Our Team

Ron Eckloff, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™

Investment Representative

(308) 237-9167

308-888-4033

reckloff@barneyfinancial.net

Ron joined Barney Insurance to establish Barney Financial Services in 1997. He has been in the Banking/Investment profession for over 30 years. Ron is a Certified Financial Planner professional and a member of the Financial Planning Association. He is also a qualified member of Kingdom Advisors.

Ron specializes in retirement planning and IRA rollovers, and offers complete financial analysis to you in the investment choices that best fit your needs and goals. He offers a wide range of investment choices through LPL Financial, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, certificates of deposit, annuities, long-term care insurance, life insurance, and other savings plans.

Whether you are saving for children's education, saving for retirement, getting ready to retire, or need help with an IRA rollover from a previous employer or retirement plan, Ron can assist you in the process.

Emily Jameson, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Investment Representative

(308) 237-9167

308-888-4033

ejameson@barneyfinancial.net

Emily joined Barney Financial Services in 2016. She is excited to be a part of the family business! She enjoys working with people to make a plan that will help them reach their financial goals, whether they are saving for the future or wanting to make sure their money will last throughout retirement. Emily is a Certified Financial Planner, a qualified member of Kingdom Advisors and holds the Series 7 General Securities License and Series 66 NASAA Uniform Combined State Law License through LPL Financial. She also has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She lives in Kearney with her husband, Aaron, and their four children, Kayla, Zachary, Alyssa, and Olivia.

Amy Bettles

Client Services Manager

(308) 237-9167

308-888-4033

abettles@barneyfinancial.net

Amy joined Barney Financial Services in May, 2007. She graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management. Amy has had various experiences in the customer service industry and believes that a client's happiness should be the number one priority to a business and enjoys being a part of making that happen. She loves getting to know all of our clients who call and come in for an appointment. She lives in Kearney with her husband John and their three children, Addilyn, and twins Colton, and Macie.

Kimberly Rahe

Client Relationship Coordinator

308-237-9167

308-888-4033

krahe@barneyfinancial.net

Kimberly joined Barney Financial Services in January 2020. She brings a creative background in graphic design, marketing & event planning to the team and serves as their Client Relationship Coordinator. She wears many hats but her primary roles are point person/ambassador for clients, social media marketing and event planning. She also serves as an assistant to other members of the team. Kimberly lives in Kearney with her husband, Paul, and their 2 very spoiled dogs Gigi & Jasper. 

Collette Kinzie

Client Services Assistant

308-237-9167

308-888-4033

ckinzie@barneyfinancial.net

Collette joined Barney Financial Services in June, 2022. She is a Kearney native and UNK graduate. Collette has a varied skill set in customer service, marketing, corporate leadership and communication. She has always had an interest in the financial world. She is aligned with the faith-driven mission of Barney Financial Services and committed to upholding it’s values. She is a “people person” who enjoys building connections with clients. She lives in Kearney with her husband Dan and their daughters, Adalynn and Ellie.

Taylor Bunde

Client Services Assistant

308-237-9167

308-888-4033

tbunde@barneyfinancial.net

Taylor joined Barney Financial Services in August of 2022. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Kearney with a Bachelor of Arts in Education in Business Education. Taylor has held various positions that have given her several years of experience in customer service. As Client Services Assistant, she values building client connections and enjoys assisting clients in achieving their financial goals. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling to new places, and reading a good book. A Hastings native, Taylor currently resides in Kearney.

Jessica Kollars

Client Services Assistant

308-237-9167

308-888-4033

jkollars@barneyfinancial.net

Jessica joined Barney Financial Services in September, 2022 as a client services assistant. She holds a degree in finance from the University of Nebraska - Kearney and has over 11 years of management experience. Jessica describes herself as a "numbers girl" and enjoys helping people reach their financial goals. She lives in Kearney with her husband Matt and their sons, Jameson and Emmett.

Client Centered

Client Centered

Whether you are investing to build wealth, protect your family, or preserve your assets, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and long-term goals.

Our team of professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you.