Insurance Planners

Mike began his career at Korhorn Financial Group in 2004 after serving as an intern his senior year of college. Since then, Mike has earned his Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designations in addition to certifications in life and health, property and casualty, and long-term care (LTC) insurance. He is also an Enrolled Agent with the IRS and is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®).

As a Certified Financial Planner™, Mike has served many clients with creative retirement and investment planning services. His comprehensive approach to wealth management provides guidance and tools to help families, individuals, business owners, and other clients break down complex decisions and plan their financial futures.

In addition to being a financial planner, Mike serves as a member of the KFG Executive Team and helps lead the team of Financial Planners and the Wealth Management team as a whole.  Mike is also the host of KFG’s weekly radio program and podcast, The Wise Money Show with Korhorn Financial Group™, provides ongoing content for the Wise Money Show YouTube channel, and holds regular interviews on various radio and media outlets.

Mike is very active in serving the local community.  He has been a volunteer coach at the Harris Baseball Softball little league for many years, where he also has served on the board, and is manager and head coach for his son’s travel baseball team.  He also volunteers with the local Young Life youth ministry where he has also previously served as Chairperson for the Area Committee. In 2016 Mike was recognized by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce as one of the community’s Forty Under 40 emerging community leaders.

As an NCAA hockey player at a small college in New York, Mike had a career-ending injury and transferred to Michigan State University where he graduated cum laude with a degree in Finance. Mike and his wife, Cynthia, were married in 2006 and now live in Granger, Indiana, with their three children.

Bill has worked as a financial advisor since his graduation from Bethel College in 2002 where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and minored in Accounting. He joined the team at Korhorn Financial Group in 2013.

As a Certified Financial Planner™, his professional goal is to help as many people and businesses as possible achieve their financial goals and realize their dreams. Bill has always enjoyed working with numbers, and has the heart of a teacher when working with his clients to better understand the numbers that are present in their financial lives. Of the many reasons Bill has for working at KFG, he continues to be excited by the fact that we are a firm that can truly work with clients on all aspects of their financial lives. Each tax season finds Bill serving clients with their tax preparation and review needs.

Bill has been married to his high school sweetheart, Eve, since 2002, and they are the proud parents of one daughter, Eden. As residents of Wakarusa, Indiana, they are proud supporters of Northwood High School athletics and attend Nappanee Missionary Church. Bill serves as Treasurer for the Elkhart United Aquatics swim club of which Eden is a member. As a “swim family” the Mocks spend most of their weekends cheering for Eden at the pool.

Amy started at Korhorn Financial Group in 2014 after serving as an intern for three years in the Insurance and Wealth Management departments. Amy holds life, health, property and casualty, and long-term care insurance licenses. Amy serves a variety of individuals and retirement plan participants by doing comprehensive financial advising and asset management. In addition to being a Certified Financial Planner™ on the team, Amy is also a part of the Investment Planning Committee. During tax season, Amy splits her time in the Granger Office and Niles Offices meeting with clients and preparing taxes.

Amy has lived in Granger her entire life and attended Penn High School. After attending Penn, Amy attended Purdue University in West Lafayette where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Financial Counseling and Planning with a minor in Management. Amy and her husband, Austin, were married in 2015 and in 2016 got their first pet, a Miniature Australian Shepheard named Mia. Amy and Austin enjoy traveling together. Their favorite place has been Florence, Italy where they spent their honeymoon. Amy is a big sports fan, after playing soccer for almost 15 years, and has had season tickets to the Notre Dame Women’s Basketball games since 2001.

Ben joined the KFG team after a decade of teaching and coaching experience in both Oregon and North Carolina. Although he thoroughly enjoyed many aspects of the education world, he felt called to the financial industry. After finding KFG’s incredible community of hardworking people who seek to serve both God and clients in a trustworthy manner, he knew it was the perfect next step in his career.

Ben graduated from Taylor University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education and attended Western Seminary in Portland working towards a Master’s in Biblical Theology. He is FINRA Series 7, 65, and 63 certified, holds licenses in Life, Health, and Long-term Care Insurance, and is currently working towards his CFP® certification.

In his free time, Ben enjoys soccer, skiing, Michigan Football, watersports, all things outdoors, and loves getting to the mountains whenever possible.

