Nick Armbrust joined our Investment Operations team and works with clients to expedite and coordinate investment paperwork and enable online account access. As a former Spahn Financial intern, Nick has a deep understanding of Spahn Financials’ clients and processes and creates a seamless experience.

Nick recently graduated from Bradley University with high honors, majoring in Finance and minoring in Business Analytics. He was also a member of the Bradley University golf team and enjoys hanging out with his family and friends.

Bill Armonda joined Northwestern Mutual in 2014 and the Spahn Financial team in 2022. Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual, Bill was a futures and options trader at The Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade. During his tenure at the exchanges, he was a founding partner and manager of R&B Capital, a proprietary trading firm.  

Bill works with our clients to help create financial plans designed to allow them to achieve their vision of their best future, whatever that may be. His commitment to helping families focus on what matters most is at the core of his approach to strategic financial planning.

Bill and his wife Lisa live in Hinsdale, IL, where they’ve raised their four sons: Bill, Jack, Joey, and Nicholas. When he’s not working, you can find Bill playing pickleball or golf, attending Chicago sporting events, traveling, or supporting The Community House in Hinsdale.

Bill has his FINRA Series 6, 7, 63 and SIE registrations.

Jason works with our clients to expedite and coordinate investment paperwork and enable online account access. Jason ensures our clients have a seamless experience with our team through a deep understanding of our clients and processes.

Jason is a recent graduate of the University of Dayton, where he played on the football team and was named to the Pioneer Football League academic honor roll. 

Danny works with our planning team to help gather our clients’ full financial picture and create a plan that focuses on their unique goals and dreams. He knows that no two plans are alike and strives to help plans evolve alongside the changes in our clients’ lives. Danny is a former Financial Planning Intern at Spahn Financial and a recent graduate from North Central College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Finance.

In his free time, you will likely find Danny rock climbing or cheering for the Chicago Cubs.

Chase works with our investment operations team to coordinate investment paperwork and enable online account access. Chase ensures our clients have a seamless experience with our team through a deep understanding of our clients and processes. Chase is a recent graduate of the University of Iowa, where he graduated with a degree in Finance and was a member of HawkTrade Stock Investment Club.

Kelly has more than 15 years of experience with Northwestern Mutual, and her vast knowledge in the insurance field is a great asset to our team. She is highly efficient in addressing client needs, and our clients find her to be a valuable contact for information and assistance. Kelly lives in Wheaton with her husband Ben and two children.

Laura keeps our practice running. She is responsible for the workflow of our team as well as general business duties like accounting and business planning. Laura's first career was as an actuary with a pension consulting firm. She joined the Spahn Financial team in 2008 to assist the growing business.

Laura is a graduate of the University of Dayton. She lives in Lombard with her husband Chuck and has three grown children.

Kathryn/Katy works with clients to get a full, comprehensive view of their financial situation and helps them achieve their goals. She graduated from Loras in 2020 with a finance major and a history minor. She brings more than two years of financial planning experience to our team. Katy gathers the needed information from our clients to better understand their financial picture and creates a plan for their futures.

Andrew Janusz is a Wealth Management Advisor with his series 7, 63, 65, and SIE licenses and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. In his role at Spahn Financial, Andrew provides clients with financial planning strategies, investment guidance, and risk management strategies to help them achieve their financial goals. Before joining the firm, Andrew was a Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch and a Vice President at J.P. Morgan Private Bank. In those positions, he worked with high-net-worth individuals and families, providing comprehensive financial planning, overseeing investment portfolios, and developing risk management strategies to preserve and grow wealth over generations.

Andrew is a graduate of Indiana University and lives in St. Charles, IL, with his wife, Anna, and their son, Gavin. When he's not in the office, Andrew can be found outdoors skiing, golfing, and fishing.

Michelle works with our clients to respond to questions, educate on insurance policies, and coordinate meetings with Kevin and the team. Michelle has been a part of Kevin’s team from the very beginning of his practice, and with more than twenty-five years of experience, she is an exceptional resource for your insurance questions.

Michelle lives in Westchester with her husband Scott and her two children.

Cody works with our investment operations team to assist with required documentation as well as implementation of client requests. Before coming to Spahn Financial, Cody worked for more than five years at Charles Schwab with a background in client service and investing. Cody graduated from Indiana University with a focus in Finance and minor in Economics. Outside of Spahn Financial, Cody is passionate about his favorite sports teams, the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Cubs! Cody and his wife Jordan live in Mount Prospect, and you can frequently find him on the golf course or the soccer field.

Nora has a wide range of responsibilities within our firm, from managing records and data, to coordinating calendars and special projects. She is the consummate team player, supporting the team in our day-to-day work, helping to keep us organized, prepared, and on task.

Nora lives in Willowbrook with her husband and two children.

Jeff comes to us with 20 years’ experience in institutional asset management where he specialized in research sales and block trading. Jeff plays a vital role in the Spahn Financial mission to expand our reach and provide our experienced financial guidance to more families and individuals.

Jeff is a graduate of Western Michigan University and a former U.S. Marine.

Jeff has his FINRA Series 7, 55, 63 and SIE registrations.

Steve develops comprehensive financial plans for our clients to help better understand where they are in relation to their financial goals. He works directly with our clients to collect needed information to ensure our analysis and projections are accurate reflections of our clients' financial pictures. Steve has over fifteen years of industry experience and has been with Spahn Financial since 2007.

Steve lives in Elk Grove Village and enjoys snow skiing, traveling and going to the theater.