Our team

Senior Partner of Third Coast Wealth Advisors

A financial services practice of Thrivent.

Since 2002, Eric has been with Thrivent, curating a financial planning experience to help people reshape how they think and feel about money. Eric holds the Chartered Financial Consultant® designation and is extremely energized by the creation of effective solutions to encourage and guide clients as they move toward a higher level of abundance. He is passionate about the well-being of both his clients and the team.  

Eric, his wife, Jayne, and their five kids are members of Bethel Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Oostburg. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, hunting and spending time with his family up north. Eric has taken part in Thrivent Builds Worldwide trips to Malawi, Africa and Paraguay. 

Senior Partner of Third Coast Wealth Advisors

A financial services practice of Thrivent.

In 2017 Greg became a partner at Third Coast Wealth Advisors. Greg holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, has worked on Wall Street and carries with him 17 years of experience as a portfolio manager. Greg’s combined past experience and current pursuit of market research and analysis, drives him to build and grow the Third Coast investment portfolios. Greg recognizes that everyone has people and causes that they care about and he strives to help clients leverage their finances to maximize the impact they have on both.

Greg is passionate about his love for God and serving others. Greg currently serves as a Lifegroup Leader, a Lifegroup Coach and an Elder at Crossroads Community Church. Greg’s wife Robin, along with their 4 children, also actively lead and serve in Ministry programs. Outside of the office and church, Greg’s favorite places to be are on the golf course and on the water: boating and surfing with his family.

Jonathan joined Third Coast Wealth Advisors in April 2021. He has extensive global client management and executive level experience, spending the first 20 years of his career with Kohler Company. Jonathan was also a member of the Executive Committee for the 2020 Ryder Cup. He helps clients build and protect their wealth through thoughtful tactics and tax-smart strategies and is passionate about establishing strong relationships and building financial solutions. Jonathan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and pre-law from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  

Jonathan is involved in youth coaching, and supports the Kohler School Foundation, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and Love INC. He and his wife, Holly, have three children: Cate, Jack and Caroline.

Brayden has been a part of Third Coast Wealth Advisors since 2018 and stepped into the financial advisor role with the team in 2020. He enjoys the team approach to serving clients as effectively as possible, while also creating a great client experience through outstanding service. Brayden strives to provide financial clarity for each client, helping effectively execute and achieve their financial goals by taking the time to understand and value their unique situations. He majored in finance and economics at St. Norbert. 

Brayden and his wife, Melanie, are members of First Christian Reformed Church in Oostburg where he actively serves on the praise team, as a deacon, and friendship club mentor. He enjoys wake surfing, snowboarding, golfing and spending time with family and friends. 

Braden has been a part of Third Coast Wealth Advisors since 2022 and became a financial advisor in 2023. He is passionate about connecting with clients and developing personalized solutions to help each client achieve their goals. Braden enjoys being a part of a team that is focused on building relationships while positively impacting financial situations. He graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2023 and majored in finance.

Braden enjoys being involved in his church, Crossroads Community Church. In his free time, he enjoys flying airplanes as a private pilot, golfing, hydrofoiling, playing basketball, and spending time with his friends and family.

Eric started his career with Thrivent in 1992. He values the long term relationships with his clients and today he continues to help strengthen the financial futures of individuals, families and business owners as a part of Third Coast Wealth Advisors.

Eric and his wife, Kathleen, have been married for 32 years and are members of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Howards Grove. They have three adult sons: Josh, Ian and Samuel. Eric actively serves his church and its ministries in a variety of capacities. He also enjoys spending time traveling, reading, and any day on Bass Lake at his family’s cottage in Eagle River. 

Janelle has been with Thrivent since 2014 and has worked in the Finance industry for close to 30 years. She enjoys helping her clients achieve their financial goals and working with families in all chapters of their lives. She is involved with the HBBA network in Green Bay.   

