Meet Our Team
Expert professionals dedicated to helping entrepreneurs thrive through strategic tax planning, asset protection, and financial leadership.
Dallas Richardson
At the age of 10, Dallas began working in his family’s construction business—starting as a laborer and eventually moving into project management. The company built residential, commercial, and large private estates for the extremely wealthy and well known.
In 2008, the family business was crippled by the recession. With the business gone, Dallas became a roughneck on oil drilling rigs. That work took him to 12 different states, where he helped build three drill rigs, including the world’s largest land-based rig in the Arctic Circle.
During this time, Dallas began his financial career by interning and apprenticing in the often-opaque world of family offices and legal firms, with one clear goal: to understand how the ultra-wealthy reduce taxes and protect themselves from recessions and other business-ending events.
In the world of advanced planning reserved for billionaires, Dallas discovered there were far more solutions than those available to the remaining 99% of Americans. He began gathering resources and assembling specialized professionals capable of changing the financial outcomes of business owners.
In 2019, Dallas co-founded Sky Tower Counsel in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Built by operators for operators, Sky Tower Counsel is a tax and risk-mitigation firm designed for business owners facing real complexity. The firm operates in an unbiased, holistic, and comprehensive manner, coordinating more than 50 specialized firms focused on advanced tax reduction strategies.
Sky Tower Counsel’s sole focus is to help clients protect and strengthen their businesses and personal lives by reducing unnecessary income, capital gains, and estate taxes. The team is made up of nationally recognized tax attorneys, asset-protection and estate-planning attorneys, and elite CPAs.
"We are here to laugh at the odds and live life so well death will tremble to take us by Charles Bukowski"
Charity
Charity is a powerhouse in blue-collar tax strategy and financial leadership, serving as CFO of Sky Tower Counsel. With over 20 years of proactive tax management experience, she brings decades of hands-on expertise in tax planning, financial structuring, and compliance for trade-based and service industries.
A native of the Silver Valley in the Pacific Northwest, Charity has spent her entire career immersed in the financial needs of blue-collar entrepreneurs. She understands the unique challenges these business owners face—from navigating complex tax codes to optimizing financial efficiency for long-term growth. Her expertise extends beyond traditional accounting; she specializes in developing forward-thinking strategies that minimize tax liabilities while ensuring businesses remain financially agile and resilient.
At Sky Tower Counsel, Charity plays a pivotal role in delivering unbiased, comprehensive, and proactive tax planning solutions. She works closely with business owners to integrate tax-efficient structures, maximize profitability, and implement strategies that keep wealth in the hands of those who build America.
Her deep understanding of tax law, combined with her ability to collaborate seamlessly with financial management teams, makes her an indispensable ally for business owners seeking to take control of their financial future. Whether advising on advanced tax mitigation strategies or structuring financial frameworks designed to stand the test of time, Charity’s commitment to excellence ensures that every client receives personalized, high-impact financial solutions tailored to their business’s success.
Ed Lyon
Ed has written nearly a dozen books on taxes and tax planning. He writes two weekly tax columns read by more than 100,000 tax professionals and their clients, making him one of the most widely read tax strategists in the country. He is the founder of the Tax Master Network and the Tax Architect AI software (formerly Tax Coach Software), and he speaks regularly to audiences of tax professionals and business owners. Ed has appeared on more than 500 television and radio broadcasts, including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and CNBC
With nearly three decades of experience in the tax and financial services industries, Ed focuses on helping business owners leverage the tax code’s legal, moral, and ethical strategies to reduce their tax burden. He currently serves as Chief Tax Strategist for Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. (OTCQB: FGCO)
Ed Lyon earned his bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College and his Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where he served as Executive Editor of the University of Cincinnati Law Review
John Myklusch
John Myklusch is a seasoned fractional CFO with over 20 years of experience helping high-growth companies turn financial complexity into strategic clarity. As the founder of Ambition CFO and SVP at AHG Group, John has partnered with dozens of founders and CEOs to stabilize operations, scale sustainably, and unlock real business value.
He specializes in financial turnarounds, exit planning, M&A support, and building investor-ready reporting systems. From cleaning up years of messy books to guiding eight-figure exits, John knows how to bridge the gap between big-picture vision and day-to-day financial execution.
What sets John apart is his ability to tell the story behind the numbers—translating raw data into insight-driven strategy that fuels growth, attracts capital, and empowers leadership to make bold, confident decisions.
John’s approach is grounded, collaborative, and practical. He’s not just there to deliver reports; he works shoulder-to-shoulder with founders to solve real problems, clarify the path forward, and build financial systems that actually support how you want to grow your business.
Jason Gray
Jason Gray is an accomplished attorney with a strong emphasis on estate planning, bringing extensive experience in advanced estate planning techniques, asset protection, and long-term care planning. He is also a trusted advisor in the area of business succession planning, with a track record that includes representing Fortune 500 companies on corporate governance matters.
In addition to his legal practice, Jason has shared his knowledge by teaching classes at the Gonzaga University School of Law and in the Paralegal Program at North Idaho College. His career has been further enriched by his prior roles as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Idaho and as a judicial law clerk in the Fourth Judicial District of the State of Idaho.
Jason holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Gonzaga University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in both Idaho and Washington. He is the owner and founder of Pinnacle Estate Planning, where he continues to provide comprehensive estate planning and legal counsel services.
Blaine Holt
Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine “Blaino” Holt is a distinguished strategist and innovator known for his pioneering approaches to complex challenges. With a rich background in both military and civilian leadership, Blaine has made a significant impact across multiple sectors, including technology, aerospace, and defense.
