AUBURN, IND., August, 2026 — Ever Wealth, the independent wealth management firm founded by Nick Scheumann, Mark VandeVelde, and Andy Smith, has surpassed $300 million in assets under management. It's a milestone the founding partners are proud of, but for a firm named for the continuous, ever-evolving nature of a family's financial journey, they're the first to say it's a marker of progress, not a finish line.
Three hundred million dollars is a meaningful number, but it's really a reflection of hundreds of individual relationships. Every client who trusts us with their financial future is the reason we do this. That's what we're proud of, not the number itself.
— Nick Scheumann, Founding Partner
The office was opened in 2015 on a simple premise: independent financial advice and hometown service don't have to be separate things. As an independent firm, the team isn't tied to any one company's products, which means every plan is built around the client sitting across the table rather than a name on a shelf. The firm's tagline — Clarity, Confidence, and Community — is less a slogan than a description of how the partners were already working long before they had the name.
We're not selling a product, we're building a relationship. Being independent means every recommendation is built around what's actually right for that family, not what's easiest for us to offer. That's the whole reason Ever Wealth exists.
— Mark VandeVelde, CFP®, AIF®, Founding Partner
That same philosophy extends past the client meetings. In 2025, Ever Wealth was named Business of the Year at DeKalb Chamber Partnership's Duesy Awards, recognition the team credits to the way it shows up in Auburn outside of work hours — through volunteering, board service, mentorship, and sponsorship of local youth and family organizations. For a firm that treats clients like neighbors, community involvement isn't a marketing checkbox; it's the same relationship-first approach applied to the town they call home.
Our commitment to the community is reflected in our actions. Every member of our team is committed to showing up for others and lending a hand where it's needed most.
— Andy Smith, Founding Partner
Crossing $300 million is a moment the Ever Wealth team is taking time to acknowledge but they're already looking at it as one point along a much longer road. The partners say the next milestone will be measured the same way this one was: not by the number alone, but by the families and neighbors who trusted them to get there.
To learn more about Ever Wealth or schedule a conversation with the team, visit everwealthteam.com
About Ever Wealth
Ever Wealth is an independent wealth management and financial planning firm based in Auburn, Indiana, founded by Nick Scheumann, Mark VandeVelde, and Andy Smith. The firm provides holistic wealth management and financial planning including retirement, investment, estate, and tax guidance with a focus on building long-term, trust-based relationships with clients throughout DeKalb County and beyond. Learn more at everwealthteam.com.
The 2025 Duesy Business of the Year award issued by DeKalb Chamber Partnership on 11/13/25 recognizes business in Dekalb County. The financial professional was nominated for the recognition. Organizations and individuals must be members in good standing of the DeKalb Chamber Partnership to be eligible and cannot have won in the last 5 years. The Chamber board of directors reviews all eligible nominations and determines the finalists and winners. A fee is not paid to be considered for this award.
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Total Client Assets Under Management (TCAUM) and households as of 8/5/26