John Thorsen blends hard work, integrity, and dedication with client satisfaction as he strives to help clients meet their financial and lifestyle objectives. When designing customized investment plans, he applies broad investment experience he’s acquired since he began working in the financial services industry in 1983. He sees our clients’ financial well-being as his top professional priority as he crafts their comprehensive investment plans. John endeavors to make complex investment principles easy to understand.

Thorsen ~ Hixenbaugh ~ Kovaleski Wealth Advisors was founded in 2016 by John, his wife Karen, and their sons, after John worked as a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and Raymond James. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a graduate of the Securities Industry Institute at the Wharton School of Business.

Raised in Jacksonville, Florida and an alumnus of the University of North Florida, where he graduated with highest distinction, John and Karen have three terrific sons, Jack, J.R., and Kent and wonderful daughters-in-law, Monica and Rachel. John is devoted to his family and is delighted that all his sons have joined him in the practice. He is active in his church and formerly served on the board of directors of Community Coordinated Care for Children and Sertoma. John enjoys traveling, reading, and board/card games.

Jack Thorsen is proud to be a founder of Thorsen~Hixenbaugh~Kovaleski Wealth Advisors and following in his father’s footsteps as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. He joined the team at Raymond James in 2001 and then as a Financial Advisor in 2007. Jack is the team’s primary investment analyst, reviewing money managers and various investment products. He is committed to the team’s philosophy of managing our clients’ comprehensive investment plans with excellence, service, and integrity.

A lifetime member of the University of Central Florida Alumni Association, Jack earned his bachelor’s degree in business with Dean’s List Honors.

Jack is active in martial arts and an avid motor sports enthusiast. He enjoys life with his high school sweetheart and wife, Monica. They keep up with their energetic rescue dogs, Rex and Gracie B. Jack and Monica are active in helping their community through organizations like Pet Alliance of Orlando, UCF Restores, and funding a scholarship for UCF students who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Mike Kovaleski integrates all the pieces of our clients’ financial and personal lives to create simplicity and help them achieve their goals.

Mike is proud to be a part of Thorsen~Hixenbaugh~Kovaleski Wealth Advisors after joining the team in 2013 at Raymond James. In 2009, he completed the RJ Financial Advisor training program and worked in the RJ Financial Planning department assisting advisors with complex investment planning scenarios. He graduated from Texas Christian University and holds an MBA in Finance from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional.

Mike cherishes the time he spends with his wife, Lindsey, their precious daughters, Lila and Eve, and their dogs Winnie and Coco. Mike enjoys coaching his daughters’ flag football team, spending quality time with family and friends, going to the beach, and attending college football games. Mike tries to find time for golf, which he played professionally.

J.R. Thorsen is pleased to be a founder, alongside his dad, mom and brother, of Thorsen~Hixenbaugh~Kovaleski Wealth Advisors. As a part-time associate in 2008 at Raymond James, J.R. gained a deep respect for the team’s philosophy and joined full-time as a Financial Advisor in 2011. He graduated cum laude from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. J.R. is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, and Accredited Asset Management Specialist℠ professional.

J.R. finds joy in helping clients maximize their resources to achieve important milestones and build resilience to withstand life’s financial obstacles. He is also the team’s specialist in Social Security planning. J.R. strives to enrich clients’ understanding of the breadth of services our team offers, which enables clients to best achieve their financial goals.

J.R. believes in giving back to the institutions that influenced his development; thus, he is a Lake Highland Board of Trustees and Alumni Association Board member, Georgetown University Grilling Society supporter, and a parishioner of St. Margaret Mary Church. J.R. and his lovely wife, Rachel, enjoy exploring Orlando’s unique food scene, traveling to visit friends, and attending live comedy shows.

Kent Thorsen believes the key to success is creating a sound plan and committing to that plan. Our team’s core mission is working in unison with you and your family to understand your life goals and craft a comprehensive investment plan to guide you to those goals.

Kent’s parents, John and Karen, modeled these values and invested so much of their lives in fulfilling that mission. Family dinners often included the sharing of success stories and an education on what could be improved upon. Throughout years of discussion, one lesson continuously reoccurred; creating a plan early is critically important. Many of our clients’ children and grandchildren are also engaged with our team. Kent is passionate about helping families build generational wealth as he continues to strengthen our family’s generational mission.

Kent graduated cum laude from The University of Tampa. He joined the team at Raymond James in 2013, transitioned with us to Thorsen~Hixenbaugh~Kovaleski Wealth Advisors, became a Financial Advisor in 2019, and attained his Branch Manager license in 2020. Kent is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. He enjoys sports, board games, and traveling with his wonderful long-term partner, Jessie.

Patty’s introduction to the financial services industry happened when she joined our team at Raymond James in 2000. She was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, and in 1982 she made Florida her home. Patty occupies her time away from the office with her fiancée Keith, her family, and close friends. She also likes the adventure of parasailing and skydiving. Patty successfully achieves her goal of being a cheerful voice on the phone when clients call our office and provides the best service possible in a timely manner.

Sarah started her career with our team at Raymond James in 1999 after graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in accounting. Her time spent out of the office is enjoyed with her loving family including her husband Jason, and daughters Madison and Mary Grace. She and her family adore their little Yorkies, Leo and Jack Benedict. She also enjoys interior decorating, designing, and home renovations. Sarah is an integral part of the team as she assists with research for the out-of-the-ordinary investment planning cases. She takes great pride in applying her education, experience, and dedication to the investment planning process for all our clients.

Jessie was born in Connecticut and shortly thereafter moved to Tampa, Florida, which she considers her hometown. She attended Florida State University and graduated in 2017 with an economics degree. Jessie has consistently involved herself in various philanthropic activities, namely in areas of education and youth leadership development. Jessie is an essential part of our team and has perfected her financial services industry skills. She is passionate about helping others and understands the universal importance of financial health and well-being. Away from the office she enjoys photography, gardening, spending time with family and friends, and traveling with her long-term partner, Kent.

Kelly was born and raised in Winter Park, Florida. In 2018 she graduated from the University of Central Florida with an event management degree and is a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. In January 2025, Kelly married Chris, her high school sweetheart of 13 years. They have a cat named Egg, enjoy watching movies, bowling, playing mini golf, and video games. While working at Full Sail University, she assisted students with enrollment and applying for federal financial aid. Through this experience, Kelly garnered a passion for empowering individuals with financial knowledge and is excited to further that knowledge with our team. She looks forward to getting to know you!

Rebecca was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She spent her childhood in Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. She moved to Central Florida in 2014 with her husband Chris, who is a local Orlando native and musician. They have 3 dogs and 5 cats, and enjoy going to theme parks, watching movies, spending time in nature, and traveling together. Rebecca has a degree in media communications and IT/cybersecurity from Full Sail University. She loves inspiring others and helping others achieve their goals. She is proud to use her professionalism and positive demeanor to aid in supporting our wonderful clients and is excited to be part of the team. She is also delighted to be working with her sister-in-law, Kelly.

Andrew was born and raised in Central Florida. He attended Stetson University and graduated in 2023 with a degree in finance. He has worked in the wealth management industry since graduating and is excited about joining the team and getting to know all our amazing clients. Andrew is enthusiastic about promoting financial literacy and is looking forward to using his education and experience to assist in the planning process and provide excellent service to our clients. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, Kira, hiking, kayaking, watching movies, and supporting our hometown Orlando Magic basketball team.