Seasoned, charitable giving & philanthropy 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.
You might seek a charitable giving advisor when you're planning significant donations or setting up a philanthropic legacy and want to maximize impact while managing tax benefits. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook how different gift types affect your finances and charitable goals. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex giving strategies with confidence.
- Gift type guidance. Ask how they recommend between cash, stock, or donor-advised funds based on your financial and philanthropic objectives.
- Tax impact clarity. Confirm they explain how various donations influence your tax situation, including deductions and potential liabilities.
- Legacy planning integration. See if they help align your giving with estate plans to ensure your philanthropy endures as you intend.
- Charity vetting process. Inquire about their approach to evaluating charities to ensure your contributions support causes effectively.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brent L
CFP®, Series 63
Mapleton, UT
Cetera
Brent Larsen's 36 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide clients through complex charitable giving and philanthropy strategies in Utah, including tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners. Affiliated with Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, he provides flat-fee and hourly consulting options, catering to high earners approaching retirement and business owners seeking integrated wealth management.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Douglas M
Series 63, Series 66
Salt Lake City, UT
Fidelity
Douglas Moore's 29 years at Fidelity equip him to guide clients through complex charitable giving and philanthropy strategies, including tax impact and legacy planning. His affiliation with a large firm known for systematic investment approaches and oversight of sub-advisers distinguishes him from others, offering a blend of seasoned expertise and advanced portfolio management techniques in Salt Lake City.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Russell B
ChFC®, Series 66
Suite 303, UT
Diversify Advisory Services, LLC
Russell Butler's 21 years of experience and specialty in charitable giving and philanthropy make him well-equipped to guide significant donations and philanthropic legacy planning in Utah. His firm, Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, serves a diverse clientele including medical professionals and business owners, offering a tactical diversification investment approach and flexible fee structures such as flat project fees and hourly consulting rates, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $837,592
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Marcus J
CFP®, Series 63
Sandy, UT
Edward Jones
Marcus Johnson's extensive 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide clients through complex charitable giving and philanthropy strategies in Utah. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers comprehensive wealth management including multi-generational wealth transfer and business succession planning, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jay W
Series 63, Series 65
Washington, UT
Merrill
Jay Wamsley brings 40 years of experience in charitable giving and philanthropy, making him well-equipped to guide significant donations and philanthropic legacy planning in Utah. As a Senior Vice President at Merrill, a large firm, he offers expertise in tax minimization and retirement income strategy, serving mid-career professionals and high earners with a 1.10% AUM fee, distinguishing him with a broad wealth management approach and deep local roots.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $860,085
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