Ben Carr
CFP®, ChFC®, CASL®, FIC
Financial Advisor
With more than 10 years in the industry, Ben focuses on building actionable financial plans for our clients and excels at explaining complex concepts in an accessible way. He leads the team in our vision and mission to serve humbly, while being forward thinking and devoted to helping you feel good about your finances.
States Licensed: AR Insurance Lic. #11152581, AZ, CA Insurance Lic. #0L61012, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI
(262) 421-5467
About Ben Carr
With more than 10 years in the industry, Ben focuses on building actionable financial plans for our clients and excels at explaining complex concepts in an accessible way. He leads the team in our vision and mission to serve humbly, while being forward thinking and devoted to helping you feel good about your finances.
States Licensed: AR Insurance Lic. #11152581, AZ, CA Insurance Lic. #0L61012, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI
(262) 421-5467
Jennifer Binninger-Gomez
Financial Advisor
Jennifer brings her experience as a planning administrator for our team to the role of Financial Advisor. She is dedicated to her community and aligns with Turnhall Financial Group to serve more people, leading them to be more secure, and guiding them to be more generous. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and loves to travel and spend time outdoors with her family.
States Licensed: CO, IL, IN, NC, WI
(262) 421-5467
About Jennifer Binninger-Gomez
Jennifer brings her experience as a planning administrator for our team to the role of Financial Advisor. She is dedicated to her community and aligns with Turnhall Financial Group to serve more people, leading them to be more secure, and guiding them to be more generous. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and loves to travel and spend time outdoors with her family.
States Licensed: CO, IL, IN, NC, WI
(262) 421-5467
Chase Gould
Financial Advisor
As a financial advisor, Chase is dedicated to helping as many people as possible be good stewards with their money, making them more secure. In doing so, he is leading them to a life of generosity. Chase lives and serves the community of Madison, Wisconsin, with his wife and can often be found at High Point Church living out his commitment to generous living.
States Licensed: IL, MN, SD, TN, TX, WI
(608) 616-5904
About Chase Gould
As a financial advisor, Chase is dedicated to helping as many people as possible be good stewards with their money, making them more secure. In doing so, he is leading them to a life of generosity. Chase lives and serves the community of Madison, Wisconsin, with his wife and can often be found at High Point Church living out his commitment to generous living.
States Licensed: IL, MN, SD, TN, TX, WI
(608) 616-5904
Thomas Mueller
Financial Advisor
Coming from a management background in the hospitality industry, Tom knows what it takes to provide exceptional service. With close ties to the community, he is passionate about partnering with you in overseeing your finances.
States Licensed: CT, FL, WI
(262) 421-5467
About Thomas Mueller
Coming from a management background in the hospitality industry, Tom knows what it takes to provide exceptional service. With close ties to the community, he is passionate about partnering with you in overseeing your finances.
States Licensed: CT, FL, WI
(262) 421-5467
James Meyer
ChFC®, LUTCF®, CLTC®
Associate
A Thrivent Hall of Fame member* and Life Member – Million Dollar Round Table**, since 1983, Jim has been with Thrivent helping Christians be more secure with their own personal and family financial strategies. He is passionate about working with Habitat for Humanity–Ozaukee and giving back to the community. Jim has taken part in a Thrivent and Habitat partnership trip to El Salvador and also participated in many local builds and repairs. He lives in Mequon with his wife, Kristine, and has three grown children and three grandchildren. He and his wife are members at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton. In his free time, Jim enjoys golfing, hiking and fishing.
*Hall of Fame represents long-term commitment to our organization with consistent, successful performance. Financial Professionals qualify for Hall of Fame by achieving at least 20 years of service and by meeting performance goals.
**MDRT is an industry honor based on sales excellence, outstanding client service, ethical conduct and professional knowledge.
States Licensed: CA Insurance Lic. #0B48811, CO, FL, IL, MD, MI, ND, OK, TX, WI
(262) 375-4150
About James Meyer
A Thrivent Hall of Fame member* and Life Member – Million Dollar Round Table**, since 1983, Jim has been with Thrivent helping Christians be more secure with their own personal and family financial strategies. He is passionate about working with Habitat for Humanity–Ozaukee and giving back to the community. Jim has taken part in a Thrivent and Habitat partnership trip to El Salvador and also participated in many local builds and repairs. He lives in Mequon with his wife, Kristine, and has three grown children and three grandchildren. He and his wife are members at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton. In his free time, Jim enjoys golfing, hiking and fishing.
