Building Financial Confidence: Strategic Planning for Every Stage of Life

As a Financial Advisor, I help families and individuals achieve their personal and financial goals, no matter how big or small. My approach involves helping clients understand their options and partnering with them to turn their goals into reality. Financial planning is about people and their dreams, aspirations, and security.

My mission is to provide flexible financial planning, life insurance, disability insurance, and a foundational approach to savings using a customer-first strategy. I listen to my clients, understand their unique situations, and tailor solutions to fit their needs. I am passionate about making financial literacy accessible and empowering clients to make informed decisions.

My role allows me to bring my passions for finances and people together, offering comprehensive support to help clients navigate their financial journeys with confidence. Whether it’s planning for retirement, securing their family's future, or building a robust savings plan, I am committed to being a trusted partner every step of the way.

I am inspired by my clients' stories and successes, which fuel my commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. By fostering strong, lasting relationships, I aim to create a positive impact that extends beyond financial success.

Beyond my financial advisory role, I am committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our community. As a D&I Council member, I represented our office at the Together with PRIDE event in Milwaukee and spoke at our D&I Summit. I also helped establish a partnership with Mama G's, an organization addressing hunger in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood. These experiences have fueled my passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Trust | Transparency | Mutual Understanding | Collaboration

I don't want my relationships with my clients to be one-sided. I believe that trust is the foundation of any successful partnership, especially in financial planning. To build this trust, I strive to be transparent and open, allowing my clients to see not just the professional side of me, but also who I am as a person. By sharing my own experiences, values, and the reasons why I am passionate about helping others, I aim to create a deeper connection that goes beyond mere transactions.

When clients understand my commitment to their well-being and see the genuine care I have for their financial success, it fosters a mutual sense of respect and trust. This transparency helps my clients feel more comfortable and confident in the advice and strategies I provide. It’s important to me that they know I am fully invested in their goals and that we are working together towards their financial aspirations.

By letting my clients into my life, I hope to show them that I am not just their financial advisor, but also a partner who is dedicated to their journey. This approach not only strengthens our relationship but also ensures that we can collaborate more effectively to achieve their financial dreams.

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Reach your new level of financial confidence.

I approach financial planning differently. Not only can I help you grow your money, but also protect everything you've worked so hard for-so your finances can take you further.

Growth and protection together can take you further. Growing wealth. Protecting what matters.

I'll look at where you are now, and where you want to go, tailoring your plan from a range of financial options designed to reinforce each other to get you there. Giving you the confidence to live the way you want now, and down the road. Here's what I can help you with:

Protection strategies

Wealth accumulation

Managing tax advantages

Optimizing retirement

Leaving a legacy

Charitable planning

The Northwestern Mutual difference

No. 1

Best life insurance company for consumer experience, 2023. (NerdWallet)1

Top 5

We're one of the Top U.S. Independent Investment Broker-Dealers.2

$8.2B

In dividends expected to be paid in 2025.3

A++

AAA, Aaa, and AA+ - we've earned the highest financial strength ratings awarded to life insurers from all four major rating agencies.4