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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Mendota Heights office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
BJ Hellyer
CLU®, CLF®
Managing Partner
BJ Hellyer joined Northwestern Mutual in 1996 as a college intern. After graduating from Drake University he began his career as a full-time Financial Representative in Des Moines, Iowa. He was drawn to Northwestern Mutual because of the values-based leaders and quality of products. BJ was a financial advisor...
BJ Hellyer joined Northwestern Mutual in 1996 as a college intern. After graduating from Drake University he began his career as a full-time Financial Representative in Des Moines, Iowa. He was drawn to Northwestern Mutual because of the values-based leaders and quality of products. BJ was a financial advisor for eleven years, achieving Million Dollar Roundtable multiple times. From 2004-2007, he served as Managing Director in Ames, Iowa, bringing his passion and enthusiasm to recruit and train new financial representatives. Under his leadership, the district office was recognized with several recruiting and development-based awards. In June 2018, BJ was appointed Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual – Twin Cities. He is honored with the opportunity to recruit and grow members of his values-based firm and have a positive impact in the Minneapolis community. BJ resides in Lake Elmo, Minnesota with his wife and kids. When he is not in the office he enjoys reading, exercising and golf.
Team Stuhr is a Wealth Management team located in Onalaska Wisconsin, specializing in holistic financial planning in the retirement and pre retirement space. It is our passion to ensure individuals, families, and businesses have a plan in place to achieve their financial goals, protect the things they care about...
Team Stuhr is a Wealth Management team located in Onalaska Wisconsin, specializing in holistic financial planning in the retirement and pre retirement space. It is our passion to ensure individuals, families, and businesses have a plan in place to achieve their financial goals, protect the things they care about most, and spend their lives living.
Financial planning starts with trust. There is no magic bullet or solution to building a strong financial plan. Our team enjoys working with individuals, families, and business owners that want a personalized strategy to create a legacy. We have built our team to serve clients from the very early stages or...
Financial planning starts with trust. There is no magic bullet or solution to building a strong financial plan. Our team enjoys working with individuals, families, and business owners that want a personalized strategy to create a legacy. We have built our team to serve clients from the very early stages or life, saving for retirement, & lastly generating tax efficient income in retirement.
I believe client relationships last a lifetime. Start your journey with me. My team customizes our services to your goals. We excel at the challenges big thinkers and visionary clients bring to the table. Our financial plans consistently help families and business owners find promise and comfort in their financial...
I believe client relationships last a lifetime. Start your journey with me. My team customizes our services to your goals. We excel at the challenges big thinkers and visionary clients bring to the table. Our financial plans consistently help families and business owners find promise and comfort in their financial future.
Mike Erpelding joined Northwestern Mutual in 1987, and is the founder of Erpelding Wealth Management as well as the Managing Director of the Edina, MN district office. Over the years, Mike has built Erpelding Wealth Management into a well-rounded practice based on the principals of honesty, integrity and being...
Mike Erpelding joined Northwestern Mutual in 1987, and is the founder of Erpelding Wealth Management as well as the Managing Director of the Edina, MN district office. Over the years, Mike has built Erpelding Wealth Management into a well-rounded practice based on the principals of honesty, integrity and being client-focused. While maintaining a strong wealth management practice, Mike plays a key role in the career development of other financial representatives.