Strategic Planning Group Staff
For over 25 years, Ryan has served as a leading advisor in the fields of Advanced Tax, Estate, Retirement and Investment Planning. Ryan is a Consumer Protection Specialist and Author of the consumer protection handbook, “Truth is Power.” Ryan enjoys outdoor recreation, travel, and spending time with his family.
Prior to joining Strategic Planning Group, LaDawn served for nine years at Weber State University in the President’s office and as Administrative Coordinator for the College of Health Professions. LaDawn received her business degree from Utah State University. LaDawn loves supporting her children in sports and other activities. She also enjoys reading, traveling and volunteer work.
Before joining Strategic Planning Group, Rod served for 30 years as a financial manager in the U.S. Air Force and 11 years as a bank manager. Rod enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren, gardening, cooking and camping.
For more than 20 years, Valerie has served as a key member of the Strategic Planning Group team of professionals, making significant contributions in numerous roles and responsibilities. Her wisdom, experience and leadership are highly valued. Valerie loves spending time with her family, reading good books, traveling—especially to see and do new things.
Kristin Kippin
President,
Strategic Tax Planning, LLC
801-627-2200
As an Enrolled Agent (EA) and tax professional, Kristin is licensed to represent individual and business tax clients, and practice before the Internal Revenue Service. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Kristin helps her clients do forward tax planning, implement advanced tax strategies, and coordinate their investment, retirement and estate planning with their overall tax situation.
Note: Securities America and its representatives do not provide tax or legal advice. Tax and legal services are coordinated with independent, third-party tax or legal professionals. Strategic Tax Planning, LLC is not an affiliated entity of the Securities America companies.
Ryan Craner
Founder, President & CEO
For over 25 years, Ryan has served as a leading advisor in the fields of Advanced Tax, Estate, Retirement and Investment Planning. Ryan is a Consumer Protection Specialist and Author of the consumer protection handbook, “Truth is Power.” Ryan enjoys outdoor recreation, travel, and spending time with his family.
LaDawn Coburn
Account Operations Manager
Prior to joining Strategic Planning Group, LaDawn served for nine years at Weber State University in the President’s office and as Administrative Coordinator for the College of Health Professions. LaDawn received her business degree from Utah State University. LaDawn loves supporting her children in sports and other activities. She also enjoys reading, traveling and volunteer work.
Rod Hamilton
Account Analysis Manager &
Financial Consultant
Before joining Strategic Planning Group, Rod served for 30 years as a financial manager in the U.S. Air Force and 11 years as a bank manager. Rod enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren, gardening, cooking and camping.
Valerie Lythgoe
Insurance Services Coordinator
For more than 20 years, Valerie has served as a key member of the Strategic Planning Group team of professionals, making significant contributions in numerous roles and responsibilities. Her wisdom, experience and leadership are highly valued. Valerie loves spending time with her family, reading good books, traveling—especially to see and do new things.
Special Consultants & Advisory Board
Kristin KippinPresident,
Strategic Tax Planning, LLC
801-627-2200
As an Enrolled Agent (EA) and tax professional, Kristin is licensed to represent individual and business tax clients, and practice before the Internal Revenue Service. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Kristin helps her clients do forward tax planning, implement advanced tax strategies, and coordinate their investment, retirement and estate planning with their overall tax situation.
Note: Securities America and its representatives do not provide tax or legal advice. Tax and legal services are coordinated with independent, third-party tax or legal professionals. Strategic Tax Planning, LLC is not an affiliated entity of the Securities America companies.