# Financial advisors for people close to retirement in Utah > For people close to retirement in Utah, talk to a fee-only planner five to ten years before you stop working, while there's still time to change things. Look for someone who tests your retirement date and shows you what would have to be true for it to work. Records to start with include Stephen Lay of Curtain Wealth Planning, Kaden Waters of Peterson Wealth Advisors and Neal Hansen of Net Worth Advisory Group, LLC. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/pre-retirees/utah/ 61 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated November 2, 2026. Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions. ## Which financial advisor should I talk to if you're close to retirement in Utah? For people close to retirement in Utah, talk to a fee-only planner five to ten years before you stop working, while there's still time to change things. Look for someone who tests your retirement date and shows you what would have to be true for it to work. Records to start with include Stephen Lay of Curtain Wealth Planning, Kaden Waters of Peterson Wealth Advisors and Neal Hansen of Net Worth Advisory Group, LLC. - [Stephen Lay](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/stephen-lay/), Curtain Wealth Planning, Park City. Holds the CFP and RICP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, hourly. - [Kaden Waters](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kaden-waters/), Peterson Wealth Advisors, Orem. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee. - [Neal Hansen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/neal-hansen/), Net Worth Advisory Group, LLC, Sandy. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee. - [Kevin Michels](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kevin-michels/), Medicus Wealth Planning, Inc., Draper. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly. - [Chris Mamula](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chris-mamula/), Abundo Wealth, Ogden. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: subscription. - [Mark Whitaker](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mark-whitaker/), Retirement Advice LLC, Provo. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee. ## How many fee-only financial advisors in Utah work with people close to retirement? The Wellspent public graph lists 61 fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Utah, at 27 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of November 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Utah located? Of the 61 fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Utah, 14 are in Orem, followed by 13 in Lehi and 8 in Bountiful. ## How do fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Utah charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Utah is a percentage of assets, used by 69% of the 61 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 52% charge by the hour and 49% charge fixed fees. ## What credentials should a financial advisor for people close to retirement have? For people close to retirement, look for the CFP and RICP. In Utah, 54% of the 61 advisors listed hold the CFP. - CFP (54% of advisors listed): The CFP covers the whole transition. - RICP (2% of advisors listed): The RICP focuses on turning savings into income. ## How do Utah advisors for people close to retirement compare with the rest of the US? 69% of fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Utah charge a percentage of assets, compared with 85% of the 2,969 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups. ## Does Utah tax Social Security? Yes, for some residents. Utah taxes Social Security with exemptions that depend on income, so it belongs in a withdrawal plan. ## What should I ask a financial advisor if you're close to retirement in Utah? - Can I retire when I want to, and what would change your answer? - How should my investments change in the years before I stop working? - How do I cover health insurance before Medicare? - What should I do with my 401(k) when I leave? - How does Utah tax each source of my retirement income? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Utah? Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record. ## Advisors | Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Martin Watkins](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/martin-watkins.md) | TrueNorth Wealth | Salt Lake City, Utah | BA, CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Grant Olson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/grant-olson.md) | Ronald Olson, Inc. | Lehi, Utah | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets | | [James Sweeney](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-sweeney.md) | SwitchPoint Financial Planning LLC | Lehi, Utah | CFA, CFP, MBA, MS, Retirement Management Advisor | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Kevin Michels](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kevin-michels.md) | Medicus Wealth Planning, Inc. | Draper, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Marcus Blanchard](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/marcus-blanchard.md) | Focal Point Financial Planning, LLC | Pleasant Grove, Utah | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Mark Whitaker](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mark-whitaker.md) | Retirement Advice LLC | Provo, Utah | CFP, MSFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Stephen Lay](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/stephen-lay.md) | Curtain Wealth Planning | Park City, Utah | CFP, RICP | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Chris Mamula](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chris-mamula.md) | Abundo Wealth | Ogden, Utah | CFP | Subscription | | [Ben Gajardo](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ben-gajardo.md) | Gajardo Wealth Management | American Fork, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Hyrum Smith](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/hyrum-smith.md) | Livet Wealth, LLC | Salt Lake City,, Utah | CFP, CPA, PhD | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Matthew Seppanen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-seppanen.md) | Newpark Wealth Management | Park City, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Neal Hansen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/neal-hansen.md) | Net Worth Advisory Group, LLC | Sandy, Utah | CFP, BS, MBA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Matthew Argyle](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-argyle.md) | Encore Retirement Planning | South Jordan, Utah | CFP, CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Alexander Call](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alexander-call.md) | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem, Utah | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Carson Johnson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/carson-johnson.md) | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem, Utah | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Daniel Ruske](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/daniel-ruske.md) | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem, Utah | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Garrett Smith](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/garrett-smith.md) | Ascend Investment Partners | Ogden, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Jeffrey Lindsay](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jeffrey-lindsay.md) | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem, Utah | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Kaden Waters](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kaden-waters.md) | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem, Utah | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Alex Graham](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alex-graham.md) | Tanara Wealth Management | Lehi, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Brock Alvord](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brock-alvord.md) | Tanara Wealth Management | Lehi, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Roger Lowe](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/roger-lowe.md) | Tanara Wealth Management | Lehi, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Tyler Thompson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tyler-thompson.md) | Tanara Wealth Management | Lehi, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Scott Peterson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/scott-peterson.md) | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem, Utah | ChFC | Ongoing planning fee | | [Trent Colledge](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/trent-colledge.md) | Sunset Retire | Provo, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Tyler Hunt](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tyler-hunt-6192405.md) | Sunset Retire | Provo, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Ryan Kelly](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ryan-kelly-5907617.md) | RFK Capital Management | Sandy, Utah | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee | | [Alek Johnson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alek-johnson.md) | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem, Utah | | Ongoing planning fee | | [Alison McFadden](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alison-mcfadden.md) | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem, Utah | | Ongoing planning fee | | [Gregory Maxwell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/gregory-maxwell.md) | Amicus Financial Advisors | Lehi, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Jeffrey Sevy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jeffrey-sevy.md) | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem, Utah | | Ongoing planning fee | | [Kristen Hudspeth](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kristen-hudspeth.md) | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem, Utah | | Ongoing planning fee | | [Larry Peterson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/larry-peterson.md) | Amicus Financial Advisors | Lehi, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Marco Figueroa](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/marco-figueroa.md) | Amicus Financial Advisors | Lehi, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Michael Hampton](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-hampton.md) | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem, Utah | | Ongoing planning fee | | [Nicholas Bodily](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nicholas-bodily.md) | Amicus Financial Advisors | Lehi, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Peter Messina](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/peter-messina.md) | ABG Consultants | Cottonwood Heights, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Ryan Cooper](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ryan-cooper-7319761.md) | Verticus Advisors | Sandy, Utah | PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Scott Muhlestein](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/scott-muhlestein.md) | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem, Utah | | Ongoing planning fee | | [Thomas Challis](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-challis.md) | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem, Utah | | Ongoing planning fee | | [Zachary Swenson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/zachary-swenson.md) | Peterson Wealth Advisors | Orem, Utah | | Ongoing planning fee | | [Dalin Jewett](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/dalin-jewett.md) | Tanara Wealth Management | Lehi, Utah | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Eric Stats](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/eric-stats.md) | Brighton Wealth Management | Cottonwood Heights, Utah | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [James Ferrin](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-ferrin.md) | Asset One | Draper, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [James Franklin](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-franklin-7327654.md) | Asset One | Draper, Utah | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Robert Nelson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/robert-nelson.md) | Sunset Retire | Provo, Utah | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Alexander Craner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alexander-craner.md) | Craner Capital | Bountiful, Utah | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Ethan Call](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ethan-call.md) | Craner Capital | Bountiful, Utah | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Frank Sterneck](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/frank-sterneck.md) | Sterneck Capital Management | Park City, Utah | | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [John Park](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-park.md) | Craner Capital | Bountiful, Utah | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | Showing the first 50 of 61. 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