*Hall of Fame represents long-term commitment to our organization with consistent, successful performance. Financial Professionals qualify for Hall of Fame by achieving at least 20 years of service and by meeting performance goals.
**MDRT is an industry honor based on sales excellence, outstanding client service, ethical conduct and professional knowledge.
States Licensed: CA Insurance Lic. #0B48811, CO, FL, IL, MD, MI, ND, OK, TX, WI
(262) 375-4150
Stacie Patchett
FIC, CLTC®
Financial Associate
With more than 15 years at Thrivent, Stacie is highly experienced in helping clients reach their financial goals and map out a path to a more secure financial future. Stacie’s expertise and close ties to the Appleton community make her passionate about the partnerships she forms with her clients.
States Licensed: CT, FL, IA, IL, MD, MI, MN, NE, SC, TX, WI
(920) 628-3700
About Stacie Patchett
With more than 15 years at Thrivent, Stacie is highly experienced in helping clients reach their financial goals and map out a path to a more secure financial future. Stacie’s expertise and close ties to the Appleton community make her passionate about the partnerships she forms with her clients.
States Licensed: CT, FL, IA, IL, MD, MI, MN, NE, SC, TX, WI
(920) 628-3700
Timothy Saeger
ChFC®, FIC, RICP®
Financial Advisor
Tim is passionate about helping people live abundantly and give generously. As a family, Tim, his wife, Connie, and two children can be found playing sports, especially ice hockey, cooking together, traveling and always trying new things. As an active member of the community, Tim serves in numerous ways, on multiple boards, including Above & Beyond Children’s Museum and the Chamber of Commerce. He is also involved in the REINS Equestrian Therapy Program, Habitat For Humanity Lakeside, Nourish Farms, and the Rotary Club. Tim strives to be a positive influence in people’s stories and is happiest when he is helping others reach their highest potential.
States Licensed: AR Insurance Lic. #13566453, CA Insurance Lic. #4049421, FL, GA, IL, LA, MI, NC, PA, WI
(920) 453-0296
About Timothy Saeger
Tim is passionate about helping people live abundantly and give generously. As a family, Tim, his wife, Connie, and two children can be found playing sports, especially ice hockey, cooking together, traveling and always trying new things. As an active member of the community, Tim serves in numerous ways, on multiple boards, including Above & Beyond Children’s Museum and the Chamber of Commerce. He is also involved in the REINS Equestrian Therapy Program, Habitat For Humanity Lakeside, Nourish Farms, and the Rotary Club. Tim strives to be a positive influence in people’s stories and is happiest when he is helping others reach their highest potential.
States Licensed: AR Insurance Lic. #13566453, CA Insurance Lic. #4049421, FL, GA, IL, LA, MI, NC, PA, WI
(920) 453-0296
Travis Schumann
Financial Advisor
Travis brings innovation and fresh ideas to the Turnhall Financial Group team and a passion for helping people achieve their financial goals. He loves a night at home watching movies with his wife and sons as much as traveling the world, and he is committed to making the Appleton community home. Travis is a great financial partner, ready to help with whatever life brings next.
States Licensed: CA Insurance Lic. #4100079, CT, IL, IN, MN, NE, OH, SC, TX, WI
(920) 689-6876
About Travis Schumann
Travis brings innovation and fresh ideas to the Turnhall Financial Group team and a passion for helping people achieve their financial goals. He loves a night at home watching movies with his wife and sons as much as traveling the world, and he is committed to making the Appleton community home. Travis is a great financial partner, ready to help with whatever life brings next.
States Licensed: CA Insurance Lic. #4100079, CT, IL, IN, MN, NE, OH, SC, TX, WI
(920) 689-6876
Steven Sievers
FIC
Financial Advisor
Steve brings years of experience and a deep connection with Cedarburg to Turnhall Financial Group. Before becoming a financial advisor, Steve taught second grade at First Immanuel Lutheran School and continues that passion for teaching and service into his role helping people reach their goals. He uses a unique, holistic planning approach to have a positive impact in his client’s lives, the community, and the world. When Steve is not helping others, he is spending time snow skiing or water skiing with his family. He also holds the Guinness World Record for most barefoot water skiers behind a boat and for the largest human water ski pyramid.
