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Financial Advisor for Essential Workers | Union Lineman, Skilled Trades, & Nurses | Retirement + Wealth Planning

I help hardworking people make smart financial decisions without the fluff

08/25/2026

💡 Let’s talk about a financial planning tool most people overlook: Life insurance for children.

When I tell people my son Leo has a $200,000 life insurance policy, I usually get some funny looks. Most people ask, "Why would a child need that much coverage?"According to CNBC Select, standard children's life insurance policies typically cap out between $5,000 and $50,000. Leo's policy is significantly higher than average, and there is a very strategic, long-term financial reason for it.

Meanwhile, adult Americans are severely underinsured. The LIMRA Insurance Barometer Study reports that roughly 40% of American adults have no life insurance at all, leaving a combined household coverage gap of trillions of dollars.

We don't own this policy because we think something terrible will happen to Leo. We own it because we understand how life works, and we want to protect his future adulthood. Here is why:

🔒 1. Locking in Maximum Insurability
We bought this policy at the healthiest point of Leo's life. Premiums are at their absolute cheapest because he is young. Once a policy is issued, those low rates and coverages are locked in for life.

🩺 2. Real-World Medical Precedents
This hits close to home for me. My sister was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at just 5 years old. Because of that early medical curveball, she is completely uninsurable through most major insurance companies today. The very few companies that will consider her charge exceptionally high premiums. Health is a privilege that can change in a single doctor's visit.

📈 3. The Guaranteed Purchase Option
Leo’s policy includes a special rider that gives him the option to buy significantly more coverage in the future—completely no questions asked regarding his health status. If he develops a chronic condition later in life, the insurance company cannot deny him more coverage.

💰 4. Living Benefits & Cash Value
This isn't just a "death benefit." Certain permanent policies double as a wealth-building foundation. The policy grows cash value over time that Leo can eventually leverage while he is still alive—whether he needs a tax-free loan for college education, a down payment on a first home, or funding for a wedding.

Buying life insurance for a child isn't about expecting the worst; it’s about guaranteeing their financial best before the world has a chance to tell them "no."

08/20/2026

The Best Part of Leadership Isn’t Building a Team.

It’s watching people become something they didn’t think they could be.

One of the biggest reasons I’ve become passionate about leadership is because I’ve experienced firsthand how much the right mentor, environment, and accountability can change someone’s career.

I’m not interested in building a team just to say I have a big team.

I want to help build great advisors, great leaders, and eventually great practices.

That means helping someone through the uncomfortable first years.
Having the hard conversations.
Celebrating the wins.
Helping them get back up after the losses.
And eventually watching them become the person helping someone else.

To me, that’s what leadership is about.

I’m looking to connect with a few people who are hungry, coachable, competitive, and want to build something of their own in the financial services industry.

You don’t need to have all the answers.

You just need to be willing to learn, work, and be uncomfortable for a while.

If that sounds like you, let’s talk.

08/19/2026

The Grass Is Green Where You Water It 🌱

I heard this saying recently: “The grass is green where you water it.”

It really stuck with me — not just in life, relationships, and personal goals, but also when it comes to financial planning.

The people who tend to make the most progress aren’t necessarily the ones who started with the most money or the perfect circumstances.

They’re the ones who have a clear objective, make a plan, and consistently put effort into it.

I see it with clients all the time. When someone knows what they’re working toward — whether that’s retiring comfortably, getting out of debt, building wealth, protecting their family, or simply having more financial flexibility — they’re much more likely to make it happen.

On the other hand, it’s hard to grow something you never take the time to water.

Your finances, your relationships, your career, your health — they all tend to reflect where you consistently put your time and attention.
So maybe the better question isn’t “Why is my grass greener?”

It’s “Am I watering mine?” 🌱

08/13/2026

"Why do you mainly work with union and blue-collar guys?"

A prospective client asked me this recently. It really made me stop and reflect on how my practice evolved from a local desk in Wisconsin to helping hardworking folks across 38 states (and counting!).

When I look back, my "why" boils down to three simple things:

➡️ 1. It’s where my roots are.I grew up in Winneconne, Wisconsin—a small town of about 2,500 people. Out there, you learn the value of a hard day's work early on. Most of my closest friends went straight from high school right into the trades. They are the people I grew up with, the people I share hobbies with, and the people whose values I match. It’s just who I know.

➡️ 2. There is a massive financial advice gap.Most traditional financial advisors don’t understand how union benefits work. They see a pension or a specialized annuity package and their eyes glaze over. I realized there was a huge need for an advisor who actually specializes in these unique benefits. My job is to translate complex union packages into simple, everyday terms so our members feel completely confident and can maximize what they've earned.

➡️ 3. The power of the brotherhood.Unions are built on community. Because of that loyalty, my practice grew naturally. I’ve been incredibly grateful that when my clients find value in what we do, they look out for their crews. They’ve connected me with grade school buddies, guys they went through the apprenticeship with, and partners on the job site. That trust is why we went from a local Wisconsin firm to serving families nationwide.

