BAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT - Key Persons
As Director of Research, Brett is directly responsible for managing several of our strategies, including Perennial Growth, Long Term Trend and Write Income. Additionally, the Research department conducts thorough analyses of companies to identify undervalued stocks that carry attractive upside potential.
Job Titles:
- Wealth Advisor
- Associate Wealth Advisor
Denise has been with Bain Wealth Management since 2006. Having served in a variety of roles over the years, she brings to her advisor role a thorough understanding of our business and a fierce loyalty to our clients. She holds a Series 65 securities registration and works alongside Mark Bain in the financial planning process.
Her knack for getting to the bottom of complex situations, coupled with her calm demeanor and deep concern for our clients, allows her to effectively assist our clients. Denise's determination to serve the client to the best of her ability, makes her an inspiring advocate for their financial security. Professional, yet persistent, Denise utilizes her attention to detail and astute research to pursue the best possible outcomes for each client.
Denise's true passion is teaching, whether it's delving into the wonders of nature with a child or explaining to a client how their investment works. She strives to ensure that our clients are well informed and educated, so they can make wise financial choices that honor their own values.
She is keen to preserve and continually build Bain Wealth Management's culture of excellence and personalized service that sets us apart.
Along with her husband Scott, raising their four young children is one of her life's greatest joys. They are active members of their church, and Denise also enjoys getting out in nature and tending her garden, rain or shine!
Drew graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2004 with a degree in Finance and has been working in the Financial industry ever since. Prior to joining Carson Group, Drew spent the last 7 years working in the trading department of an RIA in Omaha. Drew currently holds a FINRA Series 65 registration.
Drew has been married to his wife Stephanie since July 2015 and they have a 3-year-old daughter, Cora. Drew enjoys spending time with family and friends whenever possible, especially during sporting events. Drew is a huge sports fan and enjoys cheering on his teams all year round.
During his free time, Drew enjoys golfing, reading historical non-fiction books, and spending time outside doing yard work.
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Wealth Advisor
- Wealth Advisor and Managing Partner
Frank is the founder of Bain Wealth Management, Wealth Advisor and Managing Partner. Frank holds the Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered Life Underwriter degrees, in addition to earning a Master's degree in business.
Greg is a non-registered associate of Cetera Advisors Networks.
Job Titles:
- Seminar Event Coordinator & Marketing Assistant
Jenn joined Bain Wealth Management in 2003 right after receiving her Bachelor's degree and has never looked back. She holds the award as the longest non-family employee at Bain. Beginning as the receptionist, Jenn's fearlessness and her willingness to tackle any challenge, led her to quickly step into new roles, including, at one time, Office Manager.
With her in-depth knowledge of the company, Jenn has been instrumental in systematizing business operations in every department, focusing on efficiency and client service.
Currently, Jenn has found her niche as the Seminar Event Coordinator and Marketing Assistant. She is a perfectionist and excels at juggling all the details involved in planning and organizing client appreciation events and educational workshops. She has a drive and passion to create unforgettable events for clients.
Jenn works hard to balance work and home life, as she and her husband, Ben, are raising their three young children. When not focused on work, Jenn stays busy with her family and her church. She is an involved and devoted mom, who still loves to take time to sneak in a movie or read a good book. Someday, when the kids are older, she would love to rekindle her passion for travel.
Job Titles:
- in 2002 As a Tech Administrator and Marketing Assistant
- Tech Administrator & Marketing Assistant
Jenni joined Bain Wealth Management in 2002 as a Tech Administrator and Marketing Assistant. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Journalism but immediately began working for a tech company and hasn't looked back. She continued to stay on top of the always expanding array of technology in the industry, and her passion and love for helping people has contributed to her being a valued long-time employee.
Primarily working in the technology department, Jenni is a versatile staff member who is often asked to help in other departments, as needed.
Jenni left Bain in 2007 when she and her husband, Jason, started their family. Now that her five children are all in school, she has returned to Bain as a permanent employee. Although Bain has added other Jennifers over the years, she was the original and takes great pride in that distinction.
