Insurance Planners

Joshua began his career as a Certified Financial Planner™ with Korhorn Financial Group in 2001 after graduating summa cum laude from Bethel College where his business degree concentrated on Economics and Marketing. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), as well as a Dave Ramsey Certified Counselor.  In 2017, Joshua also earned the Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) designation.

During his long tenure with the firm, Joshua has provided leadership to many areas of the business, including mortgage planning services, financial counseling services, insurance planning, and compliance supervision. He has also served as the Departmental Leader for KFG Wealth Management, the financial planning and investment branch of Korhorn Financial Group. In addition to these responsibilities, he is a member of the Leadership Team, the Finance Department, and the Investment Planning Committee.

As a Financial Advisor, Joshua has been honored to help many grieving spouses recover from the loss of their husband or wife and begin to develop a financial recovery plan for their future. Also, Joshua has helped many high-net-worth families and small-business owners sort through the complexities that come with financial success.

In 2002, Joshua married his high school sweet heart, Andrea. They now live in Edwardsburg, Michigan with their three children.  Joshua and Andrea enjoy serving in the children’s ministry and as small group leaders at St. Mark Missionary Church where they met and married. Joshua currently serves his alma mater as the Chairman of the Bethel College Alumni Association and as a member of the college’s Board of Trustees.  In 2015 Joshua was recognized by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce as one of the community’s Forty Under 40 emerging community leaders.

Matt joined Korhorn Financial Group in 2007 after spending six years in education and three years in financial services. During his time at KFG, Matt has earned his Certified Financial Planner™, Chartered Financial Consultant, and Registered Tax Return Preparer designations.

In his primary role as a Certified Financial Planner™, Matt serves individuals, small business owners, and retirement plan participants with a focus on comprehensive planning and education. In addition to his role as a Financial Advisor, Matt serves as the Departmental Leader for KFG Wealth Management, the financial planning and investment branch of Korhorn Financial Group, and is a member of the Investment Planning Committee. As a Registered Tax Return Preparer, he spends three months each year serving Korhorn Financial Group’s tax clients as a tax preparer/advisor.

Matt grew up in South Bend, IN and attended Riley High School before graduating from Bethel College in 1998. As a lifelong sports fan and athlete he enjoys participating in and watching all manner of sports, with a special affinity for Notre Dame and the Detroit Tigers. Matt and his family attend St. Mark Missionary Church where he serves as a youth leader and Kid Check volunteer. He resides in Granger, IN with his wife Jenny and their twin daughters. 

Lance joined Korhorn Financial Group in 2017 after spending two years as a financial advisor and eight years as a high school math teacher. Lance has discovered his passion for educating and helping individuals and families make wise financial decisions. Goals based comprehensive financial planning is his highest priority with the aim to help his clients get what they need and want. 

Lance graduated from Judson University in 2007 with a double major in Mathematics and Secondary Education and earned his master’s degree in Finance from Kaplan University in 2014. He received his CFP® (Certified Financial Planning™) certification in 2018.  

Lance married the love of his life, Carrie, in 2011 and in 2021 they welcomed their baby boy, Lincoln, into their family. They currently reside just south of South Bend where they love taking walks down their quiet country road, serving in their local church, and going on date nights to their favorite restaurants.  

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.

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 degree 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 a majority of his life in Granger. 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. 

Brendon joined KFG as an intern in the fall of 2019 before accepting a full-time position upon graduating in 2020 from Indiana University South Bend with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics. With his love for analytical thinking and unique ability to connect with people, Brendon hopes to help clients in an advisory role in the near future.  

Brendon and his wife Morgan are life-long friends and high school sweethearts. They married in the middle of a global pandemic in 2020, where the bride wore a veil and a mask! Brendon is competitive by nature and enjoys playing or watching any sport that he can get his hands or feet on.

Jacob joined Korhorn Financial Group in May of 2020 after graduating from Bethel University with a degree in Business Management. While at Bethel, Jacob served as a lead guitarist for the chapel band and as Executive Student Treasurer, helping the student body navigate budget changes and even helping orchestrate the school’s first dance. In his role as a Financial Planner, Jacob serves clients with passion and a desire for excellence, primarily focusing on investment needs within the scope of comprehensive financial planning. 

