Our team

Daniel Demers
FIC, RICP®
Financial Advisor

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.

Communities Served:

Wisconsin: Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Verona

States Licensed: AZ, CA Insurance Lic. #4116209, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, MA, MI, MN, NC, OR, SD, TX, WI

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.

Communities Served:

Wisconsin: Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Verona

States Licensed: AZ, CA Insurance Lic. #4116209, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, MA, MI, MN, NC, OR, SD, TX, WI
Team member
Ryan Jones
Financial Advisor

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.

Communities Served:

Wausau, WI and Iron River, MI

States Licensed: AZ, CA Insurance Lic. #0H83965, CT, FL, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, PA, SC, TX, UT, WI

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.

Communities Served:

Wausau, WI and Iron River, MI

States Licensed: AZ, CA Insurance Lic. #0H83965, CT, FL, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, PA, SC, TX, UT, WI
Team member
Cathy Richardson
Associate Financial Advisor

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.

Communities Served:

Iron County, Dickinson County and surrounding counties

States Licensed: IL, MI, WI

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.

Communities Served:

Iron County, Dickinson County and surrounding counties

States Licensed: IL, MI, WI
Team member
Daniel Weltzin
FLMI, RICP®
Financial Associate

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.

Communities Served:

Wisconsin: Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids

States Licensed: AK, MN, WI

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.

Communities Served:

Wisconsin: Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids

States Licensed: AK, MN, WI
Team member
Oua Xiong
FIC, RICP®
Associate Financial Advisor

Oua has been working for Thrivent since 2010. He joined the team in June of 2024. Prior to this, he has worked in primarily business and operations management roles for both medical and technology industries. He and his family live in Eau Claire. Oua enjoys spending time with his family by playing tennis or going for a bike ride. He also enjoys meeting new people and finding out things they have in common. Oua loves the team environment and the care that the team has for one another and their clients.


Communities Served:

Wisconsin: Eau Claire and Wausau

Minnesota: Minneapolis and St. Paul

States Licensed: FL, MN, PA, WI

About Oua Xiong

Oua has been working for Thrivent since 2010. He joined the team in June of 2024. Prior to this, he has worked in primarily business and operations management roles for both medical and technology industries. He and his family live in Eau Claire. Oua enjoys spending time with his family by playing tennis or going for a bike ride. He also enjoys meeting new people and finding out things they have in common. Oua loves the team environment and the care that the team has for one another and their clients.


Communities Served:

Wisconsin: Eau Claire and Wausau

Minnesota: Minneapolis and St. Paul

States Licensed: FL, MN, PA, WI
Team member
Scott Thompson
FIC, RICP®
Associate Financial Advisor

Scott joined Thrivent as a financial advisor in 2015. He joined the team in February of 2024. Previously he worked as a territory sales manager. He and his family live Wausau. In the summer, you will find Scott working on his lawn or spending time camping in Door County. Scott enjoys getting to work with a team and sharing their similar values.


Communities Served:

Wisconsin: Wausau, Neillsville and Marshfield

States Licensed: FL, IA, MN, WI

About Scott Thompson

Scott joined Thrivent as a financial advisor in 2015. He joined the team in February of 2024. Previously he worked as a territory sales manager. He and his family live Wausau. In the summer, you will find Scott working on his lawn or spending time camping in Door County. Scott enjoys getting to work with a team and sharing their similar values.


Communities Served:

Wisconsin: Wausau, Neillsville and Marshfield

States Licensed: FL, IA, MN, WI
Team member
James Quayle
FIC, RICP®, CLTC®
Associate

Jim joined Thrivent as a financial advisor in 1996 and is a Hall of Fame recipient. He joined the team in January of 2023. 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.

Communities Served:

Iron River, MI and surrounding counties

States Licensed: AZ, CA Insurance Lic. #, FL, IL, MI, MO, NC, TX, WI

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 of 2023. 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.

Communities Served:

Iron River, MI and surrounding counties

States Licensed: AZ, CA Insurance Lic. #, FL, IL, MI, MO, NC, TX, WI
Team member
Brian Erickson
Director of Operations

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.

      Team member
      Sandy Abel
      Securities Support Associate

      Sandy joined the team in 2022. She has been in financial services since 2003, with 17 of those years at Thrivent. Prior to this, she worked in campus ministry. Sandy and her family live in Appleton. In the summer, she enjoys spending time outside either walking or hiking. Sandy enjoys working for a hard-working team that is dedicated to top-notch service for our clients.

