This month, we are excited to spotlight our Client Relationship Manager, Mary Robbins!
Mary was born and raised in the Ashland, Nebraska area and has deep roots in the local community. In fact, her childhood home sat on the very land that is now home to the famous Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park.
One of Mary’s favorite stories from growing up is attending one of the last one-room country schools in Nebraska — District 58 West Grove. The school served students from kindergarten through 8th grade, creating a close-knit learning environment where everyone knew each other. Adding to the experience, the school even had an outhouse for a bathroom until Mary was in the third grade!
What started as a chance meeting at a pickup football game turned into a lifelong partnership for Mary and her husband, Tim. After marrying young, they have now shared over 40 years and built a large, close-knit family with five children and 15 grandchildren.
Before beginning her professional career in client service, Mary ran an in-home daycare where she cared for her own children as well as many others in the community. She later transitioned into a receptionist role at Lakeside Hills Family Practice, where she continued building the strong people skills and caring approach that she is known for today.
Mary also spent time working for Lincoln Financial Group in both insurance and management roles. One of the things she enjoyed most was digging into the details of contracts and helping make complex information easier to understand.
In 2015, Mary was approached by an Edward Jones advisor about a new career opportunity. After four separate conversations about the position, Mary decided to take a leap of faith and joined the office in Louisville.
Soon after, the advisor was replaced by Ryan Johnson. From the very beginning, Ryan and Mary hit it off and formed a great team. Together, they worked side-by-side from 2016 through 2024, building strong client relationships and supporting one another through years of growth and success.
In April 2024, Ryan and Mary decided to take another leap of faith together by joining the Soar Wealth Strategies team — continuing the partnership and client-first approach that has defined their working relationship for nearly a decade.
Mary’s true passion is helping people, especially when it comes to problem-solving
and finding solutions for clients. She is constantly striving to better herself each day and embraces opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
Her advice to others is simple but powerful:
"Don’t be afraid to do something that you fear each day. Don’t give up and keep trying to get better."
Outside of work, Mary and Tim enjoy spending time with their dogs, Tess and Lucy, along with their large and growing family. They love hosting their children and grandchildren at their home. Creating lasting family memories makes all the difference.
Mary also has an adventurous side and enjoys snorkeling whenever she gets the chance. Her favorite destination is Roatán, where she loves the beauty of the ocean and the opportunity to explore underwater life.
Mary is truly a difference maker for Soar Wealth Strategies. Her passion for customer service, commitment to helping others, and exceptional attention to detail make her an invaluable part of the team. The care and positivity she brings each day has a lasting impact on both clients and coworkers alike.