Shunkwiler Financial

10/01/2026

Meet Troy: September’s indisputable Skunk Hunk of the Month. Look at him. Just look at him. A breathtaking specimen clad strictly in black—not because it hides the steak juice stains, but because it’s the color of the void where his opponents' dreams go to die.

Every morning, Troy wakes up, looks in the mirror, and whispers his sacred mantra: “You can’t depend on your judgment when your imagination is out of focus.” Then he chugs a double-fisted cocktail of cold Mountain Dew and a freshly slapped mojito, because balance is everything.

Troy doesn’t just live life; he plays it on max volume in Las Vegas. If you’re looking for him on a Friday night, don’t check the high-roller lounge—look for the majestic shadow gliding into Misty’s. He’s the guy ordering a steak and potatoes so massive it needs its own zip code, followed immediately by a Snickers bar for dessert, because a elite male athlete requires immediate simple carbohydrates.

He’s a Raiders fan, which explains his high tolerance for chaos and his ability to keep a poker face under intense emotional distress. Speaking of poker, Troy doesn't just read his opponents; he gazes into their souls like Neo in The Matrix. While the rest of the table is trying to calculate pot odds, Troy is sitting behind a mountain of chips, contemplating Tony Soprano’s tragic trajectory in The Sopranos or mentally highlighting key passages from To Kill a Mockingbird. He is, indisputably, the world’s only literary mob-buff poker-pro skunk hunk.

When he’s not taking your college fund at the felt, he’s out on the golf course, driving balls with the precise, lethal grace of a man who understands geometry and destiny. But golf is just his warm-up. The true arena of Troy’s power is the bowling alley.

Picture this: The lights dim. The neon shoes gleam. Troy steps up to the lane. He has three perfect 300 games and an 800+ series under his belt. The bowling pins literally tremble when they smell his signature blend of lane oil, leather, and Mountain Dew mintiness. He releases the ball, standing back in his head-to-toe black ensemble as the pins implode. Strike. Another 300. He casually unwraps a Snickers, takes a bite, and glides back to his seat.

Troy isn't just a man—he's a lifestyle, a Vegas legend, and your reigning Skunk Hunk.

09/22/2026

Happy Birthday to the man, the myth, the legend: EZ-E, aka Eric!

Today—and exclusively today—we are officially granting you absolute, unconditional domain over every single computer mouse in the building. Scroll wheel power trips? Granted. Unscheduled double-clicking? Permitted. We’re also throwing in an all-you-can-eat buffet of back pats. Enjoy the total executive authority while it lasts, because tomorrow at 8:01 AM, democracy returns and you're back to sharing.

All joke-hoarding aside, Eric, we really hope your birthday is as downright awesome as you are.

You wear a number of hats around here, and somehow you manage to look good in all of them:

Client Savior: A great financial planner, who really cares about our people!

Team Mentor: Showcasing elite levels of patience while onboarding new team members and guiding them through the matrix without losing your mind.

Pro Husband: Keeping the magic alive and being a stellar partner to Emily (who honestly deserves a minor award of her own today for keeping you inline).

Super Daddy: Powering through the absolute chaos of raising two wild little ones with grace, energy, and probably a very high caffeine intake.

You do so much for everyone around you, and you do it all with a laugh. You’ve built a massive fan club both at the office and at home, and every single one of us loves, appreciates, and roots for you.

Have the happiest of birthdays, Eric!

Love,
Your Work Fam

09/21/2026

Yesterday, Carina spent her 5-year work anniversary doing what any seasoned traveler would: flying home from Mexico.

How did she pass the time? Most likely by binge-watching TikToks that claim to hold the "secrets of the universe," listening to a personal growth podcast on 1.5x speed, or buying another delightfully quirky gadget she absolutely does not need, but they are interesting!

Whether she’s leading women-only events, dropping online wisdom-bombs on the team, helping our clients retire, or embracing our new team members—work just wouldn’t be the same without her.

Carina is a certified "tell-it-like-it-is," no-nonsense type. She might take a minute to warm up to you, but once she does, it’s pure sunshine.

Thank you for surviving—and thriving with—us for the past 5 years, Carina! We are so lucky to have you.

Love,
Your Work Fam

09/16/2026

Today marks 7 years of Eric working at Shunkwiler Financial!

Whether he’s helping clients plan their retirement, guiding our newer team members through the ropes, sharing his big heart and endless kindness, presenting at events, or reigning supreme as the ultimate Master of the Mouse Grab, Eric does it all.

Eric, thank you for being the official "big-little brother" of the office, the ultimate welcoming committee, and someone who never stops growing in his profession. 7 years of dedication deserves a massive pat on the back—and knowing you, you’ve probably already given yourself one! We appreciate everything you do!

