George spent most of his years growing up in the Seattle area. Right before high school, his family moved to a little town in Eastern Washington, 100 highway miles from Spokane called Coulee City. It was there that his life began to take on new meaning. Most of what George does now is a chain reaction from when Christ stepped into his life.
Although George lived in Montana for 28 years, he relocated to Olympia, Washington, to be closer to family and business partnerships. His interests are many and include anything outdoors, music and wine. George is married to a wonderful woman, Selena. He has two children, Jared and Austin, who are both fantastic young men. George has dedicated his life to following Christ and leading others to do the same and become great stewards of the resources afforded us. He has a profound appreciation for the arts. George respects history and its effect on our future. He has sought and found the Truth.
About George Burgin
George spent most of his years growing up in the Seattle area. Right before high school, his family moved to a little town in Eastern Washington, 100 highway miles from Spokane called Coulee City. It was there that his life began to take on new meaning. Most of what George does now is a chain reaction from when Christ stepped into his life.
Although George lived in Montana for 28 years, he relocated to Olympia, Washington, to be closer to family and business partnerships. His interests are many and include anything outdoors, music and wine. George is married to a wonderful woman, Selena. He has two children, Jared and Austin, who are both fantastic young men. George has dedicated his life to following Christ and leading others to do the same and become great stewards of the resources afforded us. He has a profound appreciation for the arts. George respects history and its effect on our future. He has sought and found the Truth.
Drew joined Thrivent in 2011. He is part of Catalyst Financial Advisors and Associates with five office locations and a team of 13 who works with clients to provide comprehensive financial guidance that reflects their goals and values.
Drew has been a conference level producer every year of his time at Thrivent -- at the Pinnacle level for most of them. He is a consistent leading life insurance producer, holding his FIC and BFA designations, specializing in retirement distribution planning and tax efficiency strategies, including wealth transfer, charitable solutions for estate planning as well as focusing on small business owners.
Drew has been married to his wife, Liz, for more than 20 years and they have two young boys, Harrison and Hamilton. Drew grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and met Liz while in college at Eastern University in St. David’s.
They moved to Missoula, Montana in 2011, where Drew started his career with Thrivent as a financial associate. They now live in Washington and enjoy traveling, playing sports and music, and being engaged in church and school communities.
About Drew Constanzer
Drew joined Thrivent in 2011. He is part of Catalyst Financial Advisors and Associates with five office locations and a team of 13 who works with clients to provide comprehensive financial guidance that reflects their goals and values.
Drew has been a conference level producer every year of his time at Thrivent -- at the Pinnacle level for most of them. He is a consistent leading life insurance producer, holding his FIC and BFA designations, specializing in retirement distribution planning and tax efficiency strategies, including wealth transfer, charitable solutions for estate planning as well as focusing on small business owners.
Drew has been married to his wife, Liz, for more than 20 years and they have two young boys, Harrison and Hamilton. Drew grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and met Liz while in college at Eastern University in St. David’s.
They moved to Missoula, Montana in 2011, where Drew started his career with Thrivent as a financial associate. They now live in Washington and enjoy traveling, playing sports and music, and being engaged in church and school communities.
Tyler has been married to his wife, Nikki, for 7 years, they have 4 daughters, Lexi, Cadyn, Brynna and Evangeline. Tyler grew up in Fresno, CA and met Nikki after graduating from Fresno Pacific University with a degree in Finance/Business Administration. They now live in Clovis, CA. Tyler has been working with Thrivent as a financial advisor for over 8 years. As a family they enjoy camping, hiking in Yosemite National Park and exploring the Sierra National Forests. They also are heavily engaged with their church and youth ministries.
About Tyler Hirschkorn
Tyler has been married to his wife, Nikki, for 7 years, they have 4 daughters, Lexi, Cadyn, Brynna and Evangeline. Tyler grew up in Fresno, CA and met Nikki after graduating from Fresno Pacific University with a degree in Finance/Business Administration. They now live in Clovis, CA. Tyler has been working with Thrivent as a financial advisor for over 8 years. As a family they enjoy camping, hiking in Yosemite National Park and exploring the Sierra National Forests. They also are heavily engaged with their church and youth ministries.
Vitaliy and his family immigrated into the United States from the Russia in 1992. He and his family settled in Washington, and he graduated from Northwest University in Kirkland. He got married in May 2020 to his wife Svetlana which resulted in a very interesting Covid era zoom wedding. He now lives in Federal Way with his wife and son Elijah. He has been a Financial Advisor at Thrivent since 2018. Vitaliy and his family spend as much time out on the water or in the mountains as possible.
About Vitaliy Petrov
Vitaliy and his family immigrated into the United States from the Russia in 1992. He and his family settled in Washington, and he graduated from Northwest University in Kirkland. He got married in May 2020 to his wife Svetlana which resulted in a very interesting Covid era zoom wedding. He now lives in Federal Way with his wife and son Elijah. He has been a Financial Advisor at Thrivent since 2018. Vitaliy and his family spend as much time out on the water or in the mountains as possible.
Adam is originally from Eureka, California but moved to Montana in the summer of 1999. Currently, he and his family reside in Missoula, Montana. He has spent 25 years in the restaurant business leading and developing teams. He met his wife, Amber in the summer of 2000. They were happily married in 2004. They have 3 daughters: Ukiah, Dakota, Ariauna. Adam is passionate about personal development and leadership. He is currently on the leadership team at his local church, he leads a home group bible study, teaches adult classes at his church, and sits on the board of the Missoula Youth For Christ chapter. He loves sports, golf, resistance training, hiking, and being involved with his daughters’ sports which include soccer and basketball. He is excited to be with Catalyst Financial Advisors and Associates because the team represents great values and a Christ centered mindset.
About Adam Belarde
Adam is originally from Eureka, California but moved to Montana in the summer of 1999. Currently, he and his family reside in Missoula, Montana. He has spent 25 years in the restaurant business leading and developing teams. He met his wife, Amber in the summer of 2000. They were happily married in 2004. They have 3 daughters: Ukiah, Dakota, Ariauna. Adam is passionate about personal development and leadership. He is currently on the leadership team at his local church, he leads a home group bible study, teaches adult classes at his church, and sits on the board of the Missoula Youth For Christ chapter. He loves sports, golf, resistance training, hiking, and being involved with his daughters’ sports which include soccer and basketball. He is excited to be with Catalyst Financial Advisors and Associates because the team represents great values and a Christ centered mindset.
Marley began her journey with the Catalyst team in 2021. As a huge fan of the Pacific Northwest, she is happy to call Ferndale, Washington, her home. She loves to be in nature and enjoys hiking, camping, boating and taking her dog on outdoor adventures. Marley has a passion for traveling and loves to experience new places and try new things. She also cherishes her friends and family, and appreciates every opportunity she gets to spend time with them.
About Marley Schiavone
Marley began her journey with the Catalyst team in 2021. As a huge fan of the Pacific Northwest, she is happy to call Ferndale, Washington, her home. She loves to be in nature and enjoys hiking, camping, boating and taking her dog on outdoor adventures. Marley has a passion for traveling and loves to experience new places and try new things. She also cherishes her friends and family, and appreciates every opportunity she gets to spend time with them.
Audra is originally from Allen, Texas, and attended college at The University of Oklahoma. After college, she worked in public accounting for four years before a friend unknowingly led her to financial planning. From there, Audra pursued her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification and then started her career in the industry in 2013. She and her husband, Caleb, have been married for more than ten years. In 2015, they left Texas and moved 2,000 miles to Olympia, Washington, a decision that continues to be a great blessing to their family. Audra and Caleb have two children, Norah (5) and Ethan (2). Audra enjoys being in the mountains, drinking iced coffee and watching college football.
About Audra Perkins
Audra is originally from Allen, Texas, and attended college at The University of Oklahoma. After college, she worked in public accounting for four years before a friend unknowingly led her to financial planning. From there, Audra pursued her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification and then started her career in the industry in 2013. She and her husband, Caleb, have been married for more than ten years. In 2015, they left Texas and moved 2,000 miles to Olympia, Washington, a decision that continues to be a great blessing to their family. Audra and Caleb have two children, Norah (5) and Ethan (2). Audra enjoys being in the mountains, drinking iced coffee and watching college football.
Jewel was born and raised in rural North Dakota. She met her husband, Josiah while finalizing her Bachelor’s degree at Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. They married in 2017 and moved to Billings, Montana a few years later. Jewel and Josiah had their first child in 2025 and enjoy the new adventures of parenting. Jewel’s interest in finance grew after working as a bookkeeper for her local church. In 2021, she joined Thrivent and then the Catalyst Financial Advisors team in 2023. She now enjoys serving clients from across the Midwest and Pacific West.
About Jewel Bruzelius
Jewel was born and raised in rural North Dakota. She met her husband, Josiah while finalizing her Bachelor’s degree at Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. They married in 2017 and moved to Billings, Montana a few years later. Jewel and Josiah had their first child in 2025 and enjoy the new adventures of parenting. Jewel’s interest in finance grew after working as a bookkeeper for her local church. In 2021, she joined Thrivent and then the Catalyst Financial Advisors team in 2023. She now enjoys serving clients from across the Midwest and Pacific West.
