Seasoned, income 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.
You might need an income planning advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to ensure your savings generate steady cash flow without running out. A common mistake is focusing only on investment returns without considering how to sequence withdrawals to cover expenses efficiently.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they plan the order of taking money from different accounts to minimize taxes and penalties.
- Longevity risk management. Confirm they address the risk of outliving your savings by modeling your income needs over a long retirement.
- Social Security timing. Check if they help decide when to start Social Security benefits to maximize your lifetime income.
- Tax impact awareness. Ensure they consider how income sources affect your tax bracket and Medicare premiums over time.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Cristopher G
Series 63, Series 66
Salt Lake City, UT
Fidelity
Cristopher Garff's 25 years of experience and focus on retirement income strategy make him well-suited for income planning needs in Utah. As Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity, a large firm, he works with high net worth households to develop comprehensive financial plans, distinguishing him from advisors who may not have access to such extensive resources or client types.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Gary C
Series 66
Draper, UT
Ameriprise
Gary Christensen specializes in income planning and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited for clients approaching retirement in Utah who need guidance on Social Security optimization and withdrawal sequencing. With 21 years of experience at Ameriprise, a large firm offering comprehensive retirement-income planning services, he provides tax-efficient strategies and personalized reports, differentiating him from advisors at smaller firms or with less extensive resources.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Tricia E
Series 63, Series 65
Lehi, UT
Private Advisory
Tricia Eliason's 33 years of experience and focus on income planning make her well-equipped to help clients in Utah manage retirement income, including withdrawal sequencing and tax strategies. Operating independently at Private Advisory, she serves high-net-worth clients with flat-fee and AUM-based options, offering discretionary, model-driven portfolios tailored for trusts, estates, and small businesses, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower client scopes.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $2,296,208
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Leslie S
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Sandy, UT
STIFEL
Leslie Shaw's 23 years of experience and focus on income planning make her well-equipped to help clients in Utah manage retirement income, including withdrawal sequencing and longevity risk. Working at Stifel, a large firm with a proprietary investment strategy group, she offers access to advanced probabilistic modeling and serves a diverse client base, which may provide broader perspectives compared to smaller, more specialized practices.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $773,556
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Shane T
Series 66
Salt Lake City, UT
Smedley Financial Services Inc
Shane Thomas specializes in income planning and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited for clients in Utah seeking to manage steady cash flow and longevity risk. With 22 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he offers flat-fee and negotiable AUM pricing through Smedley Financial Services, which manages $341.6 million and focuses on lifetime-income investment planning tailored to individual risk tolerance and time horizons.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $464,564
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