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Coming from my desire to serve others, I began working for Thrivent in 2024. I've also been serving in the United States Navy Reserves since 2016, including a deployment to Africa in 2022. Prior to that I had four years of active-duty service from 2012-2016.
I am blessed with my experience working out of the DeWitt, Iowa, office as a member of Thrivent's WhiteOak Financial Group team. I am surrounded by professional and caring colleagues that share my dedication to providing personalized and quality service to help protect and grow our clients' assets.
My wife, Jessica, and I live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We enjoy going to Iowa Hawkeye sporting events (especially wrestling and football), going to concerts, and hiking together! I'm also an avid bow hunter and fisherman.
I'm proud to 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. I'm here to help you do just that!
Check out our Fall 2026 WhiteOak Financial Group Connections newsletter by clicking HERE!
- Associates of Environmental Science, Iowa Central Community College
- High School Graduate or Equivalent, Fort Dodge Senior High
- Bachelors of Environmental Science, Iowa State University
- Series 6 - Investment Company Products and Variable Contracts Limited Representative
- Series 63 - Licensed Securities Agent
- Securities Industry Essentials
- Iowa
Insights
Help prepare for retirement with confidence by getting a locked-in interest rate for the guarantee period you choose—either 3, 5, 7 or 9 years—with a Thrivent Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™.
This single premium fixed deferred annuity offers:
• Dependable interest
• Tax-deferred earnings
• Protection from market risk
Contact me today if you want to discuss if this is right for you.
For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4fFumVI
See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
Help prepare for retirement with confidence by getting a locked-in interest rate for the guarantee period you choose—either 3, 5, 7 or 9 years—with a Thrivent Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™.
This single premium fixed deferred annuity offers:
• Dependable interest
• Tax-deferred earnings
• Protection from market risk
Contact me today if you want to discuss if this is right for you.
For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4fFumVI
See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
Leaving a Thriving Legacy – Watch Party Lunches │ DeWitt, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA │ Wednesday, October 14 │ 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m. CT
We are dedicated to helping you make thoughtful plans for your future—and for the people you care about most. Join us as we discuss strategies to navigate life’s unexpected challenges with confidence as we address:
• Essential estate planning documents everyone should have
• The purpose and role of a will
• Estate taxes and annual gifting limits
• How the probate process works
• Advantages of naming beneficiaries on accounts
• The SECURE Act 2.0 and its impact on retirement accounts
• Long-term care planning: costs and options
• Charitable giving strategies and opportunities
• How qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) work
• Life insurance: Creating stability for every stage of life
Together, we’ll address common concerns about planning for aging parents and protecting family assets. We encourage you to invite your adult beneficiaries to attend this educational opportunity.
Special guest speaker: Eric W. Bilger, FIC, Financial Advisor, Thrivent
Enjoy a complimentary lunch provided by our Thrivent Community while we watch Eric’s livestream presentation together. A brief discussion and an opportunity for Q&A with our advisors will follow.
Choose the location that works for you:
• DeWitt Community Library • 917 5th Ave., DeWitt, Iowa • 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m. CT
To register,
Visit: https://LeavingathrivinglegacyDW.eventbrite.com
Call: 563-659-2991
Email: teresa.burkett@thrivent.com
• The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, Meeting Room 124 • 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa • 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m. CT
To register,
Visit: https://LeavingathrivinglegacyCR.eventbrite.com
Call: 319-366-2991
Email: teresa.burkett@thrivent.com
Please sign up by October 7 if able, but walk-ins are welcome.
No products will be sold. For additional disclosures, see Thrivent.com/social.
Join us at an upcoming eventWe’d love to have the opportunity to meet you. We host financial workshops, volunteer opportunities and Thrivent market updates.
The Friday Morning BrewOct 30, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC - Oct 30, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC
No tricks...just a Halloween treat of coffee and donuts on us!Our Cedar Rapids office | 3349 Southgate Ct SW, Ste 101, Cedar Rapids
The Friday Morning BrewNov 20, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC - Nov 20, 2026, 2:30 PM UTC
Don't save all the calories for turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie! Enjoy some coffee and donuts with us. Stay to chat or grab a treat for the road.Our Cedar Rapids office | 3349 Southgate Ct SW, Ste 101, Cedar Rapids
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
