Wealth Management Solutions

With a solid foundation of teamwork, our practice draws on the skills and strengths of each member to achieve our collective goal of helping clients like you meet their financial goals. Together, we can help you feel more confident, connected and in control of your financial life.

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Advisors

Gregory M Thoen

CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®

Private Wealth Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner
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James Surdy

CFP®, ChFC®, APMA, CLU®

Private Wealth Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner
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Toby Hovelsrud

APMA, ChFC®

Private Wealth Advisor

Investment Specialist
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Heather L Nelson

APMA

Financial Advisor

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Melvin Soderlund

APMA

Associate Financial Advisor

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Sandra Jane Abild

Associate Financial Advisor

Practice Manager
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Team

Amanda Sayles

Amanda Sayles

Operations Specialist,

Chief Financial Officer of Wealth Management Solutions

Personal Intro

Amanda is a part of the Accounting and Human Resources team. This team manages our practice’s financial operations and personnel needs, including bookkeeping, payroll, hiring and employee support, ensuring our practice runs smoothly. Amanda works out of our Austin, MN location.

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Hope Johnson

Hope Johnson

Executive Assistant

Personal Intro

Hope is a part of our Accounting and Human Resources team. This team manages our practice’s financial operations and personnel needs, including bookkeeping, payroll, hiring and employee support, ensuring our practice runs smoothly. Hope works out of our Austin, MN location.

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Becca Sorenson

Becca Sorenson

Marketing Manager

Personal Intro

Becca is our lead marketer. The marketing team is responsible for strategizing, developing and executing marketing initiatives, collaborating with all locations to manage branding, client communications, event planning and community outreach.

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Lexie Johnson

Lexie Johnson

Event Planner

Personal Intro

Lexie serves as the event planner on the marketing team, bringing creating organization and a personal touch to every client event. She thoughtfully designs events that reflect the values of the practice and strengthen connections with clients. Lexie heps turn ideas into meaningful moments that leave a lasting impression.

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Jessica Durand, MBA

Jessica Durand, MBA

Business Development Director

Personal Intro

Jessica is on the Business Processing team. They handle a wide variety of business tasks from new account applications to managing transfers and estate settlements. They ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. Jessica works out of our Austin and Owatonna office locations.

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Taylor Maxfield

Taylor Maxfield

Client Service Coordinator,

Financial Planning Assistant

Personal Intro

Taylor is on the Financial Planning Support team; they focus on maintaining and tracking financial plans. They assist advisors by managing documentation and ensuring clients’ financial plans stay on course. Taylor is based out of our Austin office location.

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Brenda Huot, APMA™

Brenda Huot, APMA™

Practice Manager,

Financial Planning Specialist

Personal Intro

Brenda is on the Financial Planning Support team; they focus on maintaining and tracking financial plans. They assist advisors by managing documentation and ensuring clients’ financial plans stay on course. Brenda is based out of our Northfield office location.

Qualifications

  • Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA™)

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Quinn Buenzow

Quinn Buenzow

Office Manager

Personal Intro

Quinn is the Office Manager of our Mankato location and is on the Business Processing team. They handle a wide variety of business tasks from new account applications to managing transfers and estate settlements. They ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

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Sara Truax

Sara Truax

Client Relationship Manager

Personal Intro

Sara is on the Business Processing team. They handle a wide variety of business tasks from new account applications to managing transfers and estate settlements. They ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. Sara is based out of our Northfield office location.

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Tonya Novak

Office Manager

Personal Intro

Tonya severs as the Office Manager at the Austin, MN location, keeping daily operations running smoothly, ensuring every client experience is seamless and welcoming. With a strong background in office administration and client service, Tonya oversees communications and office coordination, supporting both the advisory team and the clients they serve. Tonya plays a key role in created efficient, client-focused enviornment.

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Tonya Pavek

Tonya Pavek

Client Service Specialist

Personal Intro

Tonya is on the Business Processing team. They handle a wide variety of business tasks from new account applications to managing transfers and estate settlements. They ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. Tonya works out of our Belle Plaine office location.

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