Meet the EYW Team!



Jake Northrup, CFP®, CFA, CSLP®

  • Founder & Financial Planner
  • View Jake’s Bio at a Glance

    Hi there! My name is Jake. I’m originally from Massachusetts, but my home base is now in Rhode Island with my high maintenance wife and dog (yes both!). I’m a travel enthusiast, local cuisine explorer, dog lover (especially pugs!), Tom Brady fan boy and ex-baseball player back in the days. However, my true passion lies in financial planning to help clients make the best possible life-centered financial planning decisions and run a modern, high tech and cutting-edge financial planning firm that is redefining how financial planning is really done. 

    • Favorite movie = Airplane!
    • Favorite TV show = Parks & Rec/Schitt’s Creek
    • Favorite place traveled = Greece
    • Favorite food = Sushi
    • Aspiring to be = Better cook
    • Financial planning superpower = Using metaphors & analogies to make complicated financial topics easily understood

    Marie Lovett, CFP®, CSLP®

    Associate Financial Planner

    View Marie’s Bio at a Glance

    Hey there! I’m Marie! Although I am originally from Michigan (Go Green!), my husband and I live in the beautiful state of Tennessee with our adventure-seeking son, Holden, two senior kitties and a rescued, stage-5 clinger pup. Our family stays very active but when we have a rare “stay at home day”, you can usually find me drinking coffee (always!) while attempting a completely unnecessary DIY project, reading, daydreaming, or sharing my passion for financial planning & financial wellness with anyone who’ll listen!

    • Favorite movie = Twister
    • Favorite TV show = Grey’s Anatomy
    • Favorite place traveled = North Captiva Island, FL
    • Favorite food = Homemade egg sandwiches
    • Aspiring to be = Fluent in ASL (American Sign Language)
    • Financial planning superpower = Emotionally connecting with clients & building trust

    Mike Gorman, CFP®, CSLP®

  • Financial Planner
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    Hi there! I’m Mike. I’m from Chicago and my wife and I now live in Flagstaff, AZ, but I brought my Chicago sports affiliation with me, especially for my first love, the Cubs. When I’m not looking at computer screen, I’m generally outdoors keeping the sunscreen makers of the world in business, running, hiking, trying something new, or hiding out with a book.  I love life-centered financial planning and guiding others through achieving their dreams.

    • Favorite movie = Jerry Maguire
    • Favorite TV show = The Office
    • Favorite place traveled = Bali
    • Favorite food = Pizza (no discrimination – Chicago, NY, I hear Detroit even has a pizza style. I love them all!)
    • Aspiring to be = Better with winter sports. Snow shoeing anyone?
    • Financial planning superpower = Deep listening & guiding clients through completing those pesky action items that don’t come with a deadline.

    Lillian Turner, CFP®, CSLP®

  • Financial Planner
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    Hello, friend! My name is Lillian (or Lilly, for short). I currently live in Phoenix, AZ but I’m a Midwest gal at heart. My passions include fitness, finance, and french bulldogs. I’m also a huge bookworm and strive to be a lifelong learner. Financial life planning is my absolute jam, and I hope to impact as many people as possible through my work. I’m a strong believer in life/money balance and spending in alignment with your values.

    • Favorite movie = Father of the Bride
    • Favorite TV show = 90 Day Fiancé (or any trashy reality show!)
    • Favorite place traveled = Maui
    • Favorite food = Anything sweet!
    • Aspiring to be = A crazy dog lady
    • Financial planning superpower = Educating and empowering clients to take control of their financial future!

    Reese, Albie & Eugene

    CHIEF COMPASSION OFFICERS

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    Hello! We’re the Chief Compassion Officers. Reese lives with Marie in Tennessee, Albie lives with Jake in Rhode Island and Eugene lives with Lilly in Arizona. You will likely find us in Zoom meetings sleeping or demanding attention. Outside of the office, we like to chase squirrels and protect our humans. 

    • High-maintenance trait = Can't be left alone (Reese), must be chewing on a kong (Albie), and screaming whenever someone leaves (Eugene)
    • Weird quirk = Sniffing eyeballs (Reese), sleeping on his back (Albie), and snoring & farting at the same time (Eugene)
    • Favorite place traveled = The family river house in Michigan (Reese), anywhere outside with other dogs (Albie), and the Starbucks drive thru for a puppuchino (Eugene)
    • Favorite food = Cooked egg yolks (Reese), anything he shouldn't eat (Albie), and dried mango (Eugene)
    • Aspiring to be = A cat (Reese), homecoming king (Albie), professional food taster (Eugene)
    • Financial planning superpower = Providing unwavering compassion for your money (Reese, Albie & Eugene)

    Jake Northrup, CFP®, CFA, CSLP®

  • Founder & Financial Planner
  • The Professional Version




    The Professional Version



    • Prior experience before EYW: Lead advisor at Ballentine Partners for mostly dual-income households with >$3 million of investment assets
    • Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
    • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
    • Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP®)
    • 2020 Investment News 40 Under 40 Class
    • 2020 Business Insider Top 23 Financial Planner for Millennials
    • 2021 Financial Advisor Magazine Young Advisor to Watch
    • 2022 Investopedia Top 100 Financial Advisor
    The Real Version


    Why financial planning?

    I've always loved numbers and I’ve always loved helping people. I was trying to find the right way to mix these two into a career and then my father passed away suddenly at the age of 63, just before he was about to retire.

    This had a profound impact on me – he was so excited to start this next phase of his life and the next thing I know I’m sitting next to my mother across the table from our family’s financial planner discussing estate settlement and life insurance.

    Honestly, we had no interest in dealing with any of this. We were trying to cope with what just happened so suddenly. However, I vividly remember how we felt after leaving that meeting. We were so thankful that we had someone we trusted to take care of those financial affairs during the most difficult times of our life.

    This is why I love what I do – I’m able to be there for people through the good times and the bad times. I know what it feels like to have someone that understands your story, your values and your money and helps you make decisions to live the life you love.

    My experience also taught me that life can be short and you want to experience your life while you can!

    The Real Real Version


    What is Jake like outside of work?

    • Travel, travel, travel. I could talk for days about this. Some of our favorite trips include Antarctica, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Egypt, Iceland, Croatia, Scotland, Portugal and Greece (where we got married!)
    • Be outdoors – hiking, playing sports, going to the beach, being on the water, etc. I’m not a winter person.
    • Enjoy some drinks and good food with friends & family

    Marie Lovett, CFP®, CSLP®

    ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL PLANNER

    The Professional Version




    The Professional Version



    • Prior experience to EYW: Client Specialist & Financial Planner working with retirement plan participants, personal trust and wealth management clients.
    • Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
    • Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP®)
    • FPA Pro-Bono Advisor
    • Founder of Brew Wealth; 1:1 Personal Financial Coaching side business
    • Junior Achievement of East Tennessee Student Mentor
    The Real Version


    Why financial planning?

    I learned one thing about money when I was growing up and it was that there was never enough of it. At an early age, I understood what evictions and repossessions were, probably long before I could pronounce the words correctly!

    Growing up in that environment ultimately left me with a choice of two paths as I got older: fall into that same pattern and struggle financially throughout my life OR do the complete opposite.

    The upside to growing up in that environment is that I learned valuable life lessons like determination, perseverance, and doing whatever had to be done to succeed. I also learned gratitude for the small things in life and compassion for those in similar situations.

    Having the opportunity to help people decode, simplify, and navigate complicated financial concepts is incredibly fulfilling & sometimes even very emotional for me. Becoming a trusted partner to help our clients make smart money moves for the future, in order to live a more fulfilling life today, is a privilege, and one I never take for granted. This is not a “job” for me, it’s my calling. Sounds cliché, I know, but it’s true!

    The Real Real Version


    What is Marie like outside of work?

    Our family is always outside and on the go, rain or shine! We’re fortunate to live in a city with endless hiking and biking trails, greenways, rivers, and lakes surrounded by the beautiful Smoky Mountains, so we try to get out and explore as often as possible. 

    We look forward to taking 2-3 trips each year to various beaches but recently started visiting some states out West. I’m most excited about someday visiting Seattle & Vancouver!