Outside of work and kids, she is active in her church where she and her husband have taught marriage preparation classes for over 18 years. In her spare time, she enjoys many hobbies including: volleyball, biking, hiking, gardening, and canning.
Jennifer joined Bain Wealth Management in 2012 as part of the Client Services team. She has a bachelor's degree in Consumer Finance and Economics from Oregon State University and years of experience in the banking and securities industry.
Jennifer has experience with different types of insurance, She helps clients navigate the complicated process of opening long term care or term life insurance policies. She also works as a liaison between clients and insurance companies when there is confusion regarding benefits. She is a calm voice, assisting clients and staff in the Client Services department with complicated cases.
Jennifer has a heart to serve, getting all the details in order and providing thorough follow-through. She is a strong advocate for clients, working tirelessly with various companies to ensure transactions are handled efficiently and accurately.
Jennifer's devotion to service extends far beyond the office. She is an active member of her church and participates in international mission trips, such as a trip to Haiti to minister at a girls' orphanage. She also spends her free time volunteering at Willamette Valley Hospice.
She and her husband, Mark, enjoy hiking, spending time with their three adult children, and especially, doting on their adorable granddaughter.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Vice President, Investment Operations and Performance
Jordan started investing at a young age and helped manage a portion of Nebraska Wesleyan University's Endowment in the Student Investment Group. He will be a knowledgeable asset on the Trading Team and will provide trade support to all of Carson Group's advisors and external offices.
Jordan grew up in Beatrice, Nebraska and worked on the family farm. He graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a degree in Economics and earned his minors in Finance, Business Administration, and Writing.
Jordan spends most of his time outdoors where he enjoys farming, hunting, trap shooting, and fishing. He volunteers for Pheasants Forever and the National Wildlife Turkey Federation as a firearms education volunteer, and helps with his hometown annual food drive.
Job Titles:
- Director of First Impressions
Julie has been with Bain Wealth Management since 2014 when she was hired as the receptionist and Director of First Impressions. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and advanced post-baccalaureate work in Education. Her background includes insurance, banking and teaching middle school. Julie has a love for people and focuses on creating a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere for clients and visitors.
Julie warmly greets clients when they arrive at the office or call on the phone. With a gift for multi-tasking, she coordinates and maintains the office calendar to help clients schedule appointments with Mark and Frank or other team members. She also regularly reaches out to clients to inquire about any questions or concerns that may require assistance and is able to direct them to the right person, if necessary.
Julie has three grown children and is a full-fledged "empty nester". She has recently become engaged and is looking forward to a bright future with her fiancé, Jon.
With an extensive background in the Oregon wine industry, she loves to discuss wine and the beauty of the Willamette Valley's local vineyards! While not at work, Julie enjoys either working at or visiting a winery, traveling domestically or abroad. She also enjoys simply working in the yard, painting a myriad of projects or socializing with friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Trading Operations Analyst
As a Trading Operations Analyst, Kaleigh ensures the data reported by Carson Group is accurate so advisors can use it effectively in Client Experience Optimizer (C.E.O). With a background in reconciling various data feed and problem solving, she uses her expertise to find efficiencies in the current reconciliation process. She specializes in helping financial professionals maintain the accuracy of their clients' accounts.
Kaleigh graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha with a Banking and Finance degree. Prior to joining the team in 2018, she worked for a back- office portfolio account solutions firm for over six years.
Kaleigh was born and raised in Omaha. Kaleigh enjoys reading, crafting and spending time with her husband Don and son, Grayson.
Job Titles:
- in 1996 As a Financial Planner
- Members
- Operations Manager, Registered Administrative Assistant
Karen joined Bain Wealth Management in 1996 as a Financial Planner, after receiving her bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Pacific Lutheran University. Since then, Karen has excelled at any role she has taken on in the company and been a key player in the growth of the business with her husband, Mark.
