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Meet the management team - Nebraska

Principal® Financial Network of Nebraska

Meet the management team
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Gary Karthauser CLU®, ChFC®, CLF® - Senior Regional Managing Director

Gary is passionate about collaborating with his team of financial professional who specialize in helping business owners and individuals achieve their financial goals. As a graduate of Doane College, Gary joined Principal in 1981, was named Rookie of the Year in 1982, and entered full-time management in 1987.

Gary enjoys music, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family.

Contact information
402-434-5921, ext. 5926
karthauser.gary@principal.com
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Travis Borchardt - Managing Director

Travis joined Principal® Financial Network of Nebraska management team in 2022, bringing over 7 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. As managing director, Travis is committed to helping financial professionals leverage their strengths and experiences to build successful practices. He recognizes that it all starts by helping others realize and achieve their financial goals and dreams.

Travis and his wife Brittney reside in Hickman along with their three kids, Deitrich, Tucker, and Oliver, and their two dogs, Maverick and Audie.

Contact information
402-434-7861
Borchardt.travis@principal.com
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Haley Young - Candidate Experience Consultant

Haley partners with the management team to provide comprehensive support to all new financial representative candidates through the onboarding and initial marketing launch processes. This includes scheduling of exams, ordering background checks, preparing contracting and registration paperwork.

Contact information
319-243-2025
young.haley@principal.com
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Lisa Rinehart - Regional Talent Acquisition Consultant

Lisa has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry with a career that started managing credit union relationships on the West Coast. She joined Principal® in 2008 to focus on sourcing registered financial professional and leader talent. She finds great satisfaction in this role as she lives out the company’s values and mission bringing new talent from across the country into our culture of inclusion and diversity, where both specific and holistic practices thrive.

Contact information
559-214-2123
rinehart.lisa@principal.com
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Nicola Veltri - Business Development Consultant

Nicola partners with the management team and representatives to implement strategies to expand their marketing, branding, and business development efforts at both the representative and regional office level.

Contact information
402-401-2324
veltri.nicola@principal.com
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Rebecca Scofield - New Business Consultant

Contact information
402-401-2307
scofield.rebecca@principal.com
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Arlene Chase - Site Coordinator

The site coordinator is the glue that keeps our offices running smoothly. Along with the entire staff, Arlene is a problem solver who makes sure the business center is running smoothly and your questions are answered in a timely fashion.

Contact information
402-401-2323
chase.arlene@principal.com
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