Stephen’s Approach
Stephen Gunter
CFP®, ChSNC®, MS
Financial Advisor / Member Owner
Overview
Stephen Gunter is a financial advisor in Savant’s Huntsville, Alabama, office, where he focuses on comprehensive planning for individuals and families, especially government employees and families planning for a loved one with a disability. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®), he guides clients through wealth transfer strategies, philanthropy planning, proactive income and estate tax considerations, retirement cash flow modeling, retirement income optimization, insurance evaluations, debt management, and education funding.
Stephen began his financial services career in 2011 and began working at Savant when Bridgeworth joined the firm in 2023. He is active in the Financial Planning Association of North Alabama and plays a visible role in the Huntsville community. He teaches acting at Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, serves on the Corporate Giving Network and investment committee for the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, and sits on the board of Vantage Leadership Initiative. At Rivertree Church, he contributes as a musician.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, and a Master of Science (MS) in financial planning from the University of Georgia.
Away from work, Stephen and his wife enjoy outdoor time with their two children and two rescue dogs. He’s an enthusiastic sports fan with a deep passion for the University of Georgia Bulldogs, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Arsenal Gunners.
Areas of Focus
Comprehensive Wealth Management
Integrated guidance for your full financial life, bringing together investment, tax, estate, and retirement planning to support your goals.
Financial Planning
Our planning process helps you evaluate key areas of your financial life, uncover opportunities, and make decisions aligned with your goals.
Investment Management
Evidence-based investing designed to help you stay focused on long-term goals while navigating changing market conditions.
Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer
Thoughtful estate planning guidance to help organize your affairs, support your wishes, and prepare for future generations.
Trust Services
Comprehensive trust administration supported by integrated investment, tax, estate, charitable, and business succession planning services.
Education
- Samford University, Birmingham, AL
Bachelor of Science in Economics - University of Georgia
Master of Science (MS) in Financial Planning
Professional Designations
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
- Chartered Special Needs Consultant®
Affiliations
- Financial Planning Association of North Alabama – member
- Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center – acting teacher
- Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville – Corporate Giving Network member, investment committee member
- Vantage Leadership Initiative – board member
- Rivertree Church – member, musician
Insights & Perspectives
Thought leadership on wealth management, tax strategy, and financial planning.
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CFP®
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.