VALUES February 2023

FEBRUARY 2023

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Taxes some ti me s fe el li ke a foreig n la ng ua ge and ca n become a daunti ng task when fi li ng them. Rebecc a Olson, ow ner of High Tower Ac counti ng & Ta x, ha s remove d th at commun ic at ion ba rr ier. Olson st ri ve s for trus t and an open co nver sation with he r cl ient s. “Somet imes [t ax ru le s] ca n ch ange se vera l ti me s in a ye ar and commun ic at ion with an accounta nt is so import ant,” Olson sa id .

Olson works to take the complexities of tax law and make it easy to understand. When taxpayers can comprehend their nancial data, “it empowers that business owner,” Olson said. “ ey might look at new ways to reinvest back into their business more strategically. roughout the year, we prov ide our clients with strategic spending knowledge enabling them to advantage of t ax credits and incentives,

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and maximize their cash ow. at’s empowerment!”

Tax return concerns? Need guidance during a complex tax situation?

As a licensed tax representative in all 50 states and a QuickBooks advisor with the highest certi cation, Olson uses her 15 years of experience to give local business owners the tools to succeed with their tax and accounting needs.

Taxes grow and evolve but your stress over them doesn’t have to.

“I make sure our clients understand not only their tax return but their taxpayer rights,” she said. So whatever the size or structure of your business, High Tower Accounting & Tax has the expertise to help simplify areas of frustration.

Expect realistic timelines and a strategic plan of action when choosing Olson and her team. “When [our clients] know they have a team that is responsive, and an accountant that will explain things so they understand wh y and how we are going to take that next step, they are put at peace,” she said.

Olson and her team believe real tax accounting work is also part counseling. “You have to have a heart that is willing to help and an ear ready to listen,” Olson said.

She believes when local businesses succeed it also enriches the community. High Tower Accounting & Tax has fostered Broken Arrow businesses for the past decade. With a secondary location announced to open in Wagoner, Olson and her team are excited to extend their ser vices to new and existing clients. Set to open to the public in spring 2023, with a so opening for existing clients in Jan. 2023.

ife bri ngs d if ficu lt decision s a nd get ting t hem right ca n be cha llengi ng Thi s is e ven more t rue w hen it come s to protecting you r assets. Choosi ng home , c ar, business, and l ife i nsuranc e ca n feel l ike a d au nt ing task w hen you’re un su re w hic h que st ions to pr ioritize

Fortunately, longtime business owner and family man Greg Wilson, e Wilson Agenc y owner, has answers to questions you may not have considered when it comes to insuring the meaningful possessions in your life.

irty years of ser vice to our South County region covering Bixby, Jenks, Glenpool, as well as surrounding areas, Greg with his son Matthew, have cemented the Elm Street Farmers Insurance agency as a trusted community choice for insurance needs. A 2021 nominee for Agent of the Year, Greg adheres to his personal motto, “We work for you. ”

Family is a notable aspect to Wilson’s success, having learned the importance of navigating Medicare and other insurance types through personal experience. “Having gone through coinsurance experiences with my mom, we decided to help others with their Medicare insurance

needs. Our rsthand knowledge has helped countless others avoid some of the unknowns and di culties we faced when caring for my mom,” Wilson said.

With insurance rates continuously rising, Wilson is invested in helping steer individuals to the best policies for them, at the best possible price.

Providing an overall positive and straightforward experience to his clients is essential to Wilson, whether initiating a quote, ling a claim, or relying on him or his sta to handle the major moments in your life.

“We have multiple lines within Farmers, so we are able to x most of the problems our clients have,” he said. “Our coverages are reliable.”

Partnering alongside numerous car dealerships in the surrounding area, Wilson o ers immediate motor vehicle insurance to help streamline the purchasing process for buyers.

Processing on average 400 quotes monthly, Wilson–together with his full sta –are quali ed to answer any concerns or questions with trusted expertise resulting in customer satisfaction.

