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 Happier Wealth – A Boutique Financial Advisory

Values-driven financial decisions pave the way for happier outcomes.

We’re a team of wealth advisors dedicated to building long-term personal relationships, understand your unique needs, and create a customized approach that aligns with your values to enhance your happiness. We encourage you to invest in what matters most.

Together, we build your financial plan around what matters most to you.

At Happier Wealth, we work with individuals, families, and businesses to ensure their financial strategies reflect their deepest values.

01. Relationship

At Happier Wealth, we believe that understanding your values is the key to creating a financial plan that not only aligns with your goals but also enhances your overall happiness. We focus on getting to know what matters most to you, ensuring your financial strategy supports a fulfilling and joyful life.

02. Strategy

With our team of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioners and Chartered Financial Consultants™, you gain access to experienced guidance that goes beyond merely boosting your net worth. We focus on developing a strategy that optimizes for your happiness and well-being, ensuring that your financial plan supports a richer, more fulfilling life.

03. Fulfillment

We believe that achieving true fulfillment comes from aligning your financial actions with your intentions. Our commitment goes beyond creating a plan; we’re with you every step of the way, providing guidance and support through your journey and along the ever evolving landscape of tax, legal, and economic conditions. This ensures that your financial plan allows you to enjoy meaningful happiness now while pursuing your dreams for the future.

Ready to create a plan that aligns with your goals?

Take the first step toward investing in what matters most. Begin your journey with us today!

I’m a CPA with a PhD in accounting. When I say that everyone needs a good fee-based wealth and retirement management advisor, I mean *everyone.* Tyler’s skill as an investment manager and financial consultant is absolutely invaluable to me and my spouse. With careful listening, he is advising us on how to best live and work with our plan. Tyler has my highest recommendation!

Monte SwainClient Since 2024

We have loved counseling with Tyler on financial matters for nearly 20 years. He has always been responsive, knowledgeable, proactive, and balanced, providing sound advice as we have navigated both opportunities and challenges. He is great to work with, and his focus is always on understanding and helping us achieve our life goals.

Todd and Julie ThompsonClients Since 2005

We came to Tyler requesting help with financial planning due to our recent marriage and the blending of our families and resources. We have appreciated Tyler’s willingness to educate us regarding investments. He has even helped us address more complicated questions such as estate planning when a spouse has been previously widowed. His help has been invaluable. We are grateful for Tyler’s professionalism and expertise as well as his friendship.

Jeff and Betsy BarrowClients Since 2016

I used to be a licensed financial advisor. I know how many of these things work. But having another pair of eyes looking at my investments is important to me. I've trusted Tyler with our finances since 2017. He is kind, responsive, intelligent, and there to help. He's not a pushy advisor who tells me what to do. He advises, and my wife and I decide together. We plan on working with Tyler for many more years!

Bruce and Kimberly RoweClients Since 2017

As I became a widow before retirement age, I was apprehensive, inexperienced and skeptical about financial advisors. I interviewed several people at various firms, and have been pleased with my decision to become part of Tyler’s team for many years. I have found Tyler to be open, honest, patient, engaged, caring and responsive.

Leah C.Client Since 2019

We have been working with Tyler since 2018. We appreciate his balance in both trying to have future financial stability and live life at the same time. After spending time getting to know us and understanding our goals Tyler helped us create a manageable plan to build our wealth and at the same time allowed us the flexibility to enjoy the journey along the way. As a self employed physician I have benefited from Tyler's expertise in managing both traditional and less then traditional corporate structures, options and strategies. We never have a hard time connecting with him when needed and are grateful for the time he takes not only to make a suggestion but to educate us on what options exist and which would be best for us. Finally, he’s just a good guy to work with.

Dr. Eric and Andrea CannonClients Since 2018

I have worked with Tyler as my financial professional for almost 20 years. Tyler is very knowledgeable and professional. I especially find Tyler to be responsive to my needs as an investor and a business owner. He has an easy and energetic personality which is great when one of my employees has needed assistance with 401k issues or questions. I continue to work closely with Tyler and happily recommend him to others.

