Seasoned, business ownership considerations 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 own a business or are planning to sell one, you need an advisor who understands how business decisions affect your personal finances and tax situation. Without this insight, you might miss opportunities to protect your wealth or trigger unexpected tax bills. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these complex issues, helping you avoid costly mistakes.
- Exit strategy alignment. Confirm how they integrate your business sale plans with your overall financial goals to optimize timing and tax impact.
- Tax planning expertise. Ask how they handle the interplay between business income, capital gains, and personal tax brackets to minimize your tax burden.
- Succession and continuity. Explore their approach to planning for business succession or transition to ensure your legacy and financial security.
- Cash flow management. Understand how they balance reinvestment needs with your personal income requirements during business growth or sale phases.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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L Morgan D
Series 63, Series 66
Salt Lake City, UT
Merrill
L Morgan Daines specializes in business ownership considerations and exit strategies, leveraging 26 years of experience at Merrill Lynch to help business owners in Utah align their sale plans with financial goals and tax planning. His large-firm background, focus on high-net-worth clients including executives and founders, and expertise in tax-aware investing and private equity distinguish him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Marcus J
CFP®, Series 63
Sandy, UT
Edward Jones
Marcus Johnson's extensive 28 years of experience and expertise in business ownership considerations make him well-equipped to address the financial complexities faced by business owners in Utah. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach including business succession planning and charitable giving, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Michael M
Series 66
Bountiful, UT
Safe Bay Retirement Advisors
Michael Mysker brings 23 years of experience advising business owners in Utah, specializing in business ownership considerations and succession planning. As the sole advisor at Safe Bay Retirement Advisors, he offers a unique blend of fundamental and technical investment strategies, including options and active trading, with a 0.80% AUM fee, serving both individual and corporate clients, which distinguishes him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $420,690
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Christopher M
Series 66
Sandy, UT
Tlg Advisors, Inc.
Christopher Miller's 26 years of experience and focus on business ownership considerations make him well-equipped to address the financial complexities faced by business owners in Utah. Affiliated with TLG Advisors, Inc., a large firm managing $2 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, serving a diverse client base including businesses and estates, which distinguishes him from advisors with narrower scopes or smaller firms.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $430,112
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Travis B
Series 63, Series 65
Salt Lake City, UT
Thrivent Investment Management
Travis Breitling's 21 years of experience and focus on business ownership considerations make him well-equipped to address the financial complexities business owners face in Utah. Operating within Thrivent Investment Management, a large firm offering Dedicated Planning Services and a consolidated WealthPlan billing option, he provides holistic, goal-based planning that integrates business and personal financial goals, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive service models.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $162,801
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