About Hills and Plains Associates

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.
Mike Aasen

Mike Aasen

RICP®, CLTC®

Mike Aasen joined Thrivent in 2014. He and his family have lived in Bottineau since 2006 after moving from Sherwood. He was excited to join Thrivent because he really likes helping people. He grew up on farm and his passion is working with farmers. He enjoys helping them with their current financial plans as well as helping them create their own unique farm transition plan. He is active in the community and is a council member at First Lutheran Church in Bottineau. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family. His wife Stacy is a high school FACS teacher at Bottineau Public School. He has three daughters Meghan, Morgan, and Madelyn. He has one son Micheal (MJ). They all enjoy spending time at the lake and going to kids sporting events and activities year-round. 

Title

Financial Advisor

State(s) Licensed
AZ, CO, MN, ND,
Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/mike-aasen
Phone
701-228-2471
    Ron Gullett

    Ron Gullett

    FIC, RICP®

    Title

    Financial Advisor

    State(s) Licensed
    AZ, MN, MT, ND, SD, TX,
    Website
    https://connect.thrivent.com/ron-gullett
    Phone
    701-228-2471
      Andy Wintermute

      Andy Wintermute

      MSM, FIC, CLTC®

      Andy Wintermute was born and raised in Bottineau and has been with Thrivent since 2004. He has a Master of Management degree which has helped him when developing strategies to meet his member’s needs. He is passionate about income distribution, family income protection planning, and estate transition strategies all while being tax efficient. Andy is involved with the Bottineau County Fair Board. He has also lead several Habitat for Humanity trips. He and his wife Tamara are involved in several of their kids activities and enjoy encouraging Kaleb, Josie, and Jack in everything they do.

      Title

      Financial Associate

      State(s) Licensed
      AZ, CO, FL, IA, ID, KS, MD, MN, MT, NC, ND, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI, WY,
      Website
      https://connect.thrivent.com/andy-wintermute
      Phone
      701-228-2471