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.

Jared began his career as a Certified Financial Planner™ at Korhorn Financial Group in 2019 after spending several years as a Tax Accountant with a large regional CPA firm. He graduated from Bethel University in 2015 with degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. Jared is a Certified Financial Planner™, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). He loves getting to know new people and bringing financial wisdom to everyone he can. Throughout the year, you can find Jared at either our Niles or Granger Office. 

In 2016, Jared married his high school sweetheart, Catherine, and they currently reside in Granger. In his free time, Jared enjoys spending time with loved ones, visiting national parks, a good documentary, and all things Oklahoma Football.

Zach has been with Korhorn Financial Group since 2018 where he served as an intern in our Wealth Management department between his junior and senior year in college. He is a graduate of Cedarville University with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance. Zach earned his CFP® (Certified Financial Planning™) certification in 2021.

Zach was born and raised in the greater South Bend area and has spent the majority of his life in Granger, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Penn High School in 2014. Zach considers his faith to be the most important aspect of his life. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his energetic German shepherd, Koda, and most outdoor activities, including fishing and sports. He is also a huge fan of Notre Dame football and the Detroit Tigers. 

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 earned her Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation in 2022.

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. 

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.  

Brandon started at Korhorn Financial Group in April of 2022 after working at JPMorgan Chase for five years and a small financial planning firm for a year and a half. Brandon graduated from Purdue University in May of 2015 with a degree in Management with concentrations in Finance and Management Information Systems. Due to his desire to serve others in their financial life, Brandon was drawn to KFG where he saw an opportunity to do exactly that. He is passionate about educating clients so they understand how to make the next wise step in their financial life. Brandon currently holds the Life, Accident, and Health producer license, the series 65, and is pursuing his CFP® designation.

Brandon and his wife Savannah moved from Indianapolis to South Bend in 2022 to start the journey with KFG. They were married in March of 2017 and welcomed their first child, Heidi, in August 2022. Together they enjoy exploring new areas together, tinkering on house projects, and taking their energetic dog, Murphy, on walks. Personally, Brandon enjoys playing a multitude of sports, specifically soccer and basketball, cheering on his beloved Boilermakers, and connecting with friends.

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.

Lilly graduated from Hillsdale College in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in politics and graphic design. Upon graduation, she worked in Jackson, Mississippi as the lead costume designer for Ballet Magnificat!, a professional ballet company. After designing for Ballet Magnificat! for two years, Lilly moved with her husband Alex to South Bend and shortly after became a part of the KFG team. She’s grateful to be part of a supportive team that values clients so highly, and she most enjoys interacting with clients and helping them get the answers they need so they can feel confident in their financial lives.

In her free time, Lilly enjoys designing and sewing clothing, visiting art museums, experimenting with new dishes in the kitchen, and exploring new hiking trails and parks.

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.  

Lai is a graduate of Penn High School and graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a degree in elementary education in 2005. She spent 10 years working at her church, followed by one year working at a bank, before she joined the Implementation Team at KFG team in the fall of 2017.

Lai was born and raised in the south but has called the Mishawaka area home for 20 years. Lai and her husband met on a double date, and though they were originally intended to be on the date with the other two people, that evening they could not be kept apart. Lai was immediately drawn to Paul’s sense of humor and positivity and Paul couldn’t take his eyes off Lai’s smile. They were married in 2000 and welcomed their amazing son, Bowen, that same year. The family considers themselves “snake rescuers” and has adopted three of these slithery creatures from homes that could no longer care for them. Their current boa constrictor, Lola, is an entertaining addition to the family. Lai and her family enjoy outdoor adventures, traveling just about anywhere, and attending theatrical productions both large and small!

Brittany started at Korhorn Financial Group in the summer of 2021 after being a full-time student and stay-at-home mom. Graduating from Indiana University South Bend with a bachelor of arts degree in Sociology and a minor in Anthropology, Brittany was named Student of the Year in 2021 in the Sociology/Anthropology department. She has always had a passion for helping people and is great at connecting and communicating with people.  

Brittany and her husband, Luis, live in Granger with their son Ezra. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and finding new projects to do around the house. 

Michael became a part of the Korhorn Financial Group team in 2022 after working as a business teacher for Elkhart High School. He finished his degree in Business Administration from Western Governors University in 2021. He is currently pursuing his Certified Financial Planner™(CFP®) designation.

Michael has been married to his wife, Rachel, since the fall of 2014. He met Rachel during their freshmen year of high school where they remained friends until several years after graduating. Since then, they have built a family of four dogs, two cats, and their foster son they hope to adopt soon. His hobbies include writing fiction, campfires, upgrading his evolving home theater, and playing with his pups.

Kevin joined Korhorn Financial Group in 2022. He is a graduate of the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA, where he studied Mandarin Chinese, fostering his passion for learning and using foreign languages. He is currently studying for a degree in Information Technology.

Throughout his life, Kevin lived in California and Hawaii before settling in Indiana. Kevin spends most of his time studying, working on his computer, reading, working out, or just hanging out with his cat.

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.

Maria got her start at Korhorn Financial Group in 2021 following her graduation from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics. As a Financial Planning Coordinator, Maria will help advisors prepare for meetings and work with clients to answer any questions.

Maria is originally from Indiana, but as the daughter of missionaries has lived in a few other states as well as out of the country in Honduras, where her father is originally from. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, reading, and crocheting.

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. 

Lindsey came to Korhorn Financial Group in 2018 after working in marketing at the Potawatomi Zoo for almost four years. She graduated cum laude from Ball State University with a degree in Sport Administration and discovered her passion for marketing over the course of her career. Lindsey serves as the producer for the Wise Money Show and ensures company-wide marketing efforts are on brand.

