My Team
Justin D Wanek, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, CLTC®
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 G Armbrust Hess
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
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.
Cari Brown, CLF®, CLU®, ChFC®
Cari has dedicated over 29 years of her career to Northwestern Mutual. Her goal is to manage and educate the team on compliance with procedures and guidelines for Northwestern Mutual and other regulatory bodies.
Taylor Ann Belling
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.