William M. Defiel, President, First Resource Group, Ltd.
Since receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1978 from the University of Minnesota, Bill has spent the last 30+ years in the Insurance and Financial Services field. He has created marketing programs and product solutions for producers, financial institutions, and other organizations.
Bill is a licensed Insurance Agent, Registered Representative, and registered Continuing Education Instructor. He is the Owner and President of First Resource Group, Ltd., an Insurance and Investment firm located in Minnesota.
Jennifer Marth, Office Coordinator, Director of Support Services
Dean Maschka, CFP
Dean is a full service Certified Financial Planner with over 30+ years in the financial services industry. His specializes in Business Transition, Individual Financial Plans, Pension Plans, and Retirement Distribution Strategies.
Prior to joining First Resource Group, Dean’s experience includes positions with The Hartford’s Advanced Business area, IDS in their Pension and Planning divisions, and with Octagon Financial Group. He has had his own practice for the past twenty years.
Joseph W. Toussaint, LUTCF, Principal, Internal Analyst Registered Representative
In his position with First Resource Group, Joe assists our customers in choosing products and strategies to enhance financial goals. His credentials include:
Graduate of St. Johns University (MN) Participant in Michigan State’s Institute of Wealth Management Series 6, 7, and 24
Joe lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with his wife, Yvonne and their Newfoundland dog. They have two sons; Josh and Aaron.
Steve Bullert, CFP
Steve has been helping individual and institutional investors define and achieve their financial goals since 1997. After spending over a decade as a college athletic administrator at Ohio State, St. Cloud State and UCLA, Steve has been working with clients to clarify what they want to accomplish and develop a path to get there. His philosophy includes an integrated risk management platform to coincide with investment and estate planning. Steve obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification in 1999 and is a strong believer in the process of financial planning as well as the independent delivery of financial products. Prior to coming to First Resource Group, Steve was managing the personal trust department of a Twin Cities bank where he managed portfolios and came to embrace the fiduciary model.
Steve has a bachelor's degree in finance from Minnesota State University, Moorhead and a master's degree in education from The Ohio State University. He resides in North Oaks with his wife, Annie and their children Mitchell, Aveline, Gabrielle and Sasha.
Patricia Lawson, Director, Long Term Care Division
Trish has spent the last 24 years in the Financial Services industry specializing in Long Term Care Insurance, Annuities, and Life Insurance. She has created marketing programs, provided product solutions, and has trained and supported sales efforts for Financial Professionals nationwide.
Trish is a licensed Insurance Agent, member of the American Association of Long Term Care Insurance, and a designated Long Term Care Professional.
Doug Van Wyk, Manager, FCS LifeExpress
Doug has spent the last 22 years in the insurance industry specializing in Life, Disability, and Health Insurance. As the Manager of LifeExpress, Doug enjoys working with Farm Credit Services and their customers, providing solid insurance solutions tailored to individual needs.
Doug is a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters, and the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors.
Jerry DeRose , LifeExpress Manager
Jerry has been an industry professional since 2009 specializing in all aspects of Life Insurance and Disability Insurance. He prides himself in developing specific plans for each individual he councils. Working with FCS Life Express allows him the opportunity to secure his clients future and protect them from the unexpected. Jerry spent 30+ years as a manager, trainer and mentor for various companies and industries assisting in building and expanding business through the development of High Performing Teams focused in customer satisfaction.
Jerry was on an advisory board for the University Children’s Fund for many years and enjoys various activities such as hunting, fishing, golf and is a Master Field Judge for the AKC Retriever Hunts test.
He lives in Vadnais Heights with his wife Michele they have four children and a Black Lab!