Sari joined Thrivent in 2005 and brings 22+ years of managed account experience to the team. She grew up in Oregon and her husband, Jud, a football coach at Pacific Lutheran University, is from Washington. They are both graduates of Pacific Lutheran University, as are their two children, Kalen (25) and Jace (22). Sari enjoys boating with her family near their home in Gig Harbor, Washington, running with her dogs and watching sports of any kind, especially football.
About Sari Keim
Sari joined Thrivent in 2005 and brings 22+ years of managed account experience to the team. She grew up in Oregon and her husband, Jud, a football coach at Pacific Lutheran University, is from Washington. They are both graduates of Pacific Lutheran University, as are their two children, Kalen (25) and Jace (22). Sari enjoys boating with her family near their home in Gig Harbor, Washington, running with her dogs and watching sports of any kind, especially football.
Michelle is originally from western Kansas. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Education by double majoring at Emporia State University then became a high school teacher. She continued her education by earning her Master of Art in hopes of working in a museum’s education department. Life took a different turn when she married her husband Chris in 2002 and moved to Dover, Delaware a year later. Together Chris and Michelle started a family while living in Delaware by being blessed with two boys, Andrew and Nicholas. From Delaware, the Chappel family moved to Wichita, Kansas then to Tumwater, Washington. With each move, Michelle expanded her career from education to management through experience with volunteering and working at a local church. Michelle enjoys cooking, baking, loving the family’s 5 cats, and being outside doing yard work and gardening.
About Michelle Chappel
Michelle is originally from western Kansas. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Education by double majoring at Emporia State University then became a high school teacher. She continued her education by earning her Master of Art in hopes of working in a museum’s education department. Life took a different turn when she married her husband Chris in 2002 and moved to Dover, Delaware a year later. Together Chris and Michelle started a family while living in Delaware by being blessed with two boys, Andrew and Nicholas. From Delaware, the Chappel family moved to Wichita, Kansas then to Tumwater, Washington. With each move, Michelle expanded her career from education to management through experience with volunteering and working at a local church. Michelle enjoys cooking, baking, loving the family’s 5 cats, and being outside doing yard work and gardening.
After growing up in Oklahoma, Debbie made Eastern Pennsylvania her home in 1978. She shared 28 wonderful years of marriage with her late husband Bruce, and together they were blessed with three handsome sons. Today, she is a proud grandmother to four amazing grandchildren who bring joy and inspiration to her life. Debbie dedicated over 32 years to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she served as a Practice Manager with compassion and excellence. She continues to embrace life with energy and purpose. Outside of her professional life, Debbie loves to travel, especially to see family, has a deep love of animals, and finds peace in hiking and nature. Guided daily by her unwavering faith, she lives by the principles of Faith, Courage, and Kindness.
About Debbie Constanzer
After growing up in Oklahoma, Debbie made Eastern Pennsylvania her home in 1978. She shared 28 wonderful years of marriage with her late husband Bruce, and together they were blessed with three handsome sons. Today, she is a proud grandmother to four amazing grandchildren who bring joy and inspiration to her life. Debbie dedicated over 32 years to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she served as a Practice Manager with compassion and excellence. She continues to embrace life with energy and purpose. Outside of her professional life, Debbie loves to travel, especially to see family, has a deep love of animals, and finds peace in hiking and nature. Guided daily by her unwavering faith, she lives by the principles of Faith, Courage, and Kindness.
Ariauna (Auna) is the newest member of our team, joining in 2025. She is from Missoula, Montana and has recently graduated from Big Sky High School. Auna is passionate about her faith, connection with her community, leadership, and traveling. The Lord has blessed Auna by taking her many places around the world serving on missions’ trips, and she hopes to go on many more. On weekends Auna works at a local restaurant in town and likes to spend as much time with her family and friends as possible. Auna strives to live in dedication to the purpose the Lord has called her to. She is excited to be here at Catalyst and cannot wait to continue build relationships with everyone around her.
About Auna Belarde
Ariauna (Auna) is the newest member of our team, joining in 2025. She is from Missoula, Montana and has recently graduated from Big Sky High School. Auna is passionate about her faith, connection with her community, leadership, and traveling. The Lord has blessed Auna by taking her many places around the world serving on missions’ trips, and she hopes to go on many more. On weekends Auna works at a local restaurant in town and likes to spend as much time with her family and friends as possible. Auna strives to live in dedication to the purpose the Lord has called her to. She is excited to be here at Catalyst and cannot wait to continue build relationships with everyone around her.