With over 50 years of combined experience, our mission is to help you grow and protect your most valuable assets. Our firm goes beyond traditional planners, advisors, or brokers, diving deep to evaluate and offer strategies for securing tax-efficient investments, mitigating intangible risks, and maximizing opportunities. Through our proprietary processes, we assist clients in saving significant sums annually, creating a fortified financial and tax-advantaged reserve. As your trusted partner, we aim to shield your business and financial assets, fueling their growth and securing a lasting legacy.
Raised in Paradise, Utah, with values of hard work, service, and family.
Enjoys outdoor activities like biking, skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting.
Emphasizes a "work hard, play harder" approach to life and business.
Known as a "visionary" for driving growth and creating value.
Owner & CEO of Strategic Associates, LLC, with extensive experience on risk management and tax mitigation
Actively involved in other ventures, serving on the boards of three insurance and consulting firms.
Referred to as our "Resident Geek"
Father of 3
Attended West Point
Helping clients with a holistic financial planning approach since early 2000's
Enjoys reading the tax code and court cases to understand the intricacies and intent of the incentives created by congress
100% Family man
Passion for life, health and wellness
Loves people and creating valuable relationships
Founding Partner with 16 years experience in the industry
Loves reading and learning from inspired minds, authors and speakers
A bit of a perfectionist with the mantra; “How you do anything, is how you do everything” - Martha Beck
Favorite quote: The Man in The Arena by Teddy Roosevelt
Bachelors in Economics from Utah State University
Joined SA in early 2021
Loves the outdoors; snowmobiling, skiing, backpacking
Enjoys working on the family farm and ranch
Estate planning coordinator and operations specialist
Matthew Gunnell
Background in business development and marketing
Jr. Tax Strategy Consultant
Life insurance and legacy product planning specialist.
Loves to spend free time with family, playing golf, and watching sports
Passion for helping clients take control over their financial future