Bonding over their passion for sports, Lindsey met her husband, Jared, when the two were in college together. They married in 2015 and now live in Edwardsburg, Michigan with their two sons, Noble and Banks, and three dogs. Lindsey enjoys photography, kayaking, playing golf, and accomplishing her goal of reading one book a week. 

After graduating from Mishawaka High School in 2020, Lauren joined the KFG team later that year. In her role on the First Impressions Team, Lauren gets the opportunity to serve all three departments at KFG and get to know all of our clients.  

Michiana has always been home for Lauren, growing up close with her brother and sisters. In her spare time, Lauren loves spending time with her boyfriend, fishing, being at the lake, and cheering for Notre Dame and the Chicago White Sox. In addition to continuing her education, Lauren also wants to travel as much as she can.  

Stephanie joined Korhorn Financial Group in 2022. She graduated from Bethel University with an MBA and obtained her undergraduate degree in Human Resource Management from Indiana Tech. She holds two HR certifications; the SHRM-SCP (Society of Human Resource Management – Senior Certified Professional) through the National Society of Human Resource Management and PHR® (Professional in Human Resources) through the HR Certification Institute. Before joining KFG, she worked as a consultant for many industries, such as manufacturing and hospitality, and most recently she served as an executive HR team member for Lighthouse Autism Center.

Stephanie currently serves on the Michiana SHRM board as the President for the local chapter. Stephanie and her husband have two daughters, two dogs, and a cat and reside in South Bend. In her free time, Stephanie loves sporting events, especially volleyball and football, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and spending as much time outside as possible.

Amye started at Korhorn Financial Group in 2021 after working as Director of Operations at a local church for nearly 14 years. She graduated from Valparaiso University with a degree in Social Work. Her love to serve others, to take care of behind-the-scenes details, as well as her ability to multitask are her strengths that she utilizes each day at KFG. She loves the variety that each new day brings.   

Amye and her husband were married in 1997, they have 3 children and reside in Elkhart. Amye loves spending time outside and really enjoys being able to get her hands dirty doing yard work. In her spare time, she can be found cheering on her kids at either a volleyball game, track meet, or at the Central Michigan University football field.   

In 2006, when the last of Tara’s four children had completed their homeschooling, she was ready for full-time employment. A family member who is a friend of KFG suggested that her 20-year part-time experience with tax prep and QuickBooks accounting might be the perfect fit. KFG was in the process of enlarging the Tax and Business department, and Tara was an ideal addition. Tara says she never imagined that an employer like KFG existed, referencing the core value of serving God, and the subsequent service to clients, and, without equal, the workplace culture

Over time, KFG Internal Accounting has become Tara’s foremost role as well as supporting our tax team. Tara serves KFG from the Niles location, where she and her late husband, Wayne, have lived for several decades.

Tara continues to enjoy cookouts with friends and family. In what seems to her like a fleeting time at KFG, her family has grown to include kids’ spouses and four grandchildren. She volunteers as a Sunday School teacher at her church and serves at the local Senior Center each spring. She loves reading and watching Pride and Prejudice (the long version, of course!).

After working for another independent insurance agency for several years, Alysia joined the KFG team in the summer of 2008. Alysia has worn a number of hats in the insurance agency, serving as a personal and commercial insurance and health advisor, and now as our insurance team leader. Whenever there is a need, Alysia is quick to volunteer to ensure our clients continue receiving outstanding service. Alysia received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Bethel College in 2016 and holds a Certified Insurance Counselor Designation.

Alysia grew up in the Wa-Nee community and still considers that her home even though she relocated to South Bend in 2013 when she married her husband, Scott. Alysia and Scott have one daughter, Leona, who makes each day an adventure and joy!

Christine joined the insurance team at KFG in October 2014. Since then, Christine has found her love for insurance. Meeting new clients, educating them, and building trusting relationships daily are all very fulfilling to her.

She and her husband, Jose, were married in the summer of 2011. She is a proud mother of three, Maddox, Logan, and Olivia. All three kids are involved in sports and clubs; so, she doesn’t have a lot of free time, but when she does, she can be found cooking, going on camping trips with her family, or hiking. Christine graduated from Vincennes University with an associate degree in culinary arts and restaurant management.

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.   

Kris joined Korhorn Financial Group in 2023, serving as an Insurance Advisor. In 2000, he began his career out east in the New York City and Connecticut area, working as a professional liability underwriter. In 2016, Kris and his family relocated to Granger, Indiana, where he became a licensed sales agent helping families with their insurance needs. He holds a bachelor's degree from New York Institute of Technology and is a proud Marine Corps veteran.

Kris was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan but met his beautiful wife, Anna, in Connecticut. They have two children named Andrew and Amelia. In his spare time, Kris loves practicing taekwondo, skiing, and hanging out with his 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!)

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.

Laura joined Korhorn Financial Group in 2022 after working at Whirlpool Corporation for six years. She graduated cum laude from Michigan State University's Honors College with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences. Laura currently holds a certification as a Quickbooks Online Pro Advisor. Laura's financial processing experience before coming to Korhorn spans the medical, non-profit, and manufacturing industries. 

Laura grew up in St. Joseph, Michigan, where she currently lives with her husband, Jeff, daughter, Margot, and Yorkie, Chewy. Laura has a lifelong passion for music and currently sings on the worship team at Blue Roof Church. When the Michigan cold isn't keeping her in, Laura enjoys family walks, especially near Lake Michigan, and cheering on her church's softball team.