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Plan for Retirement with Confidence

December 23, 2025

As the end of 2024 quickly approaches, have you considered how your financial future will look? Retirement planning may seem distant, but it’s important to take action now. Retirement is more than just stopping work – it’s about securing the financial freedom to enjoy your later years. Are you prepared for the financial hurdles that…

What is a Mutual Fund Share Class and Why it Matters

December 23, 2025

Mutual funds are a type of investment that allows investors to pool their money with other investors in order to buy stocks, bonds, and other investments.  Mutual funds are run by professional money managers, and there are many different types of mutual funds that have different features and risk levels. Within each mutual fund, there…

  • Dylan Pechovnik

    March 16, 2026 |

    Dylan was born and raised in Hibbing, MN, where he developed a passion for sports, particularly hockey. After high school, Dylan graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Superior, majoring in Business Administration. Dylan’s interest in financial services developed when he interned in college for EFS Advisors®. His passion for the industry continued as he worked in…

  • Mark Gade

    March 16, 2026 |

    Mark was born and raised in Minnesota and is currently living in Savage with his wife, Grace, and daughter, Emma. Mark’s commitment to financial planning services is shaped by two major influences. First, his father-in-law and mentor, Jim Lutz, a thirty-year plus veteran in the insurance and securities industries, encouraged Mark to pursue his Series…

  • Tony Schutte

    March 16, 2026 |

  • Elizabeth Mason-Doubet

    March 16, 2026 |

    As a financial advisor with EFS, Elizabeth specializes in working with individuals in different stages of retirement planning. Her commitment to providing excellent client service has been shaped by two major influences. First, her mentor Dennis Ludwig, a veteran in the financial field, encouraged Elizabeth to obtain her licenses. Second, her business and operations management…

  • Jesse Babich

    March 16, 2026 |

    Jesse Babich was born and raised on Minnesota’s Iron Range and graduated from Hibbing High School. He went on to earn a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Dakota. He was a member of the UND solar powered car team. Inspired by his mother’s 30+ year career in education, Jesse has a…

  • Samantha Simons

    March 16, 2026 |

    Samantha (Sam) Simons is a financial advisor and client services associate with EFS Advisors. Her career in financial services began in 2007 in the back office of EFS in Cambridge, Minnesota, where she wore many hats and gained valuable experience across the industry. Soon after, she became a licensed financial advisor, earning her Series 6,…

  • Brady Husbyn

    March 16, 2026 |

  • George Leistikow

    March 16, 2026 |

    George specializes in working with individuals who have a pension, helping them better understand how their pension fits into their overall retirement plan. He believes people need the education and tools necessary to make informed decisions about their financial future, particularly as traditional pensions become less common. Before becoming a Financial Advisor, George spent 17…