An experienced and committed team

With over a century of combined experience, Thornhill Wealth Management is here to support you, your passions and your purpose in every stage of life. Our goal is to be your single point of contact for all things financial.

Conley Thornhill, CFP®, CIMA®

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

For over 40 years, Conley has provided generations of families with comprehensive and customized wealth management solutions. Conley has taken on every type of market environment, giving him the clarity to navigate whatever financial questions you may have. He is passionate about helping clients organize and simplify their financial lives, no matter how complex. He is one of few advisors to earn and maintain both the Certified Financial Planner™ and Certified Investment Management Analyst® designations, which require continuing education and always acting as a fiduciary. Prior to joining UBS, Conley began his career as a Financial Advisor at AG Edwards and Morgan Stanley. 

Conley's Polk County roots date back to 1880, where his grandfather served as the mayor of Winter Haven. He is a proud graduate of Florida State University where he earned his bachelor's degree in Finance. He resides in Winter Haven, FL with his wife, Jenifer, and has four adult children and three grandchildren. Outside of work, Conley serves as the Treasurer for Heart for Winter Haven, a non-profit working to alleviate poverty in the local community. Conley enjoys reading, golfing, fishing and hiking in his free time.

Conley has received the following recognitions over the years:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor Florida 2022
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor Florida 2021
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor Florida 2020

Registered States:
  • AR
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • LA
  • MA
  • MI
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2010, 2011The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Education

  • Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, Certified Investment Management Analyst
  • Florida State University, Finance

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
  • Wealth Advisor
  • Senior Portfolio Manager
  • Retirement Plan Consultant

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Financial planning
Estate planning strategies
Retirement planning
Alternative investments
Structured products
Securities-backed lending
Business owners
Multi-generational families
295 1st Street South
Winter Haven, FL 33880

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Nikki Rathbun

Account Vice President

Financial Advisor

Nikki works closely with high net worth individuals and families to address a wide spectrum of financial needs through in-depth financial planning. Nikki also partners closely with women on the path to success or experiencing life-changing events who need financial guidance. She is passionate about educating individuals on the power of saving and investing to build a fulfilling future. Nikki truly enjoys developing personal relationships with each client to enable honest conversations and meaningful advice. 

Before joining the team, Nikki spent almost five years at LinkedIn as an Account Executive in San Francisco. Prior to that, she worked in corporate consulting at the Disney Institute. She learned the ins and outs of investing at an early age from her father, who's been a successful Financial Advisor for over four decades. Nikki graduated Cum Laude from Florida State with a double major in business and marketing. She was president of her 250-member sorority at FSU and was one of 200 students to be inducted into the Seminole Torchbearers Society for exceptional leadership. 

Nikki maintains her Series 7, Series 66, and SIE licenses, along with an Insurance and Variable Annuities license. Outside of work, you'll find her working on an art project, cooking a new recipe, or spending time with her husband and their two labradoodles. She's an active member of the Winter Haven Junior League and the Winter Haven Garden Club. 

Registered States:
  • AR
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • LA
  • MA
  • MI
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA

Education

  • Florida State University, Business

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Financial planning
Education planning
Legacy planning
Long-term care planning
Retirement planning
Estate planning strategies
Multi-generational families
Women investors
295 1st Street South
Winter Haven, FL 33880

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Doug Rathbun

Financial Advisor

Doug was drawn to a career in Wealth Management to help others maximize their potential by leveraging his extensive financial knowledge, analytical nature, and technological savviness. He co-leads our team's Investment Committee, where we discuss market updates, portfolio performance, and investment opportunities. Doug also builds custom investment proposals to help clients visualize how their investments are aligned with their goals.

Doug's journey into financial advising began in Central California while attending Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. He earned a bachelor's degree in Business with a concentration in Financial Management. After college, Doug returned to his hometown in the Silicon Valley to work for Cisco Systems. He was selected to join Cisco's prestigious "Leaders in Finance and Technology" two-year Program as a Financial Analyst. Doug was first in his class to be promoted to Senior Financial Analyst and continued his career at Cisco for a total of five years. During this time, he took a real interest in personal finance and disciplined investing practices. He quickly became a go-to resource for anything related to money for his friends and family.

Doug maintains his Series 7, Series 66, and SIE licenses, along with an Insurance and Variable Annuities license. Outside of work, you'll find Doug reading, playing with a new tech gadget, traveling, or playing golf.

Registered States:
  • AR
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • LA
  • MA
  • MI
  • MS
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA

Education

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Business- Financial Management

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Financial planning
Custom portfolios
Asset allocation
Retirement planning
Alternative investments
Investing
Business owners
Professionals
295 1st Street South
Winter Haven, FL 33880

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Joe Kolad, CIMA®, CLU®

Investment Associate

With over 25 years of experience in sophisticated investing and financial consulting, Joe owns a diverse and strategic role on the Thornhill Wealth Management team. He holds his Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, along with a Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation from the Wharton School of Business. Joe serves as the team's lead research analyst and portfolio manager. He develops customized investment solutions and creates extensive financial plans to support the complex needs of our clients. Joe also has a Chartered Life Underwriter® designation, allowing him to serve as an expert in insurance, long-term-care, and annuities. Joe earned a degree in Business Administration and played collegiate golf at Florida Southern University. He currently resides in Lakeland, FL with his wife, Lacy, and their four children. In his free time, Joe enjoys golfing, fishing, and spending time with family.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • DE
  • FL
  • LA
  • MA
  • MO
  • MS
  • NY
  • SC
  • VA

Education

  • Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, Certified Investment Management Analyst
  • American College, Chartered Life Underwriter
  • Florida Southern College, Business Administration

Credentials

  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
  • Chartered Life Underwriter®

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Custom portfolios
Long-term care planning
Asset allocation
Investing
Securities-backed lending
Alternative investments
Structured products
295 1st Street South
Winter Haven, FL 33880

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Kelly Castle

Investment Associate

Kelly has been an invaluable member of the Thornhill Group for over 26 years. She started her career in financial services in Kansas City, Missouri and relocated to Florida a few years later. Kelly's role is similar to a Chief Financial Officer's. She oversees all operations, account management, and banking services. She communicates often with our clients and leads onboarding, retirement rollovers, deposits and withdrawals, required minimum distributions, and much more. Kelly works closely with Ashley to ensure all client requests are met swiftly and our business continues to run efficiently.

Kelly maintains her Series 7, 31, 63, and 65 securities licenses, allowing her to serve as a very knowledgeable resource for our clients. She currently resides in Lake Wales, Florida with her husband, Tim, and their dog "Roxy".

Registered States:
  • AR
  • FL
  • IL
  • LA
  • MA
  • MO
  • NY

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Banking
Lending services
Cash management
Securities-backed lending
Retirement planning
Women investors
295 1st Street South
Winter Haven, FL 33880

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Ashley Aycock

Client Associate

Ashley is the cheerful voice you hear when you call our team. She joined Thornhill Wealth Management over five years ago and has been an incredible asset ever since. Ashley manages the day-to-day requests of our clients and partners closely with Kelly on the operational side of our business, including: client onboarding, preparing for client meetings, account openings, transfers, collecting required signatures, and much more. Ashley kindness and professionalism puts our clients at ease knowing their requests will be met quickly and accurately. Ashley resides in Winter Haven with her husband, Michael, and their two daughters. Outside of work, you'll find Ashley cheering on her girls at the softball fields or spending time with family.

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Banking
Lending services
Cash management
Philanthropy
295 1st Street South
Winter Haven, FL 33880

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