Thomas Brand is an Investment Consultant at Oak Leaf Financial Group.
It is a great privilege for Tom to serve in the financial services industry, assisting individuals and families in navigating the important, yet often complex, aspects of their financial lives. It is a particular privilege to be part of Oak Leaf Financial Group, working among those whose commitment to both clients and co-workers is such a clear and constant focus.
Tom's background spans business, industry, and financial services.
After earning a Bachelor of Science degree at St. Cloud State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota, Tom worked in various product and market management positions, primarily in the plastics and petrochemical industries. In seeking a greater connection between his work and its results, he entered the financial services industry, and after working for two large national brokerage firms, joined Oak Leaf Financial Group in early 2020.
Tom leads Oak Leaf's mutual fund and ETF portfolios.
In addition to directly serving clients as a financial advisor, Tom leads the firm's mutual fund and ETF research, including model development, asset class allocations, and trade execution. He also serves on Oak Leaf's investment committee, which oversees the firm's portfolios. Through years of client service, Tom has learned the importance of developing the capacity to listen & understand. While there are many analytical components to the work, the best service is rendered when one can fully place themselves in the shoes of another.
Tom has six children and two grandchildren, who are a large part of his life outside work.
He is grateful to have a family that enjoys one another and plans activities regularly. Tom enjoys most anything outdoors, including walking, hiking, golf, bicycling, and gardening. In recent years, he has renewed his interest in foreign language study and ballroom dancing.