Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Utah

Jill Pettijohn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including E*TRADE Capital Management and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory roles, she has experience with technology companies such as Lyft and Uber. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and offers both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning solutions.

Hidi Schuyler is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she currently leads a team of financial associates focused on developing customized wealth strategies and fostering long-term client relationships. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2005, she has held various roles including Regional Planning Consultant, Managed Solutions Consultant, Portfolio Specialist, Assigned Relationship Manager, Self Directed Brokerage Associate, and Fidelity Service Associate. Her career in financial services spans over a decade and a half, with prior experience as an Associate and Trainer at Discovercard from 1996 to 2005. Hidi holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial planning and client service. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Hidi has interests in art, cooking and baking, fitness, social events with friends, hiking, and music.

David Wright is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Draper, Utah, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Ameriprise Financial and The Vanguard Group, as well as employment with BlenderBottle and Brigham Young University. Outside of financial advising, he owns a tart cherry juice company called CherriON. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, with implementation conducted on a non-discretionary basis by clients or their advisors.

Nicholas Stecklein is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Telos Partners LLC in Lehi, Utah. His prior experience includes roles at DFPG Investments, Diversify Wealth Management, Advantage Tax and Planning, and North Capital Investment Technology. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in tax preparation through Advantage Tax and Planning. Telos Partners serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, and businesses with investment management, financial planning, family office consulting, and related services. The firm employs a long-term, growth-oriented investment approach combining passive and active strategies, often incorporating client values and ESG preferences into portfolio construction.

Brandon Nelson is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2025 and previously spent 24 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside his advisory role, he serves as a finance assistant clerk for his local church, managing financial records and budgets. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, leveraging asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include a range of investment products.

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024 and is involved with Lucky Duck since 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary consulting services, drawing on various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Lori Fell is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, where she has worked since 2009, accumulating 17 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of LAF Properties LLC, a business she maintains in East Lansing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, including managed account strategies and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Kenneth Blaschke is a financial advisor at HeadInvest in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HeadInvest since 2009. HeadInvest serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and government entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach, combining fixed-income selection with low-cost ETFs and emphasizing tax efficiency.

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.