Managing Partner of Voyage Financial Advisors
A financial services practice of Thrivent.
Dan has been in financial services since 2010. He has been leading the Thrivent Voyage Financial Advisors team since 2013. He and his family live in Stevens Point. He enjoys woodworking, studying educational philosophy and is a car enthusiast. In summer, you’ll likely find him swimming or four-wheeling with his kids.
About Daniel Demers
Managing Partner of Voyage Financial Advisors
A financial services practice of Thrivent.
Dan has been in financial services since 2010. He has been leading the Thrivent Voyage Financial Advisors team since 2013. He and his family live in Stevens Point. He enjoys woodworking, studying educational philosophy and is a car enthusiast. In summer, you’ll likely find him swimming or four-wheeling with his kids.
Managing Partner of Voyage Financial Advisors
A financial services practice of Thrivent.
Ryan has been in the financial services industry, all with Thrivent, since 2008. Prior to his time in leadership at Thrivent, Ryan spent five years in youth ministry. He and his family live in Rib Mountain. He has a passion for his community and loves helping people unleash their generosity locally. In summer, you'll likely find Ryan spending time with his family mountain biking or hiking.
About Ryan Jones
Managing Partner of Voyage Financial Advisors
A financial services practice of Thrivent.
Ryan has been in the financial services industry, all with Thrivent, since 2008. Prior to his time in leadership at Thrivent, Ryan spent five years in youth ministry. He and his family live in Rib Mountain. He has a passion for his community and loves helping people unleash their generosity locally. In summer, you'll likely find Ryan spending time with his family mountain biking or hiking.
Dan joined the team in 2020. He has worked in financial services for over a decade. Previously, he worked in life and disability insurance claims and 401(k) and retirement planning. He and his family live in Stevens Point. He enjoys being active and spending time in his church. In summer, you’ll likely find him hiking in the mountains.
About Daniel Weltzin
Dan joined the team in 2020. He has worked in financial services for over a decade. Previously, he worked in life and disability insurance claims and 401(k) and retirement planning. He and his family live in Stevens Point. He enjoys being active and spending time in his church. In summer, you’ll likely find him hiking in the mountains.
Cathy joined Thrivent in 2022 after spending 24 years in the pharmaceutical sales industry in southeastern Wisconsin. She has returned to her hometown of Iron River, MI, where she is actively engaging with the community and her church. As the second oldest of six siblings, she values family and cherishes her role as an aunt to 16 nieces and nephews. In September 2023, Cathy married her husband, Craig. They both share a love for outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, side-by-side riding, fishing, and campfires.
About Cathy Richardson
Cathy joined Thrivent in 2022 after spending 24 years in the pharmaceutical sales industry in southeastern Wisconsin. She has returned to her hometown of Iron River, MI, where she is actively engaging with the community and her church. As the second oldest of six siblings, she values family and cherishes her role as an aunt to 16 nieces and nephews. In September 2023, Cathy married her husband, Craig. They both share a love for outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, side-by-side riding, fishing, and campfires.
Jim joined Thrivent as a financial advisor in 1996 and is a Hall of Fame recipient. He joined the team in January. Previously, he worked in the modular housing industry and was an emergency medical technician. He and his family live in Iron River. In the summer, Jim enjoys golfing, time on the lake, and flying airplanes.
About James Quayle
Jim joined Thrivent as a financial advisor in 1996 and is a Hall of Fame recipient. He joined the team in January. Previously, he worked in the modular housing industry and was an emergency medical technician. He and his family live in Iron River. In the summer, Jim enjoys golfing, time on the lake, and flying airplanes.
About Oua Xiong
Scott joined Thrivent as a financial advisor in 2015. He joined the Voyage team in February. Previously he was in outdoor sales. He and his family live in Wausau. In summer, you will find Scott working on his lawn or spending time on a beach in Door County.
About Scott Thompson
Scott joined Thrivent as a financial advisor in 2015. He joined the Voyage team in February. Previously he was in outdoor sales. He and his family live in Wausau. In summer, you will find Scott working on his lawn or spending time on a beach in Door County.
Ian joined Thrivent as a financial advisor in 2019. He joined the team in 2023. He has been in financial services since 1987. Ian and his wife, Wendy, live in Chippewa Falls. They enjoy kayaking and camping with their dog, Mabel. They are actively involved in the Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest and enjoy hosting visitors while in full festive attire.
About Ian Kopp
Ian joined Thrivent as a financial advisor in 2019. He joined the team in 2023. He has been in financial services since 1987. Ian and his wife, Wendy, live in Chippewa Falls. They enjoy kayaking and camping with their dog, Mabel. They are actively involved in the Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest and enjoy hosting visitors while in full festive attire.
Beth joined Thrivent as a financial advisor in 2021. She joined the team in 2022. Previously, she was a math teacher for 18 years. Beth has a passion for numbers and helping others, which makes her role on Voyage a perfect fit! She and her family live in Wausau. In summer, you'll find Beth and her family on a mountain bike trail or on a lake up north.
