About Pathfinder Consultants
At Pathfinder Consultants, we focus on building relationships with everyone we meet with so we can customize a plan to help meet your goals. From protecting families with life insurance, investing for the future, drawing an incoming in retirement, using tax-advantage strategies, to planning how you want to leave your legacy, we are able to provide financial advice that's important to you.
Our Work in the Community
- Heavily involved with hosting fundraiser-benefits for various not-for-profit organizations, through our involvement with local events, churches and school auctions.
- Offering of free educational workshops and events applicable for individuals spanning across various stages of life.
- Proud sponsor of 2024 Plymouth Ice Festival (Plymouth, MI), Sounds and Sights Festival (Chelsea, MI), and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth.
- Ambassador, Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce, and Canton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Meet Our Team
Plymouth Office
Eric VanHevel
FIC
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After having grown up in a Christian family and attending Christian school from K-12, I attended Central Michigan University. Upon graduation, I entered a profession in public services. After working for municipalities for 15 years, in 2014, I made the the change to Thrivent Financial because I felt that God was calling me to help his people. Looking back, this was the best decision I had ever made professionally. Everyday, I am blessed with the opportunity to meet others and help guide them through their financial lives.
- Title
Financial Consultant
- State(s) Licensed
- AZ , CA Insurance Lic. #4341597 , FL , IA , IL , MA , MI , MN , NC , OH , SD , TN , TX , WI
- Location
1250 S Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/eric-vanhevel
- Phone
- 734-385-7435
Jay Kempf
CFP®, CLU®, FIC, RICP®, CLTC®
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I first began working in the financial industry in 2000, joining Thrivent in early 2004. Working in the field of financial services, my priority is to continue growing my depth of knowledge, having earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2012. As a Financial Consultant, I particularly enjoy working with couples and individuals to determine their personalized course of action in preparing for their "golden years" in retirement.
My beloved wife, Kathy and I happily reside in Whitmore Lake, MI. Aside from my professional career, I enjoy spending time outdoors cutting firewood, gardening and making Maple Syrup.
- Title
Associate Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- AZ , FL , MI , MN , OH , WI
- Location
9450 S Main St. Plymouth, MI 48170
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/jay-kempf
- Phone
- 734-455-9272
Dan Nickodemus
MBA, CFP®, FIC
- Title
Financial Consultant
- State(s) Licensed
- CA Insurance Lic. #0F82248 , MI
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/daniel-nickodemus
- Phone
- 734-385-7435
Jeremiah Merkau
FIC
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- Title
Associate
- State(s) Licensed
- MI
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/jeremiah-merkau
- Phone
- 734-455-9272
Cody Borke
FIC
- Title
Associate
- State(s) Licensed
- MI , WI
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/cody-borke
- Phone
- 734-455-9272
Laura Goodman
For over seven years, Laura has worked as a Thrivent Office Professional. Laura has a Bachelors from Cleary University. She also holds Life, Health and Annuities license.
Laura has lived in Livonia for over 20 years and has strong ties to Lutheran churches and schools.
- Title
Practice Support Associate
- Location
9450 S Main St. Plymouth, MI 48170
- Phone
- (734) 927-3483
Emma Goodman
Emma attended Lutheran grade and high school. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
She is looking forward to greeting clients as they visit the Plymouth office.
- Title
Office Professional
- Location
9450 S Main St. Plymouth, MI 48170
- Phone
- (734) 455-3482
Michell King
Michell has been part of the Pathfinder Consultant team for over a year. Her voice is the one that you will hear many times answering your calls.
Michell is happy to assist in making appointments with for any of the team.
- Title
Office Professional
- Phone
- (734) 927-3484
Whitney Small
As a digital marketing specialist, Whitney is responsible for planning, building and implementing digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels and social media platforms. Whitney’s primary focus is to increase awareness about our brand, services and product offerings through email marketing and social media channels.
Whitney and her husband, Ryan, alongside their English Cream Golden Retriever, Memphis Belle, happily reside within the tri-city region of North Carolina. Formerly from the Buckeye state and graduating from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism, Whitney met Ryan through their unique passion of competitively showing quarter horses. Whitney is an active advocate and supporter of various not-for-profit organizations.
- Title
Office Professional