Meet Your Team
Eric Tarver
FAMILY WEALTH PLANNER
Amanda Writer
OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
Jordan Boyd
OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
Lorena Gonzalez
COMMUNICATIONS & EVENT PLANNING COORDINATOR
Lily
MATRIARCH
In loving memory of our firm’s founder

Kelly Wood
July 19th, 1961-May 30th, 2022
About Eric
Born and raised in Tennessee, Eric received both his Undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Accounting with a minor in Finance from the University of Mississippi. Eric began his career at KPMG, a worldwide Big 4 accounting firm. Eric catered to clients all over the pacific Northwest. Eric is a second generation financial advisor with a passion for making work optional for our clients. He works closely with families and business owners to help develop customized strategies related to financial planning and investments.
Eric is a volunteer member of 100ADA, a giving circle of professionals supporting local non-profits in Ada County. He’s also a board member of The First Tee of Idaho. In his spare time, Eric spends time with his wife Jamie, his adorable son Marshall, and two dogs Maya and Moose. Don’t be surprised to run into Eric on a mountain top or wading in the streams as he enjoys mountain biking, fly-fishing, skiing, and hiking with his dogs.
Practice Areas
- Pre-retirees
- Women Investors
- Business Owners
- Young Investors with High Savings
Education
- University of Mississippi – Finance
- University of Mississippi – Masters
Community
- 100 ADA
- Make a Wish Foundation
- 100 Men for Good
- Board member of The First Tee of Idaho
About Kelly
Kelly is a fifth generation Idahoan, so he tends to do things a little differently. As a financial planner, he encourages our team to take a neighborhood approach to retirement planning. Kelly believes in keeping things simple. He believes we should listen more than we talk—placing an emphasis on communication and providing honest, straightforward answers. He believes education about our markets is invaluable for investing, and he knows the importance of financial planning.
The Wood Tarver Financial team knows it’s imperative to plan for your financial needs, invest for the long term and to be mindful of investment fees.
Many of our clients are Baby Boomers working hard to retire, and many are women. Our clients enjoy our holistic approach to coordinating investments, tax planning and estate planning.
Given his humble beginnings, Kelly believes in paying it forward, and is very involved in our community. Along with his wife, Cathy Jo, they enjoy reading, gardening, music and the Greenbelt. They love spending time with their blended family, including four children, Amy, Ryan, Christopher and Johnny “Rocket”, along with their beloved golden retrievers. Ryan, his oldest, is bipolar and has taught him about patience, grace, and compassion. His journey has led him to specialize in families with special needs adults including legal, tax, Medicaid and investment strategies.
Practice Areas
- Business owners – in transition
- Pre-retirees
- Women Investors
- Special Needs Families
Education
- University of Idaho
Community
- YMCA Board Member
- Interfaith Sanctuary Board Member
- Catholic Charities – Endowment Committee

Amanda Writer
Operations Associate
About Amanda
Amanda is experienced in securities trading, financial account operations, and administration. She grew up in Sun Valley, Idaho. After playing tennis for Whitman College, she graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Economics. Amanda is currently designated as a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®).
You can find Amanda hiking, alpine skiing, or playing league tennis with her family and friends.

Lily
Matriarch
About Lily

Jordan Boyd
Operations Associate
About Jordan
A Northern California native, Jordan fell in love with Boise for its small town yet big city feel. After earning her degree in Communication with a certificate in Leadership & HR from Boise State University. As an Operations Associate, Jordan handles opening new accounts, account transfers and rollovers, and assisting clients with day-to-day tasks.
In her spare time, Jordan loves to travel. You can find her exploring new places all around the world or right here in the beautiful state of Idaho.

Lorena Gonzalez
Communications & Event Planning Coordinator
About Lorena
Lorena joined the Wood Tarver team with over ten years of office administration experience. Her passion is to help clients in any way she can, and finds joy in watching them live life to the fullest.
Nothing makes Lorena more joyful than planning events and being the first person a client meets or speaks when contacting or visiting the office. She is a fully bilingual Spanish speaking mother of four beautiful children. Lorena loves how Boise has all four seasons. Lorena is adventurous and enjoys hiking, swimming, cooking and making new friends.
Accolades

Inaugural ICON Award
Recognized by the Idaho Business Review with the 2018 Inaugural ICON Award for business leaders who contribute to the community

Raymond James Leadership Award
The Raymond James 2018 Leadership Award for community involvement and fiduciary diligence

Kelly Wood
The University of Idaho 2019 Jim Lyle Award for business leadership and contributing to community causes

Women's Choice Award
The Women’s Choice Award for a highly recommended Financial Advisor by Women for Women

Idaho Business Review Top Financial Planner Award
We are honored and humbled to be among the Top Ranked Wealth Management Firms in Idaho by Idaho Business Review Top Financial Planner
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