Gary L. Hanson, AAMS
Senior Vice President - Investments

As co-founder of the Hanson, Andersen & Sward Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, Gary has more than 20 years of professional investment management and retirement planning experience. His focus is in assisting clients in designing strategies to help them attain and preserve financial independence.

He has earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist certification and is a member of the Financial Planning Association, and he has been featured in "Who’s Who in Finance and Industry."

Gary enjoys hiking, boating and hockey, and has completed numerous triathlons and marathons. He also enjoys spending time with his family. 

Todd R. Andersen                                          First Vice President - Investments

Todd  has served as an investment professional for more than 25 years, including tenure as a research analyst and Director of Research for two local firms, and as co-founder of the Hanson, Andersen & Sward Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors.

Since joining a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors in 1988, he has focused his practice on investment analysis, asset management and portfolio building. Client portfolios are developed based on a customized asset allocation strategy, individual risk tolerance, and specific financial goals.

Todd is a member of the Investment Management Consultants Association, and is an avid reader who enjoys running, weight training, travel and gourmet food

Kent R. Sward
Senior Vice President - Investments

As a Senior Vice President - Investments with more than 30 years of experience, Kent focuses on offering financial advice and portfolio risk management strategies. His career achievements include developing and running the options strategies department for a prominent regional investment firm in Minneapolis and membership in Wells Fargo Advisors' distinguished Premier Advisor* program.  As with each member of our team, Kent takes special pride in providing each individual client with the highest level of investment advice and personal service.

Kent enjoys spending time with his wife and four children as well as being involved in his church and community.

Blyth Berg Brookman
Vice President - Investment Officer

Blyth brings more than 30 years of investment experience with both individuals and business owners to the team. She also has extensive consulting experience as she has, for decades, served multiple foundations and charitable organizations. Blyth guides clients in simplifying their personal and retirement asset requirements and assists them in establishing and maintaining effective financial strategies and investment plans. She is an accomplished public speaker and a former Minnesota Business Woman of the Year.

Blyth enjoys spending time with her two sons and engaging in outdoor activities including skiing, scuba diving and horseback riding. She is also active in her church and community. Blyth currently serves as board chair or trustee for several high-profile Minnesota non-profit organizations.

Deanna K. Rens                                       Client Associate

Deanna's experience in running her own business for 13 years prior to her 4 1/2 years here at Wells Fargo Advisors brings extensive administrative knowledge and a client-service focus to the team. She is committed to providing superior and un-matched service through her attention to detail and project follow-up to all of our clients, whether you've been with us for many years or are just beginning a relationship with our team. She is a Series 7 Registered Client Associate and handles all account administration functions of the team including new accounts, periodic and on-demand distributions, account maintenance, account and tax reporting requests and many other operational issues. She holds Notary Public and Medallion Signature Guarantor designations.

She is an avid reader and enjoys boating, biking, church and community volunteering and spending time with her family.

David J. Kuker                                     Senior Client Associate

Dave has over 11 years of experience as an investment associate. As a team member for Hanson, Andersen & Sward Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, Dave's main areas of focus are in account development, database management and performance reporting.

His commitment to providing superior client services makes him an integral part of the team.

Dave enjoys spending time with his wife and their yellow lab. He also enjoys biking and sightseeing.