David R. York is an Attorney, Certified Public Accountant, and Managing Partner with the Salt Lake City law firm of York Howell.  David practices law in the areas of estate planning, tax, business planning, and non-profit entities.  He is a Fellow with the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and is the Dean of Legacy with the Purposeful Planning Institute.  David has extensive experience in designing and implementing advanced wealth planning strategies for high net worth clients.  David has spoken to hundreds of public groups and professional organizations, including the TedXSaltLakeCity, Q Commons, the Hawaii Tax Institute, the Purposeful Planning Institute, Investments and Wealth Institute, Valmark Member Summit, the Southeastern Family Office Forum, and the Million Dollar Roundtable.

He is the co-author of three books, Entrusted: Building a Legacy That Lasts and Riveted:  44 Values that Change the World, which after its release was the #1 Business Ethics book on Amazon, and author of The Gift of Lift.  He also created the game Experience Rivets^TM, which helps individuals, families, and businesses identify their unique and shared core values to assist them with holistic wealth transfer, effective estate planning, and team building.  He has also written for Trusts & Estates Magazine, Estate Planning Magazine, and Investments and Wealth Monitor.  In 2017, YHG was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Company.

David currently serves on the Board of Directors of Holding Out HELP and Healing Nations.  He lives in the Salt Lake City, Utah area with his wife, Mindy, and their five children, Emma, John, Samuel, Hudson, and Avery.  He enjoys biking, skiing, softball, writing, and photography.