How We Work
Proverbs 11:14 says, “Where there is no counsel, the people fall. But In the multitude of counselors there is safety.”
In many firms, each advisor has his or her own set of clients. In our firm, we work as a team for our clients. We believe the combined wisdom and experience of a team of quality professionals adds value to every financial strategy we undertake for our clients.
Enjoy the idea of having a trusting relationship with a team of competent and caring advisors to coordinate financial affairs. Our team aims to provide a level of confidence and independence so the focus can be on the more meaningful things in life.
Russ Lane, AIF ®
President / Advisor
Compass Financial Resources co-founder, Russ Lane, always envisioned himself as a teacher and coach, and for a while, he followed the path of a traditional educator. As a history teacher, football coach and basketball coach, Russ...
Brian Luther
Advisor
An educator and coach to his core, Brian Luther was a high school English teacher and head basketball coach for 18 years before moving to the financial services industry, motivated by a desire to help hardworking educators protect...
Angie Ford, ChFC®, CLU ®, RICP®
Advisor
Angie Ford is a founding member of Ameritime, LLC, and Compass Financial Resources, LLC, and has worked in the insurance and financial services industry since 1987. Angie assists with presenting educational Ameritime workshops as well...
Andy Massieon
Advisor
Like many young boys, Andy Massieon, a founding member of Compass Financial Resources, LLC, had a dream to someday play professional football. He grew up cheering for Kansas State Wildcats (where his father played in the mid...
John Rundle
Advisor
John Rundle recently retired after 40 years as an educator and transitioned his knowledge and experience into a new career in the financial services arena with Ameritime, LLC, and Compass Financial Resources, LLC, where he will teach...
Grant Lane
Advisor
Grant Lane joined Ameritime in the spring of 2005 after 17 rewarding years as a high school social studies instructor and head boys' basketball coach in central and western Kansas. Grant received his Bachelor of Arts in History and...
Steve Adamson
Advisor
Steve Adamson joined Compass Financial Resources, LLC, and Ameritime, LLC, in 2000. His primary focus is to counsel clients and their families on all matters of personal finance. His practice emphasizes utilizing various forms of...s of...
Kevin Ille
Director of Client Services
Kevin joined Compass Financial Resources, LLC, and Ameritime, LLC, in 2009. As Office Practicioner, he works to develop and integrate
Tyler Lane
Advisor
Tyler Lane joined Compass Financial Resources and Ameritime, LLC, in 2017 after previously teaching and coaching middle/high school students for 8 years. Tyler brings that same passion for helping others grow and adapt to life’s...
Mike Deines
NPERS/KPERS Analyst
Mike brings over 20 years of financial experience to Ameritime, LLC, and Compass Financial Resources, LLC, as both a broker and financial analyst. Growing up in the financial industry, Mike followed in his father's footsteps received...