Jeff McClean
CEO | Wealth Advisor
For over a dozen years, Jeff has advised some of the country’s most successful families on all aspects of their wealth. With his background as a former tax and estate planning attorney at a prominent Houston, Texas law firm, Jeff has advised clients through business sales, funding rounds, IPOs, complex tax and wealth planning transactions, private and public market investments, executive compensation packages, succession planning, and much more. In short, Jeff helps clients navigate the unique challenges that come with building wealth and helps them better predict their financial future.
In addition to co-founding Solidarity Wealth, Jeff advises single family offices on a broad array of challenges. Jeff also serves as the Managing Partner of Solidarity Capital, an income fund managed separately by the Solidarity partners.
Jeff is a sought after thought leader on a wide range of tax, finance, and estate planning topics. Jeff has appeared on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business, has been quoted in Barron’s, The Wall Street Journal, and Yahoo!Finance, has published in diverse publications from Silicon Slopes Magazine to the Taxation of Exempts Journal by Thomson Reuters, and spoken to endless professional groups and large company conferences.
Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Brigham Young University – Idaho and a Juris Doctor, with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law. Outside of work, Jeff is married and the father of three amazing children. He has also served as past President of the Salt Lake Estate Planning Council.
Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Brigham Young University, Idaho
Law Degree, with Honors, The University of Texas School of Law
Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
(inactive)
Volunteerism
Board of Directors of the Salt Lake Estate Planning Council
Current
Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Current
Advisory Board Member of Silicon Slopes
Former
Insights

What to Do With $10M+ in Sudden Liquidity: The First 12 Months
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Rethinking Legacy: The Case for an Anti-Inheritance Plan
In our latest article, Jeff McClean introduces the anti-inheritance mindset—an approach that challenges conventional wisdom and offers a more intentional path to supporting your family.

Is Private Equity Still Worth It?
Private equity isn’t what it used to be. If you’re considering a PE fund or investing directly, read this first.

Navigating Venture Capital Opportunities
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Selling Your Business and Paying As Little in Tax As Possible
Looking to sell your business? Learn about smart tax planning strategies that can help you keep more of what you’ve earned.

Navigating Sudden Liquidity As an Entrepreneur
Jeff and Zach walk through how entrepreneurs can navigate the aftermath of a major liquidity event, because smart decisions after the exit matter just as