About Us
Our team is a coordinated group of distinct industry professionals.
Life happens in events, not transactions.
Families deserve advice that's coordinated the same way life unfolds.
Newhouse is led by Rob Gaukel and Sarah Newhouse. They built the platform to solve a problem they saw again and again: families forced to move between separate specialists and connect the advice themselves.
They brought the disciplines together - tax advisory, wealth management, financial planning, and real estate - into one coordinated platform, where every decision is considered as part of one connected framework. The goal is clarity, continuity, and confidence across generations.
Leadership
Rob Gaukel, CPA/PFS
Rob is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), and Investment Advisor Representative with over 20 years of experience as a CFO and COO. He brings deep expertise across tax strategy, investment planning, and asset structuring.
At Newhouse, Rob leads the strategic direction of the tax, wealth management, real estate, and life-event advisory practices. He focuses on helping families navigate complex financial decisions with discipline, transparency, and a long-term perspective, while continuing to expand the firm's advisory and investment capabilities. This includes developing integrated strategies that align tax, investment, and real estate decisions under a unified plan.
Rob enjoys spending time with his wife and business partner, Sarah, and their two boys.
Sarah Newhouse, Real Estate Broker
Sarah is a licensed Real Estate Broker and plays a central role in shaping the strategic direction of Newhouse. She oversees property management operations, real estate sales, and leads new business evaluation and growth initiatives.
Sarah works closely with families to assess alignment, long-term goals, and overall fit. Her approach is focused on understanding the full picture, where clients are today, where they want to go, and how Newhouse can best support that journey through thoughtful structure and coordination.
She lives in Aptos with her husband and business partner, Rob, and their two sons, and enjoys traveling and watching her kids play sports.
Todd Scalisi, CPA
Todd is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Investment Advisor Representative, and serves as Manager of Tax and Client Accounting Services at Newhouse. He has experience in both tax and financial services firms across Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley, with a focus on business advisory, real estate, and multistate clients.
At Newhouse, Todd advises small businesses and families on tax planning, client accounting, and business advisory matters, helping simplify operations and improve financial visibility.
Todd currently serves as Treasurer of CASA of Santa Cruz County. He lives in Soquel with his wife and their two children.
We practice what we provide
Newhouse isn't just a brand - it's a lived model.
Rob and Sarah design, build, and operate their own family’s financial life using the same integrated approach they offer clients. This firsthand experience informs every recommendation and reinforces the firm’s commitment to responsible stewardship.
Life event advisory. Because life happens in events, not transactions.