CFP®-certified, debt 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're juggling multiple debts or facing high-interest loans, you need an advisor who understands how to prioritize and reduce your debt efficiently. Without focused expertise, you might end up paying more interest or missing opportunities to improve your credit health. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including debt strategies.
- Customized payoff plans. Look for advisors who tailor debt repayment schedules to your income and expenses, rather than using generic formulas.
- Interest rate analysis. Ask how they evaluate which debts to tackle first, balancing interest costs and potential tax impacts.
- Credit score impact. Confirm they consider how repayment strategies affect your credit rating and future borrowing options.
- Long-term budgeting. Effective debt management includes planning for expenses beyond debt payoff, so check how they integrate this into your overall financial plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Robert P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
American Fork, UT
Empower Advisory Group
Robert Palfreyman is a CFP®-certified advisor in Utah with 13 years of experience, specializing in debt management alongside retirement planning and Social Security optimization. He works at Empower Advisory Group, a large firm serving employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering flat-fee and monthly subscription pricing. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley and E*Trade, and he also teaches Excel at Brigham Young University, providing a blend of practical financial expertise and educational skills.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Leland M
CFP®, Series 66
Orem, UT
Blue Barn Wealth
Leland Mc Cullough IV is well-equipped to assist with debt management in Utah, combining CFP® certification with expertise in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization. His role at Blue Barn Wealth, which serves both individual and high-net-worth clients, offers a diversified investment approach and tiered service levels, including financial planning and portfolio management. Compared to others, his background as an attorney and experience at multiple firms provide a unique perspective on integrating legal and financial strategies.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $1,302,750
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Seth S
CFP®, Series 66, Series 65
American Fork, UT
Strive Investment Management, LLC
Seth Swindle's CFP® certification and nine years of experience equip him to create customized debt management plans that consider cash flow, budgeting, and retirement strategies, essential for effective debt reduction in Utah. As the sole advisor at Strive Investment Management, he offers personalized service with a fee structure including a 1.75% AUM fee and hourly billing, blending active and passive investment strategies for diversified, tax-aware portfolios, which may appeal to clients seeking tailored financial planning beyond debt management.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $123,968
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James F
CFP®, Series 63
Draper, UT
Asset One Wealth Management, LLC
James Franklin's CFP® certification and focus on debt management equip him to create customized payoff plans that consider interest rates and credit score impacts, essential for managing debt effectively in Utah. His experience at Asset One Wealth Management, which offers strategic asset allocation and retirement plan consulting, adds depth to his approach, distinguishing him with a comprehensive financial planning perspective and an independent fee structure up to 1.75% AUM.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $804,257
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Blake J
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Springville, UT
Pomegranate Financial LLC
Blake Jones specializes in debt management with a decade of experience and holds CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 certifications, making him well-equipped to create customized payoff plans that consider tax impacts and credit score effects. Based in Springville, UT, he offers flexible flat-fee options ranging from $100 monthly memberships to comprehensive premier planning, catering especially to Gen X clients seeking independent, tailored financial strategies.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $235,466
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