J. Kevin Waninger, CFP®, MBA

Private Wealth Advisor

Email: JKWaninger@OnyxPW.com

Kevin and his wife, Kim, have been married for more than 32 years and are proud parents of three children. Their daughter Klyne earned both her BS in speech/hearing sciences and her doctorate in audiology (AuD) at Indiana University. She is preparing to open a private audiology practice, Clarity Audiology, in Tell City in June, 2024. Their son, Mason, earned a double BS in finance and accounting in addition to his MBA at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. He is a financial planning analyst at Onyx Private Wealth. Their younger daughter, Mia, is a 2024 graduate of Tell City Jr./Sr. High School. She is planning to attend the University of Southern Indiana in the fall to pursue a B.S. in Nursing, with hopes of becoming a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner.

One of Kevin’s greatest passions is watching and supporting LSU athletics. Geaux Tigers! As a former runner, Kevin completed the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. As an avid cyclist, he has completed the RAIN Ride (Ride Across Indiana) and rode the entire 472 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Qualifications

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional

Top Areas of Focus

• Retirement Income Strategies
• Business Retirement Plans
• Investment Management

Awards & Recognition

• AdvisorHub Top 100 Solo Advisor to Watch, 2024*
• AdvisorHub Top 100 Solo Advisor to Watch, 2023*
• Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, 2024**
• Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, 2022**
• Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, 2020**
• Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, 2018**

*2023, 2024 AdvisorHub Advisors to Watch, created by AdvisorHub. The 2024 award was presented on 06/20/24, based on data as of 12/31/22 - 12/31/23. 1,987 advisors were considered and 1,000 advisors were recognized. Advisors were ranked and then sorted into their respective categories. Advisors do not pay a fee to be considered. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance or the quality of investment advice. Your experience may vary. For more award information, click here (https://www.advisorhub.com/advisors-to-watch-solo-2024/).  

**2018, 2020, 2022, 2024 Forbes Best In State Wealth Advisors, created by SHOOK Research. The 2024 award was presented in April 2024 based on data gathered from June 2022 to June 2023. 23,876 were considered, 8,507 advisors were recognized. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/uvaujs2t.

Kevin Waninger is proud to have been recognized as a Chairman's Level advisor for 2023 and 2022, and a Leaders Level advisor for 2021 and 2020—distinctions based on annual production that place him among the top 3%, 4%, 6%, and 10% respectively, of advisors affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network®.

Education

• Master of Business Administration, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1990
• Bachelor of Science, Marketing, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, 1988

J. Mason Waninger, MBA

Financial Planning Analyst

Email: MWaninger@OnyxPW.com

Mason is a 2020 graduate of the 3/2 MBA Program at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Through this program, Mason achieved a bachelor’s degree in both finance and accounting with high distinction, followed by a master of business administration (MBA), concentrating in financial analysis. In his time at IU, Mason was a Kelley Coin recipient. Kelley Coins are presented to students that embody the values of a “Kelley”: integrity, accountability, perseverance, appreciation, and engagement. Mason has his FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations, as well as his life, health, and accident insurance license.

Sports have played a big role in Mason's life. This passion began when he started wrestling at the age of 4. He earned 10 varsity letters by participating in multiple high school sports: wrestling, golf, and soccer. Being out of his prime, he has resorted to playing casual golf, lifting weights, and cheering on LSU athletics to fulfill that desire for sports. Other hobbies include hunting, hanging out with friends, and watching YouTube videos.

Mason married his wife, Valorie, on January 21, 2023. They are very excited to start their journey of life together. Their favorite things to do together are playing with their dogs (Cooper and Winnie), going on date nights, and watching Netflix.

Maddie Dauby, CPA

Financial Planning Analyst

Email: MDAUBY@OnyxPW.com

Maddie is a 2019 graduate of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business with a double bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting. Maddie was honored as being a Founder’s Scholar during her tenure at Indiana University. She volunteered as a coach in the Peer Coaching Program, a free tutoring service at the business school. Maddie grew up a Hoosiers fan, so she enjoyed cheering on the IU basketball team. Maddie has her FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations, and has earned her life, health and accident insurance license.

Maddie graduated from Perry Central High School in 2016 as valedictorian of her class. Maddie was a member of the Perry Central volleyball team, playing on the first girls' sports team to win a regional championship for Perry Central. She was awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution Perry County Good Citizen Award in recognition of her dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. She was a member of various academic teams and enjoyed attending a variety of sporting events.

In their free time, you can find Maddie and her husband, Phillip, spending time with their son, Wesley, and enjoying the outdoors of Southern Indiana. Maddie's hobbies include hiking, kayaking, and boating with family and friends.

Lori Burns

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Email: LBurns@OnyxPW.com

Lori and her husband, Kevin, reside in Spencer County on a small farm. They are the parents of two children. Their son, Lane, is a veteran of the United States Air Force and a graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan College with a degree in Business. Their daughter, Jenna, also a graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan College, holds a degree in Zoology.

Lori enjoys spending time with her family; and hiking, camping and trail riding are among her favorite hobbies.

Qualifications

• Lori has more than 35 years of client service experience, of which the past 25 have been spent as a member of Kevin's team.

• Lori graduated from Vincennes University Jasper Campus with an associate's degree in business finance.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lori is responsible for client service, business processing and appointment scheduling.

Darla Goffinet

FINANCE Manager

Email: DGoffinet@OnyxPW.com

Darla and her husband, Chris, live just outside of Tell City in the home where they raised their three children. Lauren is a history teacher at Apollo High School and lives in Owensboro with her daughters: almost 5-year-old, Blake, and new baby, Tatum, (the stars of the family!). Sarah lives in Evansville and works as a graphic designer. Reed and his dogs live in Tell City; Reed is a plumber with Walsh Plumbing.

Darla and Chris spend their spare time with their children and granddaughters and enjoy flower and vegetable gardening, woodworking, their goldfish ponds and reading.

Qualifications

• Darla has 39 years of experience in the legal and financial fields, of which the past 28 have been spent as a member of Kevin's team.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Darla's primary responsibilities are bookkeeping, licensing and compliance. She is also responsible for organizing and coordinating all marketing activities and client touches.

Tomi Jo Leistner

Operations Specialist

Email: TJLEISTNER@ONYXPW.COM

Tomi Jo is a 2010 graduate of the University of Evansville with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a sociology minor.  She earned her master’s and educational specialist degrees from the University of the Cumberlands in school counseling.  She served as a teacher for six years and school counselor for seven years prior to coming to work for Onyx Private Wealth.  She is excited to be working back in her hometown and anxious to apply her counseling skills in working with clients to determine how to best meet their needs.

Tomi Jo has been married to her husband, Jay, for nine years.  They are blessed with two beautiful children, Dawson and Athea.   They also have two spoiled rotten cats, Blackie and Stripey, and a mini golden doodle, Stella.  

Tomi Jo is an avid runner who has completed over ten half marathons including the Kentucky Derby Half Marathon and Disney Princess Half Marathon.  Aside from running, she also enjoys spending time boating on the river with her family, cheering on the Indianapolis Colts, and taking Jeep rides on the backroads of Perry County.