Jacob was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana and takes pride in serving his hometown community. He holds his FINRA Series 65 license and is actively pursuing his CFP® designation. In his spare time, Jacob enjoys being outdoors, running, mountain biking, traveling, making music, and trying new things. 

Kristin joined 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 where 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 and her husband Matthew were married in 2017 and live in the area with their dog. They spend a lot of their spare time watching and attending Notre Dame sporting events. They also enjoy fishing, kayaking, and camping throughout the year.

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.

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 boyfriend, Luis, live in Granger with their son Ezra. During free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and finding new projects to do around the house. Brittany is excited to start this new chapter in her life being part of the KFG team. 

Jason joined the KFG team in Wealth Management in 2013 following his graduation from Indiana University South Bend with two Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and International Business. Jason was added to the Implementation Team as an assistant to Randy Wortinger with the dual mission of assisting the Retirement Plans Division. When Randy left the team, Jason quickly moved to fill the void while also working to upgrade the firm’s technology.

Jason holds FINRA Series 66 license to assist in the team’s vision of sharing the workload with other key employees. A typical day at work will find Jason placing trades for client accounts, investing new contributions, or distributing cash as needed.

In his free time, he can be found working on his various projects at home or carving up the ice for his South Bend Senior Hockey League team, the Ice Hawks! Jason and his wife, Ashley, have been married since 2013.

Diana joined Korhorn Financial Group in the summer of 2019 after graduating with Highest Distinction from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and was named a National Merit Scholar in 2015. As a Client Service Coordinator at KFG, Diana is excited to utilize her attention to detail and affinity for organization to create the best possible experience for clients. She is also working towards obtaining her Series 65 license.
 
Diana grew up and lives in Granger, but she loves to travel and wants to see as much of the world as she can. She is an avid reader, but values any medium of storytelling, believing that the best stories have the power to inspire and create bonds between us. When she’s not working, Diana enjoys spending time with her friends and family, cooking and baking, and landscape photography.

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.  

Zach came to Korhorn Financial Group in 2021 after working as a Retail Banker at Centier Bank for two years. He graduated in 2021 from Indiana University South Bend with a Bachelor of Science in Business majoring in Finance. Zach has a strong desire to help people and is currently pursuing his Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation. 

Zach moved to the Michiana area in 2005, originally from Texarkana, Texas. He enjoys remodeling his home in South Bend, detailing vehicles in his spare time, and spending time with his friends and family. Zach is a Notre Dame Football season ticket holder and can be found at the stadium on home game weekends.  

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.

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 towards 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.

Summer joined KFG in December of 2007 after graduating from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. After serving in various roles in the Wealth Management department, Summer now focuses on management and training of the wealth management team. Summer has obtained FINRA Series 7, 66, and 24 licenses, life & health insurance license, and her Certified Financial Planner™ designation. In addition to serving in this capacity, Summer’s passion at KFG is to continually strive to improve the systems, procedures, and tools used to deliver financial services, as well as to assist in the development of staff training and competency.

Summer and her husband, Jeremy, have been married since 2005. They have three Siberian Huskies, Remmy, Siggy, and Ruger, and have plans to expand their hobby farm with the addition of a livestock barn next spring. When Summer and Jeremy are not working on their hobby farm, they enjoy hiking, camping, and spending time with their family. 

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 joined Korhorn Financial Group in 2018 after working in marketing at the Potawatomi Zoo for almost four years. She graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Sport Administration and discovered her passion for marketing over the course of her career. With her eye for design, her ability to connect with others, and her unquenchable thirst for excellence, Lindsey hopes to help take KFG to the next level.  

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 South Bend with their son, Noble, and three dogs. Lindsey enjoys photography, kayaking, and playing golf. As a Colts season ticket holder, Lindsey can be found in Indianapolis on most Sundays in the fall.

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.

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 yardwork. 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.   

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. She holds a Certified Insurance Counselor Designation and is our resident Ramsey ELP (Endorsed Local Provider) Insurance Advisor.

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!

