MEET THE PARTNERS
Mike Sufficool, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, AEP®
Mike started his practice in 1992. He believes in a team approach to help you reach for maximum potential while considering the vast array of financial aspects that need to be addressed. He values collaborating with the RaiStone Wealth Partners as well as his clients’ existing CPAs, attorneys, and other professionals. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Mike’s philosophy is that your individual goals are of utmost importance. By taking the time to truly listen and learn what each client wants, he knows that the appropriate strategies will present themselves. In addition to his own practice, Mike is proud to have recruited, trained and mentored dozens of successful financial professionals in the Omaha, NE metro area.
CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ are certification marks owned by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. These marks are awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Focus: Helping individuals and businesses to first understand their financial goals then finding the right strategies to help bring those dreams to life
Brian Urban, AIF®
Brian Urban grew up in a hardworking, blue-collar home and was the first in his family to go to college. He’s brought his small town values, and midwestern work ethic to his 20+ year career as a financial consultant. Brian takes a comprehensive approach to get to know his individual and business clients personally. His goal is to ensure all recommendations are driven by his client’s best interests and desires. He has had a lifelong curiosity for the vast number of industries and professions that contribute to the American economy. From the artisan on the jobsite, to the C-Suite executive, Brian savors the conversation, knowledge, and experience that each client engagement provides.
Focus: Finding opportunities for business owners and employees, and assisting with business succession planning
Paul Keatts
Paul’s business focus is building lifelong relationships with his clients. He is dedicated to forming strong relationships because it helps him make the most-informed decisions regarding your unique needs. Understanding your goals from an in-depth perspective helps him design a strategy that puts you on a path to your financial dreams. In his 19+ years in the financial services industry, Paul has been mastering industry knowledge, working diligently to provide excellent customer service, and providing clients with tailored financial strategies.
Focus: Helping individuals and small business owners in the areas of investment services, business planning, financial planning, estate planning strategies, retirement planning, education funding, and risk management
Brian Reimer
Brian Reimer focuses his business practice on personal investments, and he is known as a professional who values honesty and integrity in all things. He grew up on the family ranch in South Dakota, where his work ethic and values were instilled by his parents and grandparents. He brings this same passion and dedication into his financial practice: treating and handling clients’ assets as if they were his own. Brian enjoys gathering information about your specific goals and investment objectives to see a complete picture of your situation. He then designs personalized strategies based on your life’s path, and recommends programs and services to help you reach your goals.Focus: Helping individuals and business owners with investment strategy, wealth accumulation, protection, and distribution
David Janssen
In David Janssen’s 10+ years as a financial consultant, he has helped his clients prepare for major life changes such as marriage, child rearing, retirement, elder care, and estate transition. Such preparations require a “big picture” understanding of your goals, along with personalized strategies for saving, investing, protecting current and/or retirement income, and managing legacy assets. He has been a consultant for Fortune 500 executives and many agriculture clients. Dave prides himself on the development and execution of financial plans utilizing the right tools for the job. Occasionally, loud noises can be heard coming from his house, but don’t worry...he’s only playing the drums.Focus: Financial planning, portfolio construction and management, retirement accumulation and distribution strategies, long term care planning, small business and agriculture succession.
MEET OUR MEMBERS
Daniel R. McGrain, CLU, ChFC
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
With over 30 years of experience, Dan works with his clients to chart their financial futures, manage and grow their assets, and protect what’s most important to them.
What’s distinctive about Dan’s approach is a focus on objective advice. Through a one-on-one meeting, he can identify your needs and aspirations and the financial requirements for each. He will then discuss suitable strategies that work best to meet both your short and long-term needs. Dan offers a broad range of financial products and services for individual and business planning needs.
- Business Planning - Business Succession, Executive Benefits, Employee Benefit Plans
- Financial Planning Strategies - Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Education Funding
- Investment Services - Asset Accumulation, Wealth Management
- Risk Management - Life Insurance, Annuities, Disability and Long Term Care Insurance
Working with both individuals and families, Dan’s focus is on long-term planning to provide the highest level of planning services available. Whether you are a young couple just getting started with an IRA or a high net worth client looking to secure future generations, Dan takes the same approach to help you prioritize and implement the strategies that work best for you.
