Our Team
When you work with Eckelkamp & Lyman Retirement Planning, you have the advantage of working with a passionate team ready to share our extensive knowledge to help you feel confident about your financial future. We provide a personal, friendly atmosphere in which you are our number one priority.
Craig Lyman
LPL FINANCIAL ADVISOR
(702) 733-5860
Craig Lyman grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and moved to Las Vegas in 2003. He has been in the financial services industry for 24 years. After working on the institutional side of the business as a Vice President for Oppenheimer Funds, Craig joined LPL Financial as a registered representative and an investment advisor representative in 2008.
In addition to having his master’s degree in wealth management from Columbia University, Craig stays involved with the university through teaching as a course associate in Columbia University’s Master in Wealth Management program and as a founding contributor and ongoing supporter of the Columbia Wealth Management Diversity Fellowship. He also has undergraduate degrees in accounting and business.
Craig is not only married to Jennifer Lyman, they are business partners as well. They share four children and two dogs between them. Despite almost being empty nesters, their life still revolves around their family and, of course, their French Bulldog and their Yorkie mix.
Craig also holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has placed as high as 3rd in both the Pan American Championships and the World Championships in Brazil. When not spending time with clients or family, Craig can be found on the mats of his local Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club training and coaching others.
Diane Avina
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
(702) 733-5860
Originally from Indiana, Diane relocated to Las Vegas in 1998. She has an extensive background in the Financial Industry, and joined Eckelkamp Retirement Planning in 2014. Since then, she has graduated from DeVry University with a Bachelor of Science in Management. She is continuing her education pursuing her Masters in Finance with Keller Graduate School. She has one son. Diane enjoys reading, cooking, baking, being outdoors and spending time with family.
Janelle Mueller
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
(702) 733-5860
Born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia Janelle moved to the United States in 1996 with her husband due to his military career. Janelle has over 30 years of administrative and secretarial experience in the Australian Government, research & development, retail and financial industries. She enjoys travelling, reading, puzzles, and scrapbooking. Janelle is a proud Mum of an ASU Sun Devil honor’s student.