Love,

Your Work Fam

09/14/2026

Saturday was Ethan's (aka E7's) birthday! While Ethan is learning the ropes here and has stepped into the role of review advisor, he’s also become our go-to guy for pretty much everything. If a problem seems impossible, Ethan can almost certainly figure it out. He always gets the job done with a smile (and sometimes a sly smirk!), making him a true blessing to have on our team. Ethan, we hope your birthday was as awesome as you are, and we can’t wait to celebrate many more with you in the years to come!

Love,
Your Work Fam!

09/05/2026

Happy Birthday to our phenomenal COO, Rachel! 🎉

If you know Rachel, you know she is the true heartbeat of our team. She is the ultimate master negotiator, completely full of empathy, and constantly taking care of her work family. She perfectly embodies the "work hard, play hard" mentality, always knowing how to bring the energy and have a good time while keeping us all on track.

When she’s not keeping our operations seamless, she is holding it down as an amazing sister, daughter, and devoted mom to her son, Leam. 🏈 Whether she's cheering on the Chiefs, bleeding Lincoln red for the Huskers, or throwing it back to her roots in the absolute best decade—the 1990s—she does everything with 100% passion and kindness.

Rachel, thank you for being an incredible friend, an inspiring leader, and the person who always takes care of everyone else. Today, it’s our turn to celebrate you!

09/01/2026

Help us give a HUGE congratulations to Rachel on FIVE YEARS with our team! 🎉

If you know Rachel, you know she is so much more than a teammate—she’s truly the glue that keeps us all together. She’s the motivator who keeps us on track, the voice reminding us to keep pushing forward, and the encouraging face we can always count on to say, “It’s going to be okay!” ❤️

For FIVE WHOLE YEARS, Rachel has shown up with an incredible work ethic, dedication, attention to detail, and a genuine heart for the people around her. She works hard, keeps us moving, and somehow always manages to bring encouragement and positivity along the way.

We are so incredibly grateful for everything Rachel does and for the energy, heart, and commitment she brings to our team every single day. Five years is a BIG deal, and we couldn’t let it pass without celebrating her! 🎊

09/01/2026

Clear the runway and hide your grandmothers, because the official Shunk Hunk of the Month has arrived—and Mike is an absolute physical specimen built for high-speed performance on and off the slopes. Get your drool rags out----you've been warned!

Look at that sculpted physique! Behind that killer smile is a man carrying serious horsepower. With big, bulging biceps made for steering high-performance machinery and legs carved from pure steel, this guy is a walking masterclass in peak physical engineering. He honed those powerful quads and broad, muscular shoulders during his days as a legendary ski instructor at Winter Park, and he still carves up the mountain on skis and snowboards like a human avalanche. You don't get a body like that by sitting around—you get it by ripping through powder and living by his personal motto: "Ya can't win if you don't play."

Ladies, take a deep breath and calm your hearts, because this total babe has been locked down for 50 glorious years by his leading lady, Cindy. She deserves a medal, a key to the city, and a permanent glass of Prosecco for keeping this stallion tamed for a half-century. But that doesn't mean we can't aggressively admire this silver-fox speed demon from afar. When he’s not dreaming about growing up to be a professional race car driver, he’s admiring sleek Porsches—the only vehicles on earth capable of matching his high-octane energy and flawless lines.

How does a top-tier specimen maintain such a jaw-dropping figure? Forget boring protein shakes. This powerhouse fuels those massive muscles strictly on Mexican food and Salted Nut Rolls, a high-protein, sweet-and-salty power diet that keeps him ready for action. When he isn't repping his favorite color blue while screaming at the TV for his beloved Denver Broncos, you can find his ruggedly handsome self jetting off to Italy, looking like an international man of mystery straight out of a movie. Yet underneath that rock-solid chest and those movie-star looks beats a heart of pure gold—he’s a softie at heart whose absolute favorite film is The Wizard of Oz, and he loves nothing more than cuddling up with his favorite little dog, Gracie.

Give it up for our reigning champion, the mountain-shredding, muscle-bound legend—the official Shunk Hunk of the Month!

08/17/2026

Happy Birthday to a beautiful soul inside and out!

From the smallest details to the biggest projects, Brittany doesn't just pay attention—she truly cares. Life has been brighter, more organized, and so much lighter since she joined our team. Even on the toughest days, she has a way of bringing steady positivity and warmth wherever she goes.

From being an incredible mama and a woman of faith who leads by example with continuous grace and kindness, to being the absolute best teammate we could ask for, we are so grateful for everything she brings to our lives. We hope this coming year brings you all the joy, success, and love you so generously give to everyone around you!

Love,

Your Work Fam!

08/06/2026