Tanner came to Korhorn Financial Group in 2018 after graduating from Taylor University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance and minored in Accounting. While at Taylor, Tanner was also a member of the baseball team. He serves as a Certified Financial Planner™ at KFG having earned his CFP® designation in 2021. 

Tanner and his wife, Caylee, reside in Granger. They welcomed their son, Miller, in 2021 and love watching him grow up. Tanner enjoys all things sports and particularly looks ahead to weekends in the fall to watch Notre Dame and Colts football games. 

Ben started his career at Korhorn Financial Group in 2019 after serving as an intern in our Wealth Management department during the summer of 2018. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Spring Arbor University, where he was also a member of the soccer team. In addition to being a Certified Financial Planner™ on the team, Ben is part of the Retirement Plans Department which specializes in starting and servicing retirement plans for small businesses in the Michiana area. 

Ben attended Edwardsburg High School and married his wife, Payton, in 2019. Ben and Payton currently live in Mishawaka, Indiana. He enjoys playing sports in his free time; his favorites include soccer, volleyball, and disc golf.

Joshua graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration Finance before working with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a non-profit ministry focused at reaching college students and developing them to be world changers. After serving with InterVarsity for five years, Josh worked in the nuclear contracting field as an in-field supervisor before coming to KFG in 2021. With a love for developing people, life coaching, and teaching, Josh hopes to serve clients in an advisory role soon.  

Joshua loves to be outdoors and near Lake Michigan. In his free time, you can find him playing sports; particularly beach volleyball, bike riding, or learning to surf. He’s an avid fan of playing group board games and watching NHL hockey (go Blackhawks!) Joshua serves as an elder of a local church in St. Joseph, Michigan, as well as with the audio/visual team, occasionally the worship team, and as a Games Director for a youth ministry.  

Tayler started at Korhorn Financial Group in 2022 after spending three years in Indianapolis following graduation. She graduated from Purdue University in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Financial Counseling and Planning and a minor in Management. Tayler has obtained FINRA Series 7, 66, and Indiana Life & Health Insurance license and is currently pursuing her Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation.

Tayler was raised in LaPorte, Indiana where she lives today with her boyfriend Adam, and their two dogs Patches and Kobe. In her free time, Tayler loves cooking, doing DIY projects on their 1900s charmer home, spending time with her family and friends, exercising, and playing with her dogs. 

Kristin came to Korhorn Financial Group in 2018 after working as a project manager at a rebranding and marketing company in the South Bend area for almost two years. After earning her degree in finance and marketing at Calvin College, Kristin was unsure of where the Lord might lead her in her career. Thanks to a great friend, KFG was brought to her attention and she fell in love with the values and services that are offered. She is excited to serve clients in their journey to financial freedom.

Kristin grew up in Grand Rapids, MI, spending most of her time on her parents’ beef cattle farm. Kristin is an avid runner and typically takes her best and furriest dog friend, Koda, with her on her shorter runs. If she is not running or at the gym, Kristin spends a lot of her spare time watching and attending Notre Dame sporting events, fishing, traveling, boating, and kayaking.

Faneromeni joined the Korhorn team in 2020 after working as an Executive Assistant at NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals for almost three years. She graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a minor in Latin American Studies. In pursuit of a new career path, God led Faneromeni to Korhorn where she was immediately drawn to its culture.

Faneromeni was born and raised in Kalymnos, Greece before she moved to South Bend, Indiana in 2000. Faneromeni’s family continues to reside in Kalymnos. She is a member of the Philoptochos Chapter at St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church whose core mission is to serve those in need. In her spare time, Faneromeni enjoys reading, swimming, dancing, and traveling.

Corey began working at Korhorn Financial Group in March of 2021 after working as a manager of a local design build landscaping firm for six years. He graduated from Goshen College in 2013 and holds a passion for personal finance, business, and real estate. With his thirst for knowledge and heart for teaching, Corey hopes to share wisdom with local families and businesses on their journey towards financial freedom.  

Corey and his wife, Dana, married in 2018 and live in Edwardsburg with their daughter Emma and son Logan. Corey enjoys listening to audio books, playing softball, and spending time with his family.  

Jason started at KFG in 2013 following graduation from Indiana University South Bend with bachelor’s degrees in Economics and International Business. Jason’s passions include mining data for innovative ideas and helping create efficient systems. Jason has held a Series 66 license since 2014 and obtained the Certified Securities Compliance Professional (CSCP®) designation from the National Society of Compliance Professionals in 2021. 