I don’t wear a fancy suit to look important, and I don’t use confusing Wall Street jargon. I just help the people who build this country protect their hard-earned money.

If you are a union member looking to map out your retirement, or if you just want someone to explain your current pension options in plain English, let’s chat.

08/10/2026

🏈 Fantasy football season got me thinking…

What do fantasy football commissioners and great financial advisors have in common?

Apparently… a LOT.

I started asking some of my coworkers who in the office was the commissioner of their fantasy league.

Funny enough, almost every person I asked said some version of:

“Me. I’ve been the commissioner since I was a kid.”

And when I thought about it, the similarities started making a lot of sense:

🏆 They’re social.
Commissioners are usually the ones bringing people together, recruiting new league members, and keeping everyone engaged. Sound familiar? That’s a huge part of building a client base.

📋 They’re organized.
They set the rules, manage the schedule, collect dues, coordinate the draft and make sure the league actually runs. Great advisors have to be organized enough to keep track of a lot of moving pieces for their clients.

🤝 They’re good at conflict resolution.
Every commissioner knows the inevitable:
“THAT TRADE IS BS.”
They have to listen to both sides, understand the situation and help people come to a decision everyone can live with.

🧠 They’re decision makers.
Whether it’s approving a trade, changing a rule or figuring out how to handle an unexpected situation, commissioners are comfortable making decisions when there isn’t always an obvious answer.

📣 They take ownership.
They don’t just participate in the league — they take responsibility for making it better.
And maybe most importantly…

❤️ They genuinely enjoy helping other people.
That combination of being social, organized, competitive, a problem solver and someone who enjoys bringing people together can make for a pretty great financial advisor.

So if you’re reading this and thinking…
“Yep. I’m the commissioner of my league.”

Maybe you should consider whether those same skills could translate into a career where you get to build relationships, help people make important decisions and build something of your own.

And if you’ve been the commissioner since you were 12…

I’m pretty sure you’ve already been training for this.

08/07/2026

Leadership isn’t just built in the office.

One of my favorite parts of leadership is the opportunity to build relationships outside of work.

Last night, we kicked off what I hope becomes a new tradition—a poker night while watching the Hall of Fame Game (football is officially back!).

Sure, we played a little poker, but the real value wasn’t in the cards. It was in the conversations, the laughs, and getting to know each other beyond our day-to-day roles.

The strongest teams aren’t built solely through meetings or metrics. They’re built through trust. And trust is built by spending time together.

Grateful for this group of young men and excited to watch them continue to grow—both professionally and personally.

Here’s to many more poker nights. ♠️🏈

08/06/2026

Retirement should feel like a transition you planned for—not a leap of faith.

If retirement is getting closer, now is a great time to understand your options.

07/30/2026

Hardworking people often assume they need millions to retire.

Sometimes they do not.

The right answer depends on your lifestyle, income sources, debt, and plan.

07/28/2026

Five years ago, my good friend and colleague, Jared Petska, made a decision that changed the course of his career.

He left a management role to build something of his own—a financial planning practice centered around helping individuals and families achieve their goals.

Career changes are rarely easy. They come with uncertainty, risk, and plenty of questions.

But sometimes the biggest risk is staying somewhere that no longer aligns with where you want to go.

Today, watching Jared work with clients, build meaningful relationships, and create a business he’s proud of has been incredible. He didn’t just change jobs—he built a career with purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the people he serves.

One of the best parts of my role as a Growth & Development Director is seeing stories like Jared’s unfold. Not because everyone should become a financial advisor, but because I’ve seen firsthand what can happen when talented people bet on themselves and are willing to pursue something bigger.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Is there something more?” or “Could my skills translate into a different career?” I’d be happy to have a conversation. No pressure, no expectations—just an honest discussion about what a career in financial planning looks like.

Sometimes one conversation is all it takes to open a door you didn’t know existed.

07/24/2026

People often think mentorship is about having all the answers.

I’ve found it’s much more about asking the right questions.

One of the most rewarding parts of my role as a Growth and Development Director is sitting down with advisors each week to talk through challenges, celebrate wins, and help them think bigger than they did the week before.

Some conversations are about building a business.

Others are about confidence, resilience, leadership, or simply helping someone work through a difficult decision.

Mentorship isn’t about creating someone who does things exactly the way you would.

It’s about helping people discover what they’re capable of and giving them the support to get there.

I’ve been fortunate to have mentors who challenged me, believed in me, and invested in my growth. Now I have the opportunity to pay that forward, and that’s one of the most fulfilling parts of my career.

Watching someone become a better advisor is rewarding.

Watching them become a better leader is even better.

Leadership isn’t measured by how many people follow you—it’s measured by how many people grow because of your investment in them.

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4620 N Ballard Road
Appleton, WI
54913

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+19205733273

Website

https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/kyle-boucher/

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