Janet Alland
Senior vice president of retail banking, Drake Bank
With more than 40 years of industry experience, Janet Alland has played an integral role in reimagining and building retail banking for Drake Bank, which she joined in 2020. Alland
2024 Notable Women in Banking and Finance
In an industry that still tends to be male-dominated, TCB’s Notable Women in Banking and Finance stand out as leaders: pioneering new financial technologies, advocating for DEI initiatives, and inspiring their teams. Meet 18 women who are making their mark on the world of finance, in Minnesota and beyond.
Methodology: The individuals featured did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list is not comprehensive; it includes only people who were nominated and accepted after editorial review. To qualify for this list, individuals must have at least five years of experience in their field and have shown the ability to effect change in their roles or areas of practice.
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Aimee Bauman
Director of wealth planning, Caissa Wealth Strategies
A respected financial advisor, Aimee Bauman is skilled at providing wealth planning solutions to individuals with complex needs. At Caissa Wealth Strategies, she leads a team of planning advisors and
Nicole Behm-Koep
Owner/managing partner, Quazar
Seasoned investment banker Nicole Behm-Koep is known for her expertise leading M&A transactions and building long-term client relationships. At Plymouth-based investment banking firm Quazar, she guides clients through business sales,
Nicole Dunham
Managing director/deputy head, U.S. Wealth Management Fixed Income, RBC Wealth Management
Nicole Dunham co-leads a team of 70 traders who help RBC Wealth Management’s 2,200-plus financial advisors grow their businesses and optimize clients’ fixed-income portfolios. Based in the firm’s Minneapolis office,
Drinal Foster
Senior vice president/workforce engagement leader, Wells Fargo
Drinal Foster brings creativity to everything she does at Wells Fargo. She’s known by colleagues as a “culture keeper,” driving employee engagement for the bank’s Minneapolis office. Foster recently built
Danica Goshert
Senior vice president/private wealth manager, Integrated Equity Management
Danica Goshert has 30 years of financial services experience. She helps clients make informed choices at Bloomington-based Integrated Equity Management; in addition to comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services,
Sima Griffith
Co-founder/managing principal, Aethlon Capital
Sima Griffith co-founded Aethlon Capital in 1996 as one of the country’s few woman-owned and women-led investment banks. Since then, she’s successfully structured and completed mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises
Heidi Hukriede
Owner/chief operating officer, Stonebridge Capital Advisors
A client-centric leader with more than 30 years of diverse experience in portfolio and investment management, Heidi Hukriede focuses on personalized services and building long-lasting relationships. She founded Stonebridge Capital
Holly Janssen
Vice president/CFO, compliance solutions, Wolters Kluwer
As CFO at Wolters Kluwer, Holly Janssen helps banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions manage risk and meet complex regulatory compliance obligations. In an uncertain economic environment with rising interest
Katie Klug
Managing director, deposits and treasury management, Bridgewater Bank
Since joining Bridgewater Bank in 2018, Katie Klug has expanded the treasury management team from a solo operation to 11 members. With her dedicated support to new businesses and clients,
Kelly McQueen
Regional president/head of corporate banking, PNC Bank (Minnesota)
Kelly McQueen was named PNC Bank’s regional president for Minnesota in late 2023. In this role, she oversees a team dedicated to providing a full line of bank products and
Mary Foster Murray
VIP banking manager/business services relationship manager, Great Southern Bank
Mary Foster Murray has more than 25 years of wealth management experience. With expertise that straddles both personal and business banking, she ensures Great Southern Bank clients enjoy a premium
Cassie Nelson
Executive recruiter, Old National Bank
When Cassie Nelson joined Old National Bank in 2021, she brought with her a breadth of resources, including fresh wealth management talent, which led to the creation of a new
Kjirsten Nystrom
Senior vice president/head of network planning, U.S. Bank
In a period of radical industry and customer behavioral change, Kjirsten Nystrom is a driving force in shaping the future of U.S. Bank’s branch network. Peers describe Nystrom as a
Lia Pytleski
Chief credit and operations officer, Profinium
Lia Pytleski leads two integral divisions at Profinium, a banking, mortgage, insurance, and wealth planning firm that serves southern Minnesota. She provides a path forward through technology advances, core conversations,
Catherine Shoop
Executive vice president of finance, Vivacity Tech PBC
In just two years with Vivacity Tech PBC, Catherine Shoop has already made a significant impact, growing the finance team from two to 13 members to support a rapid expansion
Amy Swedberg
Partner, Maslon
Seasoned financial services attorney Amy Swedberg’s practice at Minneapolis-based Maslon focuses primarily on assisting lenders and other commercial creditors, asset purchasers, adversary proceeding defendants, and indenture trustees with creditor rights
Jen Wilson
Senior managing director of private investments, Thrivent
Jen Wilson leads the private investments strategy team at Thrivent, overseeing 15 employees. Her team pursues investments in buyout funds, equity co-investments, and other alternative assets while maintaining relationships with