Experience

IMA Wealth, Inc.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Retirement Plan Specialist

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  My passion is helping employers design retirement programs that lead to better retirement outcomes for their employees. My goal is to be a trusted advisor to my clients by providing valuable, long-term, outcomes-based solutions so they may confidently pursue their dreams.My focus is geared to working with business owners on retirement plan and executive benefit solutions. I also have a focus on individual wealth management and financial planning.My background as a retirement… My passion is helping employers design retirement programs that lead to better retirement outcomes for their employees. My goal is to be a trusted advisor to my clients by providing valuable, long-term, outcomes-based solutions so they may confidently pursue their dreams.My focus is geared to working with business owners on retirement plan and executive benefit solutions. I also have a focus on individual wealth management and financial planning.My background as a retirement plan wholesaler gives me a unique perspective in to how effective retirement plan solutions are built, and provides me with a differentiated approach my clients can leverage going forward. Show more Show less



MassMutual

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Director - Emerging Markets

  • Apr 2020 - Jan 2021

  I am the Managing Director - Emerging Markets for Mass Mutual, covering Kansas, Missouri, & Southern Illinois.I am a graduate of Miami University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. I am an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) through fi360 as well as a Registered Corporate Coach (RCC) through the WABC®.Being a specialist in the retirement plans field, it is imperative for me to have a long term outlook on both the marketplace as well as my own personal… I am the Managing Director - Emerging Markets for Mass Mutual, covering Kansas, Missouri, & Southern Illinois.I am a graduate of Miami University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. I am an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) through fi360 as well as a Registered Corporate Coach (RCC) through the WABC®.Being a specialist in the retirement plans field, it is imperative for me to have a long term outlook on both the marketplace as well as my own personal development. I pride myself on continually keeping abreast of the ever changing landscape so that I can better position my advisor partners for success as we help our clients prepare for and live in retirement.I foster an open communication style with my advisors, clients, colleagues, and cross functional teams I've created to help make me successful. This business is fostered on relationships, and being able to create and sustain lasting relationships that ultimately turn in to friendships, is something I strive for every day I carry the bag.I am competitive by nature having played collegiate athletics, and my focus lies entirely on ways I can make my advisors more successful in what they do. I bring a high level of energy and passion to my role, and enjoy an environment that is hands on, cross functional, and collaborative. Team based selling is a pillar I use to both differentiate and accentuate my sales process from my competition.I live in Overland Park, KS with my wife, three children, and two wiener dogs, Frank & Bean. I am an active member of the St. Michael The Archangel Catholic parish. I enjoy spending time with my family as well as golfing, traveling, and coaching my kid's athletic teams.Kevin Tessmer is a Registered Representative of MML Investors Services, LLC, and MML Distributors, LLC, subsidiaries of MassMutual. Supervisory Office: 1295 State Street, Springfield, MA. 01111-001. All rights reserved. www.massmutual.com Show more Show less



Nationwide Financial

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Vice President

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2020

• Regional Marketing Director

  • Jul 2011 - Feb 2012

• Internal Wholesaler

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2011

• Inbound Sales & Service

  • Oct 2008 - May 2010