Casey began his career with Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 2012 while finishing his degree at BYU-Idaho and was a top 10 intern across the nation. With the opportunity to travel to Northwestern Mutual’s home office in Milwaukee and unsure of his career future, Casey saw that his values aligned with the company’s of helping people find peace in their financial lives.

In 2021 Casey joined forces with Tate Hadley to create what would eventually become Highcountry Wealth Management. Casey maintains his Life, Health and Long-Term Care insurance licenses along with his FINRA Series 7 and 63.

Casey is married to Emma and together they have Dax, Laynee, Hoc, and Raunee. During the process of adopting Hoc, Casey and Emma created the non-profit At Liberty Ranch, which provides equine therapy to adopted and foster children along with their families.

Tate began with Northwestern Mutual in 2013 as an intern while finishing his degree at Weber State University. After 2 top 10 finishes during his internship, Tate transitioned to full time and held a leadership role as the College Unit Director.

In 2021 Tate teamed up with Casey Smoot to form what was the beginnings of Highcountry Wealth Management to provide financial security to everybody. Tate maintains his Life, Health and Long-Term Care insurance licenses along with his FINRA Series 6 and 63.

Tate and his wife, Chalese, love chasing their two daughters and son around and playing sports together. Tate is an avid Seattle Mariners fan and loves all things baseball. He and his wife have a goal to visit all 30 ballparks, having already visited 10 together.

Skyler started his career at Northwestern Mutual in 2012 as part of the internship program while finishing his Bachelor’s of Accounting at the University of Utah. A native of Coalville, Utah; Skyler served a religious mission in Santa Maria, Brazil before becoming an advisor. After transitioning to full time Skyler accomplished P40 and found his niche working with closely held business owners to setup employee benefits.

Skyler joined Tate Hadley and Casey Smoot as the newest partner of Highcountry Wealth Management in April of 2023. The backing of our team has led Skyler to rapid growth as he continues to grow the practice. Skyler maintains his Life, Health and Long-Term Care insurance licenses along with his FINRA Series 7 and 63.

Outside of work Skyler can be found spending time with his wife Hailey and their daughter anywhere outdoors, especially on their boat.

Nick joined Northwestern Mutual in May of 2021 as a college intern. Joining what would become Highcountry Wealth Management at the beginning of 2022, while finishing his degree at Weber State University, he has continued his professional development. As the Associate Financial Advisor, Nick will be with you throughout the onboarding practice acting as the liaison with underwriters and clients. Nick maintains his life and health license along with his Series 6 and 63. He and his wife Mo enjoy skiing, traveling, and playing with their cat.

Kaysen joined Northwestern Mutual in May 2023 and recently joined Highcountry Wealth Management May 2024. He grew up in Montana before moving to Utah to attend school at Utah State University. There, he earned degrees in finance and economics. He holds Life and Health Insurance licenses in multiple states. Kaysen is a firm believer that finances do not have to be stressful when the right plan is in place. He enjoys helping every client have a clear picture of their goals and seeing the roadmap to accomplish them. Kaysen loves meeting new people from different walks of life and traveling internationally. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, pickleball, volleyball, and skiing.

Isaac began his career at Northwestern Mutual in August of 2023 before joining Highcountry Wealth Management in September 2024. A Northern Utah native, he recently graduated from Weber State University with his degree in Statistics & Data Science and  Finance. Isaac holds Life and Health Insurance licenses in Utah and is passionate about helping clients solve complex financial challenges. His analytical background and dedication to service allow him to provide clear, personalized solutions that give clients confidence in their financial future. In his free time, Isaac enjoys watching and playing sports, weightlifting, outdoor activities, drawing, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Connor joined Highcountry Wealth Management in April of 2023. He is currently working on his Bachelor of Business Economics at Weber State University, and loves playing Tennis and the Drum Set. He strives to make the Financial Planning experience as smooth as can be for all.

Porter joined our team in June of 2021, prior to the formation of Highcountry Wealth Management. He is a Northern Utah native and graduated from Weber State University’s Goddard School of Business. He holds Life and Health Insurance licenses in Utah and is securities licensed. His passion for learning drives his ever-growing knowledge to implement wholistic investment strategies that help our clients realize their individual dreams. Porter is happily married to Ashlyn and is a proud father of twins, whom he adores. When he is not working, he enjoys weightlifting, running, reading, rooting on his favorite sports teams, and spending time with his family and friends.

Josh joined Northwestern Mutual as a college advisor in April of 2014, 2 years later in 2016 he graduated from BYU-Idaho with a degree in Business Finance. While at Northwestern Mutual he earned his Series 6 & 63, Life and health licenses, and passed 4 Certified Financial Planning exams. In 2020 Josh changed careers and spent 18 months in the mortgage industry as a Loan Officer with Simplify Home Loans and then 1 year after that as an Account Executive at Route Inc. Josh has over 10 years' worth of sales experience and is currently living in Syracuse, UT with his wife Ariel and there 3 little girls Holland, Willow and Evie. He loves traveling with his family, hunting, hiking and fishing. He has a passion for business and developing relationships ensuring your needs are met. Please let him know how he can help better facilitate your experience.