Thomas Brown, CFP®
Senior Partner
Thomas Brown, CFP®
Senior Partner
Tom entered the financial services industry in 1980 immediately after graduating from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN, with a degree in business administration. He completed the coursework and passed the examination to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, or CFP®, in 1983. He has spent his career helping his clients navigate the complexities of the financial planning process to help towards the achievement of their financial objectives.
He specializes in retirement and investment strategies. In addition to designing and providing ongoing servicing of comprehensive financial plans, Tom offers access to a wide range of investment and insurance products to ensure plans are properly implemented.
The cumulative value of client investment accounts and holdings on which Tom is named as either Investment Advisor Representative, Registered Representative of Record, or Agent of Record currently exceeds $300,000,000 (6/30/2026 valuations). Tom resides in River Falls, WI, with his wife Michele, who also works in his practice as his practice coordinator. They have five children and enjoy horseback riding, camping, and hiking in their spare time.
North Star resource team
Chase Brakke, DIA, DIF, CEPA®
Senior Vice President
Chris Sitek, CLTC®, CASL®, CLU®, ChFC®, RHU®, REBC®
Vice President Life and Long-Term Care
Jeff Landt, CFA®, CFP®
Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
Carrie Hancock, ChFC®, CLU®, JD
Vice President, Financial Planning Resource Center
220 Glenmont Road
River Falls, WI 54022
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