As CEO of Alchemai, he focuses on applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance supply-chain resilience for major companies. His career highlights include commanding U.S. Air Force operations in the Kyrgyz Republic, earning a Bronze Star, and contributing to defense logistics under strict budget constraints
Blaine’s ability to foster disruptive thinking and collaboration has led him to mentor future leaders and advise emerging technology companies. He is also a recognized thought leader in strategy and innovation, with a strong media presence and advisory roles in technology startups such as Xeriant Aerospace and Defend Edge.
In addition to his leadership in strategy and innovation, Blaine has demonstrated exceptional business acumen. He spearheaded the successful turnaround of Million Air, raising $150 million to drive innovation and generate new revenue streams. He also played a key strategic role in launching a greenfield aluminum company in Appalachia, helping attract $275 million in funding toward a $1.7 billion project.
These achievements underscore Blaine’s ability to navigate complex business environments and secure substantial investment to drive long-term growth and innovation.
Donnie Murrell
Donnie Murrell has over 25 years of experience, specializing in leveraging his extensive background to provide strategic consulting services in business and real estate. His expertise includes managing multimillion-dollar operations, capital raising, investment sales, and commercial development, making him a valuable asset to companies navigating the complexities of today’s market.
Throughout his career, Donnie has demonstrated a strong capacity for leadership and strategic vision across multiple industries, including technical sales for a Fortune 500 semiconductor company, as well as significant roles in the construction and real estate sectors. His tenure in these industries is marked by achievements across operations, accounting, human resources, manufacturing, sales, and marketing. This broad experience has equipped him with unique insight into the multifaceted nature of business management and growth strategy.
Donnie brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and ethical commitment to the business consulting field, offering clients practical insights and strategies to achieve their business objectives while fostering positive social impact.
A proud alumnus of Gonzaga University, Donnie holds both a BBA in Business Administration and an MBA. He also competed as a Division I collegiate baseball player. Residing in Hayden Lake, Idaho, with his family, Donnie is not only a dedicated professional but also an active community member who enjoys coaching and supporting his three sons in their athletic pursuits.
Dustin Erickson
With over a decade of experience in banking and financial services, Dustin Erickson has established a reputation as a trusted expert in commercial lending. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from California State University Channel Islands and a Master’s in Banking from the Pacific Coast Banking School, in partnership with the University of Washington. In addition, Dustin earned an Executive-Level Leadership Certificate from the Foster School of Business, further demonstrating his commitment to professional excellence.
Dustin focuses on partnering with entrepreneurs to navigate complex financial challenges. He specializes in the economic analysis of real estate investments, construction projects, company acquisitions, and high-net-worth individuals. Dustin thrives on delivering tailored solutions that drive success.
Passionate about fostering growth and opportunity, Dustin combines strategic insight with a deep understanding of his clients’ businesses to help them achieve their ambitions. Whether managing multimillion-dollar projects or developing innovative lending strategies, Dustin remains dedicated to empowering businesses to unlock their full potential.
What Our Private Clients Say About Us
“Accounting is the science of taking score of what has happened, taxation is the law on what is allowed, and strategy is the combining, timing, and sequencing to create wondrous results. Dallas and his team have no equal in guiding clients to where they want to go."
“I was once one of those stubborn old fools set in my ways. I thought my guys I had since the dark ages did everything imaginable. I had no idea how big the tax code was, I assumed everyone had the same software I am into water drilling! Next thing I know I am invited to one of Dallas’s get togethers and his words ate away at me for months. My CPA handed me a bill for $834,000 and that was it, I called Dallas and I have never turned back.”
“When working with Dallas, your biggest problem will be, what do I do with all of this money?”
“Harold would be proud of the work Dallas’s team put into our estate plan. From the start Dallas made me feel my opinions, and thoughts mattered and I wasn’t just the wife of the client. When my husband passed everything went off the way it was supposed to, Dallas was at my side through everything. Every time I meet with Dallas I see the paperwork my husband had signed, I can’t help myself but touch his signature, my husband, he is still here.”
“There is no way any local CPA or financial guy can do what they do. When you hop on a Zoom meeting and it’s you and a dozen experts from all over, they’re at your table to help me get my family where we always wanted to go… how can you not value that? There were no big shot corporation guys either, they were all down to earth, made me feel confident, the tax nerds talked, Dallas translated, I got it right then and there. I will be here and my kids will too.”
“Dallas will show you just how much money you have been overpaying on your taxes. Seriously, ask for the bag of money example. You see it when you are writing out the check. But have you actually seen a stack of $500,000 American dollars? He saves me a fortune every year.”
““Guys on the golf course brag about everything from cars, swings, clubs, real estate, and the new hot secretary. But everyone knows, I have the best, I found the secret sauce, and every year I get to brag how much he saved me in taxes. Dallas is literally saved in my phone as ‘the secret sauce.’”
“Do not listen to your friends, your relatives, your fancy financial advisor, or local big shot attorney. If they are saying there is no other way to reduce your tax, whether it's your death tax, capital gains tax like it was for me and believe it or not your income, do yourself a favor and call Dallas. It doesn’t matter what anyone says, that man had me on a call with the #6 tax attorney in the country, and he rambled off 14 more ways to get rid of the capital gains tax on the sale of my business after everyone said there was nothing else that could be done. Don’t waste your work ethic, get his help and his team will get rid of the tax bill.”
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