Kari joined Thrivent over 20 years ago. She has a BSBM with an emphasis in Finance from Mizzou. Go Tigers! Kari enjoys getting to know her clients and their families on a personal level to help create a financial strategy that is sustainable and geared towards their individual values and beliefs.  For the past 15 years, she has specialized in helping individuals with their Medicare decisions by presenting their options in a clear and understandable way. 

Kari and her husband, Jason, both come from large families and have 6 children of their own. They love having family dinners with the whole crew and are always looking for a new game for family fun night. Kari and Jason enjoy volunteering together with the Boy Scouts and at Salem Lutheran Church where they attend

Rachel has worked in the financial industry for the past 6 years. She joined Gateway Financial Group in 2020. Her passion is to serve our clients in a caring, efficient, and timely manner. Clients love working with her because of her extensive financial services knowledge and her willingness to go the extra mile. She is a key member of our team as she manages our calendars, administrative tasks, client services and so much more. Rachel really shines in making sure that the day to day functions of our practice serve our entire Gateway Financial Group family.  

Rachel and her husband Nick recently moved to O’Fallon, MO with their 3 dogs from Denver, CO. They have a passion for fostering shelter dogs and taking hikes in the Rocky Mountains.