About Us

Andrew interviewed with Prudential in 2012 at the start of pursuing his MBA at Quincy University, and never looked back. After two years as a Financial Advisor in Quincy, IL, he was presented with an opportunity under Roger Barrow in Centralia, IL. Mr. Barrow retired in 2017 and trustingly left his business in Andrew's hands. He has carried forward his passion for helping clients gain peace of mind in their finances and in their future.  A father to two young children -- son, Reid and daughter, Layne -- Andrew enjoys schooling his kids in basketball, fishing and watching football.

Taylor joined Prudential in November of 2021 after four years of industry experience, earning her CFP® certification in March of 2022. A Bradley University graduate, Taylor played softball and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. She went on to work as a Financial Advisor/Paraplanner, where she developed a passion for holistic Financial Planning.  Outside of the office, Taylor enjoys traveling, taking her dogs on hikes, and spending time with friends and family.

Laten graduated a year early from Illinois College in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics and joined Prudential immediately following the completion of his final semester.  After growing his skillset for nearly two years, he joined forces with the Evergreen team and works alongside Andrew and Taylor to better expand client service.   Outside of work, Laten spends his time listening to podcasts, working out, and exploring nature. He also enjoys time with his family and friends.

Jane joined the team in 2008 after working for over 10 years in the financial services industry.  Jane has many years of experience in customer service, as well as assisting Financial Professionals in servicing the securities accounts they are overseeing. She graduated from Centralia High School and earned an A.A.S. Degree in Accounting from Kaskaskia College. Jane lives in Centralia and has been married to her husband Jon for 40 years. Both of them are active in music at their church and enjoy traveling in their spare time.

Tim joined Evergreen Wealth Strategies in April 2024 after a 21-year career in the banking industry. From this experience, Tim has accumulated expertise in client service, commercial underwriting, risk management, regulatory compliance, operations, leadership, and personnel development. He has a Bachelor’s in Finance from Illinois State University and an MBA from Saint Louis University. Tim lives in O’Fallon and spends free time chasing after his kids with his wife. 

Kelsie joined Evergreen Wealth Strategies in 2025.  She graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with degrees in Criminology and Psychology, later earning a Master's in Criminal Justice Administration.  She began her career with Marion County Court Services, where she worked until 2019 just before transitioning into Real Estate.  Since then, she has gained valuable experience helping clients navigate the buying and selling process.  Kelsie's client-focused philosophy makes her a great addition to the Evergreen team as our dedicated Life and Annuities Support Specialist.  She currently resides in Centralia with her husband, Kory, and two kids Harrison (5) and Murphy (2).

Torie joined Prudential in 2023 under Taylor Willhalm as a Financial Planning Support Specialist. After spending the last four years at home with her two young children, Torie has re-entered the workforce to help ease clients through the Financial Planning process. She graduated from Quincy University in 2011 with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication, and again in 2013 with a Master's in Business Administration. During her time at QU, she pitched for the softball team and worked as the university's interim Sports Information Director. Most of the time, Torie is trying to keep up with her two kids -- Reid and Layne -- but her interests include interior design, health and fitness, being outdoors, and walking her dog.