A purpose-driven retirement planning team: dedicated to creating efficient, holistic strategies that secure your future and provide peace of mind.


310 E. Superior Street
Suite 250
Duluth, MN 55802
We are here to build a lasting relationship focused on what truly matters. By understanding your dreams and challenges, we offer the comfort and confidence you need for the future, while staying grounded in the present.

Through genuine connections, we customize your strategy to what matters most to you and your family.
Our plans let you live fully, knowing your paycheck replacement has been addressed.
We help you build an efficient plan for investments and taxes, aiming to support your financial future.
Technology should simplify life. Ours does
Being present with you is our top priority.
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Retirement brings new opportunities, along with the need to align finances with your life. Here is a list of common questions that our clients ask us:




Gain a comprehensive view of your financial landscape — banking, investments, lending, insurance, and more — all organized on one platform.
Share specific financial data with your CPA, attorney, and family members — promoting transparent and collaborative wealth management.
Store every financial document in one organized, secure, and easily accessible location.
Our intelligent system continuously monitors your bank accounts — maintaining your liquidity, while ensuring excess cash is efficiently invested and working to increase your wealth.
Find answers and perform financial tasks swiftly with just a few clicks, from anywhere, at any time.

When health challenges led to early retirement, we created a plan to replace income and ensure a smooth transition.
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We helped our client start charitable giving now—rather than waiting 20 years—while continuing to grow her career.
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We helped our clients turn their dream of full-time travel into reality years earlier than they imagined while securing their future home.
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We helped our clients create a tax-efficient plan to secure their family’s future giving them peace of mind about their legacy
Read NowBarry has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. At Farther, he provides personalized guidance, translating complex financial concepts into actionable insights for his clients. His professional background is complemented by a seven-year tenure as a financial commentator for local news outlets across Northwestern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota, which included four years on the Money Matters segment for ABC affiliate WDIO. In this role, he focused on topics of financial responsibility and discipline. A resident of Barnum, Minnesota, Barry is an active member of his local church and community sports programs. He lives with his wife and their seven children. His personal interests include fishing, hunting, and exploring North America on family road trips.

Barry has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. At Farther, he provides personalized guidance, translating complex financial concepts into actionable insights for his clients. His professional background is complemented by a seven-year tenure as a financial commentator for local news outlets across Northwestern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota, which included four years on the Money Matters segment for ABC affiliate WDIO. In this role, he focused on topics of financial responsibility and discipline. A resident of Barnum, Minnesota, Barry is an active member of his local church and community sports programs. He lives with his wife and their seven children. His personal interests include fishing, hunting, and exploring North America on family road trips.
Jacob has over five years of experience in holistic financial planning, specializing in retirement strategies for individuals nearing or in retirement. A CFP® professional, he earned a BBA in Financial Planning with a minor in finance from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. His practice integrates technical expertise in tax strategies, investment management, and estate planning to develop retirement income and legacy plans tailored to client circumstances. Outside of his professional work, Jacob and his wife, Emma, reside in the Midwest and enjoy international travel and exploring global cultures. He focuses on applying financial strategies and technical knowledge to help clients navigate the complexities of retirement planning.

Jacob has over five years of experience in holistic financial planning, specializing in retirement strategies for individuals nearing or in retirement. A CFP® professional, he earned a BBA in Financial Planning with a minor in finance from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. His practice integrates technical expertise in tax strategies, investment management, and estate planning to develop retirement income and legacy plans tailored to client circumstances. Outside of his professional work, Jacob and his wife, Emma, reside in the Midwest and enjoy international travel and exploring global cultures. He focuses on applying financial strategies and technical knowledge to help clients navigate the complexities of retirement planning.
Leo Christenson supports The Heartland Group at Farther’s client relations, financial planning, and technology operations, bringing a proactive and dedicated approach to helping clients build long-term financial security. Currently entering his senior year at the University of Minnesota Duluth, Leo is completing his BBA in Financial Planning with a minor in Economics.
A licensed Investment Adviser Representative, Leo recently passed his Series 65 exam and is steadily advancing toward his CFP® designation. Over his initial six-month internship with the firm, he has focused on delivering seamless client experiences and providing robust operational support.Originally from Burnsville, Minnesota, Leo’s background in competitive hockey and baseball instilled a strong, disciplined work ethic. Outside the office, he enjoys staying active golfing, skiing, fishing, and spending quality time with his family.

Leo Christenson supports The Heartland Group at Farther’s client relations, financial planning, and technology operations, bringing a proactive and dedicated approach to helping clients build long-term financial security. Currently entering his senior year at the University of Minnesota Duluth, Leo is completing his BBA in Financial Planning with a minor in Economics.
A licensed Investment Adviser Representative, Leo recently passed his Series 65 exam and is steadily advancing toward his CFP® designation. Over his initial six-month internship with the firm, he has focused on delivering seamless client experiences and providing robust operational support.Originally from Burnsville, Minnesota, Leo’s background in competitive hockey and baseball instilled a strong, disciplined work ethic. Outside the office, he enjoys staying active golfing, skiing, fishing, and spending quality time with his family.