Our team

I was referred to Thrivent by the pastor and president of my church. I’ve been with Thrivent since September 2002 and I am enjoying my career with Emerald Financial Group. My goal is to better the lives of those who have a relationship with me, be it personally or professionally. I am married to Karissa and we have two sons. I love to fish. I would fish every day if I could.

Colin Aldis has been with helping clients achieve their retirement goals for over 27 years. He now is closer to the same goal of approaching retirement himself.

Married to Pat for 39 years, Colin and Pat have 2 adult children and 8 grandchildren who all live in Rochester. Pat and Colin who were “empty nesters” now have fallen in love with their two adopted kittens!

Pat and Colin like to visit botanical gardens, walk on the beach, and visit National and State Parks.

In the summer months they can be found boating on Lake Pepin.

I have been working in the financial advising industry for over a decade now. Working with so many great people and helping families retire with confidence has been the greatest joy of my career. I hold my FINRA Series 7 and 66 along with his Life and Health Insurance License. I live in Rochester with my wife and three children.

I have come back to the financial services industry after a nine-year hiatus as an operations manager in the retail industry. I have over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry ranging from leading mutual fund operations teams to underwriting commercial property and casualty insurance. I graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in Management and have a passion for building an engaged environment for clients and team members.   

I found my way to Thrivent when one of my previous co-workers was hired to work for Emerald Financial Group. She referred me when a position opened and I couldn’t turn down the opportunity. I have been with Thrivent more than 10 years, and I’m thankful for our great clients and my caring team. I love rocks and collect them. I also love to visit my family cabin, and spend time with my husband, my kids and grandkids.

I joined Emerald Financial Group because I wanted to be part of an organization whose Christian values align with my own—serving others and using money as a tool to do God’s work. My family are members of Grace Lutheran Church in Dodge Center, where my wife, Kelly, and our two kids are active in mission support. I also serve on the Board of Elders. I am an avid sports fan and have run a fantasy football league since 1996.

I joined Emerald Financial Group in November 2021—what an exciting time to come on board! I am a Rochester native and came to Emerald Financial Group after 10+ years working in the nonprofit community. I live in NW Rochester with my husband and two teenage children. I enjoy spending time at the family cabin in Crosslake, Minnesota, and gardening. I am proud to be part of Emerald Financial Group and grateful for the welcoming community of clients and staff.

I came to Emerald Financial Group after working 7+ years in the food and beverage industry as well as contract human resources! I couldn’t be happier to have such an exciting new opportunity with such an amazing company, and my coworkers have been nothing but welcoming. I was born and raised in Wisconsin, but have resided in Rochester for the last 7 years. I met my husband here in Rochester and we are now happily married and have a beautiful baby boy who is our greatest adventure. We try to spend as much time with our families in Minnesota and Wisconsin as we can and we also enjoy spending time together at home with our two dogs!

I was born and raised in Minnesota with a strong Christian foundation. I studied at Saint Mary’s University in Winona, MN and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing in 2017. I began my career in the financial services industry immediately after college and am bringing over 6 years of retail banking experience. I am excited for this next step in my career and am thrilled to join the team here at Emerald Financial Group! I strive to enrich the lives of my family, friends, and those I serve in our community. Some of my favorite things to do outside of work are golfing, fishing, and soccer. I am currently a member of the board for the Rochester Public Library Foundation and have experience coaching youth soccer. I will be involved with our Thrivent Community initiatives and aim to make a positive impact in our community.