CFP®-certified, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) 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 have equity compensation like RSUs (restricted stock units), stock options, or ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans), you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets alongside your broader financial picture. A common mistake is treating equity awards like regular investments without considering their unique tax timing and diversification risks. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and investment strategies relevant to equity recipients.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they plan for tax events triggered by vesting or exercising options, not just annual income.
- Diversification strategy. Confirm how they help you avoid overconcentration in your employer's stock while balancing growth and risk.
- Exercise and sale sequencing. Look for advisors who consider market conditions and personal cash flow when recommending when to exercise options or sell shares.
- Integration with benefits. Check how they coordinate equity planning with your overall compensation and retirement benefits.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Riley H
CFP®, Series 65
Lehi, UT
Tech Wealth, LLC
Riley Hale specializes in advising equity recipients in Utah, focusing on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with tax-aware strategies and diversification to mitigate employer stock concentration risks. As the founder of Tech Wealth, LLC, he offers a $3,000 quarterly financial planning fee that includes investment management, serving technology professionals and small businesses with a Modern Portfolio Theory approach and public educational outreach.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $1,121,396
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Justin C
CFP®
Bountiful, UT
Wealth Mode
Justin Chidester is well-suited for equity recipients in Utah, offering expertise in managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs alongside broader financial planning. As a CFP®-certified advisor and founder of Wealth Mode, he specializes in helping millennials with significant student loan debt balance tax planning, home buying, and investment strategies, using a flat-fee and optional AUM fee structure that differentiates him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $141,891
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Mike P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Washington, UT
Fidelity
Mike Panson's extensive 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the unique tax timing and diversification challenges faced by equity recipients in Utah. As Vice President at Fidelity, a large firm, he specializes in executive compensation design and stock option exercise strategy, offering seasoned guidance particularly suited for corporate executives navigating complex regulatory environments.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Jeffrey V
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Ogden, UT
Von Colln Financial Group
Jeffrey Von Colln's 30 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of equity compensation like RSUs and stock options, integrating tax strategies and diversification to mitigate concentration risk. Based in Ogden, Utah, he leads Von Colln Financial Group, which offers discretionary, fee-based investment management with a 1.5% AUM fee, serving both individual and high-net-worth clients through a structured planning process and access to institutional managers.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $746,074
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Jen S
CFP®
Bluffdale, UT
Money Illustrated Advisory Services
Jen Swindler is well-equipped to assist equity recipients in Utah with her CFP® certification and specialty in managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs. She offers a flat-fee structure starting at $250 per month and brings a unique perspective as a former self-employed artist, focusing on millennial and LGBTQIA clients. Her independent practice emphasizes a creative, human-centered approach to financial planning, distinguishing her from more traditional advisors.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $282,124
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