Top multi-generational wealth transfer 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 a multi-generational wealth transfer advisor if you're planning to pass assets to children or grandchildren while balancing your own financial needs. Without careful planning, you risk creating family conflicts or unintended tax burdens that can erode your legacy.

  • Family dynamics insight. Look for advisors who understand how to navigate differing goals and communication styles across generations.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider state and federal tax implications that affect wealth transfer strategies.
  • Long-term planning horizon. Ask how they structure plans that adapt as family circumstances and laws change over time.
  • Coordination with other professionals. Ensure they work alongside estate attorneys and tax experts to align all aspects of your transfer plan.

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Jill P

Series 63, Series 66

Sandy, UT

Morgan Stanley

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.

General estate planning guidance

Hidi S

Series 63, Series 66

Salt Lake City, UT

Fidelity

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.

Wealth management
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David W

Series 63, Series 65

Draper, UT

Ameriprise

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.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Nicholas S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Lehi, UT

Telos Partners LLC

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.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement withdrawal strategies ESG / Sustainable investing
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Brandon N

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Salt Lake City, UT

OSAIC

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.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kayla S

Series 63, Series 65

Warwick, RI

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Kayla Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities. In addition to her advisory role, Santos is an independent insurance agent, offering life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships focused on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Deborah E

Series 63, Series 66

Cape Girardeau, MO

Edward Jones

Deborah Etherton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cape Girardeau, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

George B

Series 66

Austin, TX

Merrill

George Bonikos is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He works to help clients build, manage, and optimize their wealth with clarity and confidence through disciplined and tailored strategies. George holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Hunter College and has earned the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes curiosity and continuous improvement, aiming to serve as a trusted partner for clients facing retirement planning, portfolio growth, or complex financial decisions. Outside of his professional work, George has personal interests that include adventure sports, camping, chess, cooking, fishing, hiking, music, reading, rock climbing, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy General retirement planning
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Carson L

CFP®, Series 66

Greenville, RI

Kintra Wealth, LLC

Carson Leydecker is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kintra Wealth, LLC. He has held positions at Kintra Wealth and Mutual Securities, Inc. since 2026 and previously worked at Loring Advisory Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. Kintra Wealth serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, pension plans, and corporations, providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm combines client interviews and document review with model-driven asset allocation and fundamental security analysis to implement tax-efficient investment strategies on a household basis.

Business exit / sale strategy Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Taylor S

CFP®, Series 65

Chamblee, GA

Verisail Partners, LLC

Taylor Stanfill is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Veritas Planning Group since 2014 and is currently part of the Verisail Partners, LLC team in Chamblee, GA. Verisail Partners serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and other institutions with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a top-down, asset-allocation first approach, emphasizing a factor-based framework informed by the Fama-French three-factor model, and manages portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Multi-generational wealth transfer College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Factor investing / smart beta Founder/Business Owner Retired
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