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Portfolio Management
13625 California Street
4th Floor
Omaha, NE 68154
tel: 402-399-6300
toll free: 800-562-1997
fax: 402-399-6336
L-R Back Row: Charlie Narmi, Theresa Rynaski,
Ellie Sweet & Nick Vondrak
L-R Front Row: Jon Narmi & Jim O'Laughlin
Our Story
Being Financial Advisors is all about building relationships with clients. By learning more about you and your needs, we are able to offer more personalized advice and service. Please read below to learn more about us.
Jon L. Narmi is the Founding Partner of The Narmi Group.  Jon has been employed as a Financial Advisor with the firm since 1974.  He has earned various professional titles and recognitions at Smith Barney that are based on training, experience, & professional continuing education. Jon is also a Senior Investment Management Consultant, a designation which has been earned by less than five percent of the firm’s advisors.
 
Jon L. Narmi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Iowa; a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Creighton University, and is a graduate of the Securities Industry Institute of the University Of Pennsylvania Wharton School Of Finance. 

Jon and his wife Candy have been married since 1969 and have three grown children.  Joe is a MBA and Jurist Doctorate graduate of Creighton University and University of Iowa. Ann is an Internal Medicine Specialist and Cardiology Fellow specializing in invasive cardiology, in Omaha, and Charlie is a Co-Founding Partner of The Narmi Group with Jon.  Jon and Candy have five grandchildren that they adore and love spending time with.  Jon and Candy have been involved in countless charitable foundations, boards, and fund raising endeavors, raising money for causes of education, literacy, children and protection of abused women and children.


Charles M. Narmi is a Financial Advisor, a Financial Planning Specialist and a Co-Founder of the Narmi Group at Smith Barney in Omaha.  Charlie is also the Sales Manager for the Smith Barney Branch in Omaha.  Mr. Narmi graduated from the University of Iowa where he was a member of Varsity Football.  Charlie is in his 8th year at Smith Barney and works with Jon managing accounts and also is responsible for technology, marketing, and client communications.  Charlie is a former Co-Chair of the Spirit Radio Development Committee, a member of the VSS Spirit Radio Board, a member of St. Albert School's Strategic Planning Committee and President of the St. Albert Alumni Association.  Charlie & his wife Melissa have coached 7th Grade Boys Basketball at St. Albert for 8 years.  They live in Council Bluffs and are members of Happy Hollow Club in Omaha.  Charlie and Melissa have two daughters; Alexis Mae 2 1/2 and Ella Elizabeth 8 months.


 Theresa M. Rynaski is a Financial Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist and member of the Narmi Group.  She will begin her CFP® courses in the spring of 2009.  Theresa is a graduate of Westside High School and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.  She has been in the business since 1993 where she began her career at Kirkpatrick Pettis, a regional firm.  She focuses on wealth planning as well as annuities and both life and long term care insurance.  Theresa has one son, Alec, who attends the University of San Diego.  She keeps herself busy with her large extended family and by volunteering at the Assistance League of Omaha.


Nick Vondrak is a Financial Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist with the Narmi Group at Smith Barney in Omaha, Nebraska.  Nick graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1996; and, began working in the investment business in Omaha.  Nick joined Smith Barney in 2004.  Nick has served in a variety of leadership and volunteer positions throughout the community.  Nick's wife Stephanie works as a dentist at her dental practice located in Elkhorn, Nebraska, Cosmetic Dental Institute.  Nick and Stephanie have two young children: Harry and Elizabeth.


Jim O'Laughlin is a Vice President, a Financial Advisor and a member of the Narmi Group.  He has been a Financial Advisor since 1975.  In 1977 he was a Financial Consultant for Chiles Heider.  Jim focuses on retirement accounts, and is also licensed and appointed for annuity and insurance.  He and Cecilia have been married since 1970 and they have three children and four grandchildren.  Their son Matt has a Ph. D. in psychology and is a professor at Oregon State, Maureen is a Special Education Teacher at Western Hills School and Brian is an Attorney in Omaha, a graduate of Creighton Law School.  Jim is a past elected director of the Papio Natural Resources District, past president of the St. Margaret Mary's School Board and the St. Margaret Mary's Parish Council.  Jim is a very active tennis player and has captained several Nebraska USTA teams. He is a member of Millard Rotary, the Cosmopolitan Club, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.  Jim was born and raised in Wisconsin and now owns the family farm which has been in the O'Laughlin family since 1855. Jim served in the United States Air Force in the USA and in Korea and Taiwan.  Jim has a bachelor of business degree with an emphasis in finance. Jim is very happy to be with the Narmi Group and believes that being part of the team allows him to serve his clients better.


Ellie Sweet has been in the business for over 13 years and has been with Smith Barney for 11 years.  She is Series 7 & 63 licensed and enjoys working daily with clients.  Ellie and her husband Jesse have 3 children and live in Omaha.  She stays busy keeping up with her kids and their different activities; Jackson – 8, Charlie – 5 and Addison – 2. 

This information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
*Includes years at Smith Barney, affiliates and predecessor firms.
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