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Colby  McKelva

Colby McKelva

Managing Associate | Financial Advisor

(469) 317-0404

colby.mckelva@opesone.com

Colby McKelva is a co-founder at Everline Wealth, where he specializes in helping physicians, business owners, and attorneys navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and precision.

A graduate of Texas Tech University, Colby brings both academic and real-world perspective to his work with high-income professionals.

Working primarily with high-income professionals, Colby focuses on aligning advanced planning strategies with the realities of demanding careers and evolving personal lives. His approach integrates investment management, tax-efficient planning, risk management, and wealth preservation into a cohesive strategy designed to maximize opportunity while minimizing unnecessary risk.

Colby holds the Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®) and Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designations, along with FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 licenses. This technical foundation allows him to design sophisticated strategies tailored to clients in peak earning years, those preparing for liquidity events, and families focused on long-term wealth stewardship.

He is particularly passionate about helping clients make intentional decisions during critical financial inflection points—whether that’s scaling a business, optimizing income, or structuring wealth for future generations. Known for his straightforward communication and strategic mindset, Colby brings structure to complexity and confidence to decision-making.

Outside of his professional work, Colby is a husband and father to his daughter, which continues to shape his perspective on legacy, responsibility, and the long-term impact of thoughtful financial planning.