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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 & Team: 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.

Mike Macfarlane, Founding Partner

CASL®, CLU®, ChFC®

With over two decades of experience in financial planning, Mike Macfarlane is dedicated to helping clients achieve a balanced approach to financial planning and wealth management. A graduate of Utah Valley University, where he earned his degree in Philosophy and History with Summa Cum Laude honors, Mike brings a thoughtful, reasoned approach to financial advising. As a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), and Chartered Advisor for Senior Living (CASL), he is well-equipped to provide comprehensive guidance.

What sets Mike apart is his commitment to prioritizing the best outcomes for his clients. He finds true satisfaction in helping others make financial decisions that align with their values and enhance their happiness. His pragmatic approach to investing focuses on logic, reason, and proven principles with a strong historical foundation.

Outside of work, Mike is a devoted father to his three children, Serena, Aidan, and Sean. He enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, reading, and exploring history and geopolitics. A bit of a golf enthusiast, he balances his time between his passions and helping clients build a brighter, more fulfilling future.

Tyler Vongsawad, Founding Partner

CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, CFP®, MSFS

Tyler was raised by his single mother in Orange County, California, and spent much of his childhood at the beach. He then spent two years in Canada where he taught and served people near Montreal. While attending BYU he met his wife Amy and they’ve raised their three children in the Provo/Orem area. With a son on a mission in Korea and a daughter at Utah State, they’re enjoying the last few years with their youngest daughter and their dog (the true favorite child) at home. Tyler enjoys traveling with family and friends, mountain biking, triathlons, hiking in beautiful places, golfing, and although he skis, he identifies as a snowboarder – please try not to hold it against him. Tyler recently competed in the World Bodysurfing Championship in Oceanside.

As a Wealth Management Advisor, Tyler works with families to identify and understand their values and make aligned financial decisions which contribute to their happiness. Financial security is one of several key drivers of happiness. Although its definition varies from person to person, Financial Security generally means having enough income and assets to cover expenses both now and in the future. At some point, every person’s earned income will stop; for most, that will mean retirement, for some a death or disability may stop their earned income prematurely. Using strategic efficiencies, such as compound interest, tax-managed investments, and insuring incomes, Tyler helps families to magnify their financial stewardship. Through a careful understanding of the family’s goals and current situation, he works to reach alignment between their intentions and their actions. Sometimes the memories of today are worth more than the dreams of tomorrow, so he advises on striking a proper balance to help families achieve both, encouraging them to create the legacy by which they will be remembered.

Since 2005, Tyler has been delivering an experience to clients that is comprehensive, individual, and one that evolves as families do. Families choose to engage with Tyler because they want to be guided through a strategic plan, where they can ask questions, and be asked questions–perhaps ones they haven’t thought of before.

After finishing his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance, Tyler continued his education through his graduate degree from The American College by obtaining his Masters in Financial Services.  This advanced education allows Tyler to be able to customize comprehensive financial planning strategies for his clients. Thus far, he has received CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional certification designations.

Will Beck, Founding Partner

CFP®

Will is a survivor of the Columbine High School massacre. This early experience in life taught Will to appreciate the things that matter most. For him those things include simple hang out time with friends and family, his relationship with God, service to others, and being grateful.  Will and his wife Julie Anne met while in a humanities class at BYU, were married in 2005, and have 4 children. They are the source of his greatest joys and his greatest stresses. While life has its ups and downs, all of those experiences help him to appreciate and enjoy the best parts of life. His favorite things to do that don’t cost money are watching his kids play basketball, playing Rummikub as a family, and having home movie nights. Joy is found in the simple things.

Will studied finance at Brigham Young University and graduated in 2007. He began his career as a financial intern and has worked since to build a successful financial advisory practice.He focused early on by developing himself through education and earned several financial planning designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™.  Helping clients save more money and get a better return on their savings is very fulfilling to Will. He loves to see his clients make core memories with their families because of the planning and investing they have done.  Will enjoys being able to talk with his clients about their families, their struggles, and what helps them to be satisfied in life. His clients are his friends and their success in life is very important to Will.

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Taya Spencer

Client Relationship Manager

Taya Pace has been a dedicated professional in the financial planning industry since 2017. With her Series 6 and life and health licenses, Taya brings a wealth of experience and a keen attention to detail to her role. Her responsibilities include preparing financial reviews, providing day-to-day support with RMDs, money transfers, asset rebalancing, and more.

Taya is passionate about client care and takes pride in building genuine relationships with each person she works with. She understands the significant trust clients place in us with their financial futures and approaches this responsibility with utmost seriousness. Her exceptional attention to detail ensures that all client needs are met with precision and care. Many clients not only appreciate her professional support but also value the personal connections she fosters, considering her a friend as well as a trusted advisor.

Outside of her professional role, Taya is married to her high school sweetheart, Chantry. Together since 2012, they enjoy adventures such as dirt biking, camping, and off-roading with friends. Her favorite destination is Moab, Utah, and her happy place is the mountains and nature. Taya’s passion for the outdoors and her close-knit relationships reflect her warm, approachable demeanor and dedication to both her personal and professional life.

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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