Although, Karen stepped back from full time work while raising their two daughters, she always remained involved in steering the company through its many changes. Combining her experience and her business skill, Karen is now the Operations Manager in charge of Human Resources and Bookkeeping. Karen brings a high level of administrative and management skills, along with a dedication to clients and staff.
"Let all that you do, be done in love," (1 Corinthians 16:14) is Karen's motto for life and it is obvious in the caring and loving heart she has for clients and staff.
Family is Karen's passion and she is busy with husband Mark and their two grown daughters, Kayla and Kimmie. But she also has a desire to serve others. Karen has been to the Czech Republic and Haiti on short-term mission trips, as well as helping Mark lead several groups to Mexico City.
She and Mark are now "empty-nesters" and enjoy walking/hiking, travelling, and spending time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Wealth Advisor
- Associate Wealth Advisor
A familiar face in the office, Kayla has been working off and on as part of the Bain Wealth Management team for years during her summer breaks from college. She joined the team full time in 2020 and quickly found her niche working with clients in an advisory role as a new Associate Wealth Advisor. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in business management and a Series 65 securities registration.
Working closely with Mark Bain in the financial planning process, Kayla has a calm, positive demeanor that puts clients at ease. Her ability to think outside the box and adapt to ever changing situations helps her to advocate for clients in today's complicated markets.
An innovator at heart, Kayla brings a gift for streamlining processes and leveraging new technologies to better serve clients. She is eager to research new trends while keeping the values and long-term goals of her clients at the front of everything she does. Her enthusiasm brings an energy and excitement to the office. But Kayla's primary passion is helping people and building lasting relationships with them. She is passionate about doing her very best for clients and her team members.
Outside the office, Kayla enjoys spending time with her husband, Jared, and her friends and family. They are both active and love hiking, camping and just about anything outdoors. Kayla and her husband also love to travel and spent a fall semester studying abroad in Europe. Her faith is also a huge part of her life, and she has had the opportunity to travel on mission's trips to Mexico, Guatemala, and Haiti.
Kayla is a non-registered affiliate of Cetera Advisors Networks LLC.
Job Titles:
- Senior Trade Operations Analyst
Kellie brings over 25 years of experience in the Financial Industry to her role of Sr. Trading Consultant. Previous positions include Product Strategy Consultant, Registered Office Assistant, Trading Analyst and Sales Supervision Principal. She is known for her attention to detail, relationship building and outgoing personality. She has several FINRA registrations including Series 7, 24, 66, 53 and 4 along with her insurance license.
Kellie has been married for 25 years and has two sons, ages 20 and 23. She has lived in the Omaha area her entire life and enjoys spending time with her husband now that they are empty nesters. She also enjoys reading and binge-watching Netflix.
Kellie is not affiliated or registered with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Any information provided by this individual is provided entirely on behalf of CWM, LLC and is no way related to Cetera Advisor Networks or its registered representatives.
Kevin has 15 years of experience in the financial industry including management roles in both operations and trading. Kevin's experience implementing best execution practices will be utilized to enhance the overall client experience at Carson Group.
Kevin graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Prior to working at Carson Group, Kevin worked for a large RIA with the majority of the experience managing an institutional trading team. Kevin currently holds FINRA Series 6, 26, and 65 registrations.
Kevin has been married to his wife Lyndsay since April 2015 and they have two young daughters. Kevin enjoys spending time with his family and friends and is a huge sports fan. Kevin's favorite sports teams are the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Miami Dolphins, and Kansas City Royals. Kevin likes staying active by running races and golfing.
Kevin is not affiliated or registered with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Any information provided by this individual is provided entirely on behalf of CWM, LLC and is no way related to Cetera Advisor Networks or its registered representatives.
Job Titles:
- Client Services Associate
Linda joined Bain Wealth Management in 2013, as part of the Client Services Team. Her perseverance and attention to detail has made her an irreplaceable asset to the team.
Serving and helping others is a passion for Linda. She carries this out each day by keeping our clients well informed with thorough follow-through to help make their lives easier. She is always looking for the best way to advocate for the clients.
