Justin D Wanek

When people think about financial planning, they usually think about the outcomes: retirement, education for their children, and charitable giving just to name a few. They think about enjoying life and enjoying the journey. However, figuring out how to get there can create a number of important questions. Where do I start? Who should I talk to? How am I currently doing? Am I doing the right things? These are all great questions that we can help you answer. Justin and his team collaborate with their clients every day and use world-class solutions to help them establish, grow, and the things that are most important in their financial lives.

Justin has been helping his clients plan for their futures since 2006. Educating people and helping them on their journey to financial independence is what led Justin to become a Certified Financial Planner™ (among other professional designations), providing world-class products and solutions. His dedication to his clients has allowed him to be recognized as part of the top 2% of all insurance and financial planning professionals in the world in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table Association – Top of the Table.

Justin and his team provide clients with expertise regarding wealth management strategies such as: legacy and estate planning, retirement strategies, insurance needs, investment solutions, business planning, and many more. Reach out to team Wanek to learn more about how their team can help you and your family grow and prosper.

Justin was born and raised in Omaha, NE. He attended the University of Nebraska-Omaha where he graduated with a B.S. in Financing, Banking, and Investment Science and Portfolio Management. 

Justin married his wife, Lisa, in the spring of 2016.  Lisa is from a small town in rural Iowa and attended Iowa State University, earning her Ph.D. She is an Associate Professor at Wayne State College in Wayne, NE. They have two boys, Colton and Weston. The Wanek’s pride themselves on Midwest values. They are pleased to call Elkhorn home and proud to support their community.

Raised hunting and fishing with his dad, Justin was molded into an avid outdoorsman. When he is not working, you can find Justin making lasting memories with his family and friends in the great outdoors. 

As part of Northwestern Mutual, I'm proud to help accelerate the search for better childhood cancer treatments while supporting families undergoing treatment, and survivors from late effects. Here are some of the organizations we partner with: