Team
Brian Niemann, CFP®, ChFC®
President | Managing Principal | Wealth Manager
In the summer of 2002, Brian left the corporate investment world to start Wealth Management Group. After 14 years, 6 with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and 8 with US Bank, he set out on his own with a vision...
Paul Kiolbasa
Vice President | Sr. Financial Consultant
Paul’s loyal client base is built mainly on referrals and word of mouth, a true testament to his sincerity, ability, and excellent customer service.
Michael Martell
Asst. Vice President | Financial Consultant
Mike joined Wealth Management Group in June 2011 as a Asst. Vice President and Financial Consultant, after over 11 years of learning his trade at Edward Jones and Investment Centers of America. Mike’s focus has and always will be...
Stephen Bowman MBA, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CDFA®
Vice President | Sr. Financial Consultant
Steve has called Rice Lake, WI home for over 15 years and is a great asset to the team of professionals at Wealth Management Group, LLC....
Stephen Driever
Vice President | Sr. Financial Consultant
After spending 22 years in education, Dr. Bankes personally achieved the financial independence he desired and changed careers to pursue his passion of helping others achieve the financial security and freedom that is possible. His...
Patricia Scott, CRPC®
Executive Vice President | Wealth Manager
With over 28 years of experience in the financial services industry, Patti’s focus is to provide wealth management solutions to individuals, families, and businesses while delivering unparalleled service. As a Colorado native,...
Michelle joined Wealth Management Group in January 2005 as the Director of Operations. She brings with her 30 years of professional office management experience including corporate accounting, human resource and customer service....
Max Bicanich
Client Relations Associate / Para Planner
Max joined WMG in 2021 with a background in finance and financial planning. He was born and raised in Minneapolis Minnesota where he was a four-sport varsity athlete and traveled across the country to compete. He went off to college at...
Sam Brekken joined WMG at the Rice Lake office in January of 2022. She was born and raised in Barron County, and lives in Rice Lake with her husband and 4 children. Sam graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire in...