Luke Deboer

My mission is simple. To help my clients make smart financial decisions so they can be in the position to live the life they want. Every client is different and everyone has different dreams. Your unique combination of family, education, health, life experiences, and interests help shape you and what you want out of life. 7th Street Financial will help you on your unique path with custom advice and plans. As an advisor, I have several primary roles I need to perform for my clients. 1. Listen. My first objective is to truly listen to clients and hear what is important to them so we can work towards the correct objectives. 2. Be knowledgable. This is what you pay me for. To know the things you don't that will improve your financial position. 3. Be flexible. Throughout the course of our relationship, life will inevitably throw you a few curve balls. We have to be flexible and adapt to your new life circumstances and new goals. 4. Be accountable. One of the main things people want out of an advisor is someone to keep them on task forgetting the things done they need to do. The firm's tagline is Financial Planning for the 99%. I say this because I believe financial planning is not just for those that have over $5 million in assets. Many financial advisors require you to build up $500,000 before they will talk to you. I believe people need help to get to that mark and beyond. We all want to be able to do the things that bring joy to our lives. That is my ultimate goal for you. To help you make the financial moves that will put you in the position to do the things that bring

Rebekah Hartmann is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in helping clients develop strategies to pursue their financial goals, including family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. She holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Rebekah has a diverse educational background, including a Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State University, a Master's Degree from Colorado School of Mines, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University, and an MBA from the University of Missouri System. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association, Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce, Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, National Association of Women Business Owners, and Quorum LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce. In addition to her professional work, Rebekah is involved with the Bank of America, Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, and the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Her personal interests include biking, gardening, hiking, horseback riding, music, and reading.

James Thiher is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1978, he has developed strategies and provided advice tailored to individuals, families, and businesses by focusing on their short- and long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. James earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2008 and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. He manages personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, utilizing individual securities, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Iowa State University. Residing in Orono with his wife, Donna, James is active in the community, supporting several Twin Cities nonprofit organizations such as Neighborhood House and Wishes & More. He also maintains involvement with Viterbo University and Mercy Hospital Foundation. His personal interests include football, reading, scuba diving, and traveling.

Brandon Oslund is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth planning and investment strategy management. Since joining the financial services industry in 2005 and transitioning to Merrill with his group in 2009, he has focused on aligning clients' wealth with their goals and priorities. Brandon works extensively with family-owned business owners, advising on both personal wealth and business matters, and consults on company retirement plans and foundations regarding investment policy and plan design. Brandon holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from St. Cloud State University and has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™). He is a member of both the Financial Planning Association and the Investments & Wealth Institute. Outside of his professional work, Brandon is involved in community organizations such as the Orono Softball Association and the Orono Rotary Club. He resides in Long Lake with his wife and their five daughters.