About Next Generation Financial Advisors
Meet Our Team
Hiawatha Office
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
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- KS , MO , NE , TX
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/ben-hawk
- Phone
- 913-370-1668
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 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 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
- Title
Intern