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Tyler Furger is a Partner at Lion Street, based in the Midwest, where he leads client engagements focused on risk management, estate planning, and alternative asset solutions for affluent individuals, family offices, and mid-sized corporations. He specializes in designing and implementing insurance structures and complex premium finance strategies and is recognized for his work in insurance dedicated funds (IDFs) and integrating emerging assets like cryptocurrency into financial portfolios.
Prior to joining Lion Street in 2018, Tyler was a Partner at Minneapolis Financial Group, where he built a strong referral network among CPAs, estate planning attorneys, and commercial insurance agents throughout the country. His practice frequently involves collaborating with financial institutions to deliver tailored solutions addressing timing risk around business sales, estate tax exposure, and cybersecurity threats.
Tyler's academic background includes executive education from Yale School of Management, a foundational degree in computer science from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and CFP credentials from Bryant University. He also holds business and aviation degrees, giving him a broad perspective across financial services, management, and technical sectors. Tyler has contributed to the adoption of insurance tied to alternative assets such as cryptocurrency and helped launch solutions like CryptoCoverage for accredited investors and corporations seeking inflation hedges and non-correlated returns.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Street | Partner | Oct 2018 to Present | We are proud to be a Firm of Lion Street, Inc., a leading national financial services company owned by fiercely independent financial advisors. Based in Austin, Texas, Lion Street comprises an elite n... |
| Minneapolis Financial Group | Partner | Jul 2014 to Apr 2018 | — |
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals
Yale School of Management
Executive Education, Accelerated Management Program
Bryant University
CFP
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
CBA, Business Administration and Management, General
St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Skills & Expertise
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