Julie Renee Toelle

As a faith-filled parent, you want to make smart financial decisions that reflect your values, honor your priorities, and provide a secure foundation for your family. At WorthyNest®, I help parents like you bring clarity and confidence to finances so you can focus on what matters most. My love for personal finance started early—I was a middle schooler flipping through Money Magazine for fun. That passion led me to earn an accounting degree from Saint Louis University and spend years working with families at Deloitte Tax and Matter Family Office before founding WorthyNest®. Professionally, I’ve also written Redefining Family Wealth and launched the Beyond Budgets® podcast to help others approach financial stewardship with intention. On a personal level, my husband Bryan and I are raising three boys, which means I deeply understand the balancing act parents face when managing family life and finances. With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping parents like you align your finances with values through holistic financial planning and investing. Together, we’ll create a plan to meet today’s challenges while building a brighter future for your family.

Chad Michaels is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Spyrnal Financial Group. He previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for five years before joining Spyrnal Wealth Management and Spyrnal & Associates, Inc. Michaels also acts as an insurance agent for Spyrnal & Associates, dedicating part of his time to insurance-related client services. Spyrnal Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach using discretionary management, model portfolios, and outside managers, integrating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its security selection.

Jack Drapkin is a financial advisor with Spyrnal Financial Group holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked in real estate with Keller Williams Hudson Valley United and held roles outside financial services including at Coffee Smoke LLC and in professional soccer with Major League Soccer and the San Jose Earthquakes. Spyrnal Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, using model-based managed accounts and UMA platforms. The firm employs a discretionary approach with individualized investment plans based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon, incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Austin Lowder is a financial advisor at Markowski Investments with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including at Gasparilla Tennis Club and Wake Forest University. Markowski Investments provides personal financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans, managing roughly $474 million in client assets. The firm uses a disciplined investment process that combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, maintaining primarily long-term holdings.

Kati Hays is a financial advisor with WealthBridge Capital Management, LLC in Englewood, FL. She holds the Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience, including three years at Edward Jones and seven years with America At Play, Inc. WealthBridge Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes long-term, tax-aware portfolios primarily using low-cost ETFs and mutual funds, combined with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers public educational seminars on financial topics.

Douglas Lane is a financial advisor with Douglas C. Lane & Associates, holding a Series 65 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at DCLA Partners LLC from 2016 to 2020. Douglas C. Lane & Associates provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, endowments, corporations, pension and retirement plans, foundations, and other institutions. The firm emphasizes proprietary fundamental research and a flexible core investment strategy across company sizes and sectors, offering customized portfolios, financial planning, and access to third-party cash, credit, and insurance solutions.