Jason enjoys working around the Matthews Family Farm on various projects, making maple syrup and carving up the ice for his South Bend Senior Hockey League team, the Ice Hawks. Avid outdoor fans, the Matthews will often take trips to natural areas or relax in their own nature park-like forest. Jason and his wife, Ashley, have been married since 2013 and live with their daughter on the south side of South Bend. 

Diana came to Korhorn Financial Group in the summer of 2019, after graduating from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. She holds a FINRA Series 65 license and has a passion for precision and a desire for excellence that she brings to the KFG team as a Senior Implementation Coordinator.

Diana grew up in Granger, Indiana, but loves to travel and wants to see as much of the world as she can. When she’s not working, she enjoys reading and writing, cooking, and baking, and spending time with friends and family.

Holden came to Korhorn Financial Group in 2021 as an intern. Upon graduating from Indiana University South Bend in December 2021, he accepted a full-time position as a Financial Planning Coordinator. He graduated from IUSB with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, and while there was a member of the tennis team. He currently holds a Series 65 license and is actively pursuing his CFP® designation.

Holden grew up in Elkhart and graduated from Jimtown High School. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, watching Michigan football and basketball, hiking, water skiing, and spending time with family and friends.

Emily joined Korhorn Financial Group in 2022 after a career in medical administration of more than 18 years. Additionally, she worked as an administrator of a small church-based Christian school for three years. She found out about Korhorn Financial Group after deciding to make a move to be closer to family and felt it would be a great fit with her values. 

Emily has been blessed with two sons, two wonderful daughters-in-law, and a grandson. Emily loves politics, taking long walks, cooking, and reading. 

Kyle joined the KFG team in February of 2017 to work on the Implementation Team after finishing an internship program with a non-profit in the Washington DC area. He then transferred teams to be a Financial Planning Coordinator that fall and is now the FPC team leader. Kyle earned his CFP® designation in 2021.

Kyle graduated from Bethel College in 2016 with a bachelor of arts degree in Economics and Finance. While at Bethel, Kyle was a member of the Men’s Varsity Tennis team and a co-captain during his senior year. In his spare time, Kyle enjoys being outside, going to sporting events, and spending time with his friends and family.

Andrew came to Korhorn Financial Group in 2020 after graduating from Drake University with bachelor of science degrees in finance, quantitative economics, and minor in mathematics. He has a wide range of experience in the insurance industry in both the property casualty side and the life, accident & health side. However, Andrew has always felt a calling toward the investment services and wealth management industry which was what brought him to us. Andrew currently holds his Life, Accident and Health license and is currently pursuing his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Andrew grew up in the Quad Cities in Iowa before moving to Mishawaka in June of 2020. He is passionate about anything remotely competitive but is entertained mostly by pick-up basketball, Spikeball, exercise in general, experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the great outdoors, and spending time with loved ones.

Ben Bulgrien joined Korhorn Financial Group in 2022 as a Health Insurance Advisor and Financial Planning Coordinator on the track to becoming a Financial Advisor. Ben's a big reader, averaging a book a week since 2015, and listens to podcasts daily to continue his personal and professional growth. He's most captivated by topics including Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Behavior Change, and he uses the things he learns to help the people he works with in any capacity. Previous to this he spent time working in various roles across Sales, Marketing, Education, and Church Ministry. He graduated summa cum laude from Bethel University with a degree in Biblical Studies and a minor in Philosophy.

Ben has served as a mentor for the IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame for the McCloskey New Venture Competition. He is also a Community Collection author on Bendable in partnership with the St. Joseph County Public Library.  Ben and his wife, Abby, were married in 2020 and live in Mishawaka Indiana. They enjoy watching shows, spending time with family, and playing board games together.

Summer has been a member of the KFG team since December 2007. In her tenure, she has served in many roles; from compliance and service to Life & Health implementation specialist and tax preparer. Summer has also earned her Certified Financial Planner™ designation. She now leads the KFG Systems and Operations team. She and her team continually strive to improve the systems, procedures, and tools used to deliver financial services, and assist in developing staff training and competency. 

Summer has been married since 2005 to her husband Jeremy and in 2019 they had their first child, Jack. They have a small hobby farm and love traveling. 

John came aboard the KFG team in 2021 having worked in the IT industry since 1996. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Marketing, John discovered his passion for technology and quickly shifted gears to working in the IT field. He has a love of learning all things IT and helping others with their technology needs and hopes to lead the charge in cybersecurity for KFG. 

Proud father of two and stepfather to two more, John got married in 2020 to his grade school sweetheart that he had lost touch with when he moved to New Jersey in his youth. He now lives in Granger and enjoys watching his youngest finish up her high school career as a soccer player for Michiana Echo and the Marian Knights as well as watching his other three children flourish in their schools and careers. He also enjoys all things Notre Dame, reading, and watching movies. 

Kerri came to KFG after managing a family real estate office for over 10 years. She is a certified nursing assistant and a caretaker at heart. Kerri will be the first person you meet when you walk into the Niles Office, and she hopes to help KFG grow by providing constant support to her coworkers and excellent service to our clients.

Kerri grew up in South Bend, and after spending a few years in southwest Florida, she and her husband returned to the area in 2005 to raise two sons and an energetic, soft-coated wheaten terrier named Murray. Family, the love of nature, and the outdoors keep her busy. You can find Kerri hiking near or far at any time of the year.

Chloe started at Korhorn Financial Group in January of 2022 after attending Bethel University where she majored in Elementary Education. Chloe left Bethel after a year in a half when she figured out that teaching was not for her. She has a passion for serving the Lord and caring for others, so Korhorn came into her life at the perfect time and has been an excellent opportunity for her to continue doing what she loves. With greeting and communicating with clients, as well as some office management, Chloe thoroughly enjoys her role and the wonderful team she’s surrounded by.

Chloe has lived in Osceola her entire life and has been so thankful to grow up close to her whole family. In her free time, Chloe enjoys reading, taking photos, being outside in the summertime, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Cherilyn began working at Korhorn Financial Group in 2021. She graduated from IUPUI with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. Before joining KFG, she worked for two years as a human resource generalist in manufacturing for Ameri-Kart. Prior to this, Cherilyn has worked in education with her primary focus in tutoring and training and this passion evolved into a career as a human resource professional. At Korhorn Financial Group, Cherilyn’s work includes recruiting top talent for KFG, onboarding, and benefits.

Cherilyn currently serves on the Michiana SHRM board and is an active member of Gospel City Church where she enjoys serving as a small group leader and in the Children’s Ministry. Cherilyn and her husband were married in 1989, they have four daughters, six grandchildren and reside in Granger. In her free time, Cherilyn loves traveling, spending time with family and friends, and spending as much time as possible at the lake.

Dave studied at Southwestern Michigan College where he received an associate degree in Liberal Arts. He became a State of Michigan residential licensed builder and started working in the residential construction industry in 2002. In 2010 he moved into a commercial maintenance role for E.C.Moore and then Honor Credit Union where he served as the Facilities Manager while the organization grew from seven locations to 25. In 2020 Dave left Honor Credit Union to start his own maintenance and repair business. Dave came on staff with Korhorn Financial Group as the Facilities Manager in June of 2021.   
 
Although he has been blessed with experience and success professionally, his most cherished and valued priorities remain at home where he enjoys caring for the needs of his family. He recently got married in June of 2020 to his lovely wife Stacey. He’s blessed to be a stepfather to three amazing kids and now enjoys spending time with his own son. He is an active member of Gospel City Church and considers his faith as a follower of Jesus to be the central point of his life. 

After being a stay-at-home mom for a few years to her two boys, Janet took a part-time job in an insurance office as a receptionist. Her role quickly grew to a full-time licensed insurance agent in 1992. Janet has been the servicing agent for Korhorn Financial Group since we began the insurance division in 2006.

Her primary role is helping families with situational changes such as marriage, divorce, children moving out on their own, or simply moving to a new location. In this role, she is able to educate clients to help them make the best decision for their needs.

In addition to her two sons, she has a stepson, granddaughter, 5 step-grandchildren, and three wonderful daughters-in-law. On summer weekends Janet and her husband, Brian, often fly one of their small vintage airplanes to “fly-ins.” In her free time, Janet enjoys traveling with her husband, hiking, cooking, spoiling grandchildren, and rooting for the Bears.

Courtney began her insurance career in January of 2013 bringing to KFG a wealth of knowledge in both service and sales in Personal Risk Management. Courtney holds her Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance Licenses but specializes in auto, home, umbrella, collections, watercraft, and recreational vehicle insurance. She also holds her Associates in Personal Insurance (API) and her Associates in General Insurance (AINS®) from The Institutes. Here at KFG, Courtney serves our firm as a Licensed Personal Insurance Advisor, where she has excelled at building trusting relationships with her clients since January of 2021.

