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Strategy

These three simple words serve as a guide for how we keep your values, needs, concerns and hopes at the forefront of everything we do — from the big picture to the smallest of details.



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Our Services

Others talk of a comprehensive approach.

We embody it.

Squire Wealth Advisors is uniquely positioned to serve business owners and retirees. We’re focused not only on the basic fundamentals of your financial well-being, but the building blocks for your overall happiness. We want to help you see the bigger picture through the lens of every single smaller one. For every element of your life that involves a dollar sign, we’ll have a perspective.


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It All Begins With Understanding You

Whether you’re a business owner or an individual preparing for retirement, we will help you to identify your needs and achieve your financial goals.

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Business Owners

For business owners, the success of your business is an integral component of your financial health. So you need a customized, comprehensive plan that thoroughly and thoughtfully integrates your goals, both personally and professionally. We believe connecting the many facets of your personal and business life puts both in a better position for financial success.


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401(k) & Cash Balance Plans

Each path to retirement is unique. That is why we help business owners and their employees create and execute their retirement plans so that they can maintain their standard of living throughout retirement. 


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Getting to Know

Squire Wealth Advisors

Squire Wealth Advisors is a fee-only financial advisory firm devoted to upholding the fiduciary standard and always acting in the best interest of our clients.  By working with fee-only fiduciaries who always work in your best interest, you will never pay our advisors a commission for selling products. This model ensures we are always on your side.

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Wayne Barben

Partner, CPA/PFS
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 Wayne Barben

Wayne Barben

PARTNER

PHONE: (801) 226-7722

EMAIL: WAYNEB@SQUIRE.COM


Areas of Focus:

  • Tax and Pension
  • Retirement Planning

Profile:

  • Joined Squire & Company, PC in 1997
  • Advisor with Squire Wealth Advisors
  • Experience setting up and administering 401(k), SEP, profit sharing and defined benefit plans
  • Enjoys helping people implement an evidence-based strategy for their investment portfolio
  • Affiliated with other professionals for insurance and estate planning needs
  • Married to Tami, 3 children
  • Tami and Wayne both love the outdoors, sports, good movies and music

Education and Certifications:

  • MACC, Utah State University
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Personal Financial Specialist

Affiliations:

  • Utah Valley Estate Planning Council
  • Utah Valley University Foundation
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, member
  • Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants, member
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Nathan Larsen

Partner, CPA/PFS
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Nathan Larsen

Nathan Larsen

Partner

PHONE: (801) 226-7722

EMAIL: NATHANL@SQUIRE.COM


Areas of Focus:

  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Tax Compliance
  • Pension Assurance Services

Industry Specialties:

  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Mining & Energy
  • Oil & Gas
  • Insurance Agents

Profile:

  • Joined Squire & Company, PC in 2008
  • Enjoys helping clients with complex tax planning and compliance
  • Nathan is passionate about investment management and helps clients implement evidence-based investing
  • Has experience with Corporations, Partnerships, multi-state tax compliance and international tax reporting

Education and Certifications:

  • Bachelors of Science in Accounting, Utah Valley University 2008
  • Masters of Business Administrative, Utah State University 2013
  • Certified Investment Advisor Representative 2014
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Dave Archibald

Partner, CPA/PFS
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Dave Archibald

Dave Archibald

Partner

PHONE: (801) 494-6025

EMAIL: DAVIDA@SQUIRE.COM


Areas of Focus:

  • Information Systems
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP

Industry Specialties:

  • Direct Selling

Profile:

  • Joined Squire & Company, PC in 2005
  • Served as a controller for a local security company

Education and Certifications:

  • B.S., Brigham Young University
  • MAcc, Brigham Young University
  • Certified for Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • Certified for Microsoft SQL Server
  • Certified for Scribe Software
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Dwayne Asay

Partner, CPA/PFS
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Dwayne Asay

Partner

PHONE: (801) 225-6900

EMAIL: DWAYNEA@SQUIRE.COM


Area of Focus:

  • Wealth Accumulation and Management

Profile:

Dwayne concentrates his efforts and extensive knowledge on getting clients to, and ultimately maintaining, their financial independence.

