About Me
I grew up in southern Indiana as the oldest of six kids, a role that’s taught me the importance of leadership and a good sense of humor. My love of sports first took root at any early age. In high school, I was a three-sport athlete, playing baseball, football, and basketball. My passion for baseball led me to the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), where I continued my athletic career at the Division II level. These days, I continue to channel my competitive spirit into playing golf and pickleball, enjoying the challenge and camaraderie these sports offer.
My experiences—from being a team player in sports to being a big brother at home—have shaped me into someone who values hard work, teamwork, and a positive attitude. These qualities are integral to both my personal and professional life, where I strive to bring dedication and enthusiasm to all I do.
Professional Background
I began my journey with Northwestern Mutual as an intern in the summer of 2023, an experience that quickly showcased my dedication and talent in the financial services industry. In May of 2024, I was recognized by Northwestern Mutual as the number 7 intern nationwide among more than 4,000 peers, all while completing a Bachelor of Science in Economics.
Upon graduating from UMSL, I transitioned to a full-time role as a Financial Representative, eager to continue making a meaningful impact on my community. What initially drew me to this career was the opportunity to be genuinely myself around clients and colleagues alike, fostering authentic relationships that feel more like family than business acquaintances. This culture of support and camaraderie is a cornerstone of my professional philosophy.
I am passionate about guiding my clients through their financial journeys, helping them achieve their goals one step at a time. Through a blend of economic expertise and heartfelt dedication, I am committed to making the complex world of finance accessible and manageable for everyone.
Lending a hand in my community.
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:
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer (ALSF)
ALSF funds cancer research, raises awareness, and supports the families of children with cancer. Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual, its employees, and financial professionals like me have donated more than $20 million to support ALSF and fund over 400,000 research hours.
Beads of Courage
Beads of Courage is an art-in-medicine program that helps kids with cancer tell their unique treatment story through colorful beads that are symbols of their courage.
How Northwestern Mutual helps you live the life you want.
When people feel better about their money, good things happen—they become more confident and feel more secure. For more than 160 years, Northwestern Mutual has helped people achieve the financial flexibility they need to live more and worry less.
Being a mutual company means Northwestern Mutual reports to its clients, not Wall Street. They don't believe in chasing fads or taking undue risk for short-term gains. Instead, they take a long-term approach—both in the way we help people plan to reach their goals, and in the way they do business. This has served their clients (and mine) well through all kinds of economic ups and downs, including wars, recessions, even the recent pandemic.
It's why I'm happy to be part of a company that's in it for the long-haul and prioritizes clients over profit.
