Martin Gaughan
Areas of Expertise
Qualifications & Experience
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, CFP® – The American College of Financial Services
- Retirement Income Certified Professional®, RICP® – The American College of Financial Services
- Master of Business Administration, MBA – DePaul University
- Bachelor of Science, Finance & Economics – Regis University
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Words to Live By
Success
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a little better; whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
Client Experience Professionals
Team Members
About
Marty brings nearly 30 years of experience serving high-net-worth families, business owners, and retirees. Before joining 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 (CFP®), Marty specializes in complex financial events such as business sales, retirement transitions, inheritances, and legal settlements. He 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 nearly three decades ago, he was simultaneously serving as a full-time firefighter on Chicago’s west side. What began 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 still clients today.
A Chicago native, Marty enjoys spending time outdoors—whether skiing, hiking, or golfing—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.