CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) 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.
Saving for college often starts when you want to make the most of tax-advantaged accounts like 529 plans or UTMA custodial accounts. Without careful planning, you might miss how these accounts affect your financial aid eligibility or future tax bills.
- Account type trade-offs. Ask how they choose between 529 plans and UTMA accounts based on your family's financial situation and goals.
- Financial aid impact. Confirm they model how your savings strategy influences your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Investment options. Look for advisors who explain how investment choices within these accounts align with your timeline and risk tolerance.
- Contribution strategies. Discuss how they recommend balancing gift contributions and your own savings to maximize benefits.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Nicholas S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lehi, UT
Telos Partners LLC
Nicholas Stecklein's CFP® certification and six years of experience equip him to guide Utah families through college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His firm, Diversify Wealth Management, employs a tactically diversified investment approach and serves a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals and business owners, which may offer a wider perspective compared to advisors focused solely on college savings.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,145,583
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Colby Y
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Richfield, UT
LPL Financial
Colby Young's 13 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Utah families through college savings strategies involving 529 plans and UTMA accounts, considering tax implications and financial aid effects. Operating within LPL Financial, a large firm with in-house research and model portfolios, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse client base, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower scopes or different fee structures.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Ryan W
CFP®, Series 66
South Jordan, UT
Elysium Wealth Management, LLC
Ryan Weigel's nine years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Utah families through college savings strategies involving 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His firm, Elysium Wealth Management, manages $159 million with model-based portfolios, offering flat-fee and hourly financial planning options, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent fees and a blend of in-house and third-party investment approaches.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $457,119
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Brian B
CFP®, Series 66
Salt Lake City, UT
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Brian Bevan's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Utah families through college savings strategies involving 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His firm, CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, offers integrated wealth, tax, estate, and insurance planning with a focus on strategic asset allocation using mutual funds and ETFs, differentiating him through comprehensive, coordinated financial services and a flat-fee structure for planning.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Stephen L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Austin, TX
Curtain Wealth Planning L.L.C.
Stephen Lay's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Utah families in college savings strategies like 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Operating independently through Curtain Wealth Planning, he emphasizes passive investing with low-cost index funds and ETFs, offering services on an hourly fee basis, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent, long-term wealth management tailored to their college funding goals.
Experience: 24 years
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