Whether you are just starting out or are preparing for retirement, Dean can help you identify the financial opportunities to help you reach your goals with confidence. He has been a part of Thrivent since 2004. He is passionate about helping each person he meets with identifying and reaching their financial goals. His expertise includes extended care planning, special needs planning and estate strategies.

Dean and his wife, Pam, live in Fithian, IL and are active members at Immanuell Lutheran in Danville, IL. He enjoys spending time with his family, golf, baseball, hockey, Civil War history and travel.

I specialize in investment planning and retirement preparedness. I enjoy asking thought-provoking questions regarding money, generosity, and legacy goals. My core function is to help you cut through the clutter and connect the dots between your current reality and your preferred future. Along this journey, we identify which pieces of your own financial puzzle are missing, ignored, unnecessary, or not even aligned with your goals.

As a lifetime learner, I truly enjoy hearing the sage advice and life lessons from my more experienced clients and then sharing that wisdom (along with encouragement ) with my younger clients. Despite an ever-changing world, the principals of biblically wise financial counsel stands firm.

I have always enjoyed investments and planning, and anyone who knows me also knows that I love spreadsheets! These interests brought me to this career in early 2007. As a Christian, there is no better place than Thrivent to allow me to express my faith and talents while helping others connect their faith and finances for good.

I enjoy spending time with my wife (Tracie) and two children (Andrew and Ellie), travel, movies, football, hunting, and hobby farming. I attend Friendship Lutheran Church of Joy in Champaign. My favorite quote is "Until you figure out the destination, any path will do" (Michael Hyatt). My favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11.

Michael is a passionate Associate with a deep desire to aide rural families within the community in building and preserving their wealth for generations to come. Being raised on a small family farm himself, Michael understands the distinct challenges and goals of families in this area. Michael provides custom financial strategies that match the needs and goals of his clients. He recognizes that rural families face unique challenges such as fluctuating income streams and agricultural investments. Michael’s expertise is rooted in navigating these issues and designing financial strategies that promote, stability, growth, and strength in communities both local as well as other states. By providing clear explanations and guidance, Michael empowers rural families to make informed choices that align with their values and objectives, ensuring the preservation and growth of their wealth for generations to come.  

As your Thrivent financial professional, I can help you build a holistic financial strategy relative to your life and your priorities so you can have that sense of reassurance. Getting your finances in order isn’t always easy or clear. That’s why I’m here to provide the expertise and support you need. Whether you’re just starting out or preparing for a meaningful retirement, you deserve personalized financial guidance driven by what’s important to you. 

As a teacher-turned-financial professional, I am passionate about continuing to grow personal relationships within the community that I am blessed to have been a part of for the last 30 years. Outside of working with the East-Central Illinois Group here in Champaign, I love spending time with my husband, Erik, and our five beautiful girls: Bri, Becca, Cara, Colleen, and Alexis. I also enjoy exploring the national parks system, watching sports, and dabbling in assorted DYI crafts: upcycling, stamping, and decorating. As a long-time member of Holy Cross Church, I am blessed to serve my community by walking alongside my clients to help them live purposeful and generous lives.

Dawn is our office manager. She may be the first person you hear when you call our office. She has worked with the East-Central Illinois Group since 2009. Dawn and her husband, Stuart, live in Rantoul and are members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Gifford, IL. They have three boys. They enjoy spending time as a family going to movies, plays, playing cards, day trips and hanging out with friends.