Linda's creativity and dedication have helped her to resolve many client's issues with investing companies by going above and beyond to find answers. She is a woman who will "leave no stone unturned" until she has a satisfactory solution for the client.
Linda and her husband, Jordan, have three adult children and have entered the "empty nesting" season of life. They are active at their church, and when she isn't at work, you'll likely find her out camping or water skiing and boating with friends and family on one of the many beautiful lakes here in Oregon.
Mark Petersen's business career spans 35 years of which 30+ have been as a Certified Public Accountant. In the early 90's Mark transitioned to the investment business as a Registered Investment Advisor and has added CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner to his credentials. Mark is insurance licensed in Nebraska where he is a lifelong Nebraskan with Midwestern values and work ethic. 13 years of Mark's career were spent in the state of Texas. Mark joined the Wealth Enhancement Group of Carson Wealth Management Group in 2005. Today his role is Vice President, Affluent Wealth Planning, which allows him an opportunity to work with high and ultra high net worth families on complex planning decisions involving cash-flow needs, business succession planning and generational asset transfers.
Away from the office Mark enjoys time with his wife and the family's Meyers parrot. You are likely to find Mark on the golf course in good weather, followed by a stint behind the grill. In 2016 Mark had his vintage 1979 Raleigh road bike restored and enjoys long distance bike rides. Mark is motivated to be the best he may be in everything he does, but especially enjoys helping others make well reasoned choices when faced with life's forks in the road.
Job Titles:
- Representative of Cetera Advisor Networks LLC
- Vice President, Insurance
Matt is responsible for building, leading and managing Carson Group Insurance, an insurance offering that supports Carson Group in the preparation, presentation and implementation of insurance for clients of the firm. Matt works to ensure that our advisors have the best solutions to meet their clients' every need when it comes to insurance and how it fits into their overall financial plan.
Matt has spent the last 22-plus years working for a major insurance carrier both in the corporate home offices in a variety of roles and as the Managing Director of a large field office. Matt excels in relationship-building and the development of skills around insurance concepts, needs analysis and proper solution placement.
Matt attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and is a die-hard Husker to this day. Matt has been married to his wife, Amy, for 25 years and has two sons - Jacob, 21, who is a senior at the University of Nebraska, and Ryan, 18, who is a freshman at the University of Nebraska. Over the years, Matt has enjoyed watching both of his sons play travel and high school baseball. Matt also loves to play golf and travel, and as an avid cook he spends a lot of time in the kitchen or by the grill/smoker.
Matt Lewis is a non-producing registered representative of Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.
Matthew received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, he majored in Investment Science & Portfolio Management. He also has an Associate of Arts in Persian-Afghan from the Defense Language Institute and an Associates of Intelligence Studies and Technology from the Community College of the Air Force.
Matthew's diverse work history includes trading roles at TD Ameritrade & Cor Clearing, managing two family businesses, as well as over a decade of service in the United States Air Force.
Outside the office, Matthew spends as much time with his wife Aeh and their boys, Aiden & Otto as well as the always rambunctious Schnoodle puppy, Rocky.
Patrick has a broad background across different parts of the finance industry, but much of it has been devoted to serve clients, both internal and external. Working in investment management and also having experience in debt and foreign currency markets, he is able to use a lot of different knowledge to formulate solutions. When Patrick sets out to research something new, he tries to be as thorough as possible and leave little room for surprises later.
Patrick earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and then later obtained both an MBA and Masters of Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management (MSAPM) from Creighton University. He also holds the FINRA Series 65 license.
He started his career in financial services with Fisher Investments in California, working in both the Private Client and Institutional groups. Patrick later spent four years trading foreign currency with First National Bank of Omaha on behalf of their clients. After that, he worked in the Conagra Brands Treasury department doing foreign currency trading and helping to manage employee pension investments. Prior to joining Carson Group, Patrick was a Portfolio Manager at TS Banking Group, where he selected and reviewed investments for wealth management clients and the bank holding company.
Patrick spends most of his time outside of work with his wife and children. He also listens to a lot of music and an assortment of podcasts (comedic, true crime, scientific).
