I'm here to help you understand the plays you can make, how they might turn out and what makes the most sense for you. I'm here to teach, to build you up and ultimately help you thrive with a personalized financial strategy to reach your goals. You might be thinking, "I already have a financial advisor". To that I say, it never hurts to meet for a second opinion. The most important thing to me is understanding what's most important to you. My clients are an extension of my family; we will partner together throughout your life to help keep you on track.

I grew up in Nebraska City, NE, 8,000-residents strong (my graduating class was 38). Growing up, money wasn't something we had much of. My parents raised me and my brothers by working as machine operators at a meter manufacturing company. I left for college with the resolve that I would help people make sound financial decisions. I attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where I graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration. I also met my lovely wife, Ellen, who grew up in Elgin, IL. After college, we married and moved to Illinois and now have two sons named Blake and Garrett. Shortly after moving here, I earned my MBA, with a finance concentration, from the University of Illinois at Chicago. An opportunity as a financial advisor with Edward Jones followed shortly after. I have achieved the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, or CFP®, certification as well as the Accredited Asset Management Specialist™, or AAMS™, designation.

Money can cause a lot of stress if not properly managed. At the same time, I understand how overwhelming sorting it out can be. That's why I do what I do: I help people like you get on a path to reach your goals. Whether you need help with planning for retirement, estate considerations, generational wealth, complex small business situations, executive compensation strategies, saving for college or want to discuss life, disability and long-term care insurance, give me a call to discuss how we can create a customized strategy for investing.

I look forward to the honor of meeting with you.