Enhanced Services

Lauren Goranson

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.

Kendall Hahn

Kendall is the Director of Enhanced Services for Carson Wealth Management Group. He graduated from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln with a finance degree and began his career in the financial service industry in 1996 as an advisor. Throughout his career the focus has been assisting individuals and families in achieving their goals by comprehensive planning approach. In his new administrative role, Kendall oversees wealth planning, estate planning, tax planning and risk management.

Kendall and his wife, Jami, live in Omaha and have four children, Jenna and Rachel and identical twin boys, Tyler and Seth. In his spare time Kendall enjoys being with his family, swimming and playing golf.

Jessica Nagengast

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.

Elizabeth Schanou, JD

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 Kansas Bar Association and the Missouri Bar.

Beth and Kurt have been married since June 2000, and have lived in various cities in Kansas, including Lawrence, Olathe, and Gardner for five and half years before returning to Omaha. They have one child, Alison, born in April 2006, and two West Highland White Terriers. In her free time, Beth volunteers with Westie Rescue of Missouri, Inc. helping to foster, rehabilitate, and find forever homes for westies in need.

Amy Townsend, CPA

Amy Townsend holds an active CPA license and brings to the team over 7 years of public accounting experience where she primarily specialized in tax preparation and planning. 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 and her husband Jon moved back to the Omaha area in 2006, after spending 2 years in Kearney, Nebraska. Amy joined the Carson Wealth team in January of 2008 and is excited to be part of an organization that truly believes client service and satisfaction is of utmost importance. In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time outdoors, exercising, reading, and quality time with her friends and family.