My Background & What Brought Me HereI feel fortunate to have been raised in Iowa by financially conservative parents. I learned the value of money and the opportunities it could provide at an early age. I remember having a “checking account” where my dad was the “banker” and I had real paper checks from which I could draw out savings in my account. The rule was 50% of your earnings was to be saved and 50% could be spent. The only debt deemed good debt was for your first home and your first car. You needed to earn the rest. This upbringing formed my attitude towards money regarding the choices and freedom that responsible money management could offer.Why I Chose this ProfessionI chose healthcare administration for my first career as I had a desire to help make a difference in people’s lives, but knew my talents rested in the leadership and business side of the operation, not direct patient care. For over thirty years I led and operated successful healthcare organizations with the goal of ensuring top notch care for all those who entered our doors. With the career change to financial planning and wealth management, the mission to make a difference in the lives of others continues, just in a different way.Something Unique and Different About MeIn 2000, I was elected to city council for Sioux City and served as mayor during my last year of the four-year council term. This was an amazing experience, and I learned a tremendous amount about how to lead and operate a community of 85,000 citizens. The relationships I was able to develop with people from all walks of life were particularly inspiring.Outside of Work I’m Most Passionate AboutTwo things matter the most to me: my family and my desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others. My children and husband are my most treasured blessings. Because of the financial planning we were able to do as a client of Sterk Financial Services, I was able to ensure my kids a head start in life, and I was able to make a major career change into wealth management. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance offered through Sterk Financial Services which is not affiliated with Osaic Wealth. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth.