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Erick V. Kirkman

CFP® · AAMS™ · Financial Consultant · Owner & Co-Founder

My name is Erick Kirkman, owner & co-founder of Kissinger & Kirkman Investment Centre, LLC. A lifelong resident of southeast Missouri, I have worked as a financial consultant helping individuals and businesses pursue financial independence since 1998. I graduated from Three Rivers College and Arkansas State University with a BS in Finance. I hold the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ (AAMS™), and I am Dave Ramsey's SmartVestor Pro for investing in southeast Missouri.^*

I live in Poplar Bluff with my wonderful wife and our twin daughters Olivia and Addison, our greatest blessings — and we're now proud grandparents to our grandson, RJ. My wife is Dr. Martha Kirkman, a retired business and marketing professor from Three Rivers College. I serve as a deacon and am a member of Fellowship General Baptist Church. Our family enjoys activities with our church, exercising, swimming, and spending quality time with family and friends. I hope to get to know you and your family better and to count you among my friends, and I look forward to helping you pursue your financial goals and dreams!

erick.kirkman@lpl.com

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Amy D. Deken

CFP® · AAMS™ · Financial Consultant · Executive Vice President

My name is Amy Deken and I am a Financial Consultant with Kissinger & Kirkman Investment Centre. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Central Methodist University through their partnership with Three Rivers College. I also hold the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ (AAMS™) through the College for Financial Planning. My career in the financial services industry began in 2002 and I am honored to be able to consider many of my clients as friends and even more so like family!

I am married to Felix and we have a combined family of 6 children and their spouses, 11 grandchildren (8 boys & 3 girls) and a few grandpets! Our hearts are full and happy. We are very blessed! We attend Sacred Heart Catholic Church and are very active in the Knights of Columbus. In our spare time we enjoy spending time with our family and watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball games and Dallas Cowboys football games.

It is my pleasure to serve our clients with a broad array of investments and accounts to assist them in pursuing financial independence. I strive to go above and beyond in order to exceed expectations. I look forward to helping our clients for many years as we work toward their financial dreams and goals!

Client Service & Administration

The friendly team that keeps everything running smoothly and confidentially.

Kathie Weidig

Client Operations Specialist

I hold an Information Systems Technology/Office Assistant Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Systems Technology Executive/Legal Option from Three Rivers College. I began working at Kissinger & Kirkman in July of 2017. I am responsible for day-to-day administrative and operational duties, scheduling appointments and always providing our clients with quality customer service.

Maria Henfling

Director of First Impressions

I began working here in April of 2018. I am responsible for answering the phone, greeting clients, and providing top quality customer service to our clients.

Tina Fichtel

Client Operations Specialist

I received my associate degree from Three Rivers College and began my career at Kissinger & Kirkman in 2019. I live in Poplar Bluff with my children, Erin and Luke. I am responsible for client account support and administrative operations. I am honored to assist you with any questions, new accounts, or account updates.

Kelly Arnold, FPQP®

Client Operations Specialist

My husband Jason and I live in Puxico with our combined family of five children — four boys and one girl. We attend and are members of Bluff First Church in Poplar Bluff. I began working at Kissinger & Kirkman in June of 2021, and in 2026 I earned my Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional (FPQP®) designation. I am committed to providing exceptional support and ensuring clients receive a seamless experience — handling day-to-day client needs, scheduling appointments and special events, marketing, account opening, and any operational needs we may have. I look forward to assisting you with any questions you may have.

Jaciee Kneir

Client Operations Specialist

I graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 2022 and went on to earn my degree in Business Administration from Three Rivers College, building a strong foundation for my future in the business world. I've always loved exploring new places, and traveling inspires me in so many ways. I'm also very creative — spending time doing crafts is one of my favorite ways to express myself. In the summer you'll usually find me kayaking on the weekends. I'm passionate, curious, and always eager to learn and grow, both personally and academically.

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