When a job change was needed so she could spend more time with her kids, Christine joined the KFG team in October of 2014. She loves that KFG is a family-oriented firm that values each employee. Christine became a licensed insurance agent in 2016 and now works primarily out of our Walkerton office.

She and her husband, Jose, were married in the summer of 2011. She is a proud mother of two energetic boys, Maddox and Logan. In her free time, she can be found working in her garden, cooking, or going on camping trips with her family. Christine graduated Vincennes University with an Associate’s degree in culinary arts and restaurant management.

Ted joined KFG in 2013, bringing more than 35 years of experience to our insurance team. In the past few years has spent much of his time learning the complexities of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, and working with our clients to help them make optimal decisions when starting Medicare.

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.

Joining KFG in 2020, Ronda brings over 25 years of insurance experience to the Insurance team. She was born and raised in the Michiana community and is a graduate of Penn High School and Indiana University. She started working in retail and banking before starting in the insurance industry in 1995. 

Ronda met her husband Dan on a blind date, and they were married in the fall of 1996. They have two children, Grace and Nick, and after many fun-forced family vacations, they now enjoy hiking state parks, traveling solo and wandering Indiana.

Courtney began her insurance career in January of 2013 with one of the largest carriers in the country and comes to us from one of the largest agencies in our area. With that, she brings a wealth of knowledge in both service and sales in personal risk management. Courtney specializes in home, auto, umbrella, collections, watercraft, and recreational vehicle insurance. As a strong believer in eliminating waste and maximizing efficiencies, Courtney's skills don't stop at just insurance. She will be finishing both her Associate in Personal Insurance (API™) and her Associate in General Insurance (AINS®) from The Institutes in 2021.

Courtney and her husband, Ron, were born and raised in the Michiana area, now calling Mishawaka their home. They have two fur-babies (Marlie, a Great Dane and Jaxon, a Boxer), and she is a proud bonus-mom to a wonderful 12-year-old stepson. In her spare time, Courtney enjoys a good book, family game nights, fun date nights, barbequing by their pool, and of course the Fighting Irish!

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!

Isaac joined Korhorn Financial Group in January of 2020 after graduating from Bethel University in December of 2019 with a degree in Economics and Finance, where he was also a member of the men’s soccer team. Isaac is a follower of Jesus Christ and believes that all the right doors were opened for him to join KFG. He initially joined KFG as an intern during the 2019 tax season. Isaac currently serves as a tax advisor and is working on obtaining the right education to become a Certified Public Accountant. 
 
In his free time you can find Isaac hanging out with friends and family, playing soccer, or watching YouTube. He also loves to travel and will not hesitate to go outside the country if given the opportunity. Isaac is half-Honduran and especially loves to travel to Honduras to visit his father’s side of the family where he has over 40 cousins and 11 aunts and uncles. Isaac is a big fan of the soccer team FC Barcelona and the football teams of the Indianapolis Colts and Ohio State Buckeyes. He has lived in the Mishawaka area for almost all his life.

Jay joined 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!)

Judie worked as the secretary at her church for five and a half years until she realized how much she missed working in the payroll and accounting field. After speaking with her previous boss from a local accounting firm, she was introduced to Kevin Korhorn and joined the team here in January 2006.

After spending eight and a half years doing payroll processing, Judie has moved into full time Accounts Payable and Account Processing for business owners. She loves working one-on-one with the clients to help them with their accounting needs.

When she isn’t working, Judie stays very busy with her husband, her three grown children and their growing families, and her church family. Her hobbies are crocheting and scrapbooking, and her newest hobby is quilting.

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.

Having initially started at Korhorn Financial Group as an intern during the 2020 tax season, Nicholas was quickly recognized for his hard work during the pandemic and asked to become a permanent part of the KFG team. He attends Indiana University South Bend and is working towards an accounting degree from the Kelly School of Business. Currently, he serves as a Staff Accountant and is working on his pursuit to become a Certified Public Accountant. 

Aside from work and his studies, you can find Nicholas hiking/enjoying the great outdoors with his fiancé, Baillie, and their dogs, Timber and Georgie. He also enjoys golfing, fishing, and snowboarding.