My Team

Justin was born and raised in Omaha, NE. He attended the University of Nebraska-Omaha where he graduated with a B.S. in Financing, Banking, and Investment Science and Portfolio Management. 

Justin married his wife, Lisa, in the spring of 2016.  Lisa is from a small town in rural Iowa and attended Iowa State University, earning her Ph.D. She is an Associate Professor at Wayne State College in Wayne, NE. They have one son, who was just born this past year, Colton. The Waneks pride themselves on Midwest values. They are pleased to call Elkhorn home and proud to support their community.

Raised hunting and fishing with his dad, Justin was molded into an avid outdoorsman. When he is not working, you can find Justin making lasting memories with his family and friends in the great outdoors. 

Courtney Armbrust Hess, our Administrative Assistant, joined Justin’s team June of 2020. She is here to help you answer any questions, schedule meetings on Justin’s behalf and assisting you, our clients, with updating your account. Courtney is currently working towards her Life and Health Insurance license to further her career and knowledge. She also has as years of experience in customer service as a concierge and in accounting.

Courtney was born and raised here in Omaha, NE. She is happily married to her husband, Kevin, with a 9 year old son, Kooper, and most recent addition, a bernadoodle named Franklin. She has an active lifestyle and spends most her free time at baseball practice and games, paddle boarding, and training for the next half/full marathon.

Alec Prokupek serves as the team's Technology Consultant. He helps Team Wanek with integrating a unique, digital client experience. From the consumer website, client relationship management system, to the innovative planning experience, Alec works with Team Wanek to stay on the cutting edge of technology. 

Christopher McWilliams, our Director of Investment Operations, joined Justin’s team November of 2021. He is here to help you answer any finance-related questions, schedule meetings on Justin’s behalf, and assist you, our clients, with servicing your account to best meet your financial goals. Christopher is currently licensed with his Nebraska Life and Health Insurance license and continues to seek additional training and certifications that will help service you. He has worked primarily in banking and lending, and that fiduciary mindset has carried over to his passion: finance.

Christoper was born in Nebraska City and raised in small town Pierce, Nebraska. He spends the majority of his time with family, friends, and trying to keep up with the tasks that come with new homeownership. He loves maintaining an active lifestyle while also leaving time to play video or board games with friends. And he is the guy to talk to about anything Husker football.

Maria Budweg, our assistant, joined Justin’s team May of 2022. She is FINRA registered with her Series 6, SIE and Series 63 for investments, as well as being licensed in the state of Nebraska for life, health, and variable products. Maria is currently working towards more industry knowledge to further her career and better serve clients. She brings 3 years of experience in the financial services industry. 

Maria was born and raised in West Point, NE. She is happily married to her husband, Ross, with a 4 year old daughter, Claire, and a 3 year old son, Hendrik. She enjoys a good book, working out, and family time spent at the lake.

Taylor Belling serves as Team Wanek's Marketing Consultant and helps the team plan events, build strategies around a unique client experience, and develop an integrated marketing plan. Taylor has been working with Team Wanek since 2017.