SageSpring Wealth Partners

Brandon Kew is a Financial Advisor at SageSpring and oversees and manages the Kew Wealth Team with offices in Omaha, NE and Clarinda, IA. Passionate about educating others, Brandon believes that providing comprehensive wealth services, including investment management, retirement planning, and tax planning, is his way of making a difference in the lives of others.

Brandon has almost a decade of experience in the financial services industry. He has attained the CFP^® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ professional) certification and holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. Before joining SageSpring full time, Brandon honed his leadership skills through working with university students and training them on principles for success in business and life.

Originally from Boone, Iowa, Brandon graduated with honors from the University of Northern Iowa, earning a degree in Finance and Economics with a certificate in Entrepreneurship. Outside of the office, Brandon and his wife Amanda enjoy spending time with their two corgis, Georgia and Pippa. Brandon also enjoys traveling, rooting for the Green Bay Packers, and participating in marathons and other endurance races.

Austin is a Financial Advisor with SageSpring. As a member of the Kew Wealth Team, Austin is responsible for working with clients to help develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies. Austin is passionate about building relationships and assisting families in achieving their financial goals.

Prior to joining SageSpring full time, Austin interned for the company where he gained valuable operational experience, while also forging relationships with clients and the community. He holds the Series 7 and 66 licenses.

Austin is a graduate of Lindsey Wilson College, receiving his degree in Business Administration. Outside of work, Austin enjoys spending time with friends and family, cheering on the Minnesota Vikings, engaging in community activities, and playing golf.

Alex Jacobs is a Financial Planner at SageSpring with The Kew Wealth Team, serving clients in Omaha, NE, and Clarinda, IA. Alex developed a passion for financial planning after experiencing Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace University" course during his senior year of high school and has followed that passion ever since. Alex believes financial stability and having a comprehensive plan in place for everything life can bring is key to a fulfilling retirement and a happy life.

Alex began his career in the financial services industry back in 2013 and has almost a decade of experience educating clients regarding insurance planning, retirement planning, tax planning, and investment management. He earned the CFP^® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ professional) certification in March of 2020 and holds his Series 6 and 63 securities licenses, as well as a life and health insurance license.

Alex was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha in 2016, with a triple major concentration in commercial banking, corporate finance, and portfolio sciences. Outside of the office, Alex enjoys spending time with his cairn terrier, Gray. Alex also enjoys playing the guitar, cheering for the Indianapolis Colts, and has a passion for general knowledge trivia.

Selah Ray serves as a Financial Advisor on the Kew Wealth Team at SageSpring. She participates in client meetings, prepares research and agendas, and engages directly with clients as they work toward their financial goals. Her passion for personalized advising allows her to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives.

Selah holds her Series 65 license and is a proud graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where she earned her degree in Economics with a minor in Marketing and continued her studies in Spanish. A recipient of the Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship, she graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a member of four honor societies.

Born and raised in Bellevue, just outside of Omaha, Selah brings both local roots and global perspective to her work. Outside the office, she enjoys baking, listening to music, and spending time with her husband, their goldendoodle Poppy, and two cats, Hamilton and Hazel.

Kendra was born and raised in Southwest Iowa. After graduating with a degree in nursing, she spent over 20 years working in various aspects of healthcare. Now, Kendra serves as an administrative assistant in the Clarinda office.

After years in healthcare, Kendra felt it was time for a change; however, she wanted a position that would continue to allow her to help others. This was achieved with the SageSpring position and their mission of helping people. She enjoys meeting new clients and learning new things every day.

In her free time, Kendra enjoys spending time with her husband and three children on their acreage. They love camping, riding horses, and church activities.

Before joining SageSpring, Carlleen Sturdivant previously worked in the travel industry as an HR talent coordinator for two years. Prior to that, she worked in the human services field for 10 years, assisting individuals with preparing and gaining employment.

Carlleen has been with SageSpring for two years assisting financial advisors and providing clients with quality service. She routinely contacts internal and external customers to obtain, clarify, or provide facts and information. Carlleen also schedules and coordinates meetings, events, and appointments for advisors.

When it comes to what Carlleen loves most about working at SageSpring, it's the support she receives from everyone in the company. Carlleen truly enjoys her amazing team, and she comes to work with a smile on her face, knowing that the work her team completes every day positively impacts the lives of others. Outside of work, Carlleen enjoys dancing in Zumba class and hanging out with her husband, their two adult children, and their families. Carlleen loves being a grandma, and she has a passion for helping family and friends find work and life balance.