  • Joined Squire & Company, PC in 1997
  • Has a significant background in tax, audit and business operations
  • Worked for McGladrey & Pullen, LLC, in Las Vegas, out of college
  • Served as controller in private industry for a software company

Education and Certifications:

  • B.S., Brigham Young University
  • MAcc, Brigham Young University
  • Certified Public Accountant

Affiliations:

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, member
  • Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants, member
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Clayton Johnson

Wealth Advisor, CFP®
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 Clayton Johnson

Clayton Johnson

WEALTH ADVISOR

PHONE: (801) 494-6081

EMAIL: CLAYTONJ@SQUIRE.COM


Clayton is passionate about helping others navigate complex financial and life decisions to achieve peace of mind and live the life they want now and in the future. He primarily helps:
  • Business owners seeking ways to build their wealth and reduce their taxes
  • Tech professionals & executives trying to maximize the after-tax return on their RSUs and other forms of equity compensation
  • Individuals and families preparing for retirement
  • High-Net-Worth families seeking to preserve their wealth and establish a legacy

Education and Certifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Management, BYU
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Affiliations:

  • Clayton serves as a board member for the Utah Valley Estate Planning Council, an organization committed to expanding estate planning knowledge and expertise.
  • He also serves as a board member for International Jumuiya, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing critical resources to underprivileged students, refugees, and families.
  • Financial Planning Association – Utah Chapter
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Mckay Lindsey

Wealth Advisor, CPA/PFS
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McKay Lindsey

Mckay Lindsey

WEALTH ADVISOR

PHONE: (801) 228-2068

EMAIL: MCKAYL@SQUIRE.COM


Area of Focus:

  • Retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) plan design

Profile:

Mckay enjoys working with individuals and business owners and is passionate about helping them grow their wealth. He enjoys helping clients design 401(k) plans that meet their business and retirement planning needs. With a background in tax, Mckay helps clients invest in tax-efficient ways through strategic asset location. He loves to solve problems for clients and help them with their financial goals. Mckay joined Squire & Company, PC in January 2017

  • Works in the tax and wealth advisory departments 
  • Enjoys helping clients solve issues and plan for the future 
  • Has experience in 401(k) plan design, administration, and compliance 
  • Registered Investment Adviser Representative  

Education and Certifications:

  • B.S., Utah State University
  • MAcc, Utah State University
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Personal Financial Specialist

Affiliations:

  • Member of the American Insitute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member of the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants

About:

Mckay joined Squire in 2017 after graduating with Bachelor of Science and Master of Accountancy degrees from Utah State University.

Outside of work, Mckay enjoys mountain biking, hiking, tennis, rock climbing/rappelling, travel, kayaking, cooking, and most of all, spending time with his wife and kids.

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Drew Bigler

Wealth Advisor, CPA
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Drew Bigler

Drew Bigler

wealth advisor

PHONE: (801) 226-7722

EMAIL: DREWB@SQUIRE.COM


Area of Focus:

  • Tax

Industry Specialties:

  • Consolidated returns
  • Construction
  • Adoption Credits
  • Private Small Businesses and Individuals

Profile:

  • Joined Squire & Company, PC in 1990
  • Married with 4 children
  • Hobbies include golfing, hunting and fishing

Education and Certifications:

  • B.S., Brigham Young University – 1988
  • MAcc, Brigham Young University – 1989

Affiliations:

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, member
  • Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants, member
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Julie Anderson

Wealth Advisor, CPA
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Julie Anderson

wealth advisor

PHONE: (801) 226-7722

EMAIL: JULIEA@SQUIRE.COM


Area of Focus:

  • Taxation and Investments

Profile:

  • Experience in national and local accounting firms
  • Joined Squire & Company, PC in January 2004

Education and Certifications:

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Investment Advisor Representative
  • MAcc, Brigham Young University
  • B.S., Brigham Young University
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Greg Hyde

Partner, CPA/PFS, CFP®
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Greg Hyde

Greg Hyde

Partner

PHONE: (385) 215-2814

EMAIL: GREGH@SQUIRE.COM


Areas of Focus: 

  • Federal and state individual and business tax planning and compliance
  • Estate and gift planning and compliance
  • Charitable and fiduciary income tax planning and compliance

Industry Specialties:

  • Tax and Wealth Advisory

Profile:

  • Greg serves a number of closely-held businesses and their owners, executives and professionals, and high-net-worth and high-income individuals.
  • Greg is the leader of Squire’s Wealth Advisory practice in its Salt Lake City office and enjoys the opportunity that provides to help clients reach their overall financial goals.
  • Greg has extensive experience with employee stock options.
  • He is an educational speaker to employees and professional groups.
  • He assists numerous clients with tax and financial planning and related income tax compliance issues.

Education and Certifications:

  • Greg received his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Accountancy degrees from Brigham Young University in 1997

Affiliations:

  • Greg is the past president and current board member of the Salt Lake Estate Planning Council
  • Has served on the boards of the IHC Foundation for Homecare and Hospice and Primary Children’s Medical Center Planned Giving Committee
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Wade Watkins

Partner, CPA
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Wade Watkins

Partner

PHONE: (385) 215-2805

EMAIL: wadew@SQUIRE.COM


Profile:

  • Wade is the partner-in-charge of Squire’s sales and use tax services and services a number of companies with sales and use tax compliance.
  • He is an educational speaker to university and professional groups.
  • Wade serves on the Executive Committee within Squire.
  • He serves on Squire’s Recruiting Committee.
  • Wade enjoys many outdoor activities including mountain and road biking, backpacking, hiking with his wife, four children and anyone else he can get to tag along. He has also been coaching and refereeing soccer for over 30 years.

