Diversified Financial Group

Founded in 2000, Norwest Mezzanine Partners (NMP) is an investment company that provides junior capital and related services to middle market companies. The company operates as an investment partnership with an affiliated private equity investment vehicle through Norwest Equity Partners. Norwest Mezzanine Partners (NMP) is associated with Wells Fargo & Co., its major limited partner. It invests up to $50 million of junior capital to support transactions initiated by private equity sponsors. Norwest Mezzanine Partners (NMP) is associated with some of the leading private equity firms around the world including Becker Underwood, Avtron Manufacturing, Coastal QSR Holdings, Teraco, UMA Enterprises and Liberty Dialysis.

Founded in 1875, Prudential Insurance Company of America is a part of Prudential Financial Incorporation, which is a full-service finance management company. It has more than $625 billion in assets and offices in the United States, Asia and Europe. The company operates through investment, insurance and international divisions. Prudential Insurance Company provides a variety of insurance products and investment services, such as mutual funds and annuities, as well as investment management, real estate, relocation and retirement-related services. In addition, it has a group insurance segment that provides long- and short-term group disability, long-term care, and corporate- and trust-owned life insurance plans to institutional clients. The firm sells accidental death, dismemberment and ancillary coverage plans in addition to plan administrative services. Prudential Insurance Company maintains an office in St. Louis Park, Minn.

Mike is the founding partner and CEO of Mike Ryan Financial. He has been serving clients as a financial advisor since 2002. His practice centers on comprehensive financial planning and wealth management for families and small business owners. Mike attended St. Cloud State University where he received his degree in Business Management and Speech Communications. He has a diverse background of sales and marketing in the communication services, custom retail, and business equipment fields. Mike started and ran three businesses in Richmond VA, Boston MA, and Minneapolis MN before becoming a financial advisor. When he is not working, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife, Vicki, and their two children.