Jim Cusimano, CFP® CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Southern Connecticut State University in 1995, Jim started his career in Financial Services. As a CFP® Professional, he enjoys the ability to provide people with solutions to their Financial issues. He holds his Series 7, and Series 66 registrations. In addition, he has his Life and Health Insurance licenses for Montana. Jim loves to travel and is passionate about all sports.
Jamie Ogolin, Financial Advisor
Jamie moved to Miles City in 1987 and spent twenty-seven years in education, nineteen of these years in the Miles City School system. Upon retiring from school administration in 2014 he joined Big Sky Financial. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana and a Master’s degree from Montana State University. He holds his Series 7 and Series 66 registrations along with Montana Life and Health Insurance licenses. Jamie serves on the Custer County Educational Foundation board. Jamie is also on the Miles Community College Board of Trustees. He and his wife Kristy have two adult daughters. Outside of the office he enjoys the Montana outdoors, spending time with family, and collecting antique fishing tackle.
For over a decade he has been afforded the privilege of working with clients throughout their financial journeys. Whether a first time ROTH account, managing contributions and investments while clients are employed, retirement planning, or helping clients navigate the adjustments upon retirement. He welcomes collaboration with his clients’ accountants, and attorneys throughout this long-term relationship. With the team at Big Sky Financial, clients receive most comprehensive and dedicated service. Each client’s needs and goals are different. Jamie prides himself in individually tailoring solutions to meet the needs of individual client. He is committed to his clients and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your plans, goals, or concerns throughout your financial journey.
Jeff Brabant Financial Advisor
Jeff is a Financial Advisor at Big Sky Financial Planning Group in Miles City, with deep roots in the community. Married to Rachael, a mortgage officer at Stockman Bank, they have two children: Logan, who attends the University of Arizona, and Brooke, a junior at CCDHS.
Jeff is a retired professor from Miles Community College after a successful 25 years of teaching and over 30 years of coaching. Jeff holds Series 66 and Series 7 licenses and has expertise in a broad range of financial products, including SEPs, IRAs, and annuities. He is particularly skilled in technical analysis, honed through his passion for day trading. Jeff earned his bachelor’s degree at Montana State University and his master’s degree from the University of Phoenix.
With a personal philosophy centered on building strong relationships, Jeff is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals, regardless of their wealth. He believes in treating people with respect and providing exceptional service to all.
Jeff is actively involved in the community, donating his time to local youth baseball leagues and participating in the local chapter for retired teachers. Through Big Sky Financial, he and the rest of the team offers free community workshops, focusing on Social Security education and others.
With over 25 years of teaching and more than 30 years of coaching experience, Jeff finds similarities between education, coaching, and financial advising, all of which focus on relationships, education, and empathy. He is passionate about his second career and committed to making a positive impact on his clients’ lives.
Karissa Nissen Financial Advisor
Karissa is a financial professional with Big Sky Financial Planning Group in Miles City. Born and raised in Miles City. Married to Greg Nissen a contractor with the Jackson Group. Has two boys Taylon, a Junior at CCDHS and Tannor, a Freshman at CCDHS.
Karissa is an Enrolled Agent at Professional Financial Services LLC, along with a Financial Planner and Investment Advisor at Big Sky Financial Planning Group. Karissa earned her Enrolled Agents License in 2019, Graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration—Accounting from MSUB in 2020, earned you SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 between 2021 & 2022. Karissa specializes in whole picture financial & tax planning.
Karissa believes that the key to a successful financial future is building a solid relationship and understanding. Trust and the client’s comfort are only achieved through a strong relationship. She builds that path with you as this is after all your financial future.
Karissa fills her free time as a member of the city council, board member of the Miles City Bump N Run, and providing concessions for youth activities in the community.
Karissa’s strong desire to guide others through such uncertainty as their financial futures is what drives her to build lasting relationships with her clients. She is dedicated to doing whatever is in the best interest of the client to ensure that the security of stability is felt by all.
Angel Sanchez Office Manager
Angel moved to Miles City, MT from Southern California in 1993 with her family as a child and has been a resident ever since. She graduated from Custer County District High School in 2000. Angel worked at First Interstate Bank as a Lead Teller and Customer Service Representative for 10 years before starting at Big Sky Financial Planning Group in 2013. With that being said, she has over 20 years of customer service in the financial industry. Angel will be the first person you hear when calling the office, and the first person you see when entering our Miles City office. Her responsibilities include working with Sam on client services, follow up calls, setting appointments, account information updates, along with helping in daily office inquires to assist the advisors. When Angel is not working she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also likes music, traveling and camping.
Samantha (Sam) Teske
Sam grew up in Miles City, graduating from Custer Counter District High School in 2007. Sam was working in dental services with Dr. Kovacs going on 5 years when she made the switch to Big Sky Financial in 2021. Sam is the ‘New Accounts Manager’. Her responsibilities include assisting the four advisors with paperwork for all new accounts, marketing and to follow up with on-boarding our new clients. Sam assists in all compliance issues and all that is needed as a team at big sky financial.
Sam and her husband Caleb have 3 children, Gracie, Kinslie, and Koden. The whole family loves to travel; convenient when all three children are in traveling sports including soccer, volleyball, and basketball.
Sam shares the belief in community involvement and everyone doing their part with the rest of the team at Big Sky Financial. She has personally donated her time towards Milestown Community Improvement Inc. projects though she is not currently a member and helped coach youth soccer and middle school volleyball.
