Growing up in a smaller community in South Dakota, I learned the value of hard work and relationship building at a young age. I developed a passion for investing and a dream to one day work in a role where I could help people achieve their financial goals. I love working one on one with our clients. As a financial advisor, I am able to assist them with navigating the markets and helping them to grow and protect their assets.My wife, Andrea, is a teacher here in Brookings at Medary Elementary School. We love spending time outdoors and relaxing at the lake on weekends with our three children, Audrey, James and Molly.I began my career as a financial advisor in Brookings with Edward Jones in 2015. My team includes Brittany McLagan, a branch office administrator, and Devan Landmark, an associate financial advisor.As a team, we want to understand what's most important to you. I use our established process to build personalized strategies to achieve your goals.It was an honor to be recognized as one of Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in SD in 2025* and Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State in SD in 2024 and 2025.***2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in SD, published April 2025, research by SHOOK Research LLC, data as of June 2024. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. The rating is not based on quality of investment advice, investment performance or client feedback.**2024-2025 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State in SD, published in August each year, research by SHOOK Research LLC, data as of March of the same year. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. The rating is not based on quality of investment advice, investment performance or client feedback.