OUR TEAM

Mike Spencer

Financial Adviser
Founder, Owner
mike@sw-advisers.com

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For Mike, financial planning is more than just a career it is a lifestyle. With over 30 years of industry experience and a zeal for investing, Mike truly is a veteran adviser. As a former psychologist, Mike loves the personal interaction with his clients. Helping people navigate all of life’s challenges especially overcoming the burden of financial planning is his passion. Even though “retirement” is his business, Mike intends to stay at the helm as long as “Father Time” allows. Mike enjoys staying active and involved: Church, Fishing, Scuba, Golf, Pickleball…but mostly he’ll have a tennis racket in hand! He plays weekly at Genesis in Wichita and is assistant coach for both girl’s and boy’s El Dorado High School tennis teams. Mike also enjoys restoring and driving Mustangs, he even still has his original high-school car, a 1973 Fastback. He’s married to his sweetheart Chris Spencer (Ryan’s Mom), has two girls Rachel and Rene along with four grandchildren.

Education and Training:
– MS, Psychology, Fort Hays State University
– AA, General Studies, Dodge City Community College
– Certified Estate Planner, CEP
– Series: 7, 63, 31, 24 Licenses held through LPL Financial
– Life/Health Insurance Licenses

Ryan Weyrauch

Financial Adviser
Partner, Co-Owner
ryan@sw-advisers.com

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In 2005 Ryan began his career in finance here at SW Advisers. Soon after, he and his wife Nola moved to Boston working for John Hancock. After cutting his teeth out east, Ryan joined Nationwide Financial in 2007 working as Regional Vice President consulting with independent financial advisor offices across 4 states. After having a baby (Anibel) and adopting 3 children (Daryn, Andrea, & Tricia) all in 2014 it was time to start a transition back to SW Advisers. Beginning in 2019 Ryan partnered with his (step) dad Mike to work together as a team. Slated with the task of adding, improving and optimizing customer services, Ryan loves solving problems and creating efficiency for both the office and clients. With over 15 years of industry experience Ryan enjoys the challenge of navigating financial planning and the gratification of helping clients on their journey! When not meeting with clients, you’ll find Ryan active and involved; church, golf, scuba instruction, wood working, and soccer coach are among his many interests!

Education and Training:
– BS Business, Kansas State University
– BS Theology, Manhattan Christian College
– Series 7, 63 Licenses held through LPL Financial
– Series 65 held through IHT Wealth Management
– Life/Health Insurance Licenses

Chandler Kirkhart

Financial Adviser
chandler@sw-advisers.com

Chandler joined the SW Advisers team to serve both as their Client Relationship Manager and a Financial Adviser. After earning his Masters of Business Administration at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, Chandler furthered his experience in the realm of higher education. From teaching Financial Planning at Seward County Community College to creating gifting strategies with donors as Director of Advancement, Chandler has developed a well-rounded perspective for the varying financial needs found in the mid-west. Raised in Southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle, His down-to-earth personality and roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic allow him to serve our clients with insight and purpose. Chandler is attuned to developing community in small-town America; thus, leading he and his wife Jen, along with their four boys (Aris, Silas, Tyrus, and Jonas), to stake claim in El Dorado as a place to raise their family. They share a zeal for the outdoors and frequent the many trails of El Dorado Lake, as well as enjoying the numerous city parks. Chandler is also a passionate singer/songwriter, Worship Leader for his church-family, competitive garage sale & auction-hound, board/card game enthusiast, and a great fit for our SW Advisers team!

Education:
– Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Southwestern College
– BA, Business Administration, Southwestern College
– Series 7, 63 Licenses held through LPL Financial
– Series 65 held through IHT Wealth Management
– Life/Health Insurance Licenses

Catherine Jones

Office Assistant
Client Relationship Admin
catherine@sw-advisers.com

Catherine brings 15 years of accounting and banking experience to our team as an administrative and customer service assistant. Her role is ever expanding and diverse; reception services, scheduling, opening new accounts, and general office duties. Her hardworking, honest and friendly disposition is a great fit for the office. A true team player, she enjoys serving clients and keeping the office in order with a keen attention to detail. As a lifelong resident of El Dorado, Catherine enjoys spending time hanging out with her son Isaiah fishing, biking and camping at the lake.

Education and Training:
– AA Butler Community College

Debbie Nuessen

Client Services Associate
debbie@sw-advisers.com

Debbie Nuessen joined SW Advisers as our Client Services Associate, bringing with her 15 years of customer service and data management experience as Cox Communications’ Solutions Specialist. In addition to handling calls and scheduling appointments, she is well-equipped to address any concerns and inquiries you may have regarding your accounts or investments.

Debbie and her husband, Rick, are El Dorado natives and are likely familiar faces in the community. She began her involvement in the local school system as a volunteer and later worked as a paraprofessional at USD 490, allowing her to devote time to the school activities and sports events of her sons, Brandon and Ryan. As a sports enthusiast, Debbie’s enthusiasm grew when one of her sons became the Butler Community College mascot and the other worked with the Kansas State football program.

Although Debbie and Rick had to give up their season tickets due to the recent birth of their first grandchild, Jordy, she is still thrilled to welcome old friends to the office and meet new acquaintances. Please feel free to stop by and say hi to Debbie; she would love to assist you with any of your financial needs.

Education and Training:
– AA Butler Community College

Patrick Hough

Client Services Associate
patrick@sw-advisers.com

Patrick has specialized in the Health Insurance industry for 20 years; licensed to provide a wide-variety of health insurance (including Medicare) products. He is passionate about getting to know our clients to provide the most reliable insurance plan to meet their needs. Also, as an independent agent, he can offer an assortment of policies and carriers to meet unique client circumstances. SW Advisers welcomes Patrick’s partnership and addition to our team. He and his wife, Brittan, live on her family farm with their four children—Kate, Ty, Jace, and Alice. Together, they especially enjoy ATV adventures, sporting events, and boating on El Dorado State Lake.

Education and Training:
– BS Business, University of Oklahoma
– Life/Health/Property & Causality

Toni Tucker

Medicare Operations
Client Services Associate
toni@sw-advisers.com

For the past 14 years Toni has specialized in Medicare insurance and consulting with 7yrs of banking and finance prior. Her desire for helping people through the ever-changing landscape of Medicare insurance options led her to going independent. As an independent agent she can offer an assortment of policies and carriers to meet unique client circumstances. We are grateful for her partnership and addition to our team. Toni has a passion for health and fitness as she also is an instructor at local YMCA branches for spin and silver sneakers yoga. With her husband Jeremy, they enjoy attending church, pickleball, friends, family, and the outdoors with their golden doodle Daisy.

Education and Training:
– BS Business, Baker University
– Life/Health/Property & Causality