Jerry has been involved with family businesses since his childhood. He began working on a family farm at age 11 and continued working for other family-owned enterprises through college. Jerry began his professional career in public accounting, working with successful family-owned businesses in the areas of audit, accounting, and taxes. He developed a passion for helping business owners integrate their personal finances with their business interests. Jerry founded JVL in 1994 to concentrate his efforts on helping families understand the many strategies available to them to meet their family’s financial goals. He works closely with clients to strategically manage their assets to achieve the