Marty brings nearly 30 years of experience serving high-net-worth families, business owners, and retirees. Before partnering with Farther in 2025, he spent 27 years with Commonwealth Financial Network, advising clients through every stage of wealth building and preservation. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Marty specializes in complex financial life events such as business sales, retirement transitions, inheritances, and divorce & legal settlements. His team is particularly focused on strategic tax planning, helping clients enhance after-tax outcomes and protect wealth across generations.
Marty’s path into wealth management was anything but traditional. When he began advising clients three decades ago, he was simultaneously serving as a full-time firefighter for the city of Chicago. What started as a part-time endeavor grew into Gaughan Wealth Management, the independent firm he later founded. Though he has long since retired from firefighting, his admiration for those who serve – police, fire, and military – remains strong, and many of those individuals are clients today.
A Chicago native, Marty graduated from DePaul University with a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree. He enjoys spending time outdoors—whether skiing, hiking, or playing golf—and takes pride in helping clients build the financial freedom to enjoy the lives they envision. He also treasures time with his three adult children – Audrey, Megan and Danny, and his grandson James.
Start by scheduling a discovery call. Think of it as a mutual interview, not a sales pitch. We’ll explore your goals, assets, and financial vision. If we’re the right fit, our Concierge Team seamlessly handles setup and transfers, ensuring a smooth, tax-efficient transition from day one.
Farther advisors act in your best interest and are fiduciaries. We’ve eliminated commissions to remove conflicts and use a simple, transparent fee structure. Our growth depends directly on your success — we thrive only when your wealth does.
Our technology amplifies — not replaces — human expertise. The platform manages daily precision tasks, freeing your advisor to focus on strategy and nuance. This blend of advanced automation and human insight ensures your wealth benefits from both innovation and personal guidance.
Farther’s platform uses advanced encryption, continuous monitoring, and a proprietary vault architecture engineered for maximum data integrity. Backed by leading global tech investors like Alphabet’s CapitalG, our systems are designed and vetted to keep your wealth safe.
Farther acts as your wealth’s central hub. Our unified platform brings all your accounts together, while your dedicated advisor orchestrates your investment, tax, and estate strategies. The result is a seamless, proactive, and fully coordinated approach to managing every part of your financial life.
