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 joined Eric to form Third Coast Wealth Advisors. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and comes with 17 years of experience as a portfolio manager, most recently with BMO Global Asset Management. Greg is passionate about developing a financial strategy designed exclusively for each client. He leverages the extensive knowledge he obtained during his career and studies to perform research and analysis for each investment portfolio.  

Greg, his wife, Robin, and their four kids are involved in Crossroads Community Church. In his free time, Greg enjoys water skiing and coaching his kids’ sports teams. In 2015, he and Robin traveled to Ghana, Africa, to adopt their daughter, E.J. 

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 Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and Love INC. He and his wife, Holly, have three children: Cate, Jack and Caroline. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys working out, playing golf and cooking. 

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 their praise team and friendship club. 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 outstanding service by leveraging resources to serve clients most effectively. 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 in Cumberland, Wisconsin. He transferred to Sheboygan County in 1996 where 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 27 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, currently as an elder. He also enjoys spending time traveling, reading and any day on Bass Lake at his family’s cottage in Eagle River. 

Joel has been with Thrivent for 22 years. He spent 14 of those years in leadership, helping tenured advisors work to grow their businesses, as well as launching new financial advisors into the financial services career. Joel helps clients meet their financial goals and plan for a comfortable retirement by providing clarity and efficiency to their unique situations. He holds the Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses. Joel graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering with Bachelor of Science degrees in architectural engineering and management systems. 

He is a member of the Fox Valley Lutheran High School Board of Regents, as well as a finance committee member for the high school. He also coaches the sixth-grade basketball team for Fox Valley Lutheran and serves as committee chair for Young Life Green Bay. Joel and his wife, Sarah, have been married since 2000. They have five children, ages 10 to 19. The family enjoys sports activities, whether watching or playing, particularly basketball, soccer and football. They love to play board games and spend time with their extended family. 

Pam has been with Thrivent for more than 10 years. She ran her own practice and was part of the leadership team in a regional development role prior to joining Third Coast Wealth Advisors. Pam has a total of 20 years in the financial services industry and has earned her MBA with an emphasis in finance, along with holding the Certified in Long-Term Care designation.  

Pam and her husband, Brian, have been married for 12 years with three kids. Payton is 10, McKinley is 7 and Bennett is 6. They attend St. Mark Lutheran Church and School. Pam and Brian spend a large amount of time coaching and watching their kids’ basketball, softball and baseball games. When not at work or on the court, they enjoy spending time at their cottage and traveling. 

Janelle has been with Thrivent since 2014. She and her husband, Doug, have been married for 17 years and have a daughter, Lillian. Lillie attends Green Bay Preble High School as a sophomore this year and is on the golf team. She and her dad love to golf together.  

The family has a cat named Cuddles and a Rottweiler named Macey. They are members at St. Joseph’s Catholic church in Green Bay but oftentimes worship at St. Louis Catholic parish in Luxemburg. As a family, they enjoy going up north and snowshoeing, skiing, riding the trails and enjoying time with family and friends. 

Brian has more than 25 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 Bachelor of Arts degree in organizational psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and a Master of Arts degree from Montana State in guidance and counseling. 

Brian and his wife, Kathy, have been married 30 years. Kathy is a library circulation technician at NWTC. Their son, Bryce, is 26 and lives in Portland, Oregon, working as a field 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. 

Jerrad joined Third Coast Wealth Advisors in 2019 and has been a financial associate since 2018. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked for 12 years in the sports and entertainment industry as a corporate sales executive for the Madison Mallards, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, and Green Bay Packers.  

Jerrad and his wife, Ellen, have been married for two years and have a 9-month-old daughter named Steele. They also have a goldendoodle named Rusty. Jerrad and Ellen attend Resurrection Church in Green Bay. When he’s not in the office, Jerrad is typically golfing, traveling, attending sporting events/concerts, and spending time with friends and extended family. 

Avra started at the Thrivent home office in 2013 in the call center, servicing annuities. She also assisted private Thrivent practices throughout the country as a remote office professional and case manager. Avra enjoys helping clients by being thorough and communicating at a level they can comfortably understand. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication with an emphasis in journalism and a minor in psychology. 

Avra and her husband, Shawn, have been married since 2015 and they enjoy hiking—and checking out microbreweries nearby as a reward— as well as bluegrass music and camping. In their spare time, they are also paranormal investigators. Avra is band leader of her church’s praise band where she sings and plays the bass guitar, bass ukulele and flute. She is a chapter member of the Local Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML). 

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 HELP of Door County, Sturgeon Bay Schools, and the Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church. She and her husband, Dennis, have two children, Matthew (25) and Jared (22). As a family, 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. 

Zach joined Third Coast Wealth Advisors in 2024 after starting his career at Thrivent in Colorado. Zach finds abundant joy by helping clients find clarity and confidence in their personal financial plans. Zach is originally from Austin, Texas but moved to Colorado to study at Colorado Christian University. He earned both his undergraduate and master’s degree in business administration. While in school, Zach competed on the collegiate men’s golf team.

In his free time, Zach enjoys playing golf, hunting, and spending time with his wife Natalie and his 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 for Third Coast Wealth Advisors. She and her husband, Eric, have five children and are active in sports, school, and church. Jayne loves serving her community by volunteering at Oostburg Christian School (OCS), as a GEMS leader at Bethel, and on the Small Home Repair Committee with Love, INC. She enjoys gardening, reading a good book and spending time outdoors 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, and taking care of their needs thoroughly and promptly. 

Kim and her husband, Chris, have been married since 1996 and they have four children: Noah, Emma, Sam and Caleb. They are active in their church, where Kim is a youth group leader for high school students, helping organize mission trips and service projects with the group. Kim’s time away from work is spent on hobbies and sporting events, hanging out with family and friends, camping and hiking. 

Robyn was born and raised in Sheboygan but spent most of her adult life in the sunny state of Arizona. In early 2017, Robyn decided to simplify her life, to step away from her long career in retail management, and to settle back into her hometown with family. While working from home, Robyn’s entrepreneurial spirit lead her to start her own business, Hometown Barkery. When Robyn found her storefront closing in 2020, God opened a new door for her to join the amazing team at Third Coast Wealth Advisors. Robyn enjoys serving at Crossroads Community Church, reading, crafting, and most recently planning her wedding. Here in the office, Robyn serves as a dedicated assistant to Greg helping to manage scheduling, phone calls and his inbox so that Greg is able to maximize his time meeting with clients.

Jennifer joined Third Coast Wealth Advisors in July 2020 after having owned and operated two businesses in Sturgeon Bay with her husband, Steve. Jennifer and Steve have been married for 28 years and share two daughters, a son in law, and a new baby grandson. She is an avid animal lover who enjoys kayaking the beautiful waters of Door County, cooking and baking for her family, and traveling. Jennifer and her family are members 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 Meal, and Welcoming ministries. She also assists with the Meals on Wheels June-a-Palooza event. Nicole and her husband, Paul, have been married since 1995 and have two adult children. The family loves to travel to new areas and explore new cuisines.