About Elevate Financial Advisors
At Elevate Financial Advisors we provide personalized financial guidance to people at every stage of life. Our work is grounded in the belief that financial planning should be personal, intentional, and aligned with what matters most to you.
At Thrivent, we view money not as a goal, but as a tool. When used with purpose, money can support a life of meaning, generosity, and impact. We believe people thrive when they make the most of all they’ve been given—and when their financial decisions reflect their values, priorities, and faith.
As Elevate Financial Advisors, we seek to elevate our diverse community and clients by fostering generosity through an abundance mindset, providing exceptional resources, and supporting intentional planning—so money means more.
Our Values - Our approach is guided by a clear set of values that shape how we serve our clients and our community:
- Abundance & Generosity
- We believe generosity flows from an abundance mindset and that money can be a powerful tool for good.
- Intentionality & Quality
- Thoughtful planning and high‑quality guidance lead to better decisions and more meaningful outcomes.
- Faith & Family
- We honor the role faith and family play in shaping values, priorities, and long‑term goals.
- Equality & Empowerment
- We are committed to serving people with dignity and respect, empowering individuals and families to make confident financial decisions.
Meet Our Team
Curt Bissell
FIC, RICP®
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- CA Insurance Lic. #4321096 , CO, CT, FL, IL, IN, MD, MI, MO, OH, PA, SC, VA, WI,
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/curt-bissell
- curt.bissell@thrivent.com
- Phone
- 440-823-2736
Nathan Dorner
CFP®, FIC, RICP®
- Title
Financial Consultant
- State(s) Licensed
- CA Insurance Lic. #4135001 , FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WI,
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/nathan-dorner
- nathan.dorner@thrivent.com
- Phone
- 440-827-6321
Jonathan Wilterdink
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- CA Insurance Lic. #4361357 , CO, DC, FL, GA, IN, MI, ND, NH, NJ, OH, PA, SC, VA, WI,
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/jonathan-wilterdink
- jonathan.wilterdink@thrivent.com
- Phone
- 440-321-5521
Timothy Regan
MBA, FIC
- Title
Financial Associate
- State(s) Licensed
- AZ, FL, MI, OH, PA, TX,
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/timothy-regan
- timothy.regan@thrivent.com
- Phone
- 440-227-9593
David Gardner
David Gardner is securities and insurance licensed and plays a key role in supporting the team through dependable service and operational coordination. He is also certified to provide Medicare insurance options in coordination with our retirement strategies.
- Title
Associate