No matter if you just bought a new home, want to protect your family through life insurance, su er a chronic illness, or coming up on your 65th birthday, the Wilson’s are here to help.

“We’re going to ght for you on claims. We’re going to ght for you on rates. We’re going to ght for you on everything that we do,” Wilson said

Since 2010, BA Med Spa & Weig ht Loss Center in Broken Arrow has made their ma rk as the place to go for cutting edge tech nology in body contou ring, Coolsculpt ing for fat loss, Emsculpt for muscle ma ss and loose sk in, Ultherapy to li sk in, C02 resu rfacing, and microneedling for encouraging collagen production. Even with that plet hora of top-qu alit y serv ices, CFO Melody Hawk ins said they’ve now

added one more FDA approved procedure to the list—Mor pheus8.

“Morpheus can treat a multitude of di erent concerns,” Hawkins said.

“Such as, ne lines, wrinkles,

loose skin, st retch marks and acne scars. ”

Morpheus8 is a deep fractional, radiofrequency treatment that delivers exceptional skin and collagen remodeling to

improve skin appearance and reduce irregularities. But its bene ts far exceed the face. Morpheus8 can be used anywhere you wish to see diminished scarring or rmer skin with more

elasticity. e non-invasive treatment requires little to no downtime or recover y a erward. But if you want to shed some of those holiday pounds before trying Morpheus8, Hawkins said that is what they are inquired about o en. “We’re excited to bring in Semaglutide into our weight loss practice,” she said. “Semaglutide has already made big news under the brand name Wagoovy. We o er the raw concentrated medication of Wagoovy.” By privately compounding the medication themselves, as well as having their own pharmacy on-site,

BA Med Spa is able to o er this revolutionary medication for a great price without needing insurance. Hawkins said one of the bene ts of scheduling a complimentary consultation with one of their on-site weight loss

experts is that they can prescribe and dispense to patients in the same visit. “ at way, you can leave with eve rything you need in one visit to make 2023 your happiest and healthiest year yet.”

PL ANNING YOUR STRE SS-FREE

Three Twenty on Main is an affordable and flexible event venue for a stress-free wedding, party, brunch, or meeting

BY HAYLIE SMART

For a historic downtown venue that drips with vintage elegance, some might be surprised to know that weddings only allot for 40% of bookings at ree Twenty on Main in Claremore. “We do ever ything from baby showers, bridal showers, weddings, memorial ser vices, business meetings, private dinners, and birthday parties,” said Director of Events Susan Gebhart. is versatility was by design by completely renovating a dusty, xer-upper in the heart of downtown Claremore almost six years ago. Now a stunning venue with rich and varied histor y, it’s easily accessible for all. Its amenities include a vintage replace, bar, and staircase, farm tables and chairs that seat up to 120 people, bridal lo , indoor bistrostyle lights, ballroom and gallery, and several other vintage furnishings. “Over the course of time, we have added things into our packages

without changing the price to make the value for the money better,” Gebhart said. Some ser vices that can be added onto packages are event coordination, a screen and projector, other sizes of tables, linens, and decor. When delivering a memorable guest experience, Gebhart has one goal. “I want people to walk out of here and say, ‘It was perfect. I wouldn’t have changed a thing.’” And delivering that kind of experience comes easy for Gebhart due to her over 30 years

of experience in meeting and event planning. “Where that goal starts is the ver y rst time I talk to someone on the phone I’m asking questions about what they have in mind and what they want their event to be like,” she said. For Gebhart, a happy host is a relaxed host, and to get a relaxed host is to plan for them. “I take my notes in terms of timeline, what needs to happen, and what’s their budget. I’m ver y meticulous about being budget compliant.”

LEFT: Susan Gebhart has over 30 years of experience in meeting and event planning, and now uses that expertise to help people have the best guest experience.

A beautiful staircase offers various vantage points for stunning photos.

Twenty on Main is located at 320 W Will Rogers Blvd.