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Our People
It is the people of Marquette Asset Management—their integrity, expertise, and commitment to superior client service—that allow us to bring extraordinary value to you. We carefully assembled our team based on professional experience, academic training, and reputation—in our industry and our community. Our officers and administrators work together as a team to serve your interests. We further reinforce our client-focused culture with an employee compensation system that is based not on commissions and sales incentives, but on how well we achieve your goals. A dedicated client relationship manager will be directly responsible for coordinating the work of Marquette's chief economist, trust and investment officers, asset managers, and financial analysts on your account. We serve the financial asset management needs of a individuals, families, and trusts in a wide variety of locations, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Arizona. Biographies
John Beuerlein Jessica Alleyne Jessica earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. Alexis Cress, CTFA Alexis earned a B.A. degree from Augsburg College majoring in Business Administration. She recently earned her MBA from the University of St. Thomas. She also is a Trust School graduate of Cannon Financial Institute, and holds the Certified Trust & Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation. Alexis also serves as Co-Director of Community Relations for the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) – Minneapolis Professional Chapter, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women MBAs in order to propel more women into leadership positions in corporate America and to enhance the diversity of the nation's workforce.
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John Beuerlein is Chairman and the Chief Investment Officer of Marquette Asset Management. He manages the firm's investment research activities and chairs the Investment Committee. He also serves as the Chief Economist of Marquette Financial Companies, Inc. ("MFC"). Prior to forming Marquette Asset Management, John was the President of Apocalypse Corporation, a wholly-owned registered investment advisor subsidiary of MFC that managed assets of institutional clients. John joined Marquette Financial Companies in 2000 when Apocalypse Corporation was purchased by MFC.
John is a Managing Director of Marquette Asset Management. He is responsible for growing and managing client relationships and assisting clients with investment strategies. Prior to founding Marquette Asset Management, John was a Vice President and the Regional Manager for Bel Air Investment Advisors LLC. Previously, John was a Director of Sahara Investment Company, his family’s business office in Minneapolis. At Sahara, John managed his family’s investment portfolios and other private investments. John started his career with Norwest Bank Minnesota, NA (now Wells Fargo & Company) as an International Banking Representative in the Latin American Division in Minneapolis and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Bob is a Managing Director of Marquette Asset Management and President and Senior Trust Officer of Marquette Trust. He is responsible for managing the financial activities of clients and their families, including trust, private foundation, estate, retirement and agency account administration, coordination of income and estate tax planning, advisory services, and customized planning and analysis. Bob has over twenty years of experience in the field and is widely respected for his fiduciary administration and client relationship skills. Bob came to Marquette Asset Management from U.S. Trust Company, where he served as a Senior Vice President, Senior Trust Officer for the Minnesota Region and as a member of U.S. Trust's National Fiduciary Policy Committee. His early career included personal trust administration and trust marketing positions with large bank trust departments and brokerage affiliated trust companies. Bob has a B.A. (1977) in Political Science from the University of Minnesota and a J.D. (1980) from the University of Minnesota Law School. He serves as Chairman of the Marquette Financial Companies Midwest Regional Charitable Giving Committee and sits on the endowment investment committees of the St. Paul United Jewish Fund and Council and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.
Kevin is a Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Marquette Asset Management. He is responsible for providing the leadership and management necessary to ensure the advancement of the operations of MAM. He works closely with the President and the senior management team providing advice and counsel with respect to planning the scope and strategic direction of the firm. His duties include the development and presentation of future plans and objectives for ad hoc issues and business initiatives covering a broad range of areas such as strategy and direction, financial matters, lift-outs/acquisitions, organizational structures, & competitive analysis. 
Adam is a Managing Director at Marquette Asset Management and a member of the Investment Committee. He is responsible for investment research, portfolio strategy, and relationship management. Previously, Adam was with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., where he managed the Wealth Management Group. Additionally, he has several years of investment experience with Securian Financial Services and Piper Jaffray.
Jim is a Senior Vice President and Senior Investment Officer of Marquette Asset Management and a member of the Investment Committee. He is responsible for equity research and growth portfolio strategy at the firm. Jim came to Marquette Asset Management from Labyrinth Group, where he served as Chief Investment Officer.
Jean is a Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Marquette Asset Management and a Vice President and Trust Officer of Marquette Trust. She oversees the development and implementation of policies and procedures designed to ensure that Marquette Asset Management and Marquette Trust meet their fiduciary obligations. She is also responsible for managing the financial activities of clients and their families, including trust, private foundation, estate, retirement and agency account administration, coordination of income and estate tax planning, advisory services, and customized planning and analysis. Jean is known for her high level of client service and attention to detail within complex family relationships.
Glen is Senior Vice President of Business Development for Marquette Asset Management. He is responsible for developing and managing client relationships. Prior to coming to Marquette Asset Management, Glen was a collegiate football coach for 35 years. Glen most recently was Head Coach for the Minnesota Gophers football team from 1997-2006. He previously coached at Allegheny College, Ball State, Iowa State, the University of Illinois, Ohio State and was the Head Football Coach at Kent State from 1986-1987 and the University of Kansas from 1988-1996. Glen has also served as the President of the American Football Coaches Association and has been active in the community through the Children’s Cancer Research Center and Catholic Charities. Glen is a graduate of Ohio State University and holds a MA from Ball State.
Chris is a Senior Vice President at Marquette Asset Management, and serves as portfolio manager for the fixed income and internally managed equity products. He is responsible for all aspects of trading at the firm. Chris is also a member of the Investment and Compliance Committees. Prior to joining Marquette, Chris held the position of Operations Manager of Knelman Asset Management Group LLC, where he was directly responsible for trading, performance reporting, account maintenance, technology, and systems. Previously Chris held a trading position at Eagle Capital Management where he was responsible for obtaining financing for a multibillion-dollar global bond portfolio and played an integral role in the implementation of an operations-based trading and accounting software system.
Valerie is a Vice President and Senior Client Service Administrator of Marquette Asset Management and Trust Officer of Marquette Trust. She is responsible for managing the financial activities of clients and their families, including trust, private foundation, estate, retirement and agency account administration, coordination of income and estate tax planning, advisory services, and customized planning and analysis. Valerie brings over 12 years of wealth management experience to our business. Prior to joining Marquette Asset Management, Valerie was a Financial Associate at Lowry Hill, providing high-level service to affluent families and individuals, including trust and estate administration.
Jason is a Financial Analyst at Marquette Asset Management. He is responsible for asset allocation and portfolio analysis. Previously, Jason was with The Clifton Group, where he was an Investment Analyst. 
Jessica is an Assistant Vice President and Client Service Associate of Marquette Asset Management. She is responsible for the account
opening process, cash processing, and related operational activities for our clients’ accounts. Previously, Jessica was an Account Administrator for Boys, Arnold & Company, a wealth management firm in North Carolina.
Alexis is an Assistant Vice President and Client Service Associate of Marquette Asset Management. She is responsible for reconciliation, account opening, and related operational activities for our clients’ accounts. Prior to coming to Marquette Asset Management, Alexis was a Consulting Associate at Fieldstone Alliance, where she helped nonprofit organizations with their financial structure and revenue streams. Her previous experience includes working as an Assistant Family Controller at Waycrosse, Inc. and as a Financial Associate at Lowry Hill.
Maria is the Office Manager and Administrative Assistant of Marquette Asset Management. She is responsible for the overall function of the office and manages its day-to-day administrative needs. Previously, Maria was an HR Generalist at Accenture and Office Manager at Calhoun Beach Club.