About BeaconPoint Financial Group
Meet Our Team
Westlake Office
Colin Bell
CFP®, FIC
Colin is a Financial Advisor who focuses on overall financial planning including investment management and protection planning for his clients. He has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from John Carroll University as well as a MBA from Ashland University. Colin also has his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2008, he worked for JPMorgan Chase.
Colin and his wife Melissa, who also works for Thrivent as a Manager of Engagement, live in Hudson, OH and have a daughter, Ava. He spends much of his free time on a soccer field watching Ava and still plays himself in a men’s league. Colin and Melissa also support and volunteer their time at local charities including Building Hope in the City.
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- CA Insurance Lic. #0K13485 , GA , IN , NJ , OH , PA
- Location
Stow Office
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/colin-bell
- Phone
- 440-610-1732
Mary Jo Boswell
FIC, RICP®, CLTC®, CKA®
Mary Jo is a Financial Advisor who focuses on overall holistic financial planning including investment and risk management, retirement income planning, tax diversification and legacy planning. She has a BA from Notre Dame College of Ohio and has the professional designations, Retirement Income Certified Professional from the American College of Financial Planning, and the Certified Long Term Care designation. Prior to joining Thrivent, Mary Jo worked in the Regional Banking Industry. She serves clients in the greater Northeastern Ohio area with offices in Mentor, Westlake, and Stow.
Mary Jo and her husband, Don, reside in Mentor, Ohio. They are active members of Pilgrim Lutheran Brethren Church in Mentor and enjoy spending time with friends and family along with vacationing in the warm weather.
- Title
Financial Consultant
- State(s) Licensed
- AK , AR Insurance Lic. #10212827 , AZ , CO , CT , FL , GA , KY , MN , OH , PA , SC , VA , WI , WV
- Location
Mentor Office
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/maryjo-boswell
- Phone
- 440-350-3820
Bill Fecht
FIC, RICP®, WMCP®
Bill is a Financial Advisor who focuses on investment management and retirement income planning for his clients. He has a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Management Information Systems from Miami University, as well as his Wealth Management Certified Professional® and Retirement Income Certified Professional® designations. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2008, he worked for several years with a regional bank in risk management and commercial lending.
Bill and wife Becky live in Avon, OH with their children Samantha and Will. He spends much of his free time coaching and watching youth sports, as well as attending horse shows. When he and his family travel, it usually involves a beach.
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- AZ , CA Insurance Lic. #4136889 , FL , GA , IL , MI , MO , NC , OH , PA , VA
- Location
Westlake Office
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/bill-fecht
- Phone
- 440-455-9695
Ryan Spengler
FIC, CLTC®
Ryan is a Financial Advisor who focuses on overall financial planning, investment management and protection planning for his clients. He has a B.S. from Indiana Wesleyan University and an M.A. from Geneva College. Ryan has his certified Long Term Care designation and has worked with Thrivent for over five years. He serves clients in the Wooster, Akron/Canton, and Cleveland Area.
Ryan and his wife, Brooke, live with their daughter in Wooster, Ohio. They are active in their local church and community and are avid Buckeyes.
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- AZ , CA Insurance Lic. #0N12428 , CO , FL , GA , IN , KY , MI , MN , NC , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WV
- Location
Wooster and Stow Offices
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/ryan-spengler
- Phone
- 330-439-1724
Anglea Bateman
Angela joined our team in 2023 and provides exceptional client service as a fully licensed Practice Support Associate. Prior to joining Thrivent, Angela worked in the manufacturing industry and engineering fields. She has a BS in Electrical Engineering and a MS in Manufacturing Management from Kettering University.
Originally from Michigan, Angela currently resides in Hudson, Ohio, with her husband, Neil, and their 3 children. In her free time, she is a deacon at her church, a leader of the Hudson PTO, and volunteers with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio.
- Title
Practice Support Associate
- Location
Stow Office
- Phone
- 330-961-3200
Lisa Blackwell
Lisa has been with Thrivent since 2017. She coordinates and implements marketing strategies and supports overall administrative operations. Before joining Thrivent, she worked on Capitol Hill and as a special education teacher. Outside of work Lisa and her husband are active members in their church and enjoy watching their sons play football and baseball.
- Title
Office Professional
- Location
Stow Office
- Phone
- 440-610-1732
Debbie Chokan
Debbie joined Thrivent as an Office Professional in August of 2024. She is a native to Northeast Ohio and currently lives in Elyria with her husband, Eric. Debbie’s multi-faceted career includes many years in hospital nursing, time spent as a patient advocate and most recently the fun job of event planning. Her current role at Thrivent will allow her more time to spend with her grandchildren and pursuing her hobbies of cooking, reading, and decorating.
- Title
Office Professional
- Location
Westlake Office
Susan Young
Susan joined Thrivent as an Office Professional in February 2020 after working as a church secretary for 23 years. Originally from Chicago, she and her husband Mike live in Bay Village. In her free time she enjoys playing cards with friends, spending time with family, and supporting her granddaughters in their activities. She works in our Westlake office and is the first person to greet you when you visit.
- Title
Office Professional
- Location
Westlake Office
Sharron Affeldt
Sharron is a senior on our Remote Practice Support team. With seven years of financial industry experience at Thrivent, she is familiar with and assists in keeping our practice operations running smoothly behind the scenes to allow for exceptional client service to be priority. Her interests outside of work include outdoor family adventures, reading, and culinary arts.
- Title
Senior Practice Support Specialist LIC
- Location
Remote Support Staff - WI
- Phone
- (920) 628-4720
Erika Scheibe
Erika has been working with Thrivent in security licensed positions since 2021. She is committed to accurate and efficient customer service. Outside of work Erika enjoys sports, activities with her children, and fostering puppies.
- Title
Advanced Practice Support Specialist LIC
- Location
Remote Support Staff - WI
- Phone
- (920) 628-4720
Genie McGee
Genie joined our Remote Practice Support team as a licensed colleague in 2024 after serving as a Virtual Financial Advisor here at Thrivent. She understands the importance of personalized and convenient financial guidance that prioritizes clients values, needs and goals, and she is passionate about providing a great client experience. Outside of work, she enjoys serving her community and making new memories with her family.
- Title
Practice Support Specialist LIC
- Location
Remote Support Staff - TX
- Phone
- (920) 628-4720
Whitney Kruepke
Whitney joined Thrivent and our Remote Practice support team in the spring of 2023. She has worked in customer service for 10 years with varying experiences in different industries. Her passion is to help each client with a positive and friendly attitude. In her free time she enjoys traveling, trying new foods, reading, watching movies, and attending professional football or soccer games with her husband.
- Title
Practice Support Specialist UNL
- Location
Remote Support Staff - WI
- Phone
- (920) 628-4720
Dave Zastawny
FIC, RICP®, CLTC®
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- OH
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/dave-zastawny
- Phone
- 330-904-5118
John Fish
LUTCF®, FIC
- Title
Associate
- State(s) Licensed
- OH
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/john-fish
- Phone
- 216-898-2262