Blake's Commitment to Your Future
Blake is driven by a deep belief in the meaningful impact of his business.
His personal journey, after the life-changing loss of his father to cancer, inspired him to leave a strong career in supply chain management and dedicate his life to helping families gain financial security and peace of mind.
At the core of Blake's advisory practice are authentic interactions and genuine care for his clients.
"My journey has taught me the profound urgency of financial security.
When my father passed away, I learned the critical importance of financial planning, and the tremendous peace of mind that a true advisor can provide clients when the expected happens much sooner than expected.
This has shaped me into who I am today. My compass is always pointed at making a positive impact because my work is so deeply rooted in personal experience."
- Blake Otterlei
Community Involvement
Blake is proud to be a part of Bridging Minnesota, an incredible local organization that assists individuals and families transitioning into stable living. He's also proud to support the search for better childhood cancer treatments and assist families undergoing treatment through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Bridging Minnesota
Bridging is a nonprofit organization primarily serving the Twin Cities, providing donated furniture and household goods to families and individuals transitioning to housing stability. Bridging gives hope and a leap towards housing stability to more than 5,000 households and families per year. With locations in Roseville and Bloomington, Bridging is driven by volunteers and donations of basic home essential items from the community. Bridging empowers people to thrive in their homes by providing quality furniture and household goods for those pursuing housing stability.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer (ALSF)
ALSF funds cancer research, raises awareness, and supports the families of children with cancer. Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual, its employees, and financial professionals like me have donated more than $20 million to support ALSF and fund over 400,000 research hours.
Leveraging a Network of Expertise for You
As your dedicated advisor, Blake leverages his expansive network of financial professionals and specialized teams across Northwestern Mutual and his professional network.
This brings diverse expertise directly to your financial plan, ensuring comprehensive strategy and guidance.
Sam Linden
CFP®
Partner and Wealth Management Advisor
There are many question marks for people as they start families and progress through their professional careers. I meet my clients where they are at, putting a plan together that meets their needs, goals and dreams; removing those questions marks from the equation. My mission is to build a lifelong relationship with my clients, allowing me to seem them to and through their goals and aspirations.