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MEET THE TEAM

The team behind Shunkwiler Financial is made up of qualified financial professionals who are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their ideal retirements.

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Brett Shunkwiler
President

Brett uses his skills and experience to help clients visualize and achieve their financial goals.

Brett got his start in the industry in 2005 and quickly gained the knowledge and experience he needed to open his own firm. In 2011, Brett took the leap and founded Shunkwiler Financial with the goal of providing clients the expertise, attention and time they deserve when planning their retirements. As the firm’s leader, Brett works day in and day out to ensure Shunkwiler Financial delivers the strategies that clients need to live out their dream retirements.

Brett has passed his Series 6 (Investment Company and Variable Contracts Representative), Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law), Series 65 (Uniform Registered Investment Adviser Law), and holds an insurance license in Nebraska and various other states. He earned his bachelor's in finance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

In his free time, Brett enjoys spending time with friends and family and cheering on his Nebraska Cornhuskers.

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Eric Rickert Associate Advisor

ERIC RICKERT

Associate Advisor

 

Eric started in financial services in 2012 in Kansas City where he built many relationships. In 2017, he decided to move back home to Nebraska to further his career.  He met his wife shortly after moving back to Nebraska which they recently got married in April, 2020.

Eric has passed his Series 6, Series 63, and Series 65 exams and holds his insurance license in Nebraska and various other states.  He earned his Bachelor’s in Marketing and Business Management from Northwest Missouri State where he also competed in Football and Track and Field.

In his free time, Eric enjoys spending time going to sporting events, concerts and spending time with family and friends.

ABOUT ERIC
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Carina Smaus Associate Advisor

Carina Smaus

Associate Advisor

Carina started in the financial industry in 2012. She enjoys building relationships with her client and helping them reach their retirement goals.

Carina has passed her Series 6 (Investment Company and Variable Contracts Representative), Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law), Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law), Series 7 (General Securities Representative), and holds an insurance license in Nebraska.

In her free time she enjoys outdoor activities with family and friends and of course her dog Mayzie.

ABOUT CARINA
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Rachel Pustovit Chief Operating Officer

Rachel Pustovit

Chief Operating Officer

Rachel is the definition of a people person. She started out as the Director of Client Engagement and has since advanced to the COO role. Rachel is responsible for a wide variety of essential tasks, but most importantly, she is here for you! Her priority is providing personalized service to all our clients.

Rachel’s passion for client satisfaction, paired with her strong ability to create relationships, helps her uphold a world-class experience for our clients. She strives to create a culture that exceeds people’s expectations.

Rachel earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from UNL and obtained her Master’s in Administration from UNMC. She is in the process of obtaining her Series 65 and Life & Health licenses.

In her free time, Rachel likes to travel as much as possible, attend concerts, and spend time with family and friends.

ABOUT RACHEL
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Tasha Lind Processor/Case-Prep Analyst

Tasha Lind

Processor/Case-Prep Analyst

Tasha has over fourteen years of experience in customer service. Communication is one of her strengths, and she has a keen eye for paying attention to details to ensure clients have their needs met.

In her free time, Tasha enjoys spending time with her family and friends and caring for her pups.

ABOUT TASHA
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Stephanie Farrall Director of First Impressions

Stephanie Farrall

Director of First Impressions

Stephanie is new to the Shunkwiler Financial team and eager to learn as much as she can about the financial world. She joins the team with over 20 years of customer service experience and has a true passion for helping others. Her beaming smile, contagious laugh, and bubbly personality are ready to welcome clients!

In her free time, she enjoys cooking, crafting, and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite season is fall and all things spooky!

Stephanie and her husband enjoy traveling, the great outdoors, and spoiling their two dogs and three cats. They both hope to grow their family with children soon!

ABOUT Stephanie
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