Our story
We started Golden Reed Wealth because people kept coming to us for help, from friends and family to people in our community who trusted us and needed guidance. We wanted to build something that allowed us to show up for them in a real, meaningful way.
Our partnership grew naturally. We bonded over the same interests: strategy games, sports, and a love for God, our families, and our country. Over time, it became clear our personalities and strengths fit together seamlessly, each one lifting the other where needed.
We share the same hobbies, the same drive, and a rhythm of constant communication and accountability to each other and our families that keeps us moving forward. That connection and trust is the foundation of Golden Reed Wealth.
At the heart of it all, we’re two families building something together, and we’d love for our family to be a part of yours.
About Garrison
"I’m Garrison, a husband, dog dad, and someone who loves the work I get to do every day with families and businesses. I married my beautiful wife, Sami, last August in Colorado, and together we’ve built a life with love, family, and a shared vision for our future. We do almost everything together, from long walks and pickleball matches to our quiet evenings at home.
Sami and I spend a lot of time dreaming, talking, and preparing for the next chapters of our life. Family sits at the center of everything for us, and it guides the way we plan and the way we run our businesses. Those conversations helped lead me to create Golden Reed Wealth.
Even as a child, I loved the world of finance; Monopoly has been my favorite game since the age of 4. I'm also a proud double Gator, with both a bachelor's and master's degree in finance. That early interest and education has allowed me to pursue my goal of helping other people plan for their future and determine what legacy they want to leave behind, while educating them about the strategies and tools I use to implement their vision."
Garrison graduated from the University of Florida with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Finance. He is a licensed fiduciary and a CFA Charterholder, committed to upholding both professional and personal standards of excellence.
About John
"Family is the center of my life, and most of my favorite moments happen with the people I love. My wife, Cindy, is my partner in everything, and nothing makes me happier than spending time with her and our kids or convincing her to let me take her to the VFW for a simple night out.
I’m a dad to four girls, each with her own personality and her own way of pulling me into her world. My oldest, Harper, keeps me on my toes with golf rounds and bowling nights. She bowls in a league and takes lessons at Ocala Golf Club, and I love watching her find her stride. My middle daughter, Piper, is my trampoline‑and‑popcorn buddy; our time together is pure fun and chaos. And with our twin baby girls, my favorite activity is what we call “baby wrestling,” which is exactly as joyful and ridiculous as it sounds.
When I’m not with the kids, you’ll usually find me on a pickleball court or a golf course. Those are my escapes, my reset buttons, and the hobbies that keep me moving."
John is an Army Combat Veteran with an MBA from Keiser University. He has worked in the financial industry for nearly a decade. As a licensed fiduciary he prides himself on providing thoughtful, practical guidance that's in the best interest of our clients.