Our Team

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At Gatewood, we believe our strength comes from our commitment to treating clients like family. Our close-knit team of relationship-driven professionals collaborates to inspire confidence in every financial decision, building a lasting partnership that extends well into your future and for generations to come.

Planning Team

Our planning team is a group of professionals in financial planning, investments, tax, and estate strategies, working together to provide personalized, holistic wealth management solutions that help clients build, preserve, and pass down wealth with purpose.

Brandon Laxton, CFP®

Brandon Laxton, CFP®

Wealth Planner

 Brian McGeehon, MAcc, CFA®, CLU®

Brian McGeehon, MAcc, CFA®, CLU®

Partner | Chief Financial Officer | Wealth Advisor

 Chad Denney

Chad Denney

Wealth Planner

 Charles Scheipeter

Charles Scheipeter

Wealth Coordinator

 Christina Shockley, JD, CFP®

Christina Shockley, JD, CFP®

Chairman | Partner | Chief Planning Officer | Wealth Advisor

 Clint Clemons, CFP®

Clint Clemons, CFP®

Wealth Planner

 Cole Milam, CFP®, MBA

Cole Milam, CFP®, MBA

Wealth Planner Manager

 Daniel Goeddel, MBA

Daniel Goeddel, MBA

Partner | Chief Operating Officer | Wealth Advisor

 Jake Klarman, MBA

Jake Klarman, MBA

Wealth Coordinator

 Jared Freese, CFP®, CLU®, CEPA, ChFC®

Jared Freese, CFP®, CLU®, CEPA, ChFC®

Wealth Advisor Manager

 Joseph "Joey" Kritchell

Joseph "Joey" Kritchell

Wealth Coordinator

 Melissa Sims, CLU®

Melissa Sims, CLU®

Wealth Coordinator Manager

 Micah Alsobrook, CPFA®, MBA

Micah Alsobrook, CPFA®, MBA

Retirement Plan Consultant

 Muhammad "Mo" Khalid, MSF

Muhammad "Mo" Khalid, MSF

Wealth Services Coordinator

 Nina Breen, CFP®, RICP®, CPWA®

Nina Breen, CFP®, RICP®, CPWA®

Wealth Planner

 Vincent Li, MSBA

Vincent Li, MSBA

Operations Intern

Leadership Team

Our leadership team guides the firm with a focus on clear direction, combining expertise in wealth management and operations. They prioritize delivering tailored solutions and building long-term success through thoughtful decision-making.

Aaron Tuttle, CFA®, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®

Aaron Tuttle, CFA®, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®

Chief Executive Officer | Partner

 Brian McGeehon, MAcc, CFA®, CLU®

Brian McGeehon, MAcc, CFA®, CLU®

Partner | Chief Financial Officer | Wealth Advisor

 Christina Shockley, JD, CFP®

Christina Shockley, JD, CFP®

Chairman | Partner | Chief Planning Officer | Wealth Advisor

 Chris Arends, CFA®, CMT®, CAIA®

Chris Arends, CFA®, CMT®, CAIA®

Chief Investment Officer

 Clayton Feldman, CFA®

Clayton Feldman, CFA®

Director of Operations

 Daniel Goeddel, MBA

Daniel Goeddel, MBA

Partner | Chief Operating Officer | Wealth Advisor

 Jared Freese, CFP®, CLU®, CEPA, ChFC®

Jared Freese, CFP®, CLU®, CEPA, ChFC®

Wealth Advisor Manager

Investment Team

Gatewood Wealth Solutions’ investment team transforms insights into action. By analyzing market trends and employing innovative strategies, they align investment approaches with your financial goals. Focused on adaptability and long-term growth, they aim to build a clear roadmap for your financial success.

Aaron Tuttle, CFA®, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®

Aaron Tuttle, CFA®, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®

Chief Executive Officer | Partner

 Calvin Racy

Calvin Racy

Investment Strategist Assistant

 Chris Arends, CFA®, CMT®, CAIA®

Chris Arends, CFA®, CMT®, CAIA®

Chief Investment Officer

 Hongzhe "Jerry" Pan, MSA

Hongzhe "Jerry" Pan, MSA

Investment Operations Assistant

Partners

Gatewood Wealth Solutions’ partners leverage diverse expertise to build strong client relationships. They collaborate closely with clients, ensuring a tailored approach to wealth management that aligns with each client’s unique goals.

Aaron Tuttle, CFA®, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®

Aaron Tuttle, CFA®, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®

Chief Executive Officer | Partner

 Brian McGeehon, MAcc, CFA®, CLU®

Brian McGeehon, MAcc, CFA®, CLU®

Partner | Chief Financial Officer | Wealth Advisor

 Christina Shockley, JD, CFP®

Christina Shockley, JD, CFP®

Chairman | Partner | Chief Planning Officer | Wealth Advisor

 Daniel Goeddel, MBA

Daniel Goeddel, MBA

Partner | Chief Operating Officer | Wealth Advisor

Client Experience and Strategy Teams

Our Client Experience and Strategy Teams bring together professionals from diverse disciplines to deliver seamless service, personalized financial strategies, and operational excellence. This team works behind the scenes to support client relationships, enhance processes, and ensure the highest standard of care across every interaction.

Blake Higdon, MBA

Blake Higdon, MBA

Operations Associate

 Caroline Schneider, M.S.Ed.

Caroline Schneider, M.S.Ed.