Her and her husband Doug have been married since 2003 and have a daughter, Lillian. Lillie attends UWGB and is studying Finance and Business.  The family has a cat named Cuddles and a Rottweiler named Rory. They are members at St. Louis Catholic church in Luxemburg. As a family, they enjoy going up north and snowshoeing, skiing, riding the trails and enjoying time with family and friends. Her family involvement in the community includes housing and supporting the local semi-professional hockey team.  

Brian has more than 30 years of experience and joined the team in 2020 after previously working for IDS, Baylake Bank and Nicolet Bank. He enjoys getting to know people and understanding the motivation behind their financial goals, then helping them set and reach those goals so they can enjoy retirement life and leave a legacy to those they care about. Brian holds the Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses. He has a Bachelors degree in organizational psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and a Masters degree from Montana State University in guidance and counseling. Brian also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation.

Brian and his wife, Kathy, live in Sturgeon Bay. Kathy is a library circulation technician at NWTC. Their son, Bryce, lives in Sheboygan, working as an underwriter for Acuity Insurance. In their free time, they enjoy camping, fishing and kayaking. Brian is also a member of the Optimist Club and a Salvation Army Volunteer  

Casey began his career at Thrivent in 2013 after previously working in retail management and group home management. He enjoys helping clients understand their most important values and crafting a financial plan around these values. Casey holds the Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses. He graduated from Ball State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. 

Casey and his wife, Katie, were married in 2016. They have twin boys, Myles and Calvin, who were born in 2017. The family attends Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church. Casey has been involved in several organizations, including coaching track at Gibraltar High School and serving as scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts, and he was heavily involved in his church. Since the birth of his children, he has been involved in much less, but anticipates doing more as they get older. 

Zach joined Third Coast Wealth Advisors in 2024 after starting his career at Thrivent in Colorado. Zach enjoys helping clients align their goals with their finances, providing both clarity and confidence in their personal plans. Zach studied at Colorado Christian University where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration.

In his free time, Zach enjoys playing golf, hunting, and spending time with his wife Natalie and his family. 

Amy started with Third Coast Wealth Advisors in 2020 as an associate in the Sturgeon Bay location. She enjoys establishing rapport with clients and finds helping clients set and achieve their financial goals very rewarding. Amy tries to provide a simplistic approach to help clients gain clarity and perspective in a complex industry. She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with an English major and a writing minor. 

Amy volunteers for United Way, Sturgeon Bay Schools, and the Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church. She and her husband, Dennis, have two grown children, Matthew and Jared. They enjoy traveling, volunteering and attending all kinds of sporting events. Outside of work, Amy’s interests include baking, photography and spending time with friends and family. 

Kelly joined Third Coast Wealth Advisors in September 2020 as a licensed office professional and has 40 years experiencing the different avenues in the securities industry, ranging from corporate trust/stock transfer to current cashiering/trading positions. She is proactive to client needs, serving with their best interests in mind and helping make sure they feel important. Kelly holds the Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses, and life and health insurance licenses. 

Kelly has four children, including two sons in active military, and two grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys her position as general leader of the Sheboygan County 4-H Rangers Club and organizing town community events. She has a hobby farm with chickens, ducks and fainting goats. 

Cindy joined the Third Coast Wealth Advisors team in September of 2021. She supports the daily operations of the practice, including answering the phones, sending text reminders, meeting/greeting clients, handling/distributing postal mail, ordering supplies, utilizing Thrivent Financial computer systems and programs in support of Eric Eickhoff, Brayden Van Ess and Jonathan Risseeuw. 

Cindy grew up in Oostburg and married Shannon in 1998; together they raised three children: Maddie, Lizzie and Jonathon. After years of attending Oostburg High School athletics, Cindy and Shannon are learning to occupy their time with other interests. Cindy loves to cook, travel and camp with family and friends. The Brill family is active in First Presbyterian Church Oostburg, where Cindy has served as a youth sponsor and deacon, as well as a service group head. 

