What Makes us a Team?
We are often asked, “Why do you work as a team rather than as individual advisors?” While being a financial advisor can be incredibly rewarding on a personal level, running a solo practice can also be very challenging.
When Mike joined Thrivent after his time at Merrill Lynch, he became part of the Johns Creek location, working alongside two veteran advisors. Though he was not new to the industry, Mike appreciated the support and collaboration that came from working in a team environment.
After their retirement, Mike continued to build upon that strong foundation, leading North Point Financial Advisors. He leads the practice from a place of being a deeply involved husband and father—a man who shows up every day for those he loves and cares about.
As a team, we are all deeply connected to our families and communities, and these relationships remain our guiding principles and driving force. We choose to work together because we share a passion not only for financial advice and products but also for the Dedicated Planning Process and the client relationships it fosters. We believe that money is a tool, not a goal, and that when managed wisely, it can lead to greater personal fulfillment and a better life for our families.
Meet Our Team
Michael Clifford
FIC, CKA®
Mike and his wife Allyson live near Lake Lanier in north Georgia with their 3 children and 2 dogs. They love boating on the lake, enjoying nature. and supporting their kids’ wide-ranging extracurricular activities. They are active in their church and community and seek out quality time with many close friends.
- Title
Financial Consultant
- State(s) Licensed
- AL, AR Insurance Lic. #9387234 , AZ, CA Insurance Lic. #0K67471 , CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NE, NM, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI,
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/michael-clifford
- Phone
- 678-475-0350
Jeff Huenniger
FIC
Jeff and his wife Sherry live near Buford GA. They have 3 grown children, 2 of whom are getting married this year. Jeff is trained as a Stephen Minister, which allows him to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation.Jeff loves being connected to his community, providing encouragement and financial guidance, and of course, cheering on The Braves.
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- AL, FL, GA, NC, NM, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA,
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/jeff-huenniger
- Phone
- 678-358-7553
Mary Palmer
Mary lives in Cumming with her 2 high school aged sons, with 4 daughters in college and beyond. An Atlanta native, after 25 years in Cumming with 6 children in the local schools, churches and sports, she loves running into friends around town. She stays active and outdoors as much as possible. She loves running, golf, tennis, gardening, TJ Maxx, and her daughters calling every day.
- Title
Licensed Director of Operations
- State(s) Licensed
- GA,
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/mary-palmer
- Phone
- 770-906-0460
Lisa Wetherton
Lisa lives in the North Ga mountains with her husband Jim and their two dogs, a Papillon named Wink, and a King Charles Cavalier named Molly. She has 4 grown sons who live close by whom she gets to see often.Lisa and Jim love bring active in their community and having the ability to travel the world.
- Title
Associate
- State(s) Licensed
- FL, GA, KY, MO, SC, TX,
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/lisa-wetherton
- Phone
- 404-643-8272
John Cherry
John lives in Cumming with his wife Nancy. They have 2 grown sons and 3 grandchildren. When John is not in the office or with his grandchildren, he can be found fishing. John loves fishing with family and friends and is willing to travel! John has been a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for 32 yeas and is a faithful visitor to local nursing homes bringing his signature cheerful conversations.
- Title
Associate Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- AZ, CA Insurance Lic. #4125846 , FL, GA, IN, KS, SC, UT, VA,
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/john-cherry
- Phone
- 770-715-5894
Alyssa Huenniger
Alyssa Huenniger serves as office profession to Jeff Huenniger. She rivals Jeff for biggest Braves fan ever, and is looking forward to her upcoming wedding.
- Title
Office Professional
- Phone
- 678-475-0350 ( ext 104)
Rose Kubler
Rose and her husband Dell live in Johns Creek with their adorable dog Bucky. Their two adult children also live nearby, both of whom got married last year. Rose has been with Thrivent as a client of the practice and then as Client relationship manager to Mike Clifford for over 10 years.
- Title
Insurance Office Professional
- Phone
- 678-475-0350 ( ext 101)