About BeaconPoint Financial Group

We're proud to be Thrivent financial professionals. We provide personalized financial guidance to people at all stages of life. At Thrivent, we view money not as a goal, but as a tool — one that can afford you a life rich in meaning and gratitude. We believe humanity thrives when individuals make the most of all they've been given. We're here to help you do just that.

Westlake Office

Colin Bell

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

    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

      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

        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

          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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

                          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

                            John Fish

                            LUTCF®, FIC

                            Title

                            Associate

                            State(s) Licensed
                            OH
                            Website
                            https://connect.thrivent.com/john-fish
                            Phone
                            216-898-2262