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About Happier Wealth

We help our clients create a wealthier, happier life.

At Happier Wealth, we believe that true wealth isn’t just about numbers—it’s about living a life that brings you joy, fulfillment, and confidence. Our mission is to help you align your financial decisions with your deepest values, ensuring that every choice you make leads to a happier and more satisfying life. Get Started

Align your wealth strategy with your values for a happier, more fulfilling life.

Happier Wealth stands out from other advisories by focusing on what truly matters: your happiness. We understand that wealth is not the end goal but a means to achieving a life rich in experiences, relationships, and purpose. We don’t just manage your wealth; we help you invest in what matters most to you.

Our Story

The People Behind Happier Wealth

Happier Wealth was founded in 2024 by seasoned financial professionals Mike Macfarlane, Tyler Vongsawad, and Will Beck, who envisioned a boutique advisory firm dedicated to helping clients achieve true happiness through financial well-being. Headquartered in Utah and drawing on their extensive experience in the financial industry, the founders set out to create a firm that prioritizes clients’ values and life goals, ensuring that wealth becomes a tool for living a more fulfilled and joyful life.

The idea for Happier Wealth emerged from a desire to offer clients a more flexible and personalized approach to financial planning. Having worked within a large national advisory firm, the founders recognized the need for an independent firm that could offer tailored strategies designed to serve the best interests of each client.

With the freedom to choose from a broad range of financial solutions, Happier Wealth provides truly client-centered advice while maintaining strong regulatory oversight to ensure that clients’ investments are well-protected.

Today, Happier Wealth is proud to have built an exceptional team of professionals who share a commitment to a values-driven approach to wealth management. Their dedication to helping clients align their financial decisions with their personal values has resonated with a diverse group of clients, from business owners to retirees and high-earning professionals. At Happier Wealth, the focus is always on empowering clients to live richer, more joyful lives through thoughtful and strategic financial planning.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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