Brian Steward has dedicated his life to helping, educating and serving people. He was a Youth Pastor for 12 years before joining Thrivent. Now, after 13 years at Thrivent as a financial advisor, he is able to use both career experiences to give comprehensive advice and service to a variety of different people who are in various stages of their lives. 

Brian enjoys crafting strategies to help clients not only grow their wealth but also helping them protect their wealth. His experience and expertise in tax-efficient and estate planning strategies allow him to effectively plan for his clients future as well as helping them create clarity and purpose around their legacy dreams and goals.

Brian is the founder and lead advisor at Lakehurst Financial Group, which was named in honor of Brian’s late father, Jeff. They currently have offices in Peoria, Canton, and Watseka, IL, as well as Brian’s hometown, DeWitt, IA, which is where Brian resides with his wife, Nicole, and their 3 children: Nile, Noah and Sienna.  When he isn’t helping clients, Brian enjoys being an UBER driver for his kids, running them all over the place for practices and games as well as spending time with family and friends!  The Stewards live an active lifestyle and are involved with their church and community and support many different local, national and global charities. Other important things to know about Brian… he loves Jesus, the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox as well as his beloved Iowa Hawkeyes! Go Hawks!

I have been a proud member of the Canton, IL community since I was eight years old. In 2007, I married my high school sweetheart, and together we have three wonderful children— Elijah, Ellyana, and Elise—who all attend the Canton community schools. We are active members of the Evangelical Free Church of Canton, where I serve as an elder and play guitar for the worship team about once a month. Additionally, we cherish our small group community, gathering weekly with other couples to uplift and support one another.

As someone dedicated to our community through teaching, coaching, and relationship building, I am passionate about assisting others in planning and preparing for their financial future.

With 15 years of experience as a financial advisor with Thrivent Financial, Larry has spent most of his career building and managing his own practice. In August 2025, he joined Lakehurst Financial Group, bringing his experience and client-focused approach to an experienced team dedicated to helping clients see the big picture and develop thoughtful financial solutions.

Throughout his career, Larry has been passionate about helping people make the most of their finances, live generously, and feel confident about their financial future—especially as they enter their golden years. He also loves sharing the Thrivent story and the ways its mission can help people connect their financial goals with the things they care about most.

Larry earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Franklin University while working in a factory—a journey that reflects his strong work ethic and commitment to continued growth.

Outside of work, Larry is a longtime distance runner. In August 2025, he accomplished a remarkable personal goal: completing a marathon in all 50 states. The journey began in 1982 and spanned more than four decades, making this achievement a true testament to his perseverance, dedication, and love of the road.

Kallie has been a part of Lakehurst Financial for four years, currently based in our DeWitt, Iowa office. She takes pride in being the first point of contact for clients and prospects as they enter the office. If you haven’t received a call from her yet, rest assured, you will soon, as reaching out is a key part of her role in supporting our team. 

In her free time, she loves to spend quality moments with her husband and daughter. She enjoy camping, swimming, riding bikes and thrifting for antiques.