States Licensed: FL, IA, NV, WI
(414) 379-6647
About Steven Sievers
Steve brings years of experience and a deep connection with Cedarburg to Turnhall Financial Group. Before becoming a financial advisor, Steve taught second grade at First Immanuel Lutheran School and continues that passion for teaching and service into his role helping people reach their goals. He uses a unique, holistic planning approach to have a positive impact in his client’s lives, the community, and the world. When Steve is not helping others, he is spending time snow skiing or water skiing with his family. He also holds the Guinness World Record for most barefoot water skiers behind a boat and for the largest human water ski pyramid.
States Licensed: FL, IA, NV, WI
(414) 379-6647
Steven Brinkman
BFA™
Financial Advisor
States Licensed: TX, WI
(715) 898-2562
About Steven Brinkman
States Licensed: TX, WI
(715) 898-2562
Mark Henry
FIC
Financial Associate
States Licensed: AZ, FL, TX, WI
(715) 358-6318
About Mark Henry
States Licensed: AZ, FL, TX, WI
(715) 358-6318
Benjamin Wolfe
Associate
Ben is a member of our Meeting Preparation Team, helping us offer quality plans for our reps. He is also meeting directly with clients and helping them to be more secure in order to be more generous. Ben has recently moved to Phoenix but is counting the days to his return to Wisconsin and his communities of Milton and Janesville.
States Licensed: AZ, NM, WI
(608) 751-9959
About Benjamin Wolfe
Ben is a member of our Meeting Preparation Team, helping us offer quality plans for our reps. He is also meeting directly with clients and helping them to be more secure in order to be more generous. Ben has recently moved to Phoenix but is counting the days to his return to Wisconsin and his communities of Milton and Janesville.
States Licensed: AZ, NM, WI
(608) 751-9959
Megan Weigand
Operations Manager
Megan supervises all business operations and is part of our Leadership Team. She develops processes and gets the right information to the right staff members, ensuring everything runs smoothly. In her free time, Megan loves seeing live music with family and friends.
megan.weigand@thrivent.com
About Megan Weigand
Megan supervises all business operations and is part of our Leadership Team. She develops processes and gets the right information to the right staff members, ensuring everything runs smoothly. In her free time, Megan loves seeing live music with family and friends.
megan.weigand@thrivent.com
Emily Smith
Associate
Emily is the point person on our Meeting Preparation Team and is also a member of the Leadership Team. She continues training to become a paraplanner which will help the team’s capacity in creating effective financial plans. She is also an Excel master and helps keep client data organized. Emily is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and loves to spend time near the campfire with her family.
States Licensed: OH, WI
(262) 421-5467
About Emily Smith
Emily is the point person on our Meeting Preparation Team and is also a member of the Leadership Team. She continues training to become a paraplanner which will help the team’s capacity in creating effective financial plans. She is also an Excel master and helps keep client data organized. Emily is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and loves to spend time near the campfire with her family.
States Licensed: OH, WI
(262) 421-5467
Bree Talbot
Office Professional
Bree sets the direction of our Application and Documents Team and is also a member of our Leadership Team. With thirteen years at the Thrivent home office and implementing the “field support navigator” program, Bree offers first-hand experience to her new role, meeting with financial advisors and her team to achieve better efficiency, improve workflow, and facilitate training. In addition, Bree loves enjoying the outdoors with her husband, two kids, and yellow lab, creating memorable experiences whether it involves karaoke, live music, entertaining at the “gar bar,” or sharing clever puns over a cup of coffee.
bree.talbot@thrivent.com
About Bree Talbot
Bree sets the direction of our Application and Documents Team and is also a member of our Leadership Team. With thirteen years at the Thrivent home office and implementing the “field support navigator” program, Bree offers first-hand experience to her new role, meeting with financial advisors and her team to achieve better efficiency, improve workflow, and facilitate training. In addition, Bree loves enjoying the outdoors with her husband, two kids, and yellow lab, creating memorable experiences whether it involves karaoke, live music, entertaining at the “gar bar,” or sharing clever puns over a cup of coffee.
bree.talbot@thrivent.com
Amberlee Bratcher
Office Professional
Amberlee has years of experience helping farmers all across the U.S. manage and market their grains to optimize farm revenue as a commodity broker. She uses this attention to detail and dedication to helping people as a member of our Meeting Preparation Team. While a longtime Midwest resident, she has never forgotten her southern roots. You can find Amberlee, her husband, and four children, and at least half-a-dozen other family members gathered each week for family dinner.