Courtney and her husband, Ron, were born and raised in the Michiana area, now calling Mishawaka their home. After a serendipitous meeting in the fall of 2011, they were married in the fall of 2017. She is the proud bonus-mom to her wonderful stepson, Zachary, and has two "fur babies" (a Great Dane and a Boxer). In her spare time Courtney enjoys a good book, playing volleyball, crossing things off her bucket list, barbecuing out by their pool with friends and family, and of course the Fighting Irish!

Jennifer joined Korhorn Financial Group in 2020 after working as a project coordinator at Office Interiors. She learned a great deal working in the office furnishings industry, but her true passion has always been insurance. With over 20 years at Liberty Mutual Insurance in customer service and quality assurance specialties, Jen hopes to use her background to create the best possible experience for all KFG insurance clients.
 
Jen is a mother to her beautiful daughter, Madeline, who is her pride and joy. She shares her life with her best friend and love, Matthew. Jen and Matt both love the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Cubs and Notre Dame football, but are a household divided during college basketball season (Go Duke!) Jen loves music concerts, sports and baking, but most of all enjoys spending quality time with great friends and family.   

Ted became a part of the KFG team in 2013, bringing more than 35 years of experience to our insurance team. Learning the complexities of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicare, and all things health insurance, Ted has become our resident expert and helps our clients make optimal decisions when choosing the right plan.

When he’s not working, Ted enjoys spending time with his wife, Joyce, and restoring antique Ford tractors. They enjoy their two granddaughters, Emma and Sadie, and are blessed to have them nearby.

Ryan joined Korhorn Financial Group in 2001 as an intern while attending Indiana State University. He received his Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2003 and joined KFG with plans of becoming a financial advisor. While studying for his Certified Financial Planner™ designation, he enjoyed the tax planning material best. After obtaining the CFP® designation in 2005, he switched over to the tax and accounting division of KFG and earned his CPA designation. Ryan currently leads the Tax and Accounting Department at KFG and is a member of the Executive Team. 

So what does this “tax man” do in his spare time? Ryan enjoys spending as much time as he can with his wife, Elin, and two daughters, Jenna and Reese. He is also an avid collector of antique advertising items, primarily related to old gas stations. He has many different signs, oil cans, and gas pumps, and he is always looking for that next great piece!

Jay started at Korhorn Financial Group in the fall of 2020 when his previous employer, Steven A. Goldberg, chose KFG to serve the tax and accounting needs of his clients as he transitioned into retirement. Jay graduated from Indiana University South Bend in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and has since worked to continue his education both in the classroom and through serving clients’ accounting and tax-related needs. He is currently working toward his goal of becoming a Certified Public Accountant.

In his spare time, Jay loves going to his son’s little league games and karate practices. Although he stays pretty busy with everything else most of the time, he really enjoys golfing and working on his Mustang whenever he gets the chance (and the weather cooperates!)

After working in the banking industry for seven years, Lisa was led by God to KFG in 2013. In her role as a staff accountant, she focuses on business processing and QuickBooks consulting. Lisa is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and is certified in QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, and QuickBooks Enterprise. 

Lisa absolutely loves what she does and feels satisfaction in knowing that she can help small business owners understand their QuickBooks and their finances. In her free time, Lisa enjoys making memories with her two boys, Jack and Carson.

Rachelle joined the KFG team in January of 2018, serving as one of our Staff Accountants. She attended Indiana University with a double major in Accounting and Finance. She is currently working on obtaining her Quickbooks Pro Online and Desktop certifications in order to become a Quickbooks Pro Advisor.

Rachelle loves spending time with family and friends and is an avid Notre Dame and Alabama football fan. In her spare time, she can be found gardening, traveling, reading a good book, working on a puzzle, or attending Nappanee Missionary Church.

Jenny joined Korhorn Financial Group in January of 2019 almost immediately after graduating from Indiana University South Bend in December of 2018 with a degree in accounting. When a classmate introduced her to KFG, she knew this was where she wanted to be. Though she was initially brought in to be a tax intern, when a position as a payroll processor became available, she jumped at the chance to become a more permanent member of the team.

When Jenny isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her family and reading books of all sorts.