As a business owner, Dan understands firsthand the challenges of building a successful business. He works with businesses ranging from sole proprietorships to corporations. Dan approaches business planning in the same spirit of entrepreneurship—by recognizing the specialized needs of smaller and mid-sized companies and providing strategies to help effectively fulfill those needs.
Career Achievements:
- Hall of Fame
- Hallmark I
- Hallmark II
- President’s Cabinet
Professional Designations:
- Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
Licenses:
- Daniel McGrain CA Insurance License #OK97143
FINRA Securities Registrations:
- Series 6
- Series 7
- Series 63
- Series 65
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Phone: 402-392-8409
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Greg Mieras, CLU
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
Greg has been with the company for more than 40 years starting his career with The Equitable in 1979. During his career, Greg has focused on working with successful businesses and individuals to develop customized Investment, Risk Management, Estate Planning Strategies, and Financial Strategies to help achieve their desired goals. Primarily working in the realms of Retirement Income Planning and Estate Planning Strategies, Greg has achieved recognition for his work.
Career Achievements:
- Equitable Advisors Hall of Fame
- Superior Sales Achievement Award
- Circle of Excellence
- President’s Cabinet
- District Leadership Award
- Hallmark I, II, III
Education:
- B.S. in Business Administration from Morningside College in Sioux City, IA
Professional Designation:
- Chartered Life Underwriter
Licenses:
- Greg Mieras CA Insurance License # 4026952
FINRA Registrations:
- Series 7
- Series 24
- Series 63
- Series 65
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Phone: 402-392-8405
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Jed Mengel (RICP)
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
Jed Mengel has been a financial professional since 2006. He holds Series 7 and Series 66 Securities licenses, licensure for Life and Health insurance as well as earning the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) designation from the American College of Financial Services. Jed’s process focuses on financial strategies that address your personal goals and needs. His hands-on approach involves practical solutions in understandable terms that allows you to live your best life.
His areas of expertise include:
- Financial Planning Strategies—Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Education Funding
- Investment Services—Asset Accumulation, Wealth Management
- Risk Management—Life Insurance, Annuities, Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance.
- Business Planning—Business Succession, Employee Benefit Plans, Executive Compensation
Jed enjoys spending time with his wife Deb and his daughters, Riley, and Maddie. He is passionate about the game of handball and is co-president of the Des Moines Hinder Club. He is an avid golfer and practices yoga.
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Phone: 515-267-2673
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David E. Cox
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
David has been with Equitable Advisors since 1974. His office is located in Ames where his practice has developed clients across Iowa and extends into neighboring states.
Career Achievements:
- 3 year Centurian
- Multiple National Leaders Corps
- Distinguished Service Award
- Hallmark I
In an effort to improve his service to his clients he has achieved the designation of Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered Life Underwriter. David looks forward to helping you achieve your financial goals.
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Phone: 515-232-2030
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Jeff Gatchel
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
Jeff has been serving the Ames, Iowa area for 15 years.
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Phone: 515-232-2030
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Ronald Bristow
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
Ron has been a stock broker in the financial service business since 2000 or 22 years of service. Originally trained by Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Ron left the World Trade center on September 8th of 2000 with full series 7, 63, and 65 licensing. Within 3 years Ron attained the honor of first in his class of 365 advisors nation-wide. After 5 years he transitioned to Vice President at UBS Financial services. During the 2008 and 2009 market declines Ron was able to mitigate and often prosper from the unrelenting selling.
Since 2010 Ron has worked closely with Mike Sufficool and RaiStone Wealth Partners to provide detailed market knowledge and experience as well as a wholistic Financial Planning and Estate planning solutions, retirement planning, and company 401k planning. Additional value is added from Ron’s knowledge and experience in hedging strategies, alternative assets and commodities. Our team provides a high level service and ongoing regular contact allowing our valued clients to stay abreast of the markets and their long-term needs.
