Values

Helping our clients remain confident knowing they have an investment team behind them that is dedicated to:

Fiduciary Responsibility

As a fiduciary we are held to the highest standards of conduct and will always act in our clients’ best interests. Our recommended strategies will take an objective and holistic approach, suitable for each person’s financial situation.

Engaged Partnership

As a financial partner, we will implement agreed-upon financial strategies, perform ongoing reviews, and rebalance investment accounts to help keep our clients’ plans on track. We will meet to evaluate each plan’s progress, discuss each person’s specific needs, and make any strategic adjustments.

Complete Transparency

We provide complete transparency of each client’s investment strategy. We provide regular account updates, and clients may view investment performance, allocations, holdings, trades, dividends, and more through our secured portal.

Professional Execution

Our planning, operations, and investment specialists work in concert with an investment committee and insurance specialists to provide additional professional management resources to our clients.

Team

Helping Create Successful Outcomes Through Market Cycles

Wealth Team

Susan Miller

Founder, President

Susan returned to the financial services industry in 2009 after losing her parents and becoming the trustee of their estate. After hands on estate management, she developed a passion for helping others during difficult times of transitions. She found that working with the whole family is critical. Susan has mastered Tax and Investment management and can explain even the most complicated situation in an understandable, relatable way.
 
Leveraging these skills, she can assist you through

• Business Planning
• Buying or Selling a Home
• Care of a Family Member
• College Planning
• Charitable Planning & Philanthropy
• Divorce or Separation
• Expecting or Adopting a Child
• Inherited Wealth or Investment Gain
• Loss of a Loved One
• Marriage
• Retirement
• Special Needs Planning

She graduated magna cum laude from Ashford University with a Bachelors in Finance and has earned a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, (CRPC®) designation, and is licensed by the US Treasury to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service as an Enrolled Agent.
 
When she is not speaking at a seminar or meeting with clients, Susan can be found on the ice as an adult Figure Skater. In 2013, she took to the ice for the first time and has since competed at Theatre on Ice Nationals and National Showcase as well as many local competition and holiday shows. She also volunteers her time as a USFSA appointed music coordinator and announcer. And she is always available for playtime with her grandkids and godsons.

Reese Nakagawa

Tax and Investment Specialist

Recognizing that each client has individual needs, Reese dedicates himself to understanding and appreciating each client’s situation before making any recommendations. With a vast knowledge base, he specializes in assisting both individuals and small businesses in pursuing their financial goals.
Reese has a bachelor’s degree in Operations Management and Analysis from Ashford University. While at Ashford, Reese was inducted into both the Golden Key International and Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Societies. Reese is currently in school to achieve his master’s degree in accounting. Previously as a Supply Chain/Logistics Manager, Reese saw key components in the corporate financial planning process (i.e., developing a plan, analyzing financial situations, cost analysis, process flow analysis, implementing new processes, and developing controls to ensure success) could also be tailored to each individual’s situation to assist in achieving both their financial and personal goals.

Skye Nakagawa

Office Manager

Skye comes to us with a master’s degree in human resource management and a background in providing exceptional customer service. Starting out as the part-time office assistant, she quickly worked her way up to her current position as Office Manager. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations and takes on various responsibilities during tax season. Skye’s ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the staff and clients make her an important asset here at Slaten. With Skye, you will always be greeted with a smile!

Investment Team

Thomas Rozman, CFA^®, CAIA^®

Chief Investment Officer

Mr. Rozman is responsible for leading the Investment team for Simplicity Wealth. Prior to Simplicity, Mr. Rozman was President and Chief Investment Officer of Sawtooth Solutions. He also worked in Institutional Sales and Trading at Merrill Lynch. Mr. Rozman is a Chartered Financial Analyst®, Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst®, and is Series 65 registered. He has previously held Series 7 and 24 securities licenses. Mr. Rozman earned an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.A from St. Olaf College.

Rosie Riley

Head of Operations

Ms. Riley is responsible for leading the Operations team for Simplicity Wealth. She has spent more than 20 years in the financial services space. Prior to Simplicity, Ms. Riley was the President and CEO of HighImpact Consulting LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to optimizing efficiencies for financial services firms. Ms. Riley earned her B.A. from University of Northwestern, St. Paul, with a degree in Business Administration and Management.

Estate Planning Partnership

Rebecca Sommer

Educational Content Coordinator

Rebecca Sommer has years of experience working in financial services education and research as well as legal services. In addition to numerous scholastic achievements, including ranking top 10% of her graduating class at Loyola Law School and earning several scholarships for extracurricular activities, Rebecca has a Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University and participated in the tax honors program at Loyola Law School. She is able to combine her general finance training and legal knowledge to support client education through workshops, seminars, articles, and other client friendly tools.

*Please note that any legal services provided by Rebecca are only through the Law Office of Rebecca Sommer.