Meet the partners

What makes me knowledgeable

Doug has spent more than 30 years helping clients retire successfully. He earned a business degree from Ottawa University and also studied at the University of Kansas and MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Getting to know me

Doug and his wife, Angie, have lived in the Lawrence community for more than 30 years. They have three adult children. Their oldest works in physical therapy and is the mother of Doug and Angie’s two grandsons, who are Doug’s buddies. Their son is a Kansas Highway Patrolman and their youngest daughter does missionary work in the Philippines. Family is very important to Doug as is mentoring youth—in fact, he coaches high school football.

What makes me knowledgeable

Van has been working in financial services since 1994. He is continually working to improve his knowledge and studying new planning approaches that can benefit his clients. Van earned his degree from the University of Kansas, where he ran track and field.

Getting to know me

Van remains active in the track and field community, working as a meet official for high schools and colleges. He and his family also help special needs children live dignified and fulfilled lives through speech therapy and group action planning programs.

What makes me knowledgeable

Malcom joined Fifteen:22 in 2006. Prior to this, he ran a technology consulting firm where he developed an aptitude for understanding his clients’ needs and finding appropriate solutions. Malcom has a computer science degree from the University of Kansas and has held multiple roles in the financial industry.

Getting to know me

Outside of the office, Malcom enjoys coaching youth sports, camping and fishing with his wife and three sons. Malcom is passionate about his faith and devotes much of his time to serving in the church. He also provides guidance and counseling for people struggling with debt.

What makes me knowledgeable

Brent joined Fifteen:22 in 2010. Prior to that, Brent worked as an analyst and adviser at the largest commodity firm in the world, MF Global in Chicago, Illinois. Brent got his start in financial markets by working in the oil and natural gas business and in 2003, opened a commodity brokerage firm named Grace Capital, Inc. He operated Grace Capital for two years.

Getting to know me

Brent and his wife are fitness advocates and foster parents to two children. He is a Deacon at Morning Star Church and he volunteers time working in his local community to help people who are experiencing homelessness and other forms of injustice.

What makes me knowledgeable

Doug joined Fifteen:22 in 2012 after spending 30 years as a business owner, real estate broker, and developer. He has business and biology degrees from the University of Kansas, and brings an extensive network of resources and experience to his clients.

Getting to know me

Doug is committed to serving others. He volunteers at church, helps those experiencing homelessness, and works to help children and families with special needs and mental health issues. He also enjoys spending time outdoors watching wildlife, fishing, camping and hiking.