton Spahr a financial advisor?
Yes. Laton Spahr has a current investment-adviser registration in Colorado, through Alps Advisors since December 2022.
How many years of experience does Laton Spahr have?
Laton Spahr has 14 years in the financial industry, since July 2012, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Laton Spahr passed?
Laton Spahr has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in October 2003.
Where did Laton Spahr work before Alps Advisors?
Before Alps Advisors, Laton Spahr was registered through Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, April 2009 to August 2011.
Where is Laton Spahr based?
Laton Spahr’s registered office is in Denver, CO.
Is Laton Spahr a CFA charterholder?
Alps Advisors lists Laton Spahr with the CFA credential (“CFA charterholder”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
Source: Official firm biography