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Adams Wealth Advisors

701 S Main
Suite 400

location-iconLogan, UT 84321

call-icon435-752-1702

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About Adams Wealth Advisors

Adams Wealth Advisors is a full-service wealth management firm dedicated to providing personalized financial planning and investment strategies to individuals, families, and businesses. Since its founding in 2012 by Craig Adams, the firm has been built on a foundation of transparency, collaboration, and a client-first approach. With offices in Logan and St. George, Utah, Adams Wealth Advisors combines local expertise with a global perspective to deliver comprehensive financial solutions tailored to each client's unique goals.

At Adams Wealth Advisors, we take a team-based approach to financial planning. Our highly accredited professionals include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER practitioners (CFPs®), Chartered Financial Analysts (CFAs), Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), and other industry experts. This collaborative model ensures that clients benefit from a diverse range of expertise, delivering the most effective and customized strategies.

We offer a full spectrum of services to address every aspect of our clients' financial lives, including retirement planning, investment strategies, tax strategies, estate planning, risk management, and education funding. Our investment management philosophy emphasizes disciplined, active management with a focus on long-term growth, risk mitigation, and alignment with each client's goals. By incorporating alternative investments such as structured products and private equity, we provide opportunities beyond traditional portfolios.

What sets Adams Wealth Advisors apart is our unwavering commitment to client care and accessibility. We pride ourselves on proactive communication, ensuring clients are informed and confident in their financial decisions. Our team is always available to provide guidance, answer questions, and adjust plans as life evolves. We believe that successful financial planning is about more than managing assets' it's about partnering with our clients to help them achieve their dreams.

Deeply rooted in the Utah community, Adams Wealth Advisors is passionate about giving back. We actively support local initiatives and charities, reflecting our belief in building stronger communities. This local presence, combined with our world-class expertise, makes us a trusted partner for clients throughout the region.

At Adams Wealth Advisors, we understand that choosing a financial partner is one of the most important decisions you'll make. With a minimum of $200,000 in investable assets, our clients benefit from a level of personalized service and expertise that sets us apart from competitors. We are committed to delivering value that exceeds expectations, always putting our clients' interests first.

Whether you're planning for retirement, growing your wealth, or navigating the complexities of a business transition, Adams Wealth Advisors is here to help. Our mission is simple: to provide clarity, confidence, and peace of mind in every financial decision. Together, we'll create a roadmap for your financial success.

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General Information

Firm Start Year

2012

No. of Employees

10-19

automated call

Yes

CRD#

286087

Firm CRD#

286087

Name of Custodial Firm

Fidelity, Schwab, etc.

States Licensed in

UT

Years of Experience in Financial Services

25

Number of Years with Current Firm

3

Work Experience

Managing Director, Wealth Management  Adams Wealth Advisors Logan, UT | May 2022  Present

Lead Wealth Management and Business Development teams; set firm-wide strategy and drive client growth.

Portfolio Manager for Adams Wealth investment strategies; deliver tailored wealth solutions.

Manage the AIM Ventura Fund; oversee research, security selection, and risk management.

Director, Senior Investment Strategist  Charles Schwab Denver, CO | Mar 2020  May 2022

Led market/economic research and tactical asset allocation for Schwab Center for Financial Research  Market Analysis Group.

Directed ETF selection, portfolio construction, and investment risk management for model portfolios.

Senior Portfolio Manager, Schwab Managed Portfolios  ETF  Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc. Denver, CO | Jan 2010  Mar 2020

Managing Director & Senior PM for SMPETF SMA platform; owned strategy design, implementation, and oversight.

Responsible for performance, rebalancing, and investment process governance across ETF mandates.

Managing Director / Senior Analyst / Registered Representative  Charles Schwab Denver, CO | Sep 1997  Dec 2009

Senior roles within SCFR Market Analysis Group producing economic and market commentary.

Earlier background in banking and futures trading; contributed to firm investment views and client education.

Work with the following types of clients

Non-Profit Organizations, Individual Investors, Businesses, Investment Clubs

Advisory Services Provided

Financial Advice & Consulting, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Tax Advice and Services

Services

Investment Types

Mutual Funds, Options & Futures, Bonds, Stocks, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Alternative Investments, Socially Responsible Investments (SRI)

Can meet clients in the following ways

Email, Your Office, Phone, Video Conference, Our Offices, Your Home, Our Office

Compliance

Registered Investment Advisor

Yes

Registered Representative

Yes

Investment Advisor Representative

Yes

Acknowledged fiduciary

Yes

Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years

I have a clean record

Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years

I have a clean record

Qualifications & Membership

Certifications, Accreditations & Designations

CFP®

Securities Licenses

Series 63, Series 24, Series 7, Series 65

Firm Information

Firm's Number of Clients

600

Firm's Number of Planning Clients

600

Firm's Number of Managed Clients

600

Assets Managed by Firm

$590,000,000

Advisor's Number of Clients

100

Advisor's Number of Managed Clients

100

Advisor's Number of Planning Clients

100

Assets Managed by Advisor

$200,000,000

Compensation and Fees

Fee Structure

Fee-Based

Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts

$500,000

Compensation Methods

Based on Assets

Fee % Based on Assets

2.0

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Economics

The University of Kanasas
09/1/1986 -6/1/1990

Chartered Financail Analyst - CFA

CFA Institute
01/01/2003 -01/01/2003

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