
I got my start in the financial services industry in 1998 as an intern with Northwestern Mutual. What has kept me in this profession is the opportunity to provide families and executives with the tools to achieve a lifetime of financial security. I have devoted my life to my personal mission of helping my clients understand the true purpose of money and how to be better stewards of their finances.
I grew up in a family of ten: six brothers, one sister, and two wonderful parents. We were born and raised on St. Louis' famous Dooley burger! Family is very important to me – it is my top priority to spend as much time as possible laughing with and loving on my family whom I cherish. Outside of the office, I enjoy exercising, fly fishing, tennis, traveling, reading financial and motivational books, and public speaking at associations and motivational meetings.
Another core tenet in my life is my faith. I am actively involved in my church, and I enjoy Sundays spent attending service with my family and guiding my children in their faith.
I am heavily involved in Legacy Builders St. Louis, a ministry designed to help businessmen focus on eternal rewards rather than just temporary ones. I strive to learn about how God can impact not only my life and my business but also the people I care about, including my clients.
B.A. in Business Administration from Truman State University
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional
- CLU® - Chartered Life Underwriter
- CHFC® - Chartered Financial Consultant
- CASL® - Chartered Advisor for Senior Living
- CAP® - Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy
- Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors List 2022, 2023
- Forum Producer: 2010-2013, 2016, 2019, 2022
- Top 100 Investment Honors: 2007, 2011-2022
- Million Dollar Round Table Qualifying Member: 2001-2021
- NAIFA Quality Award: 2011-2018
- National Quality Award: 2002-2004, 2008-2010
- National Sales Achievement Award: 2003-2004, 2008-2009
- Member of National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
- Member of Legacy Builders Ministry in St. Louis
- Member of Association of Certified Financial Planners
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list (April 2023, April 2022), Research and ranking provided by SHOOK Research, LLC. Based upon data as of June 30th of the preceeding year. Northwestern Mutual and its advisors do not pay for placement on 3rd party rating lists, but do pay marketing fees to these organizations to promote the rating(s). Rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success. The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Quality award is primarily based on sales production. Advisors must be a NAIFA member and pay an application fee. Award is based upon production from the prior calendar year. For more information see: naifa.org/membership/awards/quality-award.