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The Men of Lake Minnetonka

LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2021 PUBLISHER

Dave Robertson | dave.robertson@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Dana Murphy | dana.murphy@lifestylepubs.com

Let’s Hear It for the Boys! FIRE UP THE GRILL, BOYS. This month is all about the guys of Lake Minnetonka.

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Miranda Read L AYO UT DESIGNER

Dana Rudolph CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Dads, granddads, uncles, thank you for the role you play in raising up the kids in our community. Whether you coach a sports team, help out with homework, or work extra hard to save up for a surprise trip for the family, we want to take this month to celebrate your efforts.

Jen Larsen Fortner, Hannah Harms, Graham Johnson, Dana Murphy CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Emily John, Jana Noonan

Here at Lake Minnetonka Lifestyle, we are always inspired by what the men in our community do and create. We truly have some talented gentlemen in our midst, and we’ve used this issue to highlight some of them and learn from their experiences in life. The “Gents” article highlights a few men from our community working and supporting Lake Minnetonka in the best way they can. I can relate, having started my own community-based business last year. But I’m also a dad to my two grown sons, my three additional “bonus” kids, my daughter-in-law, and I’m a newly-minted grandfather. I hope you enjoy learning more about these men in our community beyond the businesses they run.

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thank all of our sponsors, whose generous support allows us to mail our magazine

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directly to our reader's homes and businesses.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021 FEATURES 14 Midcentury Modern Meets Minnesota Big Woods A secluded home on the third fairway of the Wayzata Country Club brings nature and modern architecture together in understated sophistication.

18 The Gentlemen of Lake Minnetonka Lifestyle Introducing the ‘gents’ who make this magazine and so many other things possible in the Lake Minnetonka community.

28 Scott Stallings’ Workout The Pro Golfer’s Fitness Journey

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Good Times

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26 Culinary Creations 28 Healthy Lifestyle 32 Lifestyle Calendar 33 Realty Report 34 Hometown Hero

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Jerry's ice cream, cold beverages, and the return

Thursday mornings at 8:30 A.M. until 9:30 A.M.

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at 430 Park Street in Wayzata from 4:00 P.M. until

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EXCELSIOR ART ON THE LAKE Art Rocks Studio will be hosting Excelsior Art on the Lake this summer! The exhibit will begin on Saturday, June 12th at 10:00 A.M. and go until Sunday, June 13th at 5:00 P.M. at 312 Water Street in downtown Excelsior.

LAKE MINNETONKA TRIATHLON The Lake Minnetonka Triathlon is back for another year! Hosted by 360 Financial, the swim, bike, and run race will begin In Excelsior Bay on Saturday, June 19th at 7:00 A.M. Due to COVID 19 regulations in Minnesota, the race is currently capped at 250 participants. All participants receive a t-shirt, finishing medal, food, and refreshments. Trophies are awarded to the top 3 male and female overall finishers; 1st, 2nd,

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celebration of art, music, food, and fun for all ages!

check-in will be on Friday, June 18th at Gear West

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Lake. Body marking for the race will be at 5:30

take place on Saturday, June 16th and Sunday,

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June 27th. Stop by to shop fine art, eat plenty of

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MOUND FARMERS' MARKET The Mound Farmers' Market is here and will run through October 9th. Stop by on Saturdays between 8:00 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. to check out locally grown fresh produce, mushrooms, maple syrup, flowers, baked goods, a variety of unique handmade products created by local artisans, and live music by local talents. The market is an outdoor market and is located next to the Dakota Trail in downtown Mound.

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A SECLUDED HOME ON THE THIRD FAIRWAY OF THE WAYZATA COUNTRY CLUB BRINGS NATURE AND MODERN ARCHITECTURE TOGETHER IN UNDERSTATED SOPHISTICATION.

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Elegant yet comfortable main floor living areas feature Minnesota-made granite floors, custom milled Minnesota white pine floors and Minnesota taconite walkways. A large wall of windows allows woodland views and plenty of natural light.

The spacious screen porch is the perfect place to view numerous garden areas and the manicured fairway of the third hole of the Wayzata Country Club.

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H O M E

THIS MIDCENTURY MODERN STUNNER IS A MINNESOTA

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ORIGINAL THROUGH AND THROUGH. Originally built in

Big Woods. On the south side, the property is on the third

1960 and then redesigned with thoughtful enhancements

fairway of the Wayzata Country Club.

by the award-winning architectural firm of Meyer, Scherer,

This unique and rare setting allows the natural beauty of

and Rockcastle, this home is one of a kind. Coldwell

the outside to become part of the experience inside. Howell

Banker agent Meredith Howell says, “This house lives so

notes, “It has an understated sophistication and many areas

much larger than the square footage indicates.” Howell

of this property are simply ideal for gatherings large or small.”

attributes this to the extraordinary setting the property sits

Impeccable design situated in a postcard-worthy setting; 519

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An 1100 square ft garage space offers ample room for three vehicles, a large workspace, and room for storage.