Jayne manages our operations and client relations for Third Coast Wealth Advisors. She and her husband, Eric, have five children and are active in sports, school, and their church, Bethel OPC. Jayne loves serving her community by volunteering at Anchor of Hope, teaching preschool ministry at church, helping out as a camp nurse at Camp Calvin, and loving on foster kids as a licensed Respite Caregiver. She also enjoys coffee shops, reading a good book, and spending time at the lake with her family. 

Anne joined the Third Coast Wealth Advisor's team in 2018. She provides insurance licensed administrative support and serves as a resource to financial representatives and client/members regarding their customer brokerage accounts, mutual funds and annuity needs. Anne strives to meet each client’s needs in an efficient and pleasant manner, and as accurately and smoothly as possible. She has Bachelor of Arts degrees in art and elementary education, with a specialization in middle school/junior high. 

Anne and her husband, Scott, have raised their three children, Hannah, Mary and Jacob, here in Sheboygan, actively participating in their church and at Sheboygan Christian School and Sheboygan Lutheran High School. Anne is also an artist and an avid reader. 

Kim has been part of the Third Coast Wealth Advisor's team since 2018 and helps support the financial planning operations process, insurance process, meeting prep and scheduling. She focuses on helping clients feel comfortable and confident, taking care of their needs thoroughly and promptly. 

Kim and her husband, Chris, have been married since 1996 and have raised their family in Sheboygan and are looking forward to the new adventure of being grandparents. They are active at Breakwater Church, a new church plant in town. Kim’s time away from work is spent with family and friends. 

Robyn was born and raised in Sheboygan but spent most of her adult life in the sunny state of Arizona. In early 2017, Robyn moved home to Sheboygan where she worked from home and started her own small business. In 2020 Robyn welcomed the opportunity to join the amazing team at Third Coast Wealth Advisors. Robyn enjoys serving at Crossroads Community Church, reading, crafting, and gardening. Here in the office, Robyn serves as a dedicated administrative assistant to Greg helping to manage scheduling, phone calls and Greg’s inbox so that he is able to maximize his time and talents meeting with clients.

Jennifer joined Third Coast Wealth Advisors in July 2020. Her position allows her to be the first point of contact to kindly welcome clients into the Door County office. She strives to make clients feel comfortable and valued. 

Jennifer and her husband, Steve, share two daughters, a son in law and an adorable grandson. She enjoys being outdoors, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Jennifer is a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sturgeon Bay.

Will is serving as an intern for Third Coast Wealth Advisors. He is currently pursuing a degree in Finance and Economics at Grand Canyon University. Will is passionate about learning how the business runs and how to connect and help clients achieve their financial goals. He participates in client meetings and helps advisors with the dedicated planning process.

Will attends Bethel OPC in Oostburg where he has enjoyed being a part of several different mission opportunities. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, lake activities up north with his family, hunting, and spending time with friends. 

Merry Lee joined the team in January 2020 as an office professional in the Green Bay office. She is a recovering HR professional in the insurance and professional service industries. She has also been an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s management department. 

Merry Lee moved back to the area after living in Milwaukee since college. She and her late husband, Matt, had a cottage on the Bay and the move here provided the opportunity to be closer to family. Merry Lee spends many weekends in Fremont with her fun-loving 86-year-old father, Lee. Her volunteer work includes serving on the board of directors for the Einstein Project, as well as volunteering for Mit Liebe German Shepherd Dog Rescue and the Society for Human Resource Management (after all, she is a “recovering” HR professional). Merry Lee is a member of First United Church of Christ. 

Nicole started at Third Coast Wealth Advisors in 2017 as the marketing coordinator. She has the pleasure of planning events for the team and building their brand as local leaders in the financial industry. She provides prompt, friendly service, and enjoys planning events that put smiles on clients’ faces. 

Nicole serves on her church Community Meals, Freezer Meals, and Welcoming ministries. Nicole and her husband, Paul, have been married since 1995 and have two adult children. They love to travel to new areas and explore new cuisines.