Kendra lives in Perryville and has happily served the Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois Regions for 25 years.

She has three sons and a daughter who have blessed her with 10 grandchildren. Kendra and her family are active members of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville.

Her education and achievements include: earning her Bachelors in Business Administration with a major in accounting from Southeast Missouri State University, earning the most prestigious financial planning designation of a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), and other designations of Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®), Certification in Long-Term Care (CLTC®), and Fraternal Insurance Counselor (FIC).

Kendra is a member of: The National Association of Insurance and Finance, Million Dollar Round Table, and The Perryville Chamber of Commerce.

Along with enjoying time and activities with her family and crafting, Kendra loves to support and volunteer in local non-profits, charities, and causes. She supports: Lucas and Friends Backyard Adventures Playground, KHIS Christian Radio, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services, Options for Women.

Kendra specializes in:

• Holistic planning with a specialization in helping to plan a lasting legacy through a Biblical stewardship perspective.
• Retirement planning
• Investment planning with Risk Management
• Life Insurance / Long Term Care insurance

Janet is a Christian, a mother of two, a pastor’s wife, an advocate for her daughter with special needs, and a financial advisor who happily serves her clients in the Southeast Missouri and Illinois regions.

We are proud to share that she earned her Bachelor of Accounting from Central Methodist University and has earned her Chartered Special Needs Consultant designation to help families like hers to plan for retirement and beyond. Knowing the struggles and worries herself, she knows how important this type of planning truly is.

Janet and her family are active members of The Wortham First Church of God, where her husband, John, is the pastor. Local non-profits and charities near and dear to her heart include: Her church and bible study classes, Life Inc., Habitat for Humanity of St. Francois County, Hope 4 Autism, Autos 4 Autism, United Way of St. Francois County, Par-Tee Fore Kids Charity, and The West County Community Hope Center.

Janet has a passion for helping people Thrive in Faith, Finance, and Generosity. She can help you create and implement your financial plan, for you to enjoy what matters most to you.

Clay is a very involved father of three and has been with Thrivent since 2020, coming from a blue-collar career of 15 years. He lives in Jackson, MO but is originally from the Sikeston, MO, area. He enjoys spending time with his kids at baseball, basketball, and concerts! As an avid outdoorsman, he spends weekends at the cabin enjoying God's country. He is an active member of Lacroix Church in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Clay understands that financial skills don’t always come naturally but with the right coach, they can evolve! He is passionate about meeting people and developing plans to accomplish their goals and dreams.

Finding ways to help Thrivent members leverage their Action Teams to help their communities is very important to Clay. His personable approach and caring heart are appreciated by his clients! 

Jill McDowell is a Licensed Insurance Associate and Marketing Coordinator for SEMO Financial Advisors-Thrivent!

Jill has a passion for helping our clients and neighbors, especially through her church workings and

community involvement. She can be found leading the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child ministry with her husband John. They have five children and six grandchildren that keep them busy, as well as being bee-keepers and working on their hobby farm just south of Farmington, MO.