Prazak Gandre Team

Mike Prazak is a trusted advisor with over two decades of experience helping clients achieve financial freedom. He is consistently one of the top advisors throughout the Southeast region and is well respected for his integrity and comprehensive wealth management abilities. He is a native to Texas and a graduate of Texas A&M University. Mike and his bride, Joanna, have been married for over 20 years and have four children: Tyler, Kyle, Blake and Breah. Together, they enjoy traveling, attending sporting events, as well as being involved in their local church. Mike and his team remain determined to impact families and businesses by designing realistic, innovative plans that bridge gaps within financial management. They are grateful to have helped hundreds of clients successfully execute strategies that maximize the goals and objectives that each of our clients have.

Tim joined Northwestern Mutual in 2013 after more than a decade working in accounting and top management of a closely held business. Tim is a Wealth Management Advisor, holding the Retirement Income Certified Professional designation. Tim’s focus is providing financial security for both individuals and businesses, and feels blessed to build long-term relationships with so many amazing clients. Tim and his wife Rachel have three children, Leah, Jackson, and Nora.

After 17 years as an Employee Benefits Specialist, Dana Hobbs started her career with Northwestern Mutual in 2014. In her role as Director of New Business for Prazak Gandre Wealth Advisors, Dana is responsible for maintaining our elite level of client service and assists in insurance planning and design. Her thoughtful, friendly, and helpful demeanor make her well qualified to help you with new business processing as well as all policy owner services. Dana is a passionate writer, and in 2018 she published her first book. She is involved in leadership with the Women's Ministry at her church and is a featured conference speaker for women's events. Dana’s four children along with their spouses and her two grandchildren are her greatest joy.

Kathy Gilcrease started her career at State Farm Insurance. During her time at State Farm, she earned her Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designations. She then made a career change moving into higher education where she worked at the Small Business Development Center, Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Office of the President at Sam Houston State University. Kathy recently returned to the financial industry as an Associate Financial Representative for Mike Prazak and Tim Gandre. Kathy earned her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Sam Houston State University.

Aaron Bennett started his professional career at Invesco in 2007 as a Client Services Representative, he also earned his Series 6 FINRA license during this time. In 2012, he earned his Series 7 FINRA license and was promoted to Associate Product Manager at Invesco, primarily covering fundamental mutual funds for the International and Domestic Growth portfolio management teams. In 2017, he was promoted to Product Manager and began working with the Invesco Investment Solutions portfolio management team where he primarily covered multi-asset mutual funds, ETFs and models focusing on target risk, target date, 529 and volatility management products. Aaron recently joined Northwestern Mutual in 2022 as the Financial Planning Analyst for Mr. Mike Prazak and Tim Gandre. Aaron Bennett earned a BBA in Finance from the University of Houston in the fall of 2007.