About Beth Oestreich
Beth joined Thrivent as a financial advisor in 2021. She joined the team in 2022. Previously, she was a math teacher for 18 years. Beth has a passion for numbers and helping others, which makes her role on Voyage a perfect fit! She and her family live in Wausau. In summer, you'll find Beth and her family on a mountain bike trail or on a lake up north.
Brian joined the team in 2019. Previously, he worked in corporate financial and retirement planning. He and his family live in Plover. Brian is passionate about helping people and enjoys the opportunity to inspire people to achieve success. In summer, you’ll find him at the lake or water skiing.
About Brian Erickson
Brian joined the team in 2019. Previously, he worked in corporate financial and retirement planning. He and his family live in Plover. Brian is passionate about helping people and enjoys the opportunity to inspire people to achieve success. In summer, you’ll find him at the lake or water skiing.
Sandy joined the team in 2022. She has been in financial services since 2003, with 15 of those years at Thrivent. She and her family live in Appleton. In the summer, she enjoys hiking and kayaking.
About Sandy Abel
Sandy joined the team in 2022. She has been in financial services since 2003, with 15 of those years at Thrivent. She and her family live in Appleton. In the summer, she enjoys hiking and kayaking.
Tylor joined the team in 2022. Previously he worked in the insurance and banking industry for nine years. He and his family live in Stevens Point. In the summer, you would likely find him spending time with his family or going fishing. Fun fact: He enjoys all things Alaska and went on a CRU Summer Missions project in Juneau.
About Tylor Crooks
Tylor joined the team in 2022. Previously he worked in the insurance and banking industry for nine years. He and his family live in Stevens Point. In the summer, you would likely find him spending time with his family or going fishing. Fun fact: He enjoys all things Alaska and went on a CRU Summer Missions project in Juneau.
Sara joined the team in 2023. Her background in customer service and office administration make her a great fit with the team. She and her family live in Stevens Point. In the summer, you'll find her and her family playing yard games, biking, backpacking, and enjoying water activities.
About Sara Hayakawa
Sara joined the team in 2023. Her background in customer service and office administration make her a great fit with the team. She and her family live in Stevens Point. In the summer, you'll find her and her family playing yard games, biking, backpacking, and enjoying water activities.
Emily joined the team in 2021. Previously she worked in human services and the banking industry. Emily has lived in Wisconsin Rapids her entire life. She has a field bred English Setter named Kimber. In summer, Emily likes to spend time on the water or outside with friends on UTVs, fishing or hunting.
About Emily Jaeger
Emily joined the team in 2021. Previously she worked in human services and the banking industry. Emily has lived in Wisconsin Rapids her entire life. She has a field bred English Setter named Kimber. In summer, Emily likes to spend time on the water or outside with friends on UTVs, fishing or hunting.
Kelsie has been with Thrivent since January 2023 and recently joined Voyage. Previously, she worked in education and was an owner/operator of a childcare center. Kelsie and her family live in Iron River and enjoy spending time in the great outdoors.
About Kelsie Johnson
Kelsie has been with Thrivent since January 2023 and recently joined Voyage. Previously, she worked in education and was an owner/operator of a childcare center. Kelsie and her family live in Iron River and enjoy spending time in the great outdoors.
Christina joined the team in January. Previously, she worked in food service management. She and her family live in Stevens Point. In the summer, she enjoys riding her bike, camping road trips, and spending time with her 19 nieces and nephews.
About Christina Kleitsch
Christina joined the team in January. Previously, she worked in food service management. She and her family live in Stevens Point. In the summer, she enjoys riding her bike, camping road trips, and spending time with her 19 nieces and nephews.
Jacob joined the team in 2020. Previously, he was a campground manager. He and his family live in Wild Rose where he was born and raised. He enjoys outdoor activities, listening to podcasts, and is an avid Wisconsin sports fan—particularly the Milwaukee Bucks. In summer, you’ll likely find him relaxing and enjoying water sports at his family’s lake cabin.
About Jacob Lund
Jacob joined the team in 2020. Previously, he was a campground manager. He and his family live in Wild Rose where he was born and raised. He enjoys outdoor activities, listening to podcasts, and is an avid Wisconsin sports fan—particularly the Milwaukee Bucks. In summer, you’ll likely find him relaxing and enjoying water sports at his family’s lake cabin.
Jennifer joined the team in 2015. She and her family live in Plover. She enjoys cake decorating. In summer, you’d likely find her out in the garden tending to her beautiful flowers and vegetables.
About Jennifer Schneider
Jennifer joined the team in 2015. She and her family live in Plover. She enjoys cake decorating. In summer, you’d likely find her out in the garden tending to her beautiful flowers and vegetables.
Angie joined the team in 2022. Previously, she worked for a solar company in California. Angie lives in Central Wisconsin. She is very compassionate about God’s creatures and creations. She strives to help people in any way she can. Angie enjoys picking strawberries on her family’s farm during the summer and being lakeside with her close friends, family and dogs.
About Angela Stroik
Angie joined the team in 2022. Previously, she worked for a solar company in California. Angie lives in Central Wisconsin. She is very compassionate about God’s creatures and creations. She strives to help people in any way she can. Angie enjoys picking strawberries on her family’s farm during the summer and being lakeside with her close friends, family and dogs.