Seasoned, active portfolio management financial advisors in Utah
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.
If you actively manage your investments and want to stay ahead of market changes, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of active portfolio management. Without this expertise, you might face unnecessary risks or miss opportunities to adjust your holdings effectively. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex market shifts with confidence.
- Market responsiveness. Look for advisors who explain how they adjust portfolios based on changing economic conditions, not just set-and-forget strategies.
- Risk management approach. Ask how they balance potential gains with protecting your assets during market downturns.
- Fee structure clarity. Confirm how their compensation aligns with your investment goals, especially if they charge fees based on assets managed.
- Experience with local markets. Since Utah attracts younger households and growing industries, see how they incorporate regional economic trends into your portfolio decisions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Bryan B
Series 63, Series 66
Salt Lake City, UT
Fidelity
Bryan Bales brings 27 years of experience in active portfolio management, making him well-equipped to help clients in Utah navigate dynamic market conditions. Based in Salt Lake City and working at Fidelity, a large firm, he combines expertise in wealth management and passive investing, supporting high net worth clients with long-term financial planning and investment strategies tailored to evolving economic trends.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Donald B
Series 63, Series 66
Provo, UT
Merrill
Donald Bentley's 29 years of experience and expertise in active portfolio management and tax-loss harvesting make him well-equipped to handle active investment strategies in Utah's dynamic market. Operating within Merrill, a large firm with managed account programs and discretionary portfolio management, he serves mid-career professionals and high earners, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, which may appeal to clients seeking structured, multi-strategy investment approaches.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Gary M
Series 63, Series 65
Price, UT
Nwf Advisory Services Inc
Gary Meeks offers seasoned expertise in active portfolio management with 32 years of experience and holds Series 63 and 65 credentials, making him well-equipped to handle dynamic investment strategies in Utah. His firm, NWF Advisory Services Inc, manages $3.82 billion in assets and provides a blend of strategic long-term and tactical investing, with flat fees for financial plans and a focus on individual and high-net-worth clients, distinguishing him from others by combining deep experience with flexible fee structures.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $562,071
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Andrew S
Series 63, Series 66
Salt Lake City, UT
ALTA Capital Management LLC
Andrew Schaffernoth offers seasoned expertise in active portfolio management with 23 years of experience and holds Series 63 and 66 designations, making him well-equipped to navigate Utah's dynamic markets. His firm, ALTA Capital Management, employs a quality-growth investment discipline with discretionary portfolio management, charging a 1.00% AUM fee, which may appeal to investors seeking a structured, research-driven approach in Salt Lake City.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $846,395
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Kenneth B
CFP®, Series 66
Orem, UT
Diversify Wealth Management, LLC
Kenneth Bown's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage active portfolios effectively, especially with his expertise in options, derivatives, and private investments. Based in Sandy, UT, he offers flat fees for family office and corporate consulting services, distinguishing him from others by combining tactical diversification with flexible fee structures tailored to mid-career professionals and business owners.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $824,138
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