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.

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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.

Plymouth Office

Eric VanHevel

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
Monica William

Monica William

Title

Associate

State(s) Licensed
MI
Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/monica-william
Phone
248-560-6556
    Jay Kempf

    Jay Kempf

    CFP®, CLU®, FIC, RICP®, CLTC®, CEPA

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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

      Dan Nickodemus

      MBA, CFP®, FIC

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      Dan is a financial consultant with Thrivent. He has served clients for more than 30 years. In addition, he serves on several community boards and is an officer for Historic Trinity Lutheran Church in Detroit.

      Title

      Financial Consultant

      State(s) Licensed
      CA Insurance Lic. #0F82248 , MI
      Website
      https://connect.thrivent.com/daniel-nickodemus
      Phone
      734-385-7435
        Jeremiah Merkau

        Jeremiah Merkau

        FIC

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        Jeremiah is an associate with Thrivent. He has lived in and served Genesee County for more than 10 years. In his free time, Jeremiah enjoys playing golf and boating.

        Title

        Associate

        State(s) Licensed
        MI
        Website
        https://connect.thrivent.com/jeremiah-merkau
        Phone
        734-455-9272
          Cody Borke

          Cody Borke

          FIC

          Cody joined Thrivent in 2022 after a few years gaining experience in the legal field. He was seeking a change of pace and an opportunity to help others on a one-on-one basis. Christian schooling was a foundation for Cody's education and a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University prepared him to attain his Life, Health, and Securities licenses. Cody is thrilled to be part of a team that excels in providing personalized financial solutions tailored to each client's unique needs and aspirations. In his free time, he enjoys staying active and participating in a number of sports year-round.

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          Title

          Associate

          State(s) Licensed
          MI
          Website
          https://connect.thrivent.com/cody-borke
          Phone
          734-455-9272
            Laura Goodman

            Laura Goodman

            Actively involved within the Lutheran community since birth, Laura and her family were very familiar with several faith-based organizations including, Aid Assoc of Lutherans, Lutheran Brotherhood, and Thrivent. The generosity in communities, churches, and Christian schools that Thrivent exemplifies is an admirable foundation within a company and one for which she feels proud to work for.

            Fully licensed with life and health securities, Laura is ready to assist with client accounts in providing the best service possible. Alongside Pathfinder Financial Consultants, she looks forward to helping you achieve your financial goals and generosity objectives.

            Title

            Practice Support Associate

            Location

            9450 S Main St. Plymouth, MI 48170

            Phone
            (734) 927-3483
              Emma Goodman

              Emma Goodman

              As a child of Lutheran schooling beginning from preschool through 12th grade, Emma has been familiar with Thrivent for most of her life. After earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology and gaining a variety of professional experiences, including seven years in the banking industry, Emma is excited to be working for a company that she knows and loves. As a Securities, Life, and Health licensed Practice Support Associate, she is able to assist you and your financial advisor with anything that you may need.

              Emma looks forward to working with clients to help achieve their future financial goals!

              Title

              Practice Supt Associate

              State(s) Licensed
              MI
              Location

              9450 S Main St. Plymouth, MI 48170

              Phone
              734-385-7435
                Michell King

                Michell King

                Michell is a team member who focuses on remote work. As a familiar voice that you will often hear answering client calls, Michell assists in scheduling appointments for Pathfinder Financial Consultants team members. She also works to prepare client appointment folders for our financial advisors.

                Title

                Office Professional

                Phone
                (734) 927-3484
                  Whitney Small

                  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