Elias Kruse Financial Team
Nate C Elias ChFC®, RICP®
Partner and Wealth Management Advisor
- University of Nebraska Omaha – Lincoln, NE
- Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®)
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
- Life/Health/Long Term Care Insurance Licenses
- FINRA Series 6, 7, 63 and 65
- SIE
Background and Expertise
Nate joined Northwestern Mutual in 2010. During his time with Northwestern Mutual he has built a wealth management team that regularly achieves the highest honors across the financial services industry. Nate focuses on building long-term relationships based on integrity, knowledge, and commitment. Nate’s overall goal is to help people define, build, and enjoy prosperous lives.
Personal
Nate resides in Southeast Lincoln with his wife, Karina, and their 4 children, Sam, Evie, Axel, and Judah. Nate and his family enjoy traveling, the outdoors, sporting events and spending time with their families. If Nate isn’t at his kids sporting events, you’ll probably catch him out on one of Lincoln’s many bike trails.
Nate Kruse CFP®, ChFC®
Partner and Wealth Management Advisor
- University of Nebraska – Lincoln, NE
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
- Life/Health/Long Term Care Insurance Licenses
- FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, 65 and 26
- SIE
Background and Expertise
Nate joined Northwestern Mutual in 2009 as an intern. During his time with Northwestern Mutual he and his team have built a wealth management group that regularly achieves the highest honors across the financial services industry. Nate is also the Managing Director for Northwestern Mutual the Lincoln Group as a whole. Nate focuses on imbodying his teams core values: Authentic, Diligent, and Trailblazer. He believes that the planning experience can be fun, extremely meaningful, and always that the future favors those with foresight.
Personal
Nate resides on an acreage southwest of Lincoln with his wife, Cassie, and their 3 children, Aberdeen, Emerett and Berkeley. Nate and his family enjoy all activities that involve family and friends. Nate enjoys working in his shed, golfing, going to the lake, snowboarding and hunting.
Aaron J Lienemann CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®
Manager of Financial Planning
- University of Nebraska – Lincoln, NE
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
- Life/Health Insurance Licenses
- FINRA Series 6 and 63
- Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®)
Background and Expertise
Aaron joined Elias Kruse Financial in 2013. During his time with Elias Kruse Financial, Aaron has moved from investment specialist to director of operations to his current role directing the financial planning side of the practice. Aaron brings experience and direction to the practice helping clients create a plan personalized to their specific goals.
Personal
Aaron resides in Southeast Lincoln with his wife, Angela, and their son, Oliver. Aaron enjoys time with his family and getting outdoors playing golf, shooting trap and barbequing with friends.
- Chadron State College – Chadron, NE
- Life/Health Insurance Licenses
- FINRA Series 6 and 63, & 7
- MBA – Chadron State College
Background and Expertise
Casey joined Elias Kruse Financial in 2015. He is an Associate Wealth Management Advisor and focuses on investment operations support based on integrity, knowledge, and commitment. Casey’s overall goal is to help people define, build, and enjoy prosperous lives.
Personal
Casey resides in Lincoln and enjoys spending time with his wife Hannah and his son Calvin. Casey likes watching movies and sports, working out, and hanging with his pets. When not doing these things, you can find him studying in his free time. Casey is currently pursuing the CFA designation and is a Level II candidate.
- University of Nebraska – Lincoln, NE
- Life/Health Insurance Licenses
- FINRA Series 7 and 63
- ChFC®
Background and Expertise
Taylor joined Elias Kruse Financial in 2019. He is an Associate Wealth Management Advisor and focuses on enhancing the client experience with prompt communication, planning and follow up. Taylor has five years of insurance underwriting and risk management experience to go along with a couple years of financial planning and recruiting and sales experience.
Personal
Taylor lives in Omaha with his wife, Mary, and their daughter Madeline and son Walker. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling, running, and being outdoors. Taylor also has an interest in craft beers, barbecuing on his smoker, and loves all things Huskers.
- Doane College – Lincoln, NE
- Life/Health Insurance Licenses
- SIE
- FINRA Series 6 and 63
Background and Expertise
Justina joined Northwestern Mutual in 2020 as an Associate Financial Representative. She has an abundance of experience working at a Lincoln bank where she worked in the Trust and Human Resources departments. Justina enjoys building relationships and providing clients with the best possible client experience.
Personal
Justina resides in Hickman with her husband Kyle and their two daughters, Kinsley and Jaylie. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, working on home projects, and making memories at the family cabin.
- University of Nebraska – Lincoln, NE
- Life/Health Insurance Licenses
- SIE
- Series 6 and 63
Background and Expertise
Jett joined Northwestern Mutual in 2020 as an intern. He joined Elias Kruse Financial in 2021. Jett focuses on the insurance operations of the practice and takes a great sense of pride in client experience.
Personal
Jett resides in Lincoln and enjoys spending time with his fiancé Reannon. He enjoys being around friends and family, watching sports, and traveling back to his home state of Colorado. Jett also appreciates anything outdoors including golfing, being at the lake, and barbequing.
- Life/Health Insurance Licenses
- SIE
- Series 7 and 63
Background and Expertise
Davey has a background in managing and growing small business. He was introduced to financial planning abruptly while going through the settling a difficult estate. His experience sent him on a pursuit of knowledge and gave him a passion for sharing that knowledge. He joined Elias Kruse Financial in 2023 to share his experience and to help others develop their financial plans before a time of grieving.
Personal
Davey lives in Waverly, NE with his wife Marne, and their children Mickey (son) and MaeBeth (daughter). He was born and raised in Lincoln, a USMC veteran, with a background in growing and managing small business. He spends his free time going on adventures with his kids, golf-carting around Waverly with his family, and making music with friends.
- University of Nebraska – Lincoln
- Life/Health Insurance Licenses
- SIE
- FINRA Series 7
Background and Expertise
Thomas joined Northwestern Mutual in 2022 as an intern. He became part of the Elias Kruse financial team after graduating from the University of Nebraska in 2023. He is a Financial Representative Assistant and focuses on investment operations support.
Personal
Thomas was born and raised in Lincoln, where he currently lives. He has two cats, five brothers and a sister, and can often be found hanging out with his brothers. He also coaches an after-school math program, likes being outdoors, and might play a round of golf when it’s nice out.
- University of Nebraska – Lincoln, NE
- Life/Health Insurance Licenses
- SIE
- FINRA Series 6, and 63
Background and Expertise
Travis joined Northwestern Mutual in 2022 as an intern was a top 100 intern in 2023. He became part of the Elias Kruse financial team after graduating from the University of Nebraska in 2023. He is an Associate Financial Advisor and focuses on investment operations support based on authenticity, diligence, and trailblazing.
Personal
Travis grew up in Lincoln, where he currently resides, and enjoys spending time with his fiancé Kelsey. He has two snakes and a planted aquarium. Travis is a Nebraska State Chess Champion. His hobbies include cars, watches, sneakers, working out, and smoking cigars.