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The high-end Boffi brand kitchen offers a fine Italian design featuring sleek lines and professional finishes fit for any gourmet or gourmand.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT ARTICLE HANNAH HARMS | PHOTOGRAPHY EMILY JOHN

INTRODUCING THE 'GENTS' WHO MAKE THIS MAGAZINE AND SO MANY OTHER THINGS POSSIBLE IN THE LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNITY.

TODD SIMNING PRESIDENT AT ADOR BESPOKE HOMES IN EXCELSIOR “The best thing about being a father is learning about humility. From early on, you will learn that in the eyes of your kids, you are a nobody. For example, I asked the kids if one of them would like to take over my business one day, and they all said no. No matter what you do, how you set your schedule around your kids, or how many nice family vacations you take them on, they won’t notice until they are grown. This humility I brought into my business. When talking to the workers or customers, I don’t get a big head or an attitude. My goal is to make people happy around me. So many of us get caught up in ourselves each and every day, where we feel as though we are much better than what we are. I lived through the depression in 2008, which really showed me how to keep myself in check. I am not better than anyone else. I want to take care of my clients and want them to appreciate me. Having a good attitude and being down to earth are huge selling points in this organization.”

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The Gentlemen o f La k e M i n n eto n ka Li f e style

CHRIS DENNIS ASSOCIATE BROKER AT LAKES AREA REALTY IN UPTOWN “When I was growing up, I had a lawn mowing business. I cut a few office buildings and the neighborhood lawns. My father used to come out and audit my lawn mowing every once in a while. He would say, ‘It’s not what the blades of grass you cut that people notice, it’s the ones that you didn’t.’ What he meant by that was that the blades of grass that are missed can detract from the overall job. Now that I have had time to reflect on that advice, it means that it is the attention to details that matter. The attention to detail can set apart a good job and an amazing job. I think we have all experienced that throughout our lives. The attention to detail is something I have strived to give my clients and customers since day one. It is a continually evolving process as you both learn more about what your clients are looking for and as your client’s needs change throughout the years. I also coach my agents to put themselves in their client’s shoes and look at the real estate process from their perspective. This helps my realtors achieve the goals of their clients, as well as anticipate the details that will help the client have an excellent home buying or selling experience. I can say the overall culture I try to foster at my Lakes Area Realty office is to put the relationship with the client and their needs first.”

R YA N H U G G E T OWNER OF THE MAKER’S STUDIO IN EXCELSIOR “I fell in love with woodworking when I was 13; it was during my first woodworking class. However, it wasn’t until my late twenties when I was able to collect my own tools and begin to focus on the craft that I was able to really appreciate how much skill and labor go into the things we surround ourselves with. The Maker’s Studio sprung from that idea. As I interacted more and more with people in the maker community I became enamored with the fact that so many of our neighbors are incredibly talented but so few people know about it. Our mission at The Maker’s Studio has always been to present those talented craftspeople to the broader community. One of the best lessons my father always preached was the ‘Do it right, do it once’ principle. I recall this nearly every day and certainly every day I am in my workshop. I even have that saying painted on a wall in my workshop. Every piece that comes out of my workshop has my fingerprints on it, but they also are each imprinted with the lessons that my father has passed onto me. I wouldn’t be half the man I am today without his guidance.”

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JOSHUA MARTINI OWNER OF VIVELY BODY SCIENCE IN WAYZATA “My favorite hobbies include snowboarding, grilling, running, fishing, and many other outdoor activities. But although I have many hobbies, I am also a father of four children. I learned that with being a parent, you need to have patience. You need to have the ability to be selfless when you are a parent. You need to give up a very large portion of time and energy to people other than yourself, like driving your kids to practices, or getting them supplies for school. Having children really puts things into perspective. You learn how to interact with people better, and to be more patient towards others. When translating this to my career, from a customer service standpoint, my children taught me that you need to put the customer first. It is important to deliver their expectations, and to recognize the worth and values in other people.”

L E E M C G I L LV R AY PRESIDENT AT JET LINX IN MINNEAPOLIS “The best advice I received from my father was to not do anything stupid, although generic, it remains true. My father led with a very quiet but strong presence and wanted for me to aspire for more. He didn’t want me to settle for less and really wanted me to work hard in everything. I followed in his footsteps when I played sports, and he was always there for me. He is my best friend in so many more ways than I can say. His advice was mostly about treating people properly, as well as learning empathy, and knowing to always give back to others who need it more than I do. He is a wonderful man, and I can only hope to fulfill his vision of his family with my own one day.”

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ROB COLLINS PRESIDENT & OWNER OF QUARVE CONTRACTING IN SPRING LAKE PARK “I was born and raised in Rosemont, Illinois, and graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in marketing. Since then, I have worked for nearly 30 years in corporate marketing and advertising agencies for brands such as Nike, McDonald’s, Pella Windows, Buffalo Wild Wings, and