Chief Executive Officer

Sam Wigand

Sam co-founded Wigand Integrated Tax & Advisory with a vision to provide seamless integration with Wigand Integrated Wealth's comprehensive wealth management services. With a diverse background in finance, wealth management, and experience with both family-owned and public companies, Sam offers unparalleled services to a wide range of clients. At Wigand Integrated Tax & Advisory, Sam focuses on developing effective tax strategies and ensuring they are seamlessly integrated with clients' overall wealth management plans.

Before launching Wigand Integrated Wealth & Wigand Integrated Tax & Advisory, Sam was a financial advisor at the Wigand Group within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Prior to this, he spent three years as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the Assurance Practice at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), serving public and private clients across various industries, including Real Estate Investment Trusts, Oil and Gas Partnerships, Mining, Agriculture, Private Equity, Financial Services, and Multi-National Food and Beverage.

Sam's commitment to financial education is evident in his academic and professional achievements. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (2014) and a Masters of Accountancy (2015) from Colorado State University. He earned his CPA designation, completed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2021, Certified Exit Planning Advisor in 2022 and is currently pursuing his CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analysis) UniFi certificate.

Sam has been nationally recognized for his philanthropic contributions to the Denver Community. As the former Chairman of the Denver Ducks Unlimited Committee, he led efforts to raise over $2.7 million for the organization. Currently, he serves on the Finance Committee and Investment Sub-Committee for the national Ducks Unlimited organization. Additionally, Sam is on the Board of Directors for Outfitters for Christ, supporting at-risk youths with valuable life experiences, tools, and resources.

Outside of work, Sam, his wife Sarah, and their daughter Leighton reside in Arvada, Colorado. He has a passion for outdoor activities like hunting and fishing, which he believes can unite people from various backgrounds and promote conservation. Throughout college, Sam worked as an elk guide and ranch hand near Steamboat Springs, showcasing the beauty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains to guests. He and his family continue to enjoy weekends at the ranch, where Sam remains active in guiding and ranch work.

Sam is driven by a deep commitment to his clients and community. He takes pride in making complex financial matters accessible and helping clients achieve their financial goals. His journey from corporate life to co-founding Wigand Integrated Tax & Advisory highlights his dedication to innovation and excellence in the field of wealth management and tax advisory.

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