    I enjoy the simple things in life like sleeping past 6 a.m., the feeling of a warm cup of coffee in my hands, watching people reunite with their loved ones in an airport, and good music that makes you want to dance!

    Mike Gorman, CFP®, CSLP®

    Financial PLANNER

    The Professional Version




    The Professional Version



    • Prior experience to EYW: Lead advisor at BKD Wealth Advisors & Facet Wealth serving a wide range of households
    • Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
    • Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP®)
    • Former Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
    The Real Version


    Why financial planning?

    I’ve always been fascinated with how money works, observing money’s ability to open certain doors and close others, as well as watching the financial impact on relationships long before I understood the statistics behind money and relationships. Wanting to do something that helped people individually, financial planning done the right way feels more like a calling than a career.

    In my own life, moving across the country, away from my family and the only home I’ve known would have sounded absurd a few years ago. Yet, with flexibility, intentional habits, and a bit of patience, that’s exactly what my wife and I did by moving from Chicago to Flagstaff, with a year-long layover in Colorado.

    I love guiding others through identifying their vision of their ideal life and building a plan to get there, knowing that flexibility is important, as things change.

    Money touches every aspect of life and it’s so essential to use it as a tool to live out your life rather than following the crowd. The concept of saving gets drilled into us, but how do your values and goals fit into the picture? Thoughtfully spending and crafting a life you love, using your values and desired experiences as the guiding force is why I’m here!

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    What is Mike like outside of work?

    I love the outdoors. Running, hiking, anything with water, and I’m dipping my toe into winter sports.

    My wife & I love to travel and go on adventures, whether for a morning or weeks at a time.  We spent six weeks in Northern AZ a few years back, which led us to moving to our adopted home of Flagstaff, AZ, living up to our family motto of “Do Epic Shit.”

    I’m a nerd at heart. A day with outdoor physical activity + a good book, maybe by the fire, sounds perfect.

    Lillian Turner, CFP®, CSLP®

    Financial PLANNER

    The Professional Version




    The Professional Version



    • Prior experience to EYW: Lead Advisor at Brighton Jones where I helped build a division that served primarily NexGen clients
    • Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
    • Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP®)
    • Financial Life Planning Certificate from Golden Gate University
    • NexGen Director for FPA of Greater Phoenix
    • Vice President of the Phoenix Children's Hospital Emerging Leaders Board
    • Wish Granter with Make a Wish Foundation
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    Why financial planning?

    Money was often a scarcity growing up, and I realized the power of having a financial plan very early on. Personal finance is like a different language, and not one we’re typically taught! I strongly believe that building wealth is possible for everyone, and it’s my life mission to remove the complexity around it.

    I first fell in love with accounting and finance in high school, thanks to an incredible teacher of mine. My interest led me to write a 30-page business plan for a wealth management firm during my senior year and compete with it at an international competition through an organization called DECA.

    Early on in college, I became fascinated with behavioral finance, which quickly developed into a passion for financial therapy and the human side of money. Not many companies at the time saw value in this realm of the industry, but I was determined to make an impact.

    I continued my search for the perfect firm until I found EYW (or rather, they found me!) and I’m so honored to be serving our clients alongside a stellar team. I truly believe that what we do is helping shape a better future for the next generation!

     I am currently finishing up my certification in Financial Life Planning at Golden Gate University and will transfer to Kansas State next year to pursue a Master of Science in Advanced Financial Planning with a concentration in Financial Therapy.  
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    What is Lillian like outside of work?

    I aim to live (and spend!) in alignment with my three core values: Adventure, Service, and Personal Development. I love to learn, grow, and challenge myself constantly. I am an avid reader and a self-proclaimed conference junkie. If I’m not attending a CrossFit class or studying at the library, you will likely find me visiting my favorite gluten-free bakery in the valley!

    I love to travel and try new experiences, but I’m also a bit of a homebody. I follow more dogs than people on Instagram, and sometimes prefer the company of my own french bulldog, Eugene Theodore, to that of the general public.

    My partner, Kyle, is also a financial planner. While it’s fun to have someone to discuss the Secure Act 2.0 with in a Chick-Fil-a drive thru, we also enjoy pursuing our outside passions together – music (Kyle) and trying every item on the Dutch Bros menu (Lilly).


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