Jane LaLonde and Ann Wengronowitz listed among Minnesota’s Top Women Wealth Advisors by Forbes/SHOOK
MINNEAPOLIS—February 4, 2026—Jane LaLonde, CFP®, CDFA, senior partner and founder of LaLonde Wealth Advisor Group, and Ann Wengronowitz, CFP®, RICP®, senior partner and co-founder of Confidere Financial, were announced today as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list qualifiers.
With over 2,800 advisors on the Forbes’ Top Women Wealth Advisors national list, LaLonde is in the top 20 women wealth advisors in Minnesota, and Wengronowitz is in the top 100 women wealth advisors in Minnesota*.
Each advisor on the list is chosen based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative criteria, including in-person interviews, industry experience, compliance records, revenue produced and assets under management.
“Jane and Ann are two of the finest financial advisors in our profession, and are very deserving of this recognition from Forbes,” commented North Star Resource Group CEO Ed Deutschlander, CLU®, CLF®. “Their longstanding commitment to serving and elevating others is unquestionable, and we are extremely fortunate to have them on the North Star team.”
LaLonde is a co-author of the book Real-Life Financial Planning with Case Studies for Women, and her appearance on the 2026 Top Women Wealth Advisors list marks her fifth consecutive year receiving this honor. Along with running her individual practice, she also leads a team of advisors, investment specialists and administrative staff to support her growing client base. She is also a nationally recognized public speaker and an active member of her community, working with organizations such as the Academy of Holy Angels and St. John the Baptist Church.
In 2020, LaLonde founded LaLonde Wealth Advisor Group to provide a more personalized, client-focused advisory experience within the trusted framework of North Star. Joined by financial advisors Adam Amys, CPFA®, and Temi Carda, CPFA®, this group provides a high level of integrity and commitment to serving each of their clients’ best interests.
“I’m grateful to be recognized alongside outstanding women advisors,” said LaLonde. “What motivates me each day is helping clients feel informed, supported and confident in their financial decisions.”
Wengronowitz started with North Star in 1981. She and her business partner, financial advisor Emily Malecha, CRPC®, ChFC®, co-founded Confidere Financial in 2019 on a foundation of collaboration and personalized service.
Wengronowitz has been recognized nationally as a leader among her peers, serving on Cetera’s Advisor Engagement Council, a small and exclusive group of advisors selected to represent over 10,000 advisors by providing strategic input and guidance to Cetera’s executive team. She is the past president of WISE, an organization committed to the growth of women financial professionals, and she serves as the past president of Premier Resource Group (PRG)’s board of directors, a national organization for financial professionals.
“I’m truly thrilled and honored to receive this recognition from Forbes,” said Wengronowitz. “I intend to use this recognition as momentum to continue growing and striving for excellence, and I applaud the efforts of everyone who made this prestigious list.”
To view the full list of Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State qualifiers, visit www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-women-advisors.
About Forbes and SHOOK Research
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About North Star Resource Group
North Star Resource Group is a Minneapolis-based financial services firm that provides both individuals and businesses with the resources to help create, preserve and protect their wealth. North Star has more than 200 full-time advisors and over 218 employees. In a network of 43 offices in over 17 states, they have contributed to the financial security and well-being of over 150,000 individuals and small businesses.† To learn more about North Star Resource Group, visit www.northstarfinancial.com.
*Data as of 2/2026
†Data as of 12/2025
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The Forbes ranking of Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative data, rating thousands of women wealth advisors with a minimum of seven years’ experience and weighing factors like revenue trends, asset under management, compliance records, industry experience, and best practices learned through telephone and in-person interviews. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award.
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