Seasoned financial advisors working with HENRYs (high earners, not rich yet) 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 earning a high income but haven't yet built significant wealth, you need an advisor who understands the unique cash flow and tax challenges you face. Without this focus, it's easy to overlook how to balance saving aggressively with managing lifestyle inflation.
- Income timing insight. Look for advisors who consider how bonuses, commissions, or fluctuating income affect your saving and tax planning.
- Debt and savings balance. Ask how they help you prioritize paying down debt while still investing for retirement.
- Family and lifestyle planning. Confirm they factor in Utah's family-oriented communities and job growth when advising on expenses and future goals.
- Long-term wealth building. Ensure they guide you beyond immediate tax breaks toward sustainable wealth accumulation strategies.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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William T
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Salt Lake City, UT
D.A. Davidson & Co.
William Thornton's 42 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex cash flow and tax challenges faced by high earners in Utah. Operating from Salt Lake City with D.A. Davidson & Co., a large firm offering comprehensive financial planning and fiduciary-advised retirement services, he also serves clients ranging from individual investors to corporate entities, providing a broad perspective compared to advisors focused solely on smaller client segments.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $552,040
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Brent L
CFP®, Series 63
Mapleton, UT
Cetera
Brent Larsen's 36 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex cash flow and tax challenges faced by high earners in Utah who are not yet wealthy. His expertise in wealth management, tax-loss harvesting, and retirement plans for business owners, combined with Cetera's large-firm resources and flexible flat-fee planning options, distinguishes him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Donald B
Series 63, Series 66
Provo, UT
Merrill
Donald Bentley's 29 years of experience and focus on high earners not yet rich make him well-suited to address the cash flow and tax challenges faced by this group in Utah. Working with Merrill, a large firm offering managed account programs and discretionary portfolio management, he brings expertise in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management, which can help balance aggressive saving with lifestyle considerations for mid-career professionals and business owners.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Robert A
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Farmington, UT
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Robert Aamodt's 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex cash flow and tax challenges faced by high earners in Utah. His firm blends strategic asset allocation with active and passive management, offering flat fees from $250 to $50,000 and hourly consulting up to $600, which may suit clients seeking flexible fee options and a large-firm resource base.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Mark P
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Salt Lake City, UT
RBC Capital Markets
Mark Purcell's 24 years of experience and focus on high earners not yet rich align well with managing the cash flow and tax challenges typical for this group in Utah. His work at RBC Capital Markets, a large firm offering flat-fee options, combined with expertise in tax-loss harvesting and sustainable investing, distinguishes him by providing tailored strategies for balancing debt, savings, and long-term wealth building.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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