Seasoned, ESG / Sustainable investing 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 an ESG or sustainable investing advisor if you want your investments to reflect your values on environmental, social, and governance issues. Without a seasoned advisor, you risk ending up with portfolios that only superficially align with your goals or miss key sustainability risks.
- Deep ESG knowledge. Look for advisors who can explain how they evaluate companies' environmental and social impact, not just those who use generic "green" labels.
- Integration with financial goals. Confirm how they balance sustainability with your return expectations and risk tolerance.
- Active engagement approach. Ask if they support shareholder advocacy or voting strategies to influence corporate behavior.
- Experience navigating trade-offs. Sustainable investing often involves complex choices; seasoned advisors can help you understand potential compromises and benefits.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David H
Series 63, Series 65
So. Jordan, UT
Transamerica Financial Advisors
David Hansen's 23 years of experience and focus on ESG and sustainable investing make him well-equipped to guide clients seeking investments aligned with environmental and social values in Utah. Operating within Transamerica Financial Advisors, a large firm with over 1,000 advisors, he offers a 0.65% AUM fee and access to model portfolios and third-party managers, providing a structured approach that balances sustainability with financial goals.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $48,577
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Andrew S
Series 63, Series 66
Salt Lake City, UT
ALTA Capital Management LLC
Andrew Schaffernoth brings 23 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, offering active portfolio management and options strategies that align with environmental and social values. Based in Salt Lake City, he works at ALTA Capital Management, which serves both retail and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management and a quality-growth investment approach, charging a 1.00% AUM fee, distinguishing him through a blend of seasoned expertise and diverse client service.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $846,395
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John K
Series 63, Series 65
Herber City, UT
DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC
John Kaufman brings 32 years of experience to sustainable investing, combining ESG expertise with options, derivatives, and alternative investments. Based in Herber City, UT, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves high-net-worth clients through DayMark Wealth Partners, which manages nearly $4 billion using a multi-strategy approach integrating fundamental, technical, quantitative, and ESG analysis. His background at Morgan Stanley and advisory roles adds depth compared to other advisors.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $2,316,145
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Brent C
Series 63, Series 65
Provo, UT
The Norden Group LLC
Brent Cochran offers seasoned expertise in ESG and sustainable investing, supported by 32 years in the industry and a focus on discretionary portfolio management using model portfolios and third-party managers. His firm, The Norden Group LLC, also integrates insurance products and serves individuals, charities, and businesses, providing a broad service range with negotiable flat fees and asset-based charges, distinguishing him from other advisors in Utah.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $1,367,948
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Michael S
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Lehi, UT
CW Advisors, LLC
Michael Staffieri brings 40 years of experience to sustainable investing, combining deep ESG expertise with a core-and-satellite approach that balances active, passive, quantitative, and environmentally conscious strategies. Serving high-net-worth clients in Utah, he offers flat-fee financial planning and extensive wealth management services, distinguishing himself through his independent status and involvement with charitable foundations, which reflects a commitment to social responsibility beyond investment portfolios.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $2,241,132
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