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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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

States Licensed: 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.

States Licensed: MN, 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.

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.

States Licensed: IL, MI, 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. 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.

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. 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.

States Licensed: AZ, CA Insurance Lic. #, FL, IL, MI, MO, NC, TX, WI
Team member
Oua Xiong
FIC, RICP®
Associate Financial Advisor
States Licensed: FL, MN, PA, WI

About Oua Xiong

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 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.

States Licensed: FL, IA, MN, WI

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.

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

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.

States Licensed: FL, MN, WI

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.

States Licensed: FL, MN, WI
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
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 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.

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 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. 

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
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
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
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
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. 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.

Team member
Angela Stroik
Office Professional

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.