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Phone: 515-267-2662
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Timothy Kint
REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE
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Phone: 402-371-3880
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Michael Kint
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
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MEET OUR TEAM*
Brad Olsen
Practice Manager
Brad Olsen is an associate with RaiStone Wealth Partners. Prior to working for RaiStone, Brad attended the University of Nebraska – Omaha, where he graduated with a BSBA. While attending UNO, Brad was a pitcher on their baseball team. His best memory while playing at UNO was striking out the side against the UNL Huskers, and hearing his favorite school’s fans boo him.
Brad has worked in the financial industry since November of 2017. He assists the RaiStone Wealth Partners by building financial plans for clients. He also works on new business preparation and processing, to help ensure a pleasant experience for all clients.
When he isn’t working or busy cheering on the Huskers, Brad loves to be outdoors. You can find him hunting, fishing, or traveling across the United states. He is our tallest employee, at 6’6.” (And no, he did not play basketball!) If you ask him how tall he is, you’ll hear anything from 6’4” to 6’7”, depending on how he is feeling that day.
Stephanie Hansen
Service Coordinator
Stephanie Hansen earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where she held the Philanthropy and Historian Chair for Sigma Kappa Sorority. After a brief stint as a substitute teacher, she taught briefly at Phoenix Academy Day School, a private school in Omaha that focuses on getting students who are behind in reading back to reading grade level.
As RaiStone Wealth Partners’ Scheduling Coordinator, Stephanie is a pro on the phones. She remains calm under pressure and loves interacting with our clientele.
When not at the office, you can find Stephanie supporting other single moms within her Women’s Group at Lifegate Church, strengthening her walk with God, or rallying on one of her daughters in competitive cheerleading. Stephanie has two daughters and a son. Compassion, loyalty, a love of people, and learning new things are what make Stephanie a well-rounded person. She’s always up for a challenge and loves having fun.
Kim Zellers
Client Service and Scheduling Coordinator
Kim joined the RaiStone team in September of 2020 as a Client Service and Scheduling Coordinator. With over three decades of experience in customer service in the travel and hotel industry, Kim enjoys creating an authentic and welcoming environment for all RaiStone’s clients. Her role includes scheduling appointments, assisting in report preparation, and various special projects wherever needed. Always looking future forward, she wants to continue to use her skill set to help expand RaiStone’s business as well as streamlining procedures and functions within the office
Kim is a Nebraska native and farm girl at heart. Family is first and foremost, when not working. She and her husband have been married since 1990 and enjoy time with their son, daughter in-law and two grandchildren who reside in Texas. She has another son serving our country in the US Army. Reading and crafting are her main hobbies, but her favorite place is the country, where nature allows for quiet time and reflection in her faith.
James Batterson
Office Manager
James Batterson joined the RaiStone team in early 2015 as Office Manager. He is instrumental in “back office” operations. James provides administrative support services only. However, he is in hot pursuit of becoming a Registered Sales Assistant and currently preparing for the Series 7 Securities exam, followed by the Series 66 exam.
James brings a wealth of knowledge in business practices, having successfully owned and operated a retail store. He is an Iowa native who enjoys golfing on the weekends, and is a huge Miami Dolphins fan. “Go Fins!”
Nancy Green
Executive Assistant
Nancy Green has over 25 years experience assisting agents at RaiStone Wealth Partners. She offers a wealth of knowledge in the operations and processes of the day-to-day business practice, and in client relations.
In addition, she worked five years within the office as a Computer Technician, troubleshooting hardware and software problems. Nancy services as administrative support only.
Nancy graduated from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota with a degree in Art & Design, and minors in Business and Theater. Outside the office, you can usually find her in her dedicated design room.
Juile Kint
Executive Assistant
Alex Underwood
New Business Manager
*Team Members provide administrative support services only. Brad Olsen and James Batterson are registered with Equitable Advisors, LLC and provide administrative support services only.