Financial Advisor in Boise, Idaho

Hi, I’m Shawn Ogawa. I’m a former California Highway Patrol officer, now serving as a financial advisor with offices in both Boise and Nampa, Idaho. I proudly work with clients throughout the Treasure Valley and across the United States.

Service has always been central to who I am. Whether I was setting up chairs at church or being the “guy with a truck” helping friends move, I’ve always found purpose in helping others. That calling led me to a 14-year career with the California Highway Patrol. After a back injury ended my time in uniform, I found a new mission: guiding families to financial peace of mind through personalized wealth strategies.

Today, as a financial advisor I specialize in tax-efficient investing, with a focus on alternative investments and the endowment model — a powerful framework inspired by institutions like Yale that blends diversification, long-term thinking, and risk management. My clients benefit from access to opportunities beyond the traditional stock-and-bond approach, including private equity, real assets, and structured investments designed to preserve and grow wealth.

As a fiduciary, I’m committed to your best interest — always. I collaborate closely with CPAs, attorneys, and real estate professionals to build holistic strategies tailored to each client’s goals, values, and lifestyle.

More than anything, I believe tomorrow is promised to no one — a truth that guides how I live, how I serve, and how I advise. I’m a husband, a father of three, and a man of faith who strives to make each day count.

Whether you're navigating a business sale, planning for retirement, or building generational wealth, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose — no matter where you call home.