Education and Certifications:

  • Received Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Accountancy degrees from Weber State University in 1995
  • Certified Public Accountant – licensed in Utah, District of Columbia and Hawaii
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Camille Fox

Associate Advisor
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Camille Fox

Associate advisor

PHONE: (801) 228-2054

EMAIL: camille.fox@SQUIRE.COM


Profile:

  • Camille works with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners to help them simplify their lives, avoid costly mistakes, and grow their wealth. She provides investment, financial, tax, and estate planning counsel to her clients. 
  • Camille received her bachelor’s degree in Finance from UVU. Outside of work she enjoys playing soccer, rock climbing, mountaineering, camping, boating, traveling, and yoga. 

Education and Certifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Finance, UVU 
  • Business Management Associate of Science, UVU 
  • Occupational Therapy Assistance Associate of Science, SLCC 
  • Series 65
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Denise Symes

Client Relationship Specialist
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Denise Symes

Client Relationship Specialist

PHONE: (801) 494-6062

EMAIL: denise.Symes@SQUIRE.COM


Profile:

  • Denise joined Squire Wealth Advisors October 2023. She is currently a student at Utah Valley University studying communications. She assists Squire Wealth Advisors with marketing efforts and other administrative tasks.
  • Outside of work, Denise enjoys going to the gym, reading, and learning anything about health & wellness. 

Education and Certifications:

  • Applied Communications with a minor in Business Management from UVU (expected graduation May 2024)
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Kadin Bullock

Paraplanner
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Kadin Bullock

Associate advisor

PHONE: (801) 228-2264 

EMAIL: kadinb@SQUIRE.COM


Profile:

  • Kadin works with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners to help them simplify their lives, avoid costly mistakes, and grow their wealth. He provides investment, financial, tax, and estate planning counsel to his clients.

Education and Certifications:

  • Current student at BYU studying Finance
  • Series 65
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Teresa Staker

Client Relationship Specialist
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Teresa Staker

Teresa Staker

Client Relationship Specialis

PHONE: (801) 494-6047

EMAIL: TERESAS@SQUIRE.COM


Area of Focus:

  • Squire Wealth Advisors Account Administration

Profile:

  • Joined Squire Wealth Advisors in 2013
  • 401(k) & Pension Marketing Director 2005-2013
  • 22 years of experience in business administration, marketing, office management, event planning, customer service, and human resources
  • Hobbies include running, bread making, crocheting, interior design, landscape design, reading, and cooking

Education and Certification:

  • Advanced Business Applied Technology Training Program 1989 – Jordan Valley Technology Center
  • A.S. Business Administration 1991 – LDS Business College

Affiliations:

  • Friends & Neighbors of Sunset 11th Ward Bookclub
  • Daughters of Utah Pioneers – 2011 - present


Strategic Partnerships

For Your Benefit

As a firm, we’ve established connections with industry leaders in financial services and wealth management to provide unmatched service to our clients. With such resources, we focus our energy on delivering objective advice that is in your best interest - always.


The Bam Alliance
Charles Schwab
Fidelity Investments
TD Ameritrade


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Ramsey SmartVestor Pro

Squire Wealth is passionate about the mission of Dave Ramsey to help individuals, families, and businesses understand the habits and processes that can assist them in achieving financial independence. We are excited to be recommended by Dave Ramsey. Dave's beliefs about financial education and retirement planning are a natural fit as the same beliefs drive everything we do at Squire Wealth Advisors. By having the heart of a teacher, and not of a salesperson, we dedicate the time needed to listen to your goals and educate you on your investment options.

What does it mean to work with a vetted SmartVestor Pro?

We agree to the SmartVestor Code Of Conduct. We believe everyone deserves access to solid, professional investing guidance. We have earned our position as SmartVestor Pros because of our experience in the industry and our drive to help others. You won't have to do all the research on market fluctuations, fee schedules and more in your spare time.

We listen to what matters to you.

We are people you can relate to and share your dreams with. We’ll work together WITH you to create a plan to help you reach your goals. We know your goals and can be the voice of reason through the ups and downs of the market.

We teach you about your options.

We can help you understand your investing options like mutual funds, IRAs, 401(k)s, 529 college savings accounts, and more. It's your money and we put your goals first. We want you to make informed decisions.

We care about your future.

We fit investments to your life, help you understand what you’re investing in and why. We encourage you to stick with your long-term goals. Your goals for the future, where you are in your financial journey, the questions you have - all of that matters to us and helps us know how to guide you.

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