Our story
Built on trust. Driven by purpose.
For over two decades, Gunstanson Partners has helped families protect what they've worked hardest to build — with independent advice and a deeply personal approach.
How we started
A firm founded on a simple belief... Everyone matters.
Gunstanson Partners was founded in 1992 by Amelia Gunstanson when she started her insurance career in pre-need planning, moving into life and health agency work, field work, Medicare, and finally estate planning and medical risk management. After years of watching families receive conflicting, product-driven advice from advisors with competing interests. she believed there was a better way — one built on listening first, and recommending only what truly served the client.
Today, our team of independent advisors continues that tradition. We don't work for an insurance company or a bank. We work for you — bringing together expertise in estate planning, insurance, Medicare, and asset protection under one roof so your plan is coordinated, not fragmented.
We measure our success by one thing: whether our clients feel confident, protected, and at peace with their financial future.
What guides us
Our values aren't a poster on the wall.
Independence
We are not captive to any carrier or product line. Our recommendations are driven entirely by what's right for your situation.
Transparency
We explain every option in plain language — no jargon, no hidden fees, no surprises. You always know exactly what you're getting and why.
Long-term thinking
We plan for decades, not quarters. Every recommendation considers how your needs will evolve as your life changes.
Personal attention
You work with a named advisor who knows your file, your family, and your goals — not a call center or a rotating team.
Meet the advisors
Experienced advisors. Real relationships.
David Gunstanson
Founder & Senior Advisor
David founded the firm in 2003 after 12 years in the financial services industry. He specializes in estate planning and asset protection strategies for high-net-worth families and business owners.
Margaret Holloway
Medicare & Insurance Specialist
Margaret brings 15 years of experience helping pre-retirees and retirees navigate Medicare enrollment, long-term care planning, and supplemental insurance. She is known for making complex decisions feel manageable.
Robert Tanaka
Estate & Legacy Planning Advisor
Robert's background in estate law and financial planning gives clients a rare combination of legal precision and practical financial strategy. He focuses on trust structures, business succession, and multi-generational wealth transfer.
Our credentials
Qualified. Accountable. Independent.
Ready to work with an advisor who puts you first?
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation and see what independent, coordinated planning can do for your family.