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.

Ed Meekins

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

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®

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

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

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.