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Alissa Tinklenberg

Financial Advisor, Registered Representative

952-960-8177

atinklenberg@focusfinancial.com

Alissa joined RiverFront Group in August of 2025 and has more than a decade of experience working in accounting (inactive CPA), finance, technology and financial advising roles.

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Barbara Kirby, CFP®

Senior Financial Advisor

(651) 379-3942

bkirby@focusfinancial.com

Education: B.A. Economics, Education and Psychology, St. Olaf College Professional Designations: Certified Financial Planner (CFP); Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC); Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) Barb joined Focus Financial in...

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Connor Koppa, CFP®

Financial Advisor, Registered Representative

612-300-1885

ckoppa@focusfinancial.com

Connor has been with our team since 2013. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ since 2015, he specializes in developing financial roadmaps focused on maximizing opportunities for sustainable success...

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Dalia Olson

Project Manager

(952) 412-3238

daliaolson@focusfinancial.com

Dalia joined RiverFront Group in March of 2022 and brings with her more than ten years in customer support experience. 

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Gabrielle Novak

Client Service Manager

952-960-9046

gnovak@focusfinancial.com

Education: B.A. Mathematics, University of Minnesota Gabrielle joined RiverFront Group in October 2024. Prior to working at Focus Financial, Gabrielle had experience as a high school teacher where she taught math and focused on...

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Karl Knuths

Investment Specialist/Registered Representative

952-412-5100

kknuths@focusfinancial.com

Karl joined RiverFront Group in June of 2021. Prior to working at Focus Financial, Karl worked as an Advisor with TD Ameritrade and Thrivent Financial.

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Kelly Dahl

Advisor Support Associate

952-960-8463

kdahl@focusfinancial.com

Kelly joined RiverFront Group in February of 2024 and has over ten years of customer service experience. Her previous experience includes eight years working with the state’s public assistance programs...

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Kim Wehlage

Senior Relationship Manager

952-997-8951

kwehlage@focusfinancial.com

Kim joined RiverFront Group in November of 2016 and brings more than twenty years of experience working in administrative, financial and technology roles...

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Kyle Watkins, CFP®

Executive Officer | Financial Advisor, Investment Advisor Representative

952-997-8955

jkwatkins@focusfinancial.com

Since 1984, Kyle has specialized in solving wealth management issues for busy professionals. He co-founded Focus Financial in 1993, where he serves as a financial advisor, Executive Officer, and Board Chairman. Kyle is a member of the...

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Madeline Sivanich

Advisor Support Associate

952-960-8167

msivanich@focusfinancial.com

Madeline joined the team in April 2025 as an Advisor Support Associate, bringing nearly a decade of experience in operations and event management.

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Matthew Svendsen

Financial Advisor, Registered Representative

651-242-5430

msvendsen@focusfinancial.com

Matt has been with our team since 2022 and a financial professional and Series 7 licensed since 2007. He specializes in fostering client relationships and curating client specific solutions to match each situation.

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Matthew Benson, CFP®

Financial Advisor, Registered Representative

763-358-1215

mbenson@focusfinancial.com

Matt has been in the financial services industry since 2003 holding various roles. He began with a focus on investment management and that experience aided in his transition to comprehensive wealth management for individuals in 2009.

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Sarah Morgan

Financial Advisor, Registered Representative

952-960-9370

smorgan@focusfinancial.com

Sarah joined Riverfront Group in July of 2025 and brings years of experience working in coaching, recruiting, and financial services roles. 

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Shirlene Luk

Financial Planning Associate

952-412-6063

sluk@focusfinancial.com

Shirlene joined RiverFront Group in June of 2017. As the Financial Planning Associate, she will work closely with clients on service appointment preparation, case analysis and other client service initiatives...

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