Our advisors

People who know the work, and know the Ozarks.

We bring different strengths to the table, with one shared purpose: helping you make a clear next decision.

Portrait of Russell Kesterson

Russell Kesterson, CFP

Founder and Financial Advisor

Russell founded Fairhollow Financial Group in 2012 and has spent 24 years in the business. He is the third generation of his family in Greene County and works mostly with cattle and family-farm owners, plus small business owners planning a sale or handing the business to the next generation. Russell is a registered representative and investment adviser representative and holds Series 7 and 66 registrations. He and his wife Kim live outside Nixa on the land his grandfather farmed, where he still runs a few head of cattle and coaches youth baseball in Nixa.

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Portrait of Dana Whitlock

Dana Whitlock, ChFC

Financial Advisor

Dana has 16 years of experience. Her mother taught third grade in Republic for 30 years, which is how Dana learned the questions teachers face with a PSRS pension. She helps teachers and state employees with PSRS and MOSERS pensions decide how and when to take them. Dana holds Series 7 and 66 registrations. Outside work, she sings alto in her church choir and walks the Frisco Highline Trail on Saturday mornings.

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Portrait of Caleb Lowrance

Caleb Lowrance

Associate Advisor

Caleb has five years of experience and joined Fairhollow in 2021 after graduating from Missouri State. He holds Series 7 and 66 registrations and runs the team’s reviews of old employer retirement plans, including the 401(k) and 403(b) accounts people leave behind when they change jobs. He grew up on a cattle farm near Marshfield, still helps his dad work cattle on weekends, and fishes Table Rock Lake when he can.

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Portrait of Mary Beth Cantrell

Mary Beth Cantrell

Registered Client Service Associate

Mary Beth has been with Fairhollow since 2013 and holds a Series 7 registration. She handles account paperwork and transfers and is the first voice you hear when you call (417) 555-0119. She lives in Ozark, grows tomatoes and cans salsa every August.