In Mackenzie’s four years at Creighton University, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting and Financial Planning, a Master of Accounting (MAC), and a Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics. She started her career as a Technology Assurance Audit Financial Services Associate at KPMG. After working in accounting, Mackenzie worked as an Investment Product Associate at Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management. Mackenzie joined the Carlson Financial team in 2024 and resides in both Omaha and New York City.