We are grounded by our midwestern values and our down-to-earth sensibility. Get to know us and you’ll find we are hard-working, trusted and disciplined. These values help shape, but never cloud, our global view. Our seasoned team of advisors has a global perspective that enables them to develop comprehensive investment strategies customized for you.

What Makes Us Different
Our unique approach enhances your experience.
Our firm is independent, our employees are owners, and our advisors are fiduciaries.
This combination leads to a culture of collaboration, fewer conflicts of interest, and a promise of accountability to you from the moment we meet.
You’ll have a powerful group of smart people on your side because every Marks Group team member collaborates on your behalf. We conduct our own research, build our own portfolios, and design and implement strategies based on your specific priorities.
Our industry-leading business model continues to receive regional and national recognition. Barron’s has named Marks Group as one of the Top Advisors in America for 13 consecutive years and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal recognized us in 2022 as one of the Twin Cities’ 50 fastest growing, privately held, for-profit companies.

Our Team
Collaboratively working on your behalf.

Ben Marks
Founder/Chief Investment Officer

John Feste
Founder/President

Patrick Deeg, CFP®
Principal

Matt Arnold, CFP®, MA
Senior Wealth Advisor

Brett Angel
Senior Wealth Advisor

Jeremy Schmidt, CFP®
Director of Asset Management

John Hanten, CFP®
Wealth Advisor

Samantha Thorn, CFP®, CPA (inactive)
Wealth Advisor

Nick Slettum
Lead Trader

Seth Cogswell, MBA
Portfolio Manager/Sub-Advisor

Bill Patterson, MBA, CFA®
Portfolio Manager/Consultant

Jeremy Netka
Director of Client Service

Janet Jakobitz
Client Service Coordinator

Holli Hausladen
Client Service Associate/Marketing Coordinator

Jesse Gamble
Client Service Associate

Erica Lewerenz
Director of Operations/CCO