OUR TEAM

John K. Henker, LUTCF^®, CLTC^®

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

John is the founding partner of Henker Financial Partners LLC. He started his career in the financial serves industry in December 1993. John spends the majority of his time in the areas of wealth management, estate planning, and retirement planning, and is known for his life centered approach to financial planning. He believes in fostering an environment of value driven ideas both in professional and personal life. For over 28 years he has worked with individuals and businesses to identify opportunities and mitigate risk that could undermine financial wellbeing.

John is a Registered Representative, licensed with NYLIFE Securities LLC and a Financial Adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor, both of which are New York Life Companies. John is a member of New York Life’s Chairman’s Council (2021) and a life and qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table, the Premier Association of Financial Professionals. He received his LUTCF designation from the American College.

John enjoys being an active member in his community. He currently serves as Board Chair for the Wishing Star Foundation and is a past board member and current member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.

John is a Native of Deer Park Washington. He moved to Tri-Cities in 1980 where he met his wife, Devon. They have two children, Katie and Kenny, and three Grandchildren, Paisley, Paxton and Wyatt.

Makena Hunter, MBA, FSCP

Financial Adviser

Makena originally joined Henker Financial Partners as the Director of Business Development in 2022, after spending two years as an Agent and Registered Representative with New York Life. Makena has now rejoined NYLIFE Securities LLC as a Registered Representative and became a Financial Adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC, both of which are New York Life Companies. Makena is also a licensed producer of Life and Disability insurance products.

Before starting her career in the financial services industry, Makena attended Eastern Washington University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications & Public Relations and a Master of Business Administration.

Makena was born and raised in Pasco. She spent eight years in the Spokane area before moving back to the Tri-Cities. She now lives in Eltopia with her husband, 4 dogs and chickens. Makena serves on the Tri-Cities Action Committee for the Wishing Star Foundation. During her free time, she enjoys golfing, spending time with her dogs, traveling, and enjoying a nice glass of wine. 

Theresa Petraszak, JD, CFP®

Paraplanner

Theresa joined Henker Financial Partners in 2015 as the Client Service Specialist but left the office in 2018 after relocating to central Ohio with her family. Alhough she remains in central Ohio, Theresa rejoined our team remotely in 2021.

Before joining our team, Theresa spent several years working in the legal field. Sher earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from Seattle University School of Law. Additionally, Theresa holds three undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Marquette University, and a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from Kaplan University, where she graduated summa cum laude. Theresa is life insurance licensed in both Washington and Ohio and is a Certified Financial Planner® Professional.

Theresa is actively involved in her local community through her volunteer work at CHA Animal Shelter and as a board member for the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club. She has also served on the board of trustees for the Wishing Star Foundation since 2017.

In her free time, Theresa enjoys watching sports (especially football and college basketball), reading, running, and spending quality time with her family at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.

Keri Gisbon

Licensed Service Assistant

Keri began her career as an assistant at NYL in 2014 and joined Henker Financial Partners in 2024. She holds a Washington life and disability license. Prior to entering the financial services industry, Keri worked part-time assisting with home visitations for foster children.

Raised in a Navy family, Keri has called Kennewick home for the past 32 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons, going on mountain trips to ride razors and explore, and cheering on her sons as a dedicated baseball mom.