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Our Mission

We are problem solvers who embody the phrase "think big" 
We work tirelessly and as effectively and efficiently as possible to ensure those big thoughts become reality, 
We believe that few have the financial education to know what’s possible, but everyone deserves to.
We believe that every time we meet someone, we are giving society a better chance of being the great and prosperous place we want it to be. 
We are trusting. 
We are knowledgeable. 
We are fun. 
And most of all, we CARE about doing what is best for You.
 

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Meet Austin

Growing up in Plymouth, Wisconsin, felt very middle America. Our family spent lots of time outdoors focused on experiences rather than material goods, but I did notice small things like being unable to buy brand-name products. As I got older, I wanted to contribute and try a different path, so I started my own business mowing yards to fundraise for the school wrestling team and help others in the community and then went on to DJ and stage management for weddings and bands. Quickly, I discovered having my own business where I could directly help others was what I needed to be doing forever, and my ability to juggle responsibilities and find solutions was a good recipe for success.   

  

I love being able to unravel uncomfortable and complicated situations, like when a client was let go from his company in his 60s and wasn’t sure what was next. I love being their first point of contact and thrive on helping others through these situations.   

My second dream come true is helping others get clarity and financial security. My first dream came true in 2018 when I married my high school sweetheart, Beth. We welcomed our first daughter, Holyn, in 2021, who interestingly enough was born on Tax Day. We welcomed our second daughter, Eleanor, in late 2022. Watching Holyn play outside and with her sister and our cavapoo, KC, is a wonderful sight and one of my favorite things. You can often find us dining out in Sheboygan or trying new recipes at home. I also enjoy deer and turkey hunting, fly fishing, hiking, and being a regional pro Disc Golfer.   

Austin's family

Representing Northwestern Mutual since 2017

Education  

  • Bachelor of Science, Business Administration – University of Wisconsin - Platteville    
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™  – One of the world’s widely recognized financial planning marks, the CFP® mark identifies those who agree to adhere to principles of integrity, objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism, and diligence when dealing with clients. The CFP® certification signifies a standard of excellence for financial services professionals as they work to meet the clients’ ever-changing needs.   

 

  • WEALTH MANAGEMENT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL™ - The WMCP® Program delivers the strategic and practical framework you need to build broadly-diversified, tax-efficient portfolios aligned with your clients’ goals. The program will help you develop tools to deliver true advisor alpha.

 

  • Chartered Financial Consultant™ - The ChFC® Program offers comprehensive knowledge through essential financial planning education courses on insurance, taxation, retirement, and estate planning. It also addresses advanced areas such as behavioral finance, non-traditional family structures, and small business planning.

 

  • Certification in Long-Term Care (CLTC®) – Providing financial advice for families for long-term care. Ensuring when families have to deal with long-term care, they have a plan in place to protect their loved ones financially from the potential devastation that can occur.   

Licenses  

  • Series 6 & 63 - Mutual Funds, Variable Annuities, Insurance Premiums  
  • Series 7 - General Securities  

Here are my areas of expertise

Financial Planning

Tax-Efficient Strategies

Retirement Planning & Income Strategies

Business Planning & Succession

Insurance Protection Strategies

Estate Planning

Disability Planning