Enhanced Services
Lauren Goranson
Enhanced Services Specialist
lgoranson@carsonwealth.com
Lauren began her association with Carson Wealth Management as an intern in June
of 2007 where she assisted New Business with various projects. While attending Creighton
University she was very active in her sorority, business fraternity and New Student
Orientation. After graduating in May of 2008 with a Degree in Business Management
and Communications, she accepted a full time position as an Enhanced Services Specialist.
Lauren's responsibilities include assisting with the wealth plan process as well
as preparing client updates and scheduling meetings.
Lauren is from Gordon, Nebraska and grew up on a ranch in the Sandhills. She loves
music and enjoys singing and dancing. She also enjoys photography, going to the
lake, Husker athletics, playing sports, spending time with family and friends and
traveling any chance she gets.
Ed Meekins
Insurance Advisor
emeekins@carsonwealth.com
Ed is a native of Superior, NE and graduated from Creighton University College of
Business with a BSBA in Finance in 1998. Licensed and in the industry since 1999,
Ed’s role as an Insurance Advisor is to assess our clients risk and protection needs
and how they compliment their overall wealth portfolio. He holds his life and health
insurance licenses as well as his Series 7, 63, and 66 certification with LPL Financial.
Prior to joining Carson Wealth Management Group, Ed headed up the Investment Centre
at a community bank in Omaha for eight years.
Ed and his wife JoDe have been married since May 2001. They have a wonderful little
boy, Joey, who was born in 2008. Ed enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
His hobbies include watching and supporting Creighton basketball, playing golf,
and traveling.
Jessica Nagengast
Wealth Plan Design Coordinator
jnagengast@carsonwealth.com
Jessica joined Carson Wealth Management Group in September 2008. She graduated from
Marquette University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, emphasizing
in finance and marketing. During her time at Marquette, Jessica gained experience
through internships, with positions at Securities America, ING, and GlaxoSmithKline.
After studying in Milwaukee and working for ING in New York City, Jessica is happy
to be back in Omaha and working for Carson Wealth. In her free time, she enjoys
horseback riding, the outdoors, art and music. Jessica also enjoys traveling and
spending quality time with her family.
Mark Petersen, CPA and CFP®
Vice President of Affluent Wealth Planning
mpetersen@carsonwealth.com
Mark Petersen’s business career spans over 25 years of Certified Public Accounting work, corporate
treasury work and investment advisory work and more recently as a Certified Financial Planning®
practitioner. Mark graduated in 1982 from the University of Nebraska and began his professional
work in public accounting. He spent 13 years in Houston, Texas where he worked in the Treasury
department of Compaq Computer Corporation. Upon leaving Compaq, Mark incorporated his Registered
Investment Advisor firm which he moved, in 1997, to his hometown, Omaha, Nebraska. In 2005, Mark and
his clients joined Carson Wealth Management Group. Today his role is Vice President, Affluent Wealth
Planning where he works with high net worth families.
Away from the office Mark enjoys time with the flock of Budgies and Meyer parrot he and Jan make a
home for. You will regularly find him on the golf course, behind the grill or playing Mr. Fixit around
the house.
Elizabeth Schanou, JD
Director of Wealth and Estate Planning
eschanou@carsonwealth.com
Beth joined Carson Wealth in October 2005. She received her JD degree with a Certificate
in Taxation from the University of Kansas and B.S. in Business Administration with
emphasis in Accounting from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She is a member
of the Missouri Bar and licensed in Kansas as well.
Beth and Kurt have lived in various cities in Kansas, including Lawrence, Olathe,
and Gardner for five and a half years before returning to Omaha. They have two daughters
and two West Highland White Terriers. Beth enjoys time with family, traveling, photography,
and the outdoors.
Amy Townsend, CPA
Vice President, Tax & Finance
atownsend@carsonwealth.com
Amy Townsend holds an active CPA license and brings to the team both public and private tax
and accounting experience. Amy is a native of Columbus, Nebraska and received her Bachelor’s
degree and Master’s of Professional Accountancy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Amy’s
public accounting background includes “Big 4” experience and encompasses the areas of individual
tax, small business tax and consulting, and corporate tax.
Amy joined the Carson Wealth team in January of 2008 and is excited to be part of such a progressive
organization. In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time outdoors, dance, reading, and quality
time with her friends and family.
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