Justin Kirby

Contact

Have questions? I can help you identify your financial needs and provide appropriate solutions.

Email Justin Kirby

Video Introduction

Play Video

Sign Up for My E-mail Newsletter

Stay informed on the latest financial security news you can use to help guide your future.

Sign Up

Staff

 

 

I take customer service very seriously. So does my staff. Together, we are committed to providing exceptional customer service to all of our clients.

If you need to schedule an appointment or request any other service, please let us know. We will respond promptly.

 

 

 

 

Neil Richardson
Associate Wealth Management Advisor
neil.richardson@nmfn.com
(217) 531.1306

 

After Graduating Manchester Metropolitan University in 2001, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors in Political, Social and Economic History, Neil continued his career in Real Estate before being promoted to the Property Management Department.  In 2003, Neil took a position with the Cooperative Bank in the UK where he worked as a Compliance Support Officer, working directly for the Head of Bank Compliance. 
 
Neil immigrated from the UK to the US in November 2004 with his immediate family and joined Justin Kirby´s team in January 2005.  Neil has his Series 7 & 66 registrations and life and health licenses.  He also received his ChFC® designation in February 2010. 
 
Neil is married to Alana and has three daughters, Bridie, Kayley and Olivia and in his spare time enjoys watching & coaching soccer and follows his local team from England, Manchester United.

Neil  Richardson

Stephanie J Abernathy
Associate Wealth Management Advisor
stephanie.j.abernathy@nmfn.com
217.531.1300

Stephanie has been with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network since 2000, and she joined Justin Kirby’s team in October 2006. She graduated from the University of Illinois in 2003 with a degree in Finance. Stephanie is life and health licensed in Illinois, and has passed the Series 6, 7, 63, and 66 exams. On November 4, 2009, Stephanie became a CFP® certificant.  Stephanie takes care of client service. She is also involved with operational processing, such as new accounts and investment trades.
 
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP (with flame logo)® in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Stephanie J Abernathy

Richard B Thompson
Associate Wealth Management Advisor
richard.thompson@nmfn.com
(217) 531.1303

 

 

Rich graduated from the University of Illinois College of Business in 2008 with a degree in Finance with High Honors.  He started working for Justin as an intern in January 2008. Following graduation he started full-time in January 2009.  Rich has his Series 7 and 66, life and health licenses. 
 
Rich is a lifelong resident of the Champaign-Urbana area and currently lives in Urbana. In his free time he enjoys playing golf and attending University of Illinois athletic events.
 

 

Richard B Thompson

Jennifer E Dillingham
Administrative Assistant
jen.dillingham@nmfn.com
(217) 202-0533

 

Jen joined Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in May, 1998. As an Administrative Assistant to Justin Kirby, she is focused on scheduling client meetings, marketing, client documentation and a variety of other areas. 
 
Jen and her husband, Kris, live in St. Joseph. They have three children, Rhett, Reece and Ashlyn. 

Jennifer E Dillingham