Our Team
William A Clark CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, RICP®
CEO and Wealth Management Advisor
In 1978 Bill Clark graduated from the University of St. Thomas in St Paul, MN with a degree in Accounting and a desire to work in the investment management industry. Immediately he partnered with The Columns Resource Group of Northwestern Mutual in Minneapolis to build the foundation of his practice. Throughout his 40+ years in the industry Bill earned multiple certifications and designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ professional, Chartered Financial Consultant, Retirement Income Certified Professional and more. Over the last 20 years Bill has focused his practice on helping clients manage investments, plan for retirement and develop strategies to manage their estate for the next generation and beyond.
When he’s not in the office Bill is an avid marathon runner having completed dozens of marathons including Boston, New York, Chicago, Twin Cities and London. He and his wife of over 40 years, Gayleen, enjoy spending as much time as possible with their 4 young grandchildren, and can be found on the golf course on almost any weekend.
Dustin W Clark CFP®, RICP®, CLU®
Wealth Management Advisor and Co-Founder
Dustin finished college in 2009 earning a degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of St. Thomas in St Paul, MN. After careers in internet sales and retail sports Dustin took an interest in financial planning and never looked back. He joined the Columns Resource Group of Northwestern Mutual in Minneapolis to start his financial planning practice in 2012, earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation 4 years later. In his 30’s with 2 young children at home Dustin enjoys working with young families like his and anyone who desires to grow with their advisor over years by building long term relationships.
Outside of work Dustin and his wife Alison are fitness enthusiasts and competitive runners, and love to hike and be outside as much as possible with their young daughter, son and 2 dogs. His family loves spending time together in the kitchen or hosting family or friends at their home in Prior Lake, MN.
Nick graduated from the University of Iowa in 2001 with a bachelors in Economics. Nick began his professional life working for a private investment firm in Iowa, transitioning to be a trader at the largest bank/brokerage firm in Arkansas. In 2007 life then brought Nick to our team where he has been ever since. Throughout his 20+ years in the industry, Nick has attained multiple certifications and designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ professional, Chartered Financial Consultant, Retirement Income Certified Professional and more.
Outside of work Nick enjoys hiking, biking and camping with his wife and 3 children. When not hiking, biking or camping, you will find he and his family working on their 1880’s “fixer upper” limestone house in Iowa.
Brooke was born and raised in Iowa, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa. She joined Northwestern Mutual in 2005 as an Associate Financial Representative working her way through the Series 6, 63 & 7 certifications and earning the title Associate Wealth Management Advisor in 2013. In September of 2015 Brooke joined Clark Wealth Management Group to help develop and grow the firm into what it is today. She serves as the team’s lead Associate Wealth Management Advisor where she plays a crucial role in everything from office operations to sales support, client services and much more.
Brooke and her husband, Kyle, relocated from Minnesota down to Arizona in 2019 where they enjoy traveling on road trips when time allows, as well as hiking the gorgeous trails and soaking up the nice weather. They also have a beautiful and vocal 14-year old Siamese cat named Ash.
Josh graduated from Augsburg University with a Bachelor’s in History & Economics in 2022. He worked as a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual for a year after college where he helped his clients and learned about the industry. He also obtained his Series 6 and 63 during that year. With the combination of Insurance and investment knowledge, Josh helps with servicing clients’ accounts and much more.
Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with his fiancée, Gillian, by camping, hiking, fishing/boating. They also love finding new, exciting places to eat.
Erik was born in South Korea and grew up in Minnesota as a Korean Adoptee earning a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Metropolitan State University. Erik began his professional career working in banking where he grew interests in the securities and insurance industry. He began his journey pursing licensing and expanding his knowledge in 2020. Since then he has passed the SIE and had the privilege to start at Clark Wealth Management Group in 2023 where he anticipates growing with the practice and helping provide excellent service to our clients.
Erik has recently gotten engaged and enjoys going to the Boundary Waters where he loves hiking, camping, fishing, and canoeing.
Devin Joseph Dircks
Director of Insurance Operations and Services
Devin graduated from Concordia College Moorhead with a Bachelor of Music double major in Music and Education. He then went on to teach as a Band Director for several bands in the Minnesota public school system. After that, he joined Northwestern as an Operations Associate for a few months before joining Clark Wealth Management Group. Devin helps with servicing clients and other daily tasks.
He now resides in Bloomington, living with his cat Gus. Outside of work, he enjoys hanging out with friends, attending the orchestra, and collecting high-end audiophile gear.