Top life insurance needs analysis financial advisors in Ogden, UT

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

You need a life insurance needs analysis advisor when you're figuring out how much coverage fits your family's future, especially if you have dependents or significant debts. Without a clear analysis, you might buy too little or too much insurance, leaving gaps or wasting money.

  • Coverage gap identification. Ask how they pinpoint the exact amount of insurance you need to protect your loved ones without overpaying.
  • Policy type guidance. Confirm they explain differences between term and permanent life insurance and recommend what suits your situation.
  • Integration with financial goals. See if they consider your broader financial plans, like retirement or education funding, when advising on insurance.
  • Review frequency. Life changes affect insurance needs; check how often they suggest revisiting your coverage.

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Thomas T

Series 66

Ogden, UT

Edward Jones

Thomas Tucker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ogden, UT, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citibank for four years before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Last Chance Vacation Home LLC, which manages a vacation property in Laketown, UT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors and maintains several affiliated capabilities beyond traditional advisory services.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Tonya C

Series 63

Ogden, UT

LPL Financial

Tonya Cummings is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Ogden, UT, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include seven years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research and multiple portfolio management options.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Micah S

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Merrill

Micah Scheinberg is a Managing Director and Private Wealth Manager at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He has over 30 years of experience advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on wealth building, preservation, and strategic growth. In his role, he focuses on delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns while customizing portfolios to align with clients' individual goals and circumstances. His expertise includes managing single stock risk, derivatives strategies, and integrating alternative investments such as private equity and hedge funds into diversified portfolios. Micah strives to help clients navigate complex market environments by managing concentrated positions, mitigating risk, and capitalizing on long-term opportunities. He has developed trusted relationships grounded in discretion, insight, and results throughout his career. Micah holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree from Claremont McKenna College. He also carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Professional Athlete Entertainment Industry Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Garrett S

Series 66

Ogden, UT

Ascend Investment Partners

Garrett Smith is a financial advisor with Ascend Investment Partners in Logan, UT, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and has been with Ascend Investment Partners since 2020. Outside of advising, he is involved with ParentingMagic.com, a parental education initiative. Ascend Investment Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan sponsors, offering wrap asset management, discretionary separately managed accounts, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a structured planning process called the CLIMB method and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis alongside tactical and core-satellite asset allocation strategies.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Active portfolio management
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James S

Series 63, Series 66

Ogden, UT

Raymond James Financial

James Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Raymond James Financial and its affiliates since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates J. Scott Smith Inc., a support company based in Ogden, Utah. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance advisory work uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Aden P

CFP®, Series 65

Greenville, SC

Foundations Investment Advisors LLC

Aden Partee is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and Alloy Investment Management, having previously worked at JEHM Wealth & Retirement, LPL Financial, and other positions. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for nearly 30,000 clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan support using a range of investment products and third-party sub-advisers.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Don L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66, Series 65

Mesa, AZ

Larson Wealth Management, LLC

Don Larson is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial advisory industry and has operated Larson Wealth Management, LLC since 2011. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and also manages Larson Business & Tax Solutions, providing bookkeeping and tax preparation services. Additionally, Larson serves as secretary and treasurer for AEM International (US) Ltd. Larson Wealth Management offers investment supervisory and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs customized strategic asset allocation with a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, managing portfolios primarily through mutual funds and ETFs across multiple asset classes.

Business succession planning Cash flow / budgeting Debt management Life insurance needs analysis Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Malissa M

Series 65

Hot Springs, AR

Black Knight Wealth Management, LLC

Malissa Mc Nanna is a financial advisor with Black Knight Wealth Management, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has four years of industry experience and has previously worked at Optivise Advisory Services, LLC, OnPointe Advisory and Financial Services LLC, and Vision Advisors, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Vision Advisors, Inc., where she recruits agents, conducts product training, and provides sales support for annuity and life insurance products. Black Knight Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and coordination with other professional advisors. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and prepares individualized Investment Policy Statements, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary, asset-based basis while reviewing portfolios monthly.

Concentrated stock management Retirement income strategy Annuities Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gregory S

Series 63, Series 66

Atlanta, GA

Smarr Financial Services Inc.

Gregory Smarr is the sole advisor at Smarr Financial Services Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has operated Smarr Financial Services since 2004. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved in selling various insurance products through multiple agencies. Smarr Financial Services provides financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, high net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm also functions as an insurance agency, offering life, disability, long-term care, group life and health products, and fixed annuities. Its investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term buy-and-hold strategies supplemented by moderate trading across a range of asset classes.

Life insurance needs analysis Disability insurance Long-term care insurance
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Jacob B

Series 63, Series 66

Forsyth, GA

Binnerinvestments

Jacob Binner is a financial advisor at BinnerInvestments with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Fidelity, Merrill Lynch, and E*Trade Securities. BinnerInvestments provides ongoing portfolio management and standalone financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment approach combines multiple analytical methods to construct diversified portfolios and typically manages discretionary assets while delivering quarterly reports and written investment policy statements.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis Cash flow / budgeting

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