        About Sandy Abel

        Sandy joined the team in 2022. She has been in financial services since 2003, with 17 of those years at Thrivent. Prior to this, she worked in campus ministry. Sandy and her family live in Appleton. In the summer, she enjoys spending time outside either walking or hiking. Sandy enjoys working for a hard-working team that is dedicated to top-notch service for our clients.

          Team member
          Beth Oestreich
          Associate Financial Advisor

          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.

          States Licensed: MN, WI

          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.

          States Licensed: MN, WI
          Team member
          Ian Kopp
          Associate Financial Advisor

          Ian joined our team in 2023 with experience in finance since 1987. He resides in Lake Elmo, MN along with Wendy, his spouse, and their chocolate lab Mabel. They enjoy traveling, camping, kayaking, and time with children and grandchildren. Ian enjoys supporting our team and the privilege to serve our clients in a meaningful way.

          States Licensed: FL, MN, WI

          About Ian Kopp

          Ian joined our team in 2023 with experience in finance since 1987. He resides in Lake Elmo, MN along with Wendy, his spouse, and their chocolate lab Mabel. They enjoy traveling, camping, kayaking, and time with children and grandchildren. Ian enjoys supporting our team and the privilege to serve our clients in a meaningful way.

          States Licensed: FL, MN, WI
          Team member
          Emily Jaeger
          Office Professional

          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.

              Team member
              Sara Hayakawa
              Office Professional

              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.

                  Team member
                  See Donze
                  Office Professional

                  See joined the team July of 2024. She previously worked in the banking industry. See and her family currently live in the Eau Claire area. See enjoys spending time with her family by going on walks on trails and play competitive board games.

                    About See Donze

                    See joined the team July of 2024. She previously worked in the banking industry. See and her family currently live in the Eau Claire area. See enjoys spending time with her family by going on walks on trails and play competitive board games.

                      Team member
                      Kelsie Johnson
                      Office Professional

                      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.

                          Team member
                          Jamie Pfeifer
                          Office Professional

                          Jamie joined the team in July of 2024. She is a recent graduate from UW-Stevens Point. Jamie has a passion for helping others live a truly fulfilling and healthy life. When she's not at work, she loves playing sports, being outdoors, and spending time with loved ones.

                            About Jamie Pfeifer

                            Jamie joined the team in July of 2024. She is a recent graduate from UW-Stevens Point. Jamie has a passion for helping others live a truly fulfilling and healthy life. When she's not at work, she loves playing sports, being outdoors, and spending time with loved ones.

                              Team member
                              Angela Stroik
                              Office Professional

                              Angie joined the team in 2022. Previously, she worked for a solar company in California. Angie lives in Kronenwetter. In the summer, she enjoys spending time with her family and her husband at her family’s strawberry farm. Angie enjoys working for a team of dedicated individuals who combine their resources and commitments to serve in the best interests of our clients.

                                About Angela Stroik

                                Angie joined the team in 2022. Previously, she worked for a solar company in California. Angie lives in Kronenwetter. In the summer, she enjoys spending time with her family and her husband at her family’s strawberry farm. Angie enjoys working for a team of dedicated individuals who combine their resources and commitments to serve in the best interests of our clients.

                                  Team member
                                  Christina Kleitsch
                                  Office Professional

                                  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.

                                      Team member
                                      Tylor Crooks
                                      Insurance Support Associate

                                      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 wife and two children either fishing, or hiking. Tylor enjoys being a part of a team that helps clients actively pursue their financial goals and values for themselves and their family.

                                        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 wife and two children either fishing, or hiking. Tylor enjoys being a part of a team that helps clients actively pursue their financial goals and values for themselves and their family.

                                          Team member
                                          Jacob Lund
                                          Office Professional

                                          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.

                                              Team member
                                              Jennifer Schneider
                                              Office Professional

                                              Jennifer joined the team in 2015. Prior to this, she was a homemaker and worked with the elderly in home health care. She and her family have lived in Plover since 2008. Jennifer enjoys cake decorating, putting together Charles Wysocki puzzles, and walking with her husband and friends. In the summer, you’d likely find her out in the garden tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. Jennifer loves getting to see our team use their gifts to help clients and encourage one another.

                                                About Jennifer Schneider

                                                Jennifer joined the team in 2015. Prior to this, she was a homemaker and worked with the elderly in home health care. She and her family have lived in Plover since 2008. Jennifer enjoys cake decorating, putting together Charles Wysocki puzzles, and walking with her husband and friends. In the summer, you’d likely find her out in the garden tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. Jennifer loves getting to see our team use their gifts to help clients and encourage one another.