For nearly 30 years, I have been working with families and business owners, understanding what is most important to them and helping to build personalized investment strategies. Working closely with you and your other trusted professionals, I can help determine the most appropriate financial strategy to help achieve your financial goals, such as building a personal retirement plan, saving for education, insurance strategies or business retirement planning.
I grew up in Huron, SD, spending a lot of time on family farms, learning the value of faith, family and hard work. I graduated from Crown College with a bachelor's degree in history.
My wife, Janice, and I live in Rochester and have two grown children. We both believe it is important to give back to the community and are involved in a number of local charities giving our time and resources.
As my business has grown, I have partnered with several financial advisors to assist me in providing clients with exceptional and personalized service. I have been a coach to a number of financial advisors. A few years ago, I was blessed to be awarded with the Ted Jones Spirit of Caring Award. The Ted Jones Spirit of Caring Award is designed to recognize financial advisors who exemplify the values, culture and spirit of giving back. It is unique in the fact that the winners are selected by his/her peers in the region.
My branch team, Dawn O'Connell and Joy Kaul, have 35 years of combined experience. Working together, we believe it’s important to invest our time to understand what you’re working toward before you invest your money.
I get a great amount of personal satisfaction and significance from helping people get the "Return on Life" they desire. It's not just about the return on investments but it is living the kind of life that makes a difference with the people and causes that they care about.
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Focus areas
- Charitable Giving
- Retirement Income Strategies
- Retirement Savings Strategies
- Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
My Personal Interests
- History and Museums
- Board Games
- Volunteering
- Golfing
- Table Tennis
Office Information
Phone Number
Marlin Hofer at (507) 288-5472Branch Team
Office Hours
Weekday | Availability |
---|---|
Mon | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
Tue | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
Wed | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
Thu | 08:30AM - 05:00PM |
Fri | 08:30AM - 04:00PM |
Sat | Closed |
Sun | Closed |
Additional Hours
- Web Conferencing
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