About
Don provides comprehensive investment planning with a straightforward philosophy: understand who you are, what you want, and build a plan that gets you there. For over two decades, he has helped individuals, families, and businesses address financial concerns and develop sound strategies tailored to their specific needs. Don co-founded Brookside Wealth Advisors in 2020, driven by his belief in the power of a genuine team approach to financial advice.
Background & Credentials
Don began his financial services career in 1997. Before entering finance, he spent ten years as a Field Engineer with Schneider Electric, consulting with manufacturers on electrical power, distribution, and automation — a background that sharpened his analytical thinking and problem-solving instincts. Don graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and earned his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Outside the Office
Don lives in Westfield, Indiana with his wife, Kristine. He has two children — his daughter Meredith, who works alongside him at Brookside, and his son Adam, who is following in his Boilermaker footsteps at Purdue. He also cherishes time with his granddaughter, Mallory. When he’s not at the office, Don enjoys golf, pickleball, and making the most of every moment with family.
