Aaron Tuttle

Aaron Tuttle is the Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Gatewood Wealth Solutions, a comprehensive wealth management firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, overseeing approximately $550 million in assets under management. His path to financial leadership was shaped by an early commitment to service and discipline. After high school, Aaron served in the United States Marine Corps, an experience that instilled in him robust discipline, leadership acumen, and values he would carry throughout his professional career.

Following his military service, Aaron attended Washington University in St. Louis from 2003 to 2006, where he studied Religion/Religious Studies. The combination of his Marine Corps training and liberal arts education at one of the Midwest's premier universities provided him with a unique perspective on leadership, ethics, and human behavior—qualities that would prove invaluable in his client-facing wealth management practice.

Upon graduation, Aaron joined Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company as a Portfolio Advisor, a role he held from 2006 to 2019. During his 13-year tenure at Northwestern Mutual, he was among the top producing and fastest-growing advisors at the firm, developing expertise in working with high-net-worth individuals and families. This experience provided him with deep expertise in equities, estate planning, portfolio management, and comprehensive wealth planning for affluent clients.

In 2019, Aaron and the Gatewood Wealth team made the strategic decision to transition from Northwestern Mutual to LPL Financial's broker/dealer and corporate registered investment advisor platforms. This move provided greater independence and flexibility in serving their clients. Upon joining Gatewood Wealth Solutions, Aaron succeeded the firm's founder, John Gatewood, stepping into the pivotal role of Chief Executive Officer while also serving as Chief Investment Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Aaron has earned multiple advanced credentials that demonstrate his commitment to professional excellence. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation, globally recognized as the gold standard in investment management and awarded by the CFA Institute to professionals who demonstrate advanced competence and integrity in investment analysis and portfolio management. He also holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation, Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) credentials, reflecting comprehensive expertise across financial planning, insurance, and estate planning disciplines.

As CEO, Aaron leads with a client-centric approach, ensuring that all initiatives prioritize the financial health and long-term goals of clients. He fosters an innovative culture that seeks to stay ahead of market trends and adapt to evolving client needs. His leadership emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth, maintaining Gatewood's esteemed reputation while driving the firm toward further growth and success in the competitive wealth management sector.

Aaron Tuttle's primary investment role is as Chief Investment Officer of Gatewood Wealth Solutions, where he oversees investment strategy and portfolio management for the firm's high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a comprehensive, team-based approach to wealth management, with each client family supported by a professional four-member team dedicated to ensuring their financial plan is on track, efficient, and relevant.

Gatewood Wealth Solutions' investment philosophy centers on:

While Aaron's primary role is in wealth management rather than venture capital or active angel investing, he has demonstrated some interest in early-stage technology investments. According to available information, he was involved in an early investment in Hashgraph distributed ledger technology around 2015, reportedly being among the first investors to back the company when it was still in the conceptual stage. However, this appears to be a limited personal investment rather than an ongoing angel investing practice.

The firm's focus remains on traditional wealth management services including personal investment management, retirement planning, estate planning, and insurance strategies for established families and executives rather than startup investing.

• Comprehensive Financial Planning: Integrating investment management with financial planning, estate planning, tax strategy, and insurance management to address all aspects of client wealth
• High-Net-Worth Focus: Specializing in affluent individuals and families seeking sophisticated wealth management solutions
• Disciplined Portfolio Management: Leveraging Aaron's CFA designation and expertise in equities and portfolio construction to build diversified, risk-appropriate investment portfolios
• Long-Term Orientation: Prioritizing clients' long-term financial independence and multi-generational wealth transfer