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Helping You Navigate Life’s Most Important Financial Decisions

We believe that you deserve several fundamental benefits from your financial planner, but the most important one is the development of implicit trust. Committed to doing the right thing, our team provides you with creative and deliberate financial planning right out of the gate. Through ongoing communication, we build a relationship with you for the long haul, helping you to know that your planner cares about you, your family, and your goals.

About Us

Located in Omaha, Nebraska, the Atchison Wealth Team aims to provide you with an abundance of value through time-tested financial principles and an ongoing client relationship. As our team serves the wealth planning needs of clients in Nebraska, Iowa, and all throughout the country, it is wonderfully rewarding to help guide you toward your lifelong dreams, and we’re equipped with years of experience and the expertise of two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professionals—Brett Murray and Alex Prusa.

With every crucial decision we discuss with you, we always ask ourselves if this would be the same prudent financial advice we would want for our own family members. That’s how we best guide our clients, helping you prepare for and transition into retirement, while also maintaining the highest quality of life after you retire.

As the world of financial planning and investment management can be complicated to navigate, we listen to your financial goals and offer a comprehensive suite of financial planning and wealth management solutions to help you meet and exceed them. During times of change in your life or in the markets, it can feel overwhelming. Our expertise is in helping you craft a clear and focused plan that fits into your story.

The Atchison Wealth Team is an independent advisor, ensuring that we are not conflicted to sell any proprietary investment products to you. This independence allows us to sit on the same side of the table as you and help you find the investments that are in your best interests, not ours.

You invest in your future. We invest in you.

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Meet Our Team

Learn more about each of the dedicated members of the Atchison Wealth Team.

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Matt Atchison

Senior Executive Vice President, SageSpring | Financial Advisor, RJFS  

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Brett Murray
Brett Murray

CFP®

Financial Advisor, RJFS

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Casey Newburn

Client Services Specialist, SageSpring

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Joel Kosch

Financial Professional, SageSpring

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Alex Prusa

CFP®, MBA

Financial Advisor, RJFS

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Kai Meacham

Client Service Associate, SageSpring

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Carlleen Sturdivant

Client Service Associate, SageSpring

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A Few Words From Our Team

Video Resources

Discover our recent video resources as a helpful guide for your wealth management concerns and questions.

Comprehensive Wealth Planning Services 

Through our comprehensive wealth planning services, the Atchison Wealth Team is equipped with the expertise and knowledge to guide you with customized financial planning needs—from retirement to tax planning to charitable giving and so much more.

Retirement Income Planning
We can guide you in your retirement planning, suggesting alternative streams of income where applicable, so that you can comfortably ease into retirement and a well-planned future.
Tax-Integrated Planning
With our team’s tax-integrated planning guidance, you can feel confident in mitigating your taxes, while also working to enhance the use of your income sources. With the goal of reducing your lifetime tax liability and maximizing both your marginal brackets as well as annual deductions, tax-integrated planning can help you keep more money in your family.
Charitable Giving
As charitable giving is a part of our core values, you can trust our team to help you achieve your philanthropic goals with guidance on a focused approach to charitable giving. From identifying charitable organizations of interest to helping you maximize the impact of your gifts, you’ll be on your way to giving back while making the most tax-efficient choices along the way.
Inheritance Planning
Though it can be an uncomfortable topic, inheritance and estate planning will be one of the most important things you can do to help protect your assets and help your family avoid unnecessary taxes and potential disagreements in the event that something happens to you. Our team approach can help you with the process of amending or creating an estate plan that truly matches your wishes.
Tax-Efficient Investing
Investing your money might seem complicated, but it’s critical to helping you achieve your financial planning goals. That’s why it’s important to work with an experienced team like ours for guidance in choosing the right investments, as well as the right accounts to hold your investments. Additionally, we can help you maximize the tax efficiency of your portfolio and lower the effects of taxes on your investments.
Community Impact
It’s a passion of ours to provide clients with opportunities to support local and global community economic development, revitalization, and sustainability. Through community impact investing, we can help you allocate a portion of your portfolio to social impact assets that will truly leave a mark within your local community.
*Raymond James and its advisors do not offer tax or legal advice. You should discuss any tax or legal matters with the appropriate professional. Utilizing an ESG investment strategy may result in investment returns that may be lower or higher than if decisions were based solely on investment considerations.

