Our Team
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Brian Jass, CRPC®
Co-Founder, Partner, Advisor
Brian has been empowering clients to make well-informed financial decisions for over 15 years. He cofounded Wilian Financial Group because he is passionate about guiding others toward true financial security by developing comprehensive retirement plans that fit their unique needs, values, and desires.
With a finance degree from Bethel University, plus ongoing industry education, Brian brings a great depth of knowledge to his work. He can explain complex concepts in a clear and concise way, allowing his clients to confidently navigate the ever-changing financial world. Brian enjoys building meaningful relationships with those he serves, and he genuinely cares about their retirement goals.
Brian and his wife, Amanda, live in the suburbs of the Twin Cities with their three girls and pet dog. He is involved in his local church, and although he never played soccer growing up, he somehow found himself as the head coach of his kids’ soccer team. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and squeezing in a round or two on the golf course.
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Will Johnson, CRPC®
Co-Founder, Partner, Advisor
Will cofounded Wilian Financial Group with a heart to meet and serve people where they are at. Everyone has a unique story, and he is passionate about delivering a seamless and holistic experience to allow clients the freedom to continue authoring their next chapter.
At the center of everything Will does is his faith, his family, and having fun. Growing up as an “Iron Ranger” in Hibbing, he now resides in Maplewood with his beautiful and growing family. A successful Division 1 wrestling career taught him many life lessons and instilled a work ethic that has permeated all areas of his life.
He actively helps lead in his local church’s worship ministry, as well as serving wherever else there is a need. “Husband” and “Daddy” are two of the best titles he has ever received, and his family enjoys travel/adventures whenever they can. During summers, he loves moments spent on or by the water, while autumn sees him in the elk woods or perched in a deer stand.
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Megan Nadeau, CRPC®
Advisor & Director of Business Operations
Megan joined Wilian Financial with a heart to help people feel valued and heard in their own unique financial journey. Finances are inevitably part of our everyday lives, and this area can be much less demanding by partnering with people you enjoy and trust.
With the financial industry changing to large customer service teams, 1-800 numbers, and robo-advising, Megan finds it extremely important to hold tight to the personal connections created by a small team. With many years in the financial industry, she is excited to create organized processes that strive to keep client relationships at the forefront of everything she does.
Megan and her family live in the northeast suburbs of the Twin Cities. She enjoys being out in the sunshine basking in the goodness of God, researching nutrition and health, utilizing her artistic side, and spending time with friends and family.
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Conor Manning, RICP®
Financial Advisor
Conor brings to Wilian Financial a profound commitment to serving others and a deep-rooted passion for assisting individuals in realizing their financial aspirations. With over two decades of dedicated service, he has continually sought to empower individuals to learn, grow and understand how much life is available to them.
Drawing from a diverse range of life experiences, Conor enjoys connecting with people and delving into their unique stories. Supported by his Retirement Income Certified Professional designation from the American College of Finance, Conor utilizes his expertise in public speaking and personalized coaching to empower individuals with the knowledge and confidence necessary for navigating the intricacies of retirement planning with effectiveness.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Conor loves spending quality time with his three children, actively engaging in football coaching, snowboarding adventures, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise. As an unwavering enthusiast of the Pittsburgh Steelers, he takes pride in supporting what he considers the epitome of excellence in sports.
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Cody Nadeau, CRPC®
Advisor and Director of Financial Planning
Cody brings many years of retirement planning experience to Wilian Financial Group. He is passionate about helping individuals and families steward their assets well so they can discover and accomplish what’s important to them. It excites him to see clients achieve lifelong goals due to the confidence they have in their financial plan.
Holding a degree in both economics and mathematics, Cody loves sitting down with an excel spreadsheet—running numbers, calculations and budgets. He is also passionate about learning and communicating how our ever-changing world and economy impacts a client’s financial plan.
A lifelong resident of the northeast metro, Cody and his growing family currently call Hugo home. For him, early mornings are spent at the gym, nice afternoons are spent outside with friends and family, a brisk fall day he is in his deer hunting stand, and Sunday mornings at their local church.
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Jamie Nadeau
Office Coordinator
Jamie brings to Wilian Financial Group a background in customer service and a passion for helping people. Her goal is to create a welcoming environment where clients feel confident and supported as they navigate their individual financial journeys.
Jamie will often be the first point of contact for each client and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the firm. Prior to joining our team, she worked fourteen years in the dental industry.
When she is not working, Jamie enjoys spending time with family, serving at her church, watching hockey and reading a good book.
Plan For Your Future
There is no one “best place” to allocate your assets because each individual and couple has distinct requirements, different tolerances for risk, and will need their money at different times. Likewise, there is no one place to keep your money that fits everyone for exactly the same reasons. Your journey is as unique as the story you are writing, and your unique circumstances must be taken into consideration if you seek to find the “most favorable place” for your assets. This is where we can be of service.
Ask Us A Question
We're here to assist with any questions you might have about your financial future. Our team is specifically designed to work alongside you and help you achieve your goals.