Sarah received her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She spent the first 15 months after undergraduate as a Fulbright Scholar in Hamburg and Bonn, Germany. She then moved to Orlando, Florida, where she worked in marketing and public relations for several international companies. After nearly nine years in Florida, Sarah moved back to Nebraska to attend law school at the University of Nebraska College of Law. Since law school Sarah has been working in Omaha in trust services for two national banks. She has completed three years of trust school and earned a designation as Certified Trust and Financial Advisor, CTFA. Sarah has also earned her CAP® (Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy) in 2019 and AEP® (Accredited Estate Planner) designation in 2020. Sarah is an executive board member and past president of the Omaha Estate Planning Council and volunteers for the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils. She is a member of the Methodist Professional Advisory Group, and is a board member of the Omaha Farmers Market.
When not spending time with her children, Sarah loves attending concerts, riding her bike, walking her dogs, and tending to her flock of backyard chickens.
Michael graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Business degree in Economics. Out of college, he spent two and a half years with Mutual of Omaha working in life and disability insurance sales and briefly as a financial advisor.
He went on to work at TD Ameritrade toward the end of 2018 as a client service representative and became a licensed broker in 2019.
He has a small, close-knit family with one older sister and one younger sister. His father John was an Omaha police officer for 30 years and recently retired. His mother Patty is still working as a recruiter for temporary staffing companies.
When Big Red is playing, they're watching - at home or preferably at the stadium!
Mike is a portfolio manager for the QBI Investment Team at Carson Group. He manages and oversees the QBI Low Volatility strategies.
Mike brings more than two decades of experience with systematic strategies to Carson, including 16 years as a portfolio manager with Chicago Equity Partners. There, he led a four-member equity portfolio management team responsible for the oversight of more than $1 billion in domestic and international equity strategies.
He earned his bachelor's degree and MBA from DePaul University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a member of the CFA Institute.
In his free time, Mike enjoys spending time with his family, biking, running and pickleball.
Mike is a non-registered associate with Cetera.
Job Titles:
- Client Services Associate
- Client Services Associate / Operations
Hired in 2020 as a temporary employee to help with a backlog of paperwork and scanning, Nick's generous nature and strong work ethic have quickly made him an integral and permanent part of the team. Nick brought a wealth of experience with a degree in Business Administration. Since joining our team, Nick has had several major life changes such as getting married and recently welcoming his first child!
Nick loves technology and especially enjoys finding ways to simplify complex and confusing processes. Most recently, Nick has become our in-house Client Experience web portal expert, working tirelessly to help clients access their accounts and easily navigate the new portal. Nick has particularly enjoyed meeting clients and is an excellent resource to help them solve any online issues they may encounter.
Building strong relationships is important to Nick. He believes that these are an incredibly important key not only in business but in life as well. Nick is a true team player and often offers to take on the more time-consuming or tedious projects to free up his co-workers to focus on other tasks.
When not at work, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife Lola, and adorable daughter Avery. Sports are also an important part of his life. He loves playing soccer, watching professional sports like the NBA and NFL, and looks forward to possibly sharing that love with his daughter. He also enjoys online gaming and chess.
If he could meet anyone, past or present, it would be:
Pat comes to Carson Wealth with over 40 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant with a dense background of working with various clients to surmount tax complexities. Prior to joining Carson Wealth, Pat was a general and founding partner of the accounting firm Mangin, Carter & Co, located in Vincennes, Indiana.
Pat grew up on a farm in southern Indiana and graduated from Indiana State University with degrees in Business Administration and Aerospace Technology. He later completed his accounting studies at Indiana University. He developed a passion for accounting and tax work while employed by Kemper CPA Group, LLP, which he joined upon completing his accounting studies at Indiana University.
Pat lives in Vincennes, Indiana and enjoys hiking in Northern California and the Arizona areas. Pat has three children: Brook, Brandi and Brittney, who all have entered various professions after graduating from college. He also enjoys being owned by a Weimaraner!
As a member of the Advanced Solutions Team, Ryan Yamada enables Carson's Wealth Advisors to have deeper conversations with their clients in the pursuit of their life and financial goals. From building tax-efficient retirement strategies and discussing ideas on multi-generational wealth transfers to creating content and conducting training for Partner firms, Carson's A.S.T. serves in a number of different roles that change day by day.
Ryan ‘Hawaiian' grew up on the island of Oahu. Ever the beach-bum, he traded in his surfboard and rubbah slippahz to brave the frigid Nebraska winters at Creighton University. Following his graduation, Ryan began working at a Fortune 500 insurance company where he served in a number of roles from client services, sales team lead, and ultimately helping to lead a team of Financial Advisors.
Throughout his time in the world of financial product sales, Ryan developed a desire for holistic financial planning. Centered around the ideas of conflict-free advice, technical excellence and the principles of Life Planning, Ryan's commitment to growth and learning in his work is never-ending. Ryan has earned the prestigious designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, as well as various investment registrations and insurance licenses.
When Ryan is not nerding out on the latest and greatest in financial planning, he can be found taking photographs of his most recent culinary creations or taking a leisurely stroll through the Old Market where he and his family live. Ryan is also a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and a member of the Axios Academy Competition team, The Blackfish.
Job Titles:
- Associate of Cetera Advisor Networks
- Senior Wealth Planner
As a Senior Wealth Planner on the Advanced Solutions Team, Scott helps advisors navigate and solve complex problems through planning.
A graduate of Millsaps College with a degree in Business Administration, Scott has nearly a decade of experience in the financial planning industry. He has long enjoyed the process of working through complicated problems, which led to him choosing his profession and earning his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation.
Outside the office, Scott can often be found cooking, paddleboarding or listening to blues music. He counts marrying his wife as his biggest accomplishment in life thus far.
Scott Budd is a non-registered associate of Cetera Advisor Networks.
Job Titles:
- Senior Investment Analyst
- Senior Investment Analyst / Research Department
Sonu has over 15 years of experience in the Asset Management industry. Before joining Carson, he was a Partner and Director of Research at Convex Capital Management where he co-managed portfolios, advised clients and led the research effort, including creating a proprietary leading economic index for 30 countries and systematizing investment processes. Prior to that Sonu worked independently with hedge fund managers and high-net worth individuals to develop quantitative investment models for trading equities, options, ETFs and closed-end funds.
Sonu started his career in finance during the final year of his Ph.D. at Purdue University, when he got an opportunity to do options modeling work. He finished his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 2006, with his dissertation focused on simulating blood flow in diseased arteries. However, he decided to pursue finance as he enjoyed the mathematical modeling aspect of it, and the challenges thrown up by human behavior in markets. Prior to his Ph.D., Sonu received his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue and Bachelors in Engineering from the National Institute of Technology (Trichy) in India.
Sonu and his wife love to travel and are looking forward to doing a lot more of it as their twins grow up. They also enjoy listening to an eclectic selection of music as a family and being outdoors in the city (Chicago weather permitting). At home, you may find him hanging out with the family with a guitar in his hands, cooking or if the kids are asleep, watching TV or reading. He is also passionate about teaching Math - including statistics, probability and personal finance - at the community college in Chicago downtown.
Job Titles:
- Senior Institutional Trader
Job Titles:
- President of the Omaha Chapter of the Society of Financial Services Professional
In his role as Senior Wealth Planner, Tom works with advisors to create well-thought-out plan implementation for clients. His impressive professional and educational experience, together with his collaborative abilities, help him succeed in his role on our team.
A graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law, Tom has served as the President of the Omaha Chapter of the Society of Financial Services Professional and now serves on the national board for this influential organization. He previously worked for Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company for more than two decades.
Tom is an active member of his church and enjoys spending time with his family. In his spare time, he can often be found working out, playing basketball or helping lead a softball team to victory. He is motivated every day by the people he loves.
Tom Fridrich is not affiliated or registered with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Any information provided by Tom is in no way related to Cetera Advisor Networks LLC or its registered representatives.