Get to know my dedicated team

Each of us are committed to providing exceptional service. If you need to schedule an appointment, request service, or have a question about a policy or account, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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Shannon Beth Funke

Associate Financial Representative

Shannon is Mitch's second-in-command and has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2009.  She is a great resource for any insurance and investment questions you may have.  She has a life license, health license, and Series 6 & 63.

Shannon lives in Manchester with her husband, Kurt, and 2 kids: Susie and Judd. Sports play a big role in Shannon's family life. She is an assistant varsity girls basketball coach for West Delaware High School; secretary for the Manchester Kids League; and volunteer coach for her daughter's softball and basketball teams. Shannon has also been a Junior Achievement volunteer for over 10 years. When not coaching or attending one of her kids' events, she and her family enjoy boating and golfing. 

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Angela M Peyton

Assistant

Angie joined the team in January of 2015. She is your go-to for assisting with the application process for life and disability policies. She also handles any questions you have about these plans whether it be: billing, updating your beneficiaries, or scheduling a health assessment. 

If you don't find Angie at the office she is most likely in a gym somewhere coaching or spectating, taxiing the kids around, or doing laundry for their household of 6.  She also enjoys spending time outdoors working in the yard and running/walking. She is currently on the board for our local Hammerin' Hawks Volleyball Club, and invests a lot of time volunteering in the classroom working with small groups of kids on a varity of skills in math and reading. Angie and Mitch have been happily married since 2004.  

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Julie A Woods

Marketing Coordinator

Julie joined our team in 2021 as our Marketing Coordinator and is a graduate of Luther College.  In her role she schedules appointments for clients, coordinates our social media and website, and plans events. 

Julie, and her husband, Bear, have been married since 1994. They have  four children: Patrick and wife, Maddie, Marin and husband, Alex, Daniel, and Evan. When not working on her family's 100 year old home,  she enjoys watching high school sports, bike riding, reading, and yard work. She volunteers her time helping plan the Hero Hustle Sprint Triathlon in Manchester. 

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Tony J Schwendinger

CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®

Financial Planning Analyst

Tony Schwendinger joined our team in 2021 and has over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has obtained the following certifications: CLU®, ChFC®, RICP ®, Series 6, 63 & 7 Securities licensed. His knowledge and experience will be tremendous when it comes to addressing your financial plan. Specifically, he will take our client’s financial information and turn it into an organized plan which  considers inflation, volitivity, longevity and the application of tax-efficient strategies.

Tony, and his wife, Amanda reside in Cedar Rapids with their two kids, Zoey and Cooper.  Any chance he gets, Tony likes to have campfires, go on bike rides/walks, and take mini adventures as a family.  When Tony has free time, he enjoys Cross Fit style workouts, golf, reads books or listens to personal development podcasts, and cheers on the Iowa Hawkeyes.  He’s been a member of Rotary, Toastmasters, and has volunteered at Habitat for Humanity and the ARC of Eastern Iowa.

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Molly Marie Brouillette

Client Service Administrator

Molly joined our team in 2022. She will participate in client meetings helping build a comprehensive approach to building assets for retirement. 

Molly is a life-long resident of Manchester and spent 10 years as an elementary school teacher for the Edgewood-Colesburg School District. She has a passion for education and will transition her skills to helping us do more strategic planning and helping more people.  Molly gives back to the community as a Mentor at West Delaware School. 

Network of Specialists

Each of us are committed to providing exceptional service. If you need to schedule an appointment, request service, or have a question about a policy or account, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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Scott J Sernett

CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, AEP®

Estate & Business Planning Specialist

For over twenty years, Sernett Wealth Management has specialized in the unique needs of the Medical, Executive, Retirement, and Business markets. We take complex problems and solutions and turn them into a manageable process to simply your financial life. Give us a call to see if our team of dedicated professionals can help your family or business reach your most important goals and objectives!