What to Expect at an Appointment

Step 1

We get to know you.
We learn about your family, hobbies, history, goals, what’s important to you, and what encouraged you to meet with us.

Step 2

We work to understand your goals.
Through strategic questions pertaining to savings and how long you plan to work, we gather all the information needed to put together a strong financial plan.

Step 3

We introduce you to our tools.
We help you understand our process and the tools we use to formulate a savings and investment plan tailored to your specific goals.

Step 4

We create a lasting relationship.
Tailored to your needs, we develop a regular review plan with you to ensure your finances are on the right track.

Connect with Us

SageSpring is invested in more than just your finances. We are invested in you.
Connect with us today, and discover how our unique, holistic approach to financial planning can guide you to long-lasting peace and prosperity.

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Our Location

Street Address
15808 W. Dodge Road, Suite 103

Omaha, NE 68118

Phone Number
402-505-7700

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Kai Meacham

Client Service Associate 
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Kai Meacham  

Client Service Associate 

I am a Client Services Associate at SageSpring Wealth Partners on the Atchison Wealth Team. I work closely with Casey Newburn acting as the main point of contact for clients. Day to day, I work with clients to schedule meetings, plan client events, and respond quickly to client needs.

I was born and raised in Omaha and received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Before joining the Atchison Team, my partner, Rachel, and I lived in Flagstaff, Arizona for a few years where we enjoyed exploring the gems of the southwest. While the southwest was beautiful we were drawn back to Nebraska so we could be closer to our families. Outside of the office, Rachel and I enjoy backpacking, camping, and playing with our dog, Poppy. Poppy is our sweet rescue who has a lot of energy and a big personality.

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Carlleen Sturdivant

Client Service Associate, SageSpring 
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Carlleen Sturdivant 

Client Service Associate, SageSpring 

Before joining SageSpring, Carlleen Sturdivant previously worked in the travel industry as an HR talent coordinator for two years. Prior to that, she worked in the human services field for 10 years, assisting individuals with preparing and gaining employment.

In her current role serving the Eric Shapiro Wealth Team and the Brandon Kew Wealth Team—both based in Omaha, Nebraska—Carlleen assists the financial advisors and provides clients with quality service. She routinely contacts internal and external customers to obtain, clarify, or provide facts and information. Carlleen also schedules and coordinates meetings, events, and appointments for advisors.

While looking for a financial advisor that aligned with their values, Carlleen and her husband were drawn to Eric Shapiro’s heart of a teacher and quickly became clients. Later, while looking for a new employment opportunity, Carlleen learned about the Client Services Associate position and jumped at the chance to be a part of the SageSpring team.

When it comes to what Carlleen loves most about working at SageSpring, it’s the support she receives from everyone in the company. Carlleen truly enjoys her amazing team, and she comes to work with a smile on her face, knowing that the work her team completes every day positively impacts the lives of others.

Outside of work, Carlleen enjoys dancing in Zumba class and hanging out with her husband and their two adult children and their families. Carlleen loves being a grandma, and she has a passion for helping family and friends find work and life balance. 

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Christina Hausner

Client Services Associate, SageSpring 

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Christina Hausner 

Client Services Associate, SageSpring 

Christina Hausner is a Client Services Associate at SageSpring Wealth Partners. Christina collaborates closely with advisors as the main point of contact for clients. Her day-to-day responsibilities include processing and tracking client account activity as well as working to ensure the team maintains an exceptional level of service as the practice grows.

With a career in the financial services industry spanning more than 25 years, Christina joined SageSpring Wealth Partners seeking a role where she could continue assisting clients while working within a close-knit team. She was drawn to SageSpring due to the quality and care of service the firm provides to clients and its commitment to helping others.

