Successful organizations all have one common ingredient - excellent people. At USAdvisors Network, we've put together a team of highly experienced individuals that can bring an effective, independent, consultative approach to building and growing your investment program. We believe that we are unique in this approach and can really add value with our years of experience in all phases of the business.
Nathan D. Bergeland CFP®, MS, CRC Founder & CEO, USAdvisors Network, LLC
Aside from founding and building USAdvisors Network, Nathan has been active in several financial planning associations. He has been frequently quoted in the Pioneer Press regarding financial planning issues. He has been a columnist for Senior Citizens News and Views and has written for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He has been invited to discuss economic issues on KMSP's local nightly news and on Minnesota Public Radio. Nathan has been featured in numerous national magazines including Financial Planning, Credit Union Times, Financial Services Week and Bankers News. Nathan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, and earned the designation of Certified Financial Planner and a Master's of Science from the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado. He also was a First Team All-American in football and inducted into the Hall of Fame while at Saint Olaf.
Paul M. Rushmann CLU, ChFC President, USAdvisors Network Insurance Agency
Paul Rushmann most recently served as the National Field Director for Wealth Preservation, LLC. He has been a senior vice president for a Minnesota-based financial planning firm, a senior manager for a Wisconsin-based financial services firm and has managed an insurance general agency. Paul began his financial services career in 1984 with the Prudential Insurance Company. Paul attended the University of Wisconsin Stout and earned his Certified Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designations from the American College, Bryn Mawr, PA.
James Ganger COO & National Sales Manager, USAdvisors Network, LLC
Jim Ganger works for USAdvisors Network helping financial institutions and representatives alike to build successful financial planning practices. A main stay of Jim's career has been a passion in coaching and training a "Total Needs" based approach to financial advisement. Over his twenty years in the industry, Jim has been a financial advisor to more than a thousand businesses and families throughout Minnesota and Iowa. In 1999, Jim joined the home office of the CUNA Mutual Group and held such positions of National Sales Manager for Life and Health Products, Field Training Manager and most recently as Division Manager for Members Financial services. In this role, Jim managed 40 financial advisors and worked intimately with 23 credit unions helping them in building programs and practices to meet the needs of their members.
Anna Finnesgard National Internal Account Manager, USAdvisors Network, LLC
Anna Finnesgard joined USAdvisors Network in 2004 as an assistant to a registered representative. Throughout her career she has expanded her role to provide experience and expertise to facilitate the success of her current position. As the National Internal Account Manager she serves as the internal contact for USAdvisors Network's financial institutions and program managers. She is available for solving unique problems and advocates on behalf of the financial institution to the Broker Dealer. She also provides a tailored training program either onsite or web based to new advisors to better help them prepare for their first days on the job. Anna holds a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration from Crown College in St. Bonificius Minnesota.
Joanne Rogers Senior Vice President of Compliance, USAdvisors Network, LLC
Joanne Rogers is a financial services industry professional with 35 plus years experience in operations, trading, business development, audit and compliance. She was previously Director of Institutional Compliance with Charles Schwab & Co., responsible for due diligence process with new RIA's, Regulatory Requests, AML/Surveillance and Training. Additionally, Joanne has compliance experience with several other Broker/Dealers, including AIG Advisory Group, and Ameriprise Financial, as a Compliance Examiner conducting annual sales office visits and OSJ assessments.
Michael Ganger Business Development Manager, USAdvisors Network, LLC
Michael Ganger is responsible for recruiting financial advisors and institutions by introducing them into USAdvisors' unique programs and systems. Mike strives to place representatives in the best possible situation to enhance, not only financial, but also career aspirations of the advisor. His use of questions helps to gain a superb understanding of the goals and aspirations of both financial institutions and advisors alike. This approach strengthens the opportunity for a successful partnership between financial institutions, financial advisors and USAdvisors Network. Michael has two Bachelor's degrees, one in Marketing and one in Business Administration, both from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN.
