Top elder care planning 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.
When you’re managing the complexities of aging parents or relatives, you need an elder care planning advisor who understands how to coordinate finances with healthcare and legal needs. A common mistake is focusing only on investments without addressing the full scope of elder care challenges.
- Long-term care costs. Ask how they help plan for expenses like assisted living or in-home care, not just medical bills.
- Legal and financial coordination. Confirm they work with your estate attorney and understand powers of attorney and guardianship.
- Benefit maximization. See if they help you navigate government programs like Medicaid or veterans’ benefits to support care costs.
- Family communication. Check how they facilitate discussions among family members to align on care decisions and financial responsibilities.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Dennis J
CFP®, Series 63
North Logan, UT
Allred Jackson Financial Planning, LLC
Dennis Jackson specializes in elder care planning with 22 years of experience and CFP® certification, offering comprehensive financial planning that includes annuities, cash flow management, and charitable giving. Based in North Logan, UT, he provides flat-fee services averaging $3,000 and integrates tax and accounting expertise through his firm, Allred Jackson Financial Planning, LLC, which distinguishes him by combining fiduciary wealth management with coordinated legal and financial strategies.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $246,154
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Joan S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Salt Lake City, UT
River Family Advisors LLC
Joan Sharp specializes in elder care planning with 22 years of experience, offering comprehensive financial life and transition planning services in Salt Lake City. She serves high-income clients and multi-generational families, using a values-driven approach and coordinating with third-party asset managers, which distinguishes her from others who may focus solely on investment management or have less experience in family wealth planning.
Experience: 22 years
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Cayden S
Series 63, Series 66
Salt Lake City, UT
Merrill
Cayden Smith specializes in elder care planning in Utah, offering expertise in managing financial priorities related to caregiving and healthcare preparation. With four years of experience at Merrill, a large firm, he provides tailored strategies including retirement planning and college savings, charging a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million. His access to Bank of America specialists adds value through integrated banking and credit solutions, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $860,085
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