Our Team

Our Team

Patrick Murphy, CFP®, CLU®, CLTC, ChFC®

Managing Partner

Pat joined his dad’s firm in 1978 after graduating from Murray State University. For the past 40 years, Pat have been a wealth advisor primarily focusing on families, business owners, and professionals.  We have developed a process that manages wealth and risk for clients. Pat's main strength is building and maintaining long-standing relationships.

Designations and Registrations:

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM – CFP®
  • Chartered Life Underwriter – CLU®
  • Chartered Financial Consultant – ChFC®
  • Certified in Long-Term Care – CLTC

Pat has participated on a few boards including Medinah Country Club and Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Pat has been married since 1982 to Linda Reilly Murphy. They have three children and three grandchildren.

Pat enjoys competitive senior golf, pickle ball, general fitness and bee keeping.

Kyle Martin, CFP®,AAMS®

Wealth Advisor

Kyle Martin joined Murphy Financial Group in 2017 as a Wealth Advisor. He is now the third generation in the practice following his uncle, Pat Murphy, and grandfather, Ken Murphy. Kyle’s role at Murphy Financial Group is focused on managing client relationships through financial planning, asset management, and insurance. He also spends a lot of his time doing the portfolio management and investment research for client portfolios. Prior to joining the team, Kyle began his career at IBM followed by time at Powershares as an ETF specialist. 

Kyle graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Indiana Wesleyan University where he played on the golf team.  Indiana Wesleyan is also where Kyle met his wife, Allison, whom he married in 2012. They have three kids that certainly keep them busy, Sawyer, Henley and Barrett. 

Away from work, you will find Kyle spending time with his family or at the golf course. His passion for golf is something that is shared throughout the family and he began playing at a young age with his grandfather, Ken.

Contact: 630.523.0413

Caryn Fischer

Wealth Advisor Coordinator

Caryn Fischer joined Murphy Financial Group in 2000.  In her role as Wealth Advisor Coordinator, Caryn focuses on working closely with clients and their advisors in building their financial plans, cash flow modeling, retirement analysis, education needs and aggregating accounts in the eMoney Wealth Management System.  In addition, she is a point of contact for day-to-day client service needs for investment accounts.  Caryn enjoys the outdoors and has fun spending time with her husband, three children and three grandchildren.

Contact: 630.523.0412

Deborah Schulze

Client Service Coordinator

Debi joined Murphy Financial Group in 2006. In her role as Client Service Coordinator, Debi works closely with clients on daily service needs. She is the point of contact for clients who are obtaining new insurance or need something related to their current policies. Her dedication to service and thoroughness enhances the client experice at Murphy Financial Group. Outside of work, Debi enjoys spending time with her grandkids.

Contact: 630.523.0414

Madeline Schmitz

Director of Client Services

Madeline joined Murphy Financial Group in 2022 as the Director of Client Services. Like her cousin Kyle, Madeline is the third generation in the business, following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather. Elevating the client experience is Madeline’s top priority. She values clear communication and trusting relationships. She works diligently to fulfill client service needs and is dedicated to the MFG process that clients have come to love.  

Madeline graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University where she played on the golf team and earned bachelor's degree in psychology. She later attended the Erikson Institute earning a Master of Science.  

Madeline enjoys competitive golf, hiking, and wellness. She and her husband Max have been married since 2013 and have three children – Jack, Maeve and Gavin.

Phone: 630-523-0411