At Alerus, Sunil Swami oversees business strategy, operations, and investment decisions. He also leads the investment advisory services team, which is responsible for $4.6 billion in wealth assets. The Minnetonka company’s wealth management revenues have grown exponentially under Swami, from about $4.5 million in 2005 to $26 million in 2024, with a $4.3 million increase last year. In recognition of his expertise, Swami was appointed to the Minnesota State Board of Investment’s advisory council in 2023 and reappointed to a four-year term in 2024. Colleagues say he can effortlessly shift “from overseeing billions in investments to guiding a single client through retirement planning.”