About Summit Private Wealth

Summit Private Wealth was founded on the belief that individuals and families deserve thoughtful, personalized financial guidance from an advisor who genuinely knows them.

Kellen Thayer

Kellen Thayer

Founder & Principal Advisor

Kellen Thayer is a seasoned wealth advisor with deep institutional experience serving high-net-worth families, business owners, and executives navigating complex financial lives. His career spans Wall Street, private wealth management, and entrepreneurship, giving him a unique perspective on how capital is built, protected, and deployed over time.

Before founding his advisory practice, Kellen advised ultra high net worth families and institutions at Goldman Sachs, where he worked on a multi-advisor team managing more than $1.5 billion in client assets. In this role, he partnered closely with equity and fixed income specialists to design customized investment solutions across public markets and alternative strategies, including private equity, venture capital, and real estate.

Kellen later joined Raymond James, where he continued advising high net worth families and business owners, building comprehensive asset allocation models and delivering holistic investment solutions aligned with each client’s long term objectives.

Kellen holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the College of Charleston, with additional academic experience in Paris. He began his career in New York City and now advises clients nationwide.

Today, Kellen works closely with high net worth clients seeking a thoughtful, relationship driven approach to wealth management combining institutional grade investment insight with proactive planning, clear communication, and long term partnership.

Our Values

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Clarity

We communicate directly and honestly, ensuring you always understand where you stand and why we recommend what we do.

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Discipline

We maintain a steady, evidence-based approach to investing and planning, avoiding the noise and speculation that can derail long-term success.

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Stewardship

We treat your wealth with the care and responsibility it deserves, always acting in your best interest.

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Partnership

We build lasting relationships with our clients, evolving our guidance as your life and priorities change.

Our Team

Kellen Thayer

Kellen Thayer

Lead Advisor
Ann Bomgren

Ann Bomgren

Head of Operations
Alyssa Marin

Alyssa Marin

Operations
Christopher Karnazes

Christopher Karnazes

Brand Ambassador
Trigg Williamson

Trigg Williamson

Sr. Advisor

Built on clarity, discipline, and stewardship

Thoughtful perspectives on investing, planning, and the financial decisions that shape long-term outcomes.