Burk Adams PE, MBAClient Since 2005

My husband and I have known Tyler Vongsawad for over two decades. He has been great to work with. He is knowledgeable in his field and always tries to do what is best for each client. He talks through several options and considers your goals and needs. He always responds to questions or requests promptly. He is friendly, outgoing, and thorough. We have the highest regard for him and his abilities. We have highly recommended him to family and friends. He is full of integrity and we trust him completely.

Deborah Gunnell WilcoxClient Since 2005

Meet the Founders

At Happier Wealth, our dedicated financial planners are passionate about more than just numbers—we’re passionate about people. We believe that true financial success is about aligning your wealth with what brings you joy and fulfillment. We are committed to building meaningful relationships with our clients, understanding their unique values, and crafting strategies that prioritize their happiness. With diverse expertise and a shared commitment to a client-first approach, we work collaboratively to help you achieve a financial future that truly reflects what matters most to you.

Mike Macfarlane, Founding Partner

Mike is a seasoned financial planner with over two decades of experience guiding clients to align their financial plans with their personal values and life goals. He specializes in retirement planning, estate strategy, and cash flow management, always prioritizing a thoughtful, client-centered approach. Known for his logical and reasoned strategies, Mike is passionate about helping clients achieve financial well-being while focusing on what truly brings them joy. Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, reading, and making meaningful memories with his three children.

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Tyler Vongsawad, Founding Partner

Tyler loves financial efficiency. Having been raised by a single mother, he was taught how to get the most value out of every allocated dollar. Programmed to save, Tyler has learned that life can be short and health can be fleeting; therefore, spending both money and time now with family and friends adds to a fulfilling life. With an analytical mind, Tyler enjoys wandering through spreadsheets, stopping to smell the numbers. He works with successful small business owners, highly compensated employees, retirees, and widows. Tyler’s happiest memories are bodysurfing, at sunset, with friends and family.

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Will Beck, Founding Partner

Will is a financial planner with a deep appreciation for what matters most in life, shaped by his experience as a survivor of the Columbine High School massacre. He specializes in helping clients build meaningful financial strategies that allow them to create lasting memories with their families. Will values his relationships with clients, considering them friends, and finds fulfillment in seeing them achieve their goals. Outside of work, he enjoys family movie nights, watching his kids play basketball, and spending quality time with his wife, Julie Anne, and their four children.

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Crafting Financial Strategies That Reflect What Matters Most to You

Retirement Planning

Retirement is more than just an end—it’s a new beginning. At Happier Wealth, we help you plan not just for the day you leave work, but for a retirement that rewards your years of discipline and careful saving. Our comprehensive approach ensures your financial plan reflects your hard work and supports the life you envision, both now and in the future.

Investment Management

At Happier Wealth, we believe investing should reflect your unique life stage, comfort with market changes, and financial goals. We craft personalized strategies that evolve with you, whether you’re building wealth for retirement or already enjoying it. Our approach helps you navigate the market confidently, ensuring your investments support both your present well-being and future aspirations.

Tax Planning

Tax planning is key to keeping more of what you’ve earned and accumulated. At Happier Wealth we design strategies to reduce taxes now and others to save on taxes in the future. We can coordinate with your tax advisor to talk some cents into the numbers, then tailor your tax planning to align with your financial goals. Being a wise steward of your funds leads to greater peace of mind.

Estate Planning

Estate planning is about more than just transferring assets; it’s about taking care of the people you love and securing your legacy. At Happier Wealth, we work in conjunction with your attorney to create an estate plan that reflects your values and financial goals, ensuring your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected. Be comforted knowing that you’ve planned for the unexpected.

Risk Management

We all hope for a long and healthy life, and it’s probable that you’ll have one. You may be concerned about protecting your income in the event of a death or disability, or you may wonder how your long-term care needs might affect your family. At Happier Wealth we can manage the financial impact of those risks so that you can focus on making meaningful memories with your loved ones today.

Cash Flow Planning

Effective cash flow planning goes beyond budgeting—it’s about ensuring your money supports your lifestyle and future goals. At Happier Wealth, we help you create a plan that reflects your priorities, balances your needs with your aspirations, and adapts as your life evolves. Our goal is to provide clarity and control over your finances, so you can focus on what truly matters.

Let’s get started on your custom financial plan!