Meet Our Team
SteVan Gates, CRPC®
Managing Partner / Private Wealth Advisor
SteVan H. Gates has 25 years of experience offering strategies in investment management, financial independence, retirement transitions, Medicare, social security, business succession, income tax reduction strategies, life insurance,...
Ernest Hathaway, CFP®
Partner / Private Wealth Advisor (Ret.)
A founding partner of FSI, Mr. Hathaway functions as a consultant now that he is retired and no longer provides financial planning services. He brings over 30 years of experience and an extensive background as a financial educator.
Bil Jeppson, CFP®, MBA
Partner / Private Wealth Advisor (Ret.)
David Gates
Partner / Private Wealth Advisor
As National Social Security Advisor, David’s knowledge in Social Security makes him a very valuable resource when planning for retirement. David has developed a love for retirement planning with individuals who are looking to...
Nathan Gates, CRPC®, NSSA®
Partner | Private Wealth Advisor
Nathan T. Gates was born and raised in Bountiful, Utah. Attended school at SLCC and Weber State University studying pre-med. Nathan’s first career choice was in emergency medicine and worked for Clinton, Utah Fire/EMS department....
Derek Bohne, CLU®, ChFC®
Partner / Private Wealth Advisor
Derek D. Bohne was born and raised in Cedar City, Utah. Attended school at Southern Utah University, majoring in business and finance. He joined the MONY group as a financial advisor in 1992. While working at the MONY Group, he...
Merry Dawn
Client Relations Assistant
Merry Dawn currently holds series 6, 7, and 63 securities registrations as well as a Utah Life and Health Insurance license. She comes from a financial services background and has been with FSI since February 2000. She also assists FSI...