Executive Assistant

 Chelsy Schulte

Chelsy Schulte

Marketing Associate

 John Gatewood, CFP®, CLU®

John Gatewood, CFP®, CLU®

Founder & Director of Advisor Development

 Kathleen Harris

Kathleen Harris

Culture and Engagement Specialist

Testimonials

"Our relationship with Gatewood Wealth Solutions has evolved over the years right along with our family.  From building and protecting our wealth to retirement and estate planning, Gatewood has guided us and enabled our objectives. It’s assuring to know skilled professionals we trust are working with us to optimize what we have worked for all our lives. "

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Dr. Boyd C.
Retired Corporate Executive 11.13.23

"My wife and I have had the benefit of working with John Gatewood for over thirty-five years. Initially, John worked with us planning our personal and business life insurance needs. As his service offerings expanded, we took advantage of his expertise to help us with our family's financial planning. We could not be more pleased than what we are with the plan the Gatewood Wealth Solutions team developed for us. The team members are well-trained, intelligent, friendly, enthusiastic, and very good listeners. We have two scheduled reviews of the plan every year with one of the principals and at least…"

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Steve W.
Retired Business Owner 10.16.23

"My wife and I have known and worked with John Gatewood and his team for nearly a decade.  The values-driven team of Gatewood Wealth Solutions is motivated, caring, highly competent and personally fueled by character and integrity.  I recommended GWS to friends and family - including my children - because their deep desire to help clients "give purpose to their wealth" gives us all the opportunity to better serve our families and communities."

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Dave M.
Corporate Executive 09.19.23

"Navigating the complexities of my corporate life was already a challenge, but when my husband passed away, it felt like an insurmountable mountain of emotions and paperwork. The team at Gatewood Wealth Solutions stepped in with compassion, efficiency, and expertise, guiding me through the entire estate settlement process. Their unwavering support made a world of difference during such a challenging time. I am profoundly grateful for all they've done and continue to do for me. Their services are truly unparalleled, and I wholeheartedly trust and recommend them."

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Carol S.
Corporate Executive 09.20.23

"My wife and I became a client of Gatewood Wealth Solutions twelve years ago on the recommendation of a friend who was also a GWS client, and I am very glad that we did. Until that time, I had managed our 401(k) and investments, but with retirement on the horizon, we felt it important to get professional help for retirement planning and investment management. The Gatewood team developed an integrated financial and retirement plan we refined together. It was based on information such as our current financial position, desired retirement date and lifestyle, anticipated job and retirement income, expenses, and…"

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Phil P.
Retired Corporate Executive 09.20.23

"I have worked with Gatewood Wealth Solutions since its inception and could not speak more highly of my experience. Gatewood Wealth Solutions provides comprehensive wealth management services for my family in a very sophisticated way. Their planning services are comprehensive and consider all assets of our family, not just what they manage. This is important for our family since we have a real estate business which must be considered in our planning. They also help us with our estate and tax planning each year. Their service is exceptional and is proactive and not reactive. I have referred members of my…"

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Tim M.
Partner/Attorney 09.22.23

"I’ve been with Gatewood Wealth Solutions and its predecessor for 21 years as our financial advisors. I first met John Gatewood in 2002 when I purchased a life insurance policy from him when he was with Northwestern Mutual. Shortly after having additional discussions with John, we started using them as our only financial advisors. They continued over the years to more than perform above my expectations and also started to bring in additional talent within their organization in order expand and meet client’s expectations. Since they’ve organized as Gatewood Wealth Solution and separated from Northwestern Mutual, they’ve continued to add…"

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Joe H.
Retired Corporate Executive 09.25.23

"I have been with Gatewood Wealth Solution for seven years, and I would highly recommend them for wealth management services.  They are a small but very efficient, effective, knowledgeable team that provides highly personalized, client-centered services.  If I didn't know better, I would think that I am their only client!  They have an excellent working relationship with a highly respected law firm that provides assistance with trusts and estate planning.  They also have an excellent working relationship with a tax accounting firm.  All of this so that all aspects of my financial planning needs are seamlessly coordinated. Their quarterly meetings…"

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Susan H.
Corporate Executive 09.26.23

"Gatewood Wealth Solutions has been one of our best decisions we have made in the last five years. I have met with numerous financial planners who’ve all come to me with similar ideas and recommendations that don’t seem to prove that they are thinking outside the box for me individually. But when Gatewood Wealth Solutions came to me with their plan it was strategically designed with so many aspects taken into consideration that I was surprised at how uniquely competent and professional they were. They brought me many ideas and recommendations that would not bring them profit. They brought me…"

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Scott & Johanna S.
Business Owners 09.28.23

"Gatewood Wealth Solutions gives me confidence that my retirement savings are being monitored and managed with MY best interest in mind. All of the staff is welcoming, friendly and respectful. They have comprehensive knowledge of long-term financial planning, estate planning and tax planning. I have been with Gatewood for many years and hope to be with them for many more years to come."

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Gary B.
Corporate Executive 09.27.23

"I have known John Gatewood, the founder of Gatewood Wealth Solutions, for many years. We became friends well before we talked about business, and it was a natural decision to turn to John for help with our affairs when I needed it because I had grown to know and trust him. It really is true that John and his team at Gatewood Wealth Solutions are completely focused on helping ordinary families like ours to become financially independent. The family part especially means something: One day my 20-something son called to ask if I thought our group would be willing to…"

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Steve K.
Retired Corporate Executive 09.27.23

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