About Next Generation Financial Advisors

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.

Hiawatha Office

Kyle Olson

Kyle Olson

RICP®

Kyle Olson emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensive and holistic planning for individuals seeking a sound financial future. Born and raised in Highland, KS, Kyle attended Highland High school, where he graduated from in 2001. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science from K-State in 2007. In his free time, Kyle relishes working outside and trying to learn the crazy game of golf. He devotes himself as a proud husband to his wife Sarah, father to Ella, Levi, and Jonah, and son to Wayne and Marla. Aside from Kyle’s professional endeavors, he enjoys spending time with family and friends.


Generosity is defined by how you live; Kyle is a volunteer and supporter of several organizations and causes:


  • Hiawatha Foundation for Economic Development Board
  • Hiawatha First United Methodist Youth Group Sponsor
  • Hiawatha Youth Basketball, Baseball, Flag Football & Soccer Coach
  • Brown County Extension Advisory Board


Title

Financial Advisor

State(s) Licensed
IL , IN , KS , KY , MO , NC , NE
Location

523 Oregon St., Hiawatha, KS 66434

Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/kyle-olson
Phone
785-740-4648
Fax

877-206-3497

Ben Hawk

Ben Hawk

Title

Financial Advisor

State(s) Licensed
KS , MO , NE , TX
Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/ben-hawk
Phone
913-370-1668
    Jonah Watt

    Jonah Watt

    Jonah was born and raised in Fairway, Kansas, and currently resides in Mission Kansas with his fiancé, Kendall and their two dogs. Jonah graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Business Administration in 2022 before working in financial services for two years in Parkville, Mo. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with Kendall, duck hunting, golfing, Royals baseball and spending time with close family and friends. 

    Title

    Office Professional

      Kristin Hillyer

      Kristin Hillyer

      Kristin was born and raised in Highland, KS and has been working in the financial industry since 2012. She has been with Thrivent since 2022. She attended Kansas State University and lived and worked in the Kansas City area for eight years before moving back to Hiawatha after marrying her husband, Lincoln. Together they have two boys, Porter and Preston, and are kept busy with all of their activities, sports, and school projects. Outside of work and kids, Kristin loves to travel, spend time with friends and family, and be active in the community.

      Title

      Insurance Supt Associate

      State(s) Licensed
      KS
      Phone
      785-740-4648
        Stacie Shoemaker

        Stacie Shoemaker

        Stacie has 20 years of customer service experience and has been with Thrivent since 2020. She attended Pittsburg State University and after college moved back to her hometown of Hiawatha to raise her family. Outside of work, Stacie enjoys reading, gardening, crafting, and spending time with family and friends.

        Title

        Insurance Associate

        State(s) Licensed
        KS , NE
        Phone
        785-740-4648
          Aden Geisendorf

          Aden Geisendorf

          Title

          Intern