About Northern Highland Financial Advisors
Meet Our Team
Multiple Office Locations
Michael Bialas
Mike joined Thrivent in 2012 and merged practices with Northern Highland Financial Advisors in 2024. Mike specializes in working with life insurance solutions and retirement strategies for his clients.
Mike graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point with a bachelor's degree in psychology and from University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a master’s degree in project management.
Mike and his wife, Nichole enjoy kayaking and cooking for family and friends. They have two children, Natalie and Tyler. Mike is passionate about the community of Stevens Point and is most proud of his continued involvement with the Seramur Park Project which revitalized a forgotten section of land in the heart of the city.
- Title
Financial Advisor
- Location
Stevens Point, WI
- Phone
- (715)340-8054
Michael Bialas
FIC
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- ND , WI
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/michael-bialas
- Phone
- 715-340-8054
Bryce Kelley
FIC, RICP®
Bryce joined Thrivent in 2012 as a financial advisor working in Central Wisconsin. In 2020, he formed Northern Highland Financial Advisors to better work with his clients and help grow an innovative team-based practice.
Before Thrivent, Bryce worked in the education field, as a history and economics teacher. His extensive experience working with people helps him understand and provide well-informed, insightful service to our individual, family, and business clients in Central Wisconsin.
Bryce grew up in Medford, Wisconsin, and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from of the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and Marion University in Fond Du Lac. He lives in Medford with his wife, Rhonda, and they have two children, Grace and Brigham. In their free time, Bryce and Rhonda love to travel, spend time outdoors, and enjoy their family.
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- AZ , CO , FL , MN , ND , SD , WI
- Location
Colby
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/bryce-kelley
- Phone
- 715-316-0303
Michael Plooy
CLU®, LUTCF®, FIC
Want to pursue lifelong dreams — while supporting people and causes you care about? The right guidance can help you get there. Tell me where you're at today. Driven by your goals and values, I'll draw on my industry expertise to help you map out a path to a more secure financial future.
- Title
Associate
- State(s) Licensed
- CA Insurance Lic. #0K64554 , FL , MN , WI
- Location
Colby
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/mike-plooy
- Phone
- 715-965-0789