Making financial decisions can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate them alone. As a financial advisor, I help individuals, families, and retirees create personalized strategies to protect what matters most and work toward their financial goals. Whether you're planning for retirement, saving for a major milestone, or simply looking for greater confidence in your financial future, I'm here to help.

I believe taking the first step toward a financial conversation is something to be proud of. Every client's journey is unique, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they build and refine their plans.

Meet Where It's Most Convenient for You

I welcome clients to my office in the historic Kibbey Building on East Main Street in Marshalltown. If a location in the Des Moines metro area is more convenient, meetings can also be arranged at the Thrivent office in Johnston.

While many of my clients are located throughout central Iowa, I work with clients virtually as well. Phone and video meetings provide the flexibility to connect wherever you are.

Let's Start the Conversation

No matter where you are in your financial journey, having a plan can provide clarity and confidence. My goal is to understand what's important to you, answer your questions, and help create a strategy that supports your values and goals.

Everyone deserves a financial plan. I would welcome the opportunity to help you create yours.

Schedule a conversation today and let's explore how I can help.

People often ask how I became a financial advisor, and honestly, it wasn't the career path I originally planned.

In 2014, I was serving as executor of my mom's estate. While working with her advisor, I remember leaving one meeting feeling disappointed by the lack of guidance and support. As I drove home, I had a thought that changed everything:

"I could do better than that."

That experience sparked something in me. At the same time, my life was entering a new season. My children had reached the stage where they no longer needed me to be their full-time chauffeur, and I was ready for a new challenge. I wanted meaningful work that allowed me to make a difference in people's lives.

So, I took a leap of faith, joined Thrivent, opened my own practice, and haven't looked back.

Today, I truly love what I do. Every day brings an opportunity to learn something new, meet interesting people, and hear the stories that have shaped their lives. One of the greatest privileges of my work is helping clients clarify their goals, navigate life's transitions, and build confidence in their financial future.

Home Is My Favorite Place

As much as I enjoy my work, my family is at the center of everything.

My husband, Kevin, and I live near Melbourne on his family's Heritage Farm, which has been in the family for more than 150 years. It's a special place where we've planted nearly 2,500 Christmas trees and operated Gowdy Tree Farm during the holiday season for the past several years.

Our family has spread out a bit these days. Our children live in Iowa, Minnesota, and Spain. While I love to travel, especially when it means visiting Spain, there's nothing better than having everyone gathered back together on the farm.

When I'm not working, you'll usually find me doing one of these things:

• Entertaining visitors
• Meeting up with friends and family
• Working in my flower gardens
• Taking a walk around the farm
• Exercising at the YMCA
• Traveling whenever I get the chance
• Listening to audiobooks and podcasts
• And mowing our very large yard.

Giving Back

Community involvement is important to me. I'm active in my PEO group, the Rotary Club of Marshalltown, and volunteer in a variety of roles at Hope United Methodist Church, where I serve on the Leadership Team.

Why I Do What I Do

My own experiences have shown me how important it is to have a trusted guide during life's pivotal moments. That's why I strive to be the kind of advisor who listens first, explains things clearly, and genuinely cares about the people sitting across the table.