Financial Advisor
.Higher Education Planning
Tax Efficient Planning
Retirement Planning
I am a husband to an amazing, selfless wife and a proud father to two wonderful and adventurous young boys. My motivation for the work I do is rooted in my desire to provide for them while giving back to my community. As a Christian, I believe that serving others is my calling, and I take great pride in seeing my efforts come to fruition as I help hardworking individuals and families achieve financial clarity and security.
How I Can Support You:
Gaining clarity around your cash flow and building a sustainable budget
Helping protect your family against the financial impact of disability, long-term care needs, or loss of life
Managing investments with your goals in mind while providing personalized planning services
Designing tax-efficient strategies to grow and preserve wealth
Living generously and making an impact on the communities and causes you care about
Creating a reliable retirement income strategy, along with thoughtful legacy, wealth, and charitable giving plans
Uncovering your financial goals may seem simple, but the journey to achieving them can be complex and overwhelming. The good news is, you don’t have to go it alone.
It all starts with a conversation, and I would love to have one with you to help guide you on your financial path, as I believe that true success is not just about wealth, but about the peace and purpose we find in helping others.
I grew up in the small town of Monroe, in southeast Michigan. After heading west to attend Michigan State University, I landed my first job in Grand Rapids—and I’ve been proud to call West Michigan home for the past 16 years.
In 2016, I met my wife Amy, and a year and a half later we were married. Since then, our family has grown with the arrival of our two boys, Aiden and Asher, who keep life fun, busy, and full of purpose.
I was raised with a strong Christian foundation, something I’m deeply grateful for. My mom was a prayer warrior who taught us the power of daily conversation with God and staying rooted in Scripture. She passed away in 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. My dad, who worked long hours at the local newspaper, still made it a point to be present at our games and school events. Now retired, he remains active in our hometown community, serving through church and Stephen Ministry—when he's not busy enjoying time with his grandkids.
My family is my motivation in all things. It's what led me to my calling in the financial field: helping other hardworking families create stability and financial clarity for their future. Life can be chaotic, and financial planning often takes a backseat to the demands of work and parenting. I’m here to step into that gap—to help make sense of the complex, to take some of the weight off, and to create clear, confident plans that support your goals, your values, and the people who matter most to you.
I am an active volunteer with Byron Public Schools, committed to fostering educational growth and student support. I sit on the Advisory board for Covenant House Grand Rapids and enjoy helping their mission of serving homeless youth across the state. Passionate advocate for Hand2Hand, supporting efforts to end childhood hunger. Dedicated to addressing local homelessness through engagement with community-focused initiatives. Faithfully serve in the Children's Ministry at church, nurturing young hearts in a Christ-centered environment.
- Bachelors, Michigan State University
- Behavioral Financial Advisor™
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative
- Series 66 - Investment Adviser Representative
- Securities Industry Essentials
- California(Insurance Lic. #4469566)
- Florida
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Missouri
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Virginia
Insights
🎃 No tricks, just treats — family time, fall colors, and a reminder that balance isn’t just for pumpkins 🎃🍂
Whether it’s your finances or your fall schedule, a little planning makes all the difference.
If you’ve been meaning to revisit your plan before the year wraps up, reach out — I’d be happy to help make sure you’re set for the season (and beyond). 🍁See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
A Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™ allows you to lock in a guaranteed interest rate for a set period, making it a popular option for those looking to help add stability, predictable earnings, and reduced market uncertainty.
Reach out if you'd like to discuss whether this type of solution could help support your retirement goals.
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I'm grateful and excited to share that I passed the Behavioral Financial Advisor (BFA) examination.
This accomplishment represents many hours of study, sacrifice, and support from those around me. Between work, family, and everyday life, finding time for another professional designation wasn't always easy.
The reason I pursued it is simple: I want to serve people well.
So much of financial planning isn't just about spreadsheets, projections, and investment returns. It's about understanding the hopes, fears, values, and experiences that shape people's decisions. The BFA program equips advisors to better understand the human side of money and the emotions that often influence financial decisions.
One takeaway that especially resonated with me was that investments often work exactly as designed, but investors can sometimes make emotional decisions that get in the way of long-term success. Helping people navigate those moments with confidence, perspective, and purpose is just as important as the financial strategies themselves.
A heartfelt thank you to my wife for her constant encouragement and support throughout this journey. These designations don't get any easier, and I couldn't have done it without her.
I'm proud of this milestone, but even more excited about what it means for the families I have the privilege of serving. God continues to provide opportunities to learn, grow, and better equip myself to help others navigate life's important financial decisions.
Here's to lifelong learning and serving others well.
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Office locations
Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.
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.
Designations
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations
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.
Designations
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations