Our Advisors

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Founder, President & CEO

Ryan Craner

     For 30 years Ryan has been a leading advisor in the fields of advanced tax, estate, retirement, and investment planning. He has always educated consumers to avoid mistakes and pitfalls with their financial decisions. Ryan founded Strategic Planning Group to help consumers avoid piecemeal planning and simply buying products and instead create an all-inclusive written Strategic Plan™. A Strategic Plan™ is to your financial life what a blueprint is to building a home. This custom approach which began as a simple idea has grown Strategic Planning Group into a trusted and established firm. Taking the “client advocate” and “consumer protection” approach, Ryan has always viewed every client as a long term and very important relationship.
John Park

Wealth Management Advisor

John Park

     John is a seasoned investment manager and financial advisor with over 20 years of experience, dedicated to serving high net worth individuals and families. Beginning his career in banking, he found his true passion in helping discerning clients secure their wealth, achieve financial independence, and create lasting legacies through tailored financial strategies.

     Known for his professionalism and trustworthiness, John specializes in retirement planning, wealth preservation, and multi-generational strategies, designing personalized portfolios that safeguard and grow substantial assets. With a client-first approach, he empowers his clients with the knowledge and confidence to navigate complex financial decisions, building enduring relationships to support their goals and aspirations.

Tom Craner

Wealth Management Advisor

Tom Craner

     As a Wealth Management Advisor, Tom combines expertise in managing high net worth estates with a genuine passion for guiding clients from all walks of life. His philosophy in retirement and estate planning is centered on creating tailored strategies that accommodate the needs of those with substantial assets and those building their financial foundation. Tom believes that everyone deserves a pathway to a comfortable and meaningful retirement, aligned with their unique lifestyles and values.

     Living in Murray, UT, with his wife and daughter, Tom's own life is a testament to the value of family and the diverse financial goals that come with it. He understands that financial planning is deeply personal, whether it's safeguarding a family legacy or laying the groundwork for future generations. Tom ensures your financial plan is a quiet powerhouse in the background of your life, giving you the luxury to focus less on your financial security and legacy, and more on the passions, people, and pursuits that make life meaningful.

Alex Craner

Wealth Management Advisor

Alex Craner

     Alex Craner takes pride in supporting his clients through financial, investment, and retirement strategies. He also helps guide individuals with advanced tax and estate planning. Educating consumers is a key role of his to assist in developing the tools that may be needed for a greater financial future.
 
     Comprehensive counseling with achievable and time-based goal setting for life and estate planning without secrets or short-cuts are ingrained features of Alex’s service at Strategic Planning Group. His skill in streamlining methods with portfolio research and the cultivation of thriving relationships with clients is an important focus of his. Alex revels at being a part of his client’s happiness and accomplishments as they strive for a greater retirement.
Mat Park, Financial Advisor n Bountiful, UT

Wealth Management Advisor

Mat Park

     Mat is a licensed investment advisor specializing in working with business owners, executives, and their employees. He thrives on navigating complex financial landscapes and brings a logical, data-driven approach to helping clients grow their wealth through thoughtful investment strategies. With experience as a business owner and executive leader, Mat has deep respect for those who lead, work long hours, and bear the responsibility of providing for others. He’s passionate about helping them make intelligent investment decisions and is happy to shoulder some of their burden by reducing the stress of investment management.

     Known for his disciplined mindset and consistent approach, Mat’s guidance goes beyond investment. It’s rooted in long-term mentoring, trust, and partnership. With logic and results as guiding principles, he helps clients avoid emotional decision-making and stay focused on building prosperity. Whether you're a business owner who built success through grit or a retiree focused on preserving wealth, Mat drives your investments to work as hard as you have.

Jeff Draper, Chief Compliance Officer

Chief Compliance Officer

Jeff Draper

     Jeff Draper brings over two decades of experience in compliance, investment strategy, retirement planning, and financial services. His time as a securities examiner with the Utah Division of Securities sharpened his insight into industry standards and oversight.

     Known for his analytical mind and practical approach, Jeff specializes in streamlining financial processes and developing tools that improve efficiency. Whether helping businesses manage their 401(k) plans or building custom solutions for clients, Jeff is always focused on clarity, accuracy, and meaningful results.