Born and raised in Omaha, Christina received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the College of Saint Mary. Outside of the office, she and her husband, Mike, are avid sports fans and enjoy watching and cheering for the Omaha Storm Chasers, Creighton Blue Jays, Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, and Nebraska Cornhuskers. Christina also enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends. 

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Alex Prusa

CFP®, MBA

Financial Advisor, RJFS 
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Alex Prusa 

Financial Advisor, RJFS 

Alex is a Financial Professional at SageSpring. As a member of the Atchison Wealth Team, Alex is responsible for working with clients to help develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies. Passionate about cultivating long-term relationships by learning each person’s story, he aims to enhance every client’s financial journey through holistic financial planning.

Alex holds Series 7, Series 66, and Nebraska Insurance, Annuity, Long Term Care, and Disability licenses. Prior to joining SageSpring, Alex worked at First National Bank of Omaha as a member of their Wealth Management division.

Alex was born and raised in Omaha, NE and attended Drake University in Des Moines, IA. While there, he was a member of the men’s soccer team and received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He then received his MBA with a concentration in Investment Science from the University of Nebraska Omaha. Alex married his wife Liza in 2020, and they reside in Omaha, NE. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and exploring national parks. 

Learn More About Alex HERE.

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Joel Kosch

Director of Operations, Atchison Wealth Team, SageSpring Wealth Partners | Financial Professional, RJFS 
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Joel Kosch 

Director of Operations, Atchison Wealth Team, SageSpring Wealth Partners | Financial Professional, RJFS

I grew up in Humphrey, NE on a farm. Family is a big part of my life as I’m the youngest of 10 kids! Small town Nebraska gave me the opportunity to experience a variety of activities, both on the farm and in a small school.

I earned a bachelor’s degree in Math Education at the University of Nebraska-Kearney in 2011. I also completed a master’s degree in higher education leadership at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

As a Financial Professional at Raymond James Financial Services & SageSpring Wealth Partners on the Atchison Wealth Team, I am passionate about education & helping others. I enjoy working closely with my team to build enduring relationships with clients to help them achieve their financial goals. It is rewarding and always changing!

I hold the Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. Before joining the Atchison Wealth team, I spent the first decade of my career in philanthropy. I was previously the Manager of Leadership Giving for Children’s Mercy Hospital & worked in fundraising for K-12 & higher education institutions.

Outside of the office, I love getting to spend time with my wife Jess, along with family & friends! Welcoming our first child in early 2024 is our next big adventure! Some of my favorite activities include traveling, golfing, attending sporting events & eating ice cream. 

Learn More About Joel HERE.

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Casey Newburn

Client Services Specialist, SageSpring 
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Casey Newburn 

Client Services Specialist, SageSpring 

Casey is the first point of contact for the Atchison Wealth Team, providing exceptional service and communication to clients, along with undertaking the day-to-day business operations. 

Born in Oklahoma, Casey grew up in a few small Texas towns and Omaha alongside her three younger siblings. Living in Omaha since the early 2000’s, the Omaha-metro has become home! She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2012, and joined SageSpring in the fall of 2013. Casey and her husband, Dan, enjoy raising their family in Omaha, spending time with family and friends, and being involved in their church.

Learn More About Casey HERE.

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Brett Murray

CFP®

Financial Advisor, RJFS 
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Brett Murray 

Financial Advisor, RJFS 

Brett Murray grew up in Houston, Texas before moving to Omaha, Nebraska in 2008. He attended Creighton University, where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in finance and was a member of the Creighton University baseball team. Prior to joining SageSpring, Brett worked for Carson Group in Omaha, where he focused on comprehensive financial planning for clients.

Brett is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional and also holds his Series 7, Series 63, and Nebraska Long Term Care, and Disability licenses. He works alongside Matt Atchison, Financial Professional, RJFS and the team to help clients achieve financial confidence through comprehensive planning and building meaningful relationships.

