Advisor profile


What you can expect when you work with me

The right financial advice can help prepare you for whatever life brings — both the expected and the unexpected.

When you work with me, you receive:
  • 1:1 financial advice based on your goals and needs.
  • Personalized recommendations for a diversified portfolio, and solutions to help protect you from uncertainty.
  • Regular meetings to review your goals, progress and investments.
  • Anytime access to your investments and digital tools to help you stay on track.

Ready to learn more? Getting started is as easy as meeting for a complimentary initial consultation whenever it’s convenient for you.

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Years of Experience
This number may include years as a financial advisor, and/or experience as a registered representative.

Areas of focus

  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Small Business
  • Investment Management
  • Family Finances
  • Wealth Preservation Strategies
  • Saving for Education

Qualifications

  • CFP® CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • BFA™ Behavioral Financial Advisor
  • ChFC® Chartered Financial Consultant®
  • CLU® Chartered Life Underwriter®
  • CRPC™ Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™
  • CKA® Certified Kingdom Advisor®
  • BFA® Behavioral Financial Advisor
  • Licensed in Life and Health Insurance, as well as Annuities
  • Series 7 and 63 Securities License

Education

  • The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Bachelors in Social and Behavior Sciences

Awards & recognition

  • Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2013-2023
  • Hall of Fame Inductee, 2015
  • Ameriprise Client Experience Award, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Community participation

Rotary Club of Portage - Five Avenues of Service Award - 2016

Rotary International - District 6360 - District Governors Recognition

Outstanding Rotarian Service Above Self - 2015

Portage Rotary - International Service Award - 2011

Civil Air Patrol 2017 - 2022

National Ski Patrol - Alumni

Talons Out Honor Flight - Former Board Member

Portage Outreach Community Center

Portage Central High School

The Cinderella Project

Operation Good Cheer

Alternatives of Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Gospel Mission

Youth For Christ

Calvary Bible Church

Special Olympics

CBRT

Folds of Honor

Interests

  • Married to my beautiful bride Debbie for 34 years. We have three grown children and four grandchildren.
  • Enjoy staying active with Fly Fishing, Hunting and Skiing
  • Appreciate the stunning scenery of Michigan while Flying
  • Carlsons' Colonies Honey Hobby
  • Go Buckeyes!

Private Wealth Advisors

Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisors have extensive experience in helping affluent clients preserve and grow their wealth. They possess the capabilities and resources to provide customized recommendations and support for tax, estate, and retirement planning. They help clients step back and explore the full range of opportunities their wealth can bring. With years of experience and an established network of expert resources, Private Wealth Advisors are among the most qualified and credentialed advisors in the industry. Ameriprise Financial gives this elite group the highest priority and quality of service and resources available to help ensure their clients receive the best possible client experience.