amberlee.bratcher@thrivent.com
About Amberlee Bratcher
Amberlee has years of experience helping farmers all across the U.S. manage and market their grains to optimize farm revenue as a commodity broker. She uses this attention to detail and dedication to helping people as a member of our Meeting Preparation Team. While a longtime Midwest resident, she has never forgotten her southern roots. You can find Amberlee, her husband, and four children, and at least half-a-dozen other family members gathered each week for family dinner.
amberlee.bratcher@thrivent.com
Heidi Christophersen
Insurance Office Professional
Heidi joined Thrivent in 2012 and has been working with Jim Meyer since August 2014. With more than 25 years of operations experience, she coordinates the daily operations and organization for Jim Meyer and is life and health insurance licensed. In her free time, Heidi enjoys spending time with her husband and their two daughters. She is a resident of Cedarburg and loves gardening, cooking and antiquing. Heidi and her family attend Christ Alone Lutheran Church in Thiensville.
heidi.christophersen@thrivent.com
About Heidi Christophersen
Heidi joined Thrivent in 2012 and has been working with Jim Meyer since August 2014. With more than 25 years of operations experience, she coordinates the daily operations and organization for Jim Meyer and is life and health insurance licensed. In her free time, Heidi enjoys spending time with her husband and their two daughters. She is a resident of Cedarburg and loves gardening, cooking and antiquing. Heidi and her family attend Christ Alone Lutheran Church in Thiensville.
heidi.christophersen@thrivent.com
Krista Kuehl
Office Professional
Krista is part of the Applications and Documents Team at Turnhall Financial Group, and she is excited to help clients achieve their financial goals. Krista has a lifelong passion for horses and has been a trainer for ten years. She can often be found riding, training and showing horses, or just sitting around a campfire with friends.
krista.kuehl@thrivent.com
About Krista Kuehl
Krista is part of the Applications and Documents Team at Turnhall Financial Group, and she is excited to help clients achieve their financial goals. Krista has a lifelong passion for horses and has been a trainer for ten years. She can often be found riding, training and showing horses, or just sitting around a campfire with friends.
krista.kuehl@thrivent.com
Chelsey Lyons
Office Professional
Chelsey is a vital component to the success of Financial Associate Stacie Patchett and our Appleton Branch. She serves clients scheduling and preparing for appointments, preparing paperwork and applications, and maintaining our extensive list of financial plans. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and enjoys spending time with her family, which includes many nieces and nephews.
chelsey.lyons@thrivent.com
About Chelsey Lyons
Chelsey is a vital component to the success of Financial Associate Stacie Patchett and our Appleton Branch. She serves clients scheduling and preparing for appointments, preparing paperwork and applications, and maintaining our extensive list of financial plans. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and enjoys spending time with her family, which includes many nieces and nephews.
chelsey.lyons@thrivent.com
Kaitlyn Mazza
Marketing Coordinator
Kaitlyn brings her digital strategy expertise and design savvy to an often-underutilized area in financial services companies. She is a graduate of Concordia University with a degree in graphic design and multimedia communication. Kaitlyn develops and executes marketing strategies for Turnhall Financial Group.
kaitlyn.mazza@thrivent.com
About Kaitlyn Mazza
Kaitlyn brings her digital strategy expertise and design savvy to an often-underutilized area in financial services companies. She is a graduate of Concordia University with a degree in graphic design and multimedia communication. Kaitlyn develops and executes marketing strategies for Turnhall Financial Group.
kaitlyn.mazza@thrivent.com
Amy McCormick
Office Professional
Amy assists with planning by organizing financial data and entering it into tools. She is utilizing her background in tax prep and finance to support the progress into more intensive planning for our team. Amy enjoys staying active and going to Wisconsin Badger games.
amy.mccormick@thrivent.com
About Amy McCormick
Amy assists with planning by organizing financial data and entering it into tools. She is utilizing her background in tax prep and finance to support the progress into more intensive planning for our team. Amy enjoys staying active and going to Wisconsin Badger games.
amy.mccormick@thrivent.com
Brenda Pahl
Insurance Office Professional
With a wealth of industry knowledge, Brenda prepares our team's financial applications and tracks to make sure funding is where it needs to be. She is pursuing licensing for her Series 7 and 66 so that she can expand her scope of serving clients in the future. Brenda enjoys spending time with her four daughters and experiencing the outdoors.