Brett enjoys spending time with his wife Ally, along with family and friends. Brett loves the outdoors and spends his free time running, lifting, cycling, and golfing. He is also passionate about music and sports.”

Learn More About Brett HERE.

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Matt Atchison

Senior Executive Vice President, SageSpring | Financial Advisor, RJFS 
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Matt Atchison 

Senior Executive Vice President, SageSpring | Financial Advisor, RJFS 

I grew up in small-town Nebraska (Holdrege & Columbus) where I was lucky enough to detassel corn, deliver newspapers, and open a baseball card shop in my basement. I met my wife, Chelsea, about the same time I got my driver’s license.

I attended Creighton University where I studied lots of things, mainly History. I interned each of my college summers with the Southwestern Company where I relocated to New England and learned how to run a business, connect with people, lead myself, and lead others.

I became a financial planner in 2012 and have dedicated my professional years since then learning how to use investments and advice to help clients and friends make the most meaning with their money and their time. I’m lucky enough to work on a team with five other amazing financial professionals to collectively care for and guide our personal clients with investment advice and tax planning.

I am also a senior executive vice president, board member, and a managing partner for our investment firm, SageSpring Wealth Partners. We are primarily based out of Nashville, Dallas, and Omaha. I’m largely focused on leading our advisor development (45 senior wealth advisors and teams). Great advisors need to be healthy leaders that are well-developed in providing both the science and the art of wealth management.

At home in Gretna, Chelsea and I have three really fun kids; Molly, Ben and Sam. I coach as many of their sports teams as they will allow me. I do my best to follow my own advice regarding money, time and making meaning. We love to travel the world with our kids, do yard work and chores, and eat dinner together as frequently as possible. We root for both the Jays and Huskers in our house. When I make time for a few things I love, it would be golf, single malt scotch, and an evening walk with Chelsea around our neighborhood while taking in a classic Nebraska sunset.

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Jeffrey T. Dobyns

CFP®, CLU, CHFC

President, SageSpring 

Jeffrey T. Dobyns

President, SageSpring 

Beyond crunching numbers and investment strategies, at SageSpring, we’re about building relationships. When you encounter Founder & President of SageSpring, Jeff Dobyns, it’s easy to understand why this is at the very heart of who we are as a firm. You won’t find stuffy formalities with Jeff; instead, you can expect to find him sharing a warm smile, communicating a compelling vision, or patiently untangling life’s complex challenges with clients. He believes in truly getting to know clients, understanding their aspirations and priorities, and navigating their financial plans with a tailored, comprehensive approach. Our team members have often been caught taking notes on Jeff’s effortless relationship skills from a distance, and we admire them for striving to learn from one of the best. 

Jeff’s financial expertise and wisdom are the perfect match to his innate people skills. Jeff holds the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification, Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChLU®) designations, and has held executive positions with financial planning firms for more than two decades. 

His dedication extends beyond the office to the boardroom and the local community, where Jeff is passionate about giving back. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Men of Valor, a prison ministry and mentoring program. Jeff also serves on the board of Send Musicians to Prison, which shares hope, healing and restoration with the imprisoned through musicians & artists. Jeff actively supports other initiatives in the community by sitting on the board of The Signatry of Middle Tennessee and the Halftime Institute of Nashville. 

Witnessing his four children, Gracyn, Hunter, Tanner, and Logan, excel on the field is almost just as rewarding, if not more, than celebrating the victories of seeing his clients overcome obstacles and build wealth. Spending weekends boating on the lake, hiking mountain trails, and fishing with his family are the moments Jeff cherishes most. It’s this grounded perspective that reveals the true meaning of wealth for Jeff: not just numbers on a page, but the freedom to create experiences that enrich your life and the lives of those you love. When you choose the Dobyns McMillin Wealth Team, you choose more than financial expertise. You choose a partner who champions your dreams, celebrates your victories, and walks besides you on the path to achieving your unique goals.

**Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM, CFP® (with plaque design) and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.