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 she 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.

Ariel Suhler

Client Services Assistant

308-237-9167

308-888-4033

asuhler@barneyfinancial.net

Ariel joined Barney Financial Services in September 2023 as a Client Services Assistant. She is an O’Neill native and Midland University graduate where she earned a degree in marketing and management. With several years of experience in service, Ariel is excited to enter the financial world. Ariel loves numbers but enjoys working with people and building relationships more than anything. She is aligned with the faith-driven mission of Barney Financial Services and is committed to upholding its' values. Ariel and her husband, Jordan, live in Kearney with their three dogs.

Taylor Bunde

Client Services Assistant

308-237-9167

308-888-4033

tbunde@barneyfinancial.net

Taylor joined Barney Financial Services in August 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. 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.

Raegen Stabenow

Client Relationship Coordinator

308-237-9167

308-888-4033

rstabenow@barneyfinancial.net

Raegen joined Barney Financial Services in May 2023. With a background in banking and an interest in investments, she will serve as Client Relationship Coordinator. Raegen is a Holdrege native and holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She resides in Kearney with her boyfriend, Clancy, and their dog, Willow.

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.