brenda.pahl@thrivent.com
About Brenda Pahl
With a wealth of industry knowledge, Brenda prepares our team's financial applications and tracks to make sure funding is where it needs to be. She is pursuing licensing for her Series 7 and 66 so that she can expand her scope of serving clients in the future. Brenda enjoys spending time with her four daughters and experiencing the outdoors.
brenda.pahl@thrivent.com
Bethany Turner
Office Professional
Bethany is the first face you see when you walk in the door at Turnhall Financial Group’s Cedarburg Office. She is the first point of contact for many of our clients and keeps the ship running smoothly. Bethany describes herself as the 'Loudest Introvert and Quietest Social Butterfly' and has a 'slight obsession' with elephants. When she is not working, or in class, Bethany can be found at her favorite Cedarburg spot, the Java House. Her favorite family memory is homemade fudge with her family on a Mackinac Island vacation.
bethany.turner@thrivent.com
About Bethany Turner
Bethany is the first face you see when you walk in the door at Turnhall Financial Group’s Cedarburg Office. She is the first point of contact for many of our clients and keeps the ship running smoothly. Bethany describes herself as the 'Loudest Introvert and Quietest Social Butterfly' and has a 'slight obsession' with elephants. When she is not working, or in class, Bethany can be found at her favorite Cedarburg spot, the Java House. Her favorite family memory is homemade fudge with her family on a Mackinac Island vacation.
bethany.turner@thrivent.com
Jason Willms
Associate
Jason is a member of our Meeting Preparation Team and is dedicated to interpreting individual financial data and creating strategies that aim to generate value and security for our clients. He graduated with a Master of Science degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and enjoys watching and playing various sports. When he is not watching the Packers and Badgers football games or reliving his days playing lacrosse throughout the Midwest, he is frequently fishing and spending time outdoors with his family.
jason.willms@thrivent.com
About Jason Willms
Jason is a member of our Meeting Preparation Team and is dedicated to interpreting individual financial data and creating strategies that aim to generate value and security for our clients. He graduated with a Master of Science degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and enjoys watching and playing various sports. When he is not watching the Packers and Badgers football games or reliving his days playing lacrosse throughout the Midwest, he is frequently fishing and spending time outdoors with his family.
jason.willms@thrivent.com
Allison Wallner
Office Professional
Allison is the face you will see when you visit our Plymouth, Wisconsin office. She is in charge of managing client's needs and engaging in the community for Financial Advisor, Tim Saeger. With a legal secretary certification, experience in interior design, and 200 HR Registered Yoga Teacher certification, Allison has many avenues to partner with clients and the community.
allison.wallner@thrivent.com
About Allison Wallner
Allison is the face you will see when you visit our Plymouth, Wisconsin office. She is in charge of managing client's needs and engaging in the community for Financial Advisor, Tim Saeger. With a legal secretary certification, experience in interior design, and 200 HR Registered Yoga Teacher certification, Allison has many avenues to partner with clients and the community.
allison.wallner@thrivent.com
Jonathan Wordell
Marketing Coordinator
Jonathan brings a unique perspective to the Turnhall Financial Group marketing team. Jonathan grew up in Japan and recently earned his degree from Wisconsin Lutheran College. He is now working to improve an often-overlooked area of the financial services industry. He spends his free time sipping tea and perfecting his penchant for terrible puns with friends and family.
jonathan.wordell@thrivent.com
About Jonathan Wordell
Jonathan brings a unique perspective to the Turnhall Financial Group marketing team. Jonathan grew up in Japan and recently earned his degree from Wisconsin Lutheran College. He is now working to improve an often-overlooked area of the financial services industry. He spends his free time sipping tea and perfecting his penchant for terrible puns with friends and family.
jonathan.wordell@thrivent.com
Connor Young
Office Professional
Connor rejoins Turnhall Financial Group as a member of the Meeting Preparation Team. He previously was an intern, and we are excited to have his expertise and humor back in the office. If you see Connor hanging out at Kaiser’s Pizza & Pub in his hometown, ask him to recite a line from The Princess Bride—he can recite the entire movie from memory.
connor.young@thrivent.com
About Connor Young
Connor rejoins Turnhall Financial Group as a member of the Meeting Preparation Team. He previously was an intern, and we are excited to have his expertise and humor back in the office. If you see Connor hanging out at Kaiser’s Pizza & Pub in his hometown, ask him to recite a line from The Princess Bride—he can recite the entire movie from memory.
connor.young@thrivent.com
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