I work hard to serve client needs and goals, including helping them navigate the worlds of estate, retirement and investment planning. My focus is portfolio construction and management and I enjoy developing sound, sustainable plans for our clients. I also enjoy the relationships that grow at the firm because they usually go well beyond the quantitative and into a trusting, secure connection.My career started as an intern at Plaza Advisory Group and I was hired on full-time because of my knowledge, work ethic, and passion for helping our clients. I graduated from the University of Missouri- Columbia with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. Additionally, I earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® and Certified Private Wealth AdvisorSM designations, which means I have dedicated my career to continuing education and acting with a high standard of ethics for our clients.When not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, including my two young daughters, being outdoors, waterfowl hunting playing squash and golf. I also enjoy reading; both finance and non-finance books. I am a member of the Young Friends Board for the St. Louis Children’s Hospital and serve on multiple committees there.