CFP®-certified financial advisors working with retirees in Salt Lake City, 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 might be transitioning into retirement or already retired and looking to manage your income, healthcare costs, and estate plans effectively. Without focused experience, advisors may overlook how to balance spending with preserving assets for your heirs or unexpected expenses.

  • Income sequencing. Ask how they plan withdrawals from Social Security, pensions, and investments to keep your income steady and tax-efficient.
  • Healthcare cost planning. Confirm they consider Medicare options and long-term care expenses, which can significantly impact your budget.
  • Estate and legacy focus. Look for advisors who discuss how to align your financial decisions with your wishes for passing wealth to family or charities.
  • Longevity risk management. Ensure they address the risk of outliving your savings by modeling different life expectancy scenarios.

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Devin H

Series 66

Colorado Springs, CO

Fidelity

Devin Harmon is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at KeyBank and D.L. Evans Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves multiple registered investment companies with a focus on systematic methodologies and oversight.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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Darcel S

Series 66

Salt Lake City, UT

Trek Financial

Darcel Stucki is a financial advisor at Trek Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Trek Financial since 2017, previously at World Equity Group from 2015 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, he owns Stucki and Associates Insurance Services, offering group insurance including health and dental. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary and non-fiduciary services. The firm utilizes a mix of strategic and tactical portfolio approaches, incorporating evidence-based models, fundamental and technical analysis, and AI tools under human review.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Tyler B

Series 63, Series 66

Salt Lake City, UT

Merrill

Tyler Bishop is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and a role outside finance at Jensen's Guaranteed Pest Control. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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John D

Series 63, Series 65

Salt Lake City, UT

The Prudent Planner, LLC

John Diehl is the principal of The Prudent Planner, LLC, an independent financial advisory firm based in Salt Lake City, UT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a regulatory examiner for the Utah Department of Financial Institutions. The Prudent Planner primarily serves individual clients and small businesses, offering financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a long-term, tax-aware investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, with a focus on non-discretionary account management and regular educational workshops.

Cash flow / budgeting Divorce financial planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies
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Michael M

CFP®, Series 66

Salt Lake City, UT

LifePoint Financial Design

Michael Metzger is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at LifePoint Financial Design in Salt Lake City, UT. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Unionbanc Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, he is part owner of a salon and spa business and involved with Catalyst CFO Solutions, a fractional CFO and consulting firm. LifePoint Financial Design provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management, written financial plans, and facilitates estate planning through a third-party partnership, while employing a long-term, tailored investment approach that integrates fundamental and technical analysis.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Business ownership considerations
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Omar E

Series 63, Series 66

Saginaw, TX

VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc.

Omar Esparza is a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with VOYA Financial Advisors and its affiliates since 2010, including prior roles at Principal Financial Services. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party managers, and technology-enabled tools across non-discretionary and discretionary account arrangements.

Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Self-Employed Approaching retirement Retired
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Daniel E

CFP®

Philadelphia, PA

Wescott Financial Advisory Group LLC

Daniel Esquirell is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wescott Financial Advisory Group LLC since 2022 and previously worked for Asset Planning Services, Ltd for 15 years. Wescott Financial Advisory Group LLC provides wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm employs an open-architecture, multi-manager investment approach combining passive and active strategies within a tax-sensitive, disciplined process.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Retired
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William H

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

William Hurt is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at firms including U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors and Sanders Morris LLC. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a fiduciary approach, utilizing in-house portfolio teams, independent managers, and a blend of traditional and alternative investments.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, Series 66

Shrewsbury, MA

Meenes Wealth Partners

Jeffrey Meenes is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Meenes Wealth Partners in Shrewsbury, MA, and has worked at Blueprint Financial Planning, LLC since 2010. Meenes Wealth Partners provides flat-fee, fiduciary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning services primarily to pre-retiree and retiree households. The firm follows an evidence-based investment approach emphasizing global diversification, cost efficiency, and tax-aware portfolio management, operating on a non-discretionary basis with a small, hands-on client base.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Medicare planning Tax-loss harvesting Retired Approaching retirement Retired

Scott P

Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Merrill

Scott Pinheiro is a Senior Consultant with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing extensive experience to his role since joining the firm in 2015. He has been involved in the financial services industry since 1979. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Thomas Edison State University and professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) from the American College of Financial Services. Scott specializes in working with executives and retirees from major banks and insurance companies, managing client accounts typically ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000. His expertise encompasses a disciplined financial process tailored to clients’ unique situations, including college education planning, family wealth management, retirement income, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he also builds and manages customized investment strategies utilizing Merrill model portfolios and third-party investments. In addition to his professional work, Scott is committed to community involvement through his participation with the local Optimist Club. He resides near Princeton, New Jersey with his wife of 40 years and their Yorkshire terrier. Personal interests include cooking, fishing, golfing, reading, and traveling.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Executive Retired
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Elanna G

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran financial advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jace H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Rockwall, TX

Rockwall Wealth Management

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Management & Planning LLC and LPL Financial since 2010, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, employing fundamental analysis and continuous supervision, and operates as both a wrap program sponsor and affiliated registered representatives of LPL Financial.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement

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