



I started at Thrivent in September 2005 and currently serve as a Financial Consultant and Team Lead of CrossRoads Consultants. I specialize in retirement income distribution planning, tax efficiency strategies, and comprehensive financial planning.
Growing up in a family that valued responsible saving and spending, I developed an early awareness of how financial guidance can shape someone’s future. I realized many people didn’t receive that same foundation, and I wanted to help fill that gap. As a longtime Thrivent member, I explored several career paths but ultimately chose to build my practice here so I could help others take control of their finances and give back to their communities. In the end, I chose Thrivent because I wanted to work somewhere I could help people make wise financial decisions and, in doing so, help strengthen their communities.
My favorite part of this work is building meaningful relationships with our members. I’m known for forming strong friendships with clients and colleagues and especially enjoy seeing the creative ways they use Action Teams to support and uplift our local community.
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, boating, visiting wineries, decorating spaces, and spending time with my family and friends. My husband, Richard, and I have two daughters, Lily and Morgan, and we love making memories together. I also enjoy reimagining and redecorating rooms around the house, whether it’s a bedroom, bathroom, or office.
- Water.org Fundraiser Volunteer
- Jeeps on the Run-Toys for Tots Volunteer
- Action Team-Hats and Gloves for U-46 School District
- Action Team-Poised for Sucess
- Member at Immanuel Lutheran Church-Crystal Lake
- Life and Health Insurance Licenses
- FINRA Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law
- Bachelors of Art-Business Administration, Ripon College
- FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative
- Fraternal Insurance Counselor
- Retirement Income Certified Professional®
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative
- Series 63 - Licensed Securities Agent
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Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Appointments available by request. Please call our office to schedule with Tara at 847‑594‑6996.
Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.
Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.
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