Our Team

With over a decade of experience in financial services, Brad Kustermann is dedicated to guiding clients through life’s financial challenges with personalized strategies tailored to their unique goals. Since 2012, he has helped individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions, combining his analytical expertise with a deep commitment to client relationships.

Brad's professional journey began in public policy, where he spent six years as a research policy analyst for the Minnesota State Senate. Transitioning into financial services, he has since built a distinguished career as a financial advisor at Edward Jones and Wells Fargo Advisors, earning multiple industry accolades along the way. He has been recognized as a Five Star Wealth Manager (2017-2025), a 2022 Platinum Council Advisor, and a 2023 Pearl Level Platinum Council Advisor—testaments to his dedication and excellence in wealth management.

One of Brad’s favorite aspects of his work is designing customized investment portfolios that align with clients' risk tolerance and long-term objectives. He values the personal connections he builds, taking pride in helping clients achieve financial confidence and security.

Outside the office, Brad enjoys staying active by coaching his daughter’s and sons’ softball and baseball teams and playing in a men’s 35+ amateur baseball league. When he’s not on the field, you’ll find him perfecting his BBQ skills and soaking up the sun with family and friends.

This award was issued on 11/1/24 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 3/13/24 through 10/29/24. Fee paid for use of marketing materials. Self-completed questionnaire was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. 4789 Twin Cities-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 624 (13% of candidates) were named 2025 Five Star Wealth Managers. The following prior year statistics use this format: YEAR: # Considered, # Winners, % of candidates, Issued Date, Research Period. 2024: 4,280, 637, 15%, 12/1/23, 3/13/23 - 9/29/23; 2023: 4,080, 633, 16%, 12/1/22, 3/14/22 - 10/18/22; 2022: 4544, 622, 14%, 12/1/21, 3/29/21 - 10/8/21; 2021: 4004, 630, 16%, 12/1/20, 3/30/20 - 10/23/20; 2020: 3606, 589, 16%, 12/1/19, 3/1/19 - 10/25/19; 2019: 3504, 671, 19%, 12/1/18, 3/23/18 - 10/23/18; 2018: 2622, 591, 23%, 12/1/17, 2/23/17 - 10/13/17; 2017: 2304, 836, 36%, 11/1/16, 2/25/16 - 10/14/16; Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. The award is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria - required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser (RIA) or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a RIA or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or FSP's consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through FSP's consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client's experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria - considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. The award is not indicative of the wealth manager's future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients' assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by FSP or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by FSP in the future. Visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.

The Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by one or more of the following: completion of educational components, business production from the previous year, and professionalism. Additional consideration may have included best practices and team structure. Platinum Council levels are based on the previous calendar year’s gross revenue and are defined as follows: Diamond – Top 25 Financial Advisors, Ruby – Top 2% (including Diamond recipients), Emerald – Next 5%, Sapphire – Next 8%, Pearl – Best Practice Adopters with a minimum production $750k.

For over a decade, Cassie Corbin has brought a client-centered approach to wealth management, helping individuals and families turn their financial goals into reality. Since obtaining her financial registrationsin 2012 and becoming a Financial Advisor in 2016, she has worked across multiple Wells Fargo Advisors offices, developing a deep understanding of retirement planning, investment strategies, and holistic wealth management.

Cassie is passionate about simplifying complex financial concepts, helping ensure that every client—whether a seasoned investor or just beginning their financial journey—feels confident and informed. She takes pride in crafting tailored retirement roadmaps, collaborating with tax, estate, and lending professionals to provide well-rounded financial strategies. Above all, she cherishes celebrating clients’ milestones and believes a referral from a satisfied client is the highest compliment.

Beyond her career, Cassie is a dedicated mom to her three children, Olivia, Benjamin, and Archer. Her free time is spent immersed in their sports activities, cheering from the sidelines at hockey, baseball, and soccer games. When she’s not at the rink or the field, she enjoys traveling, home renovations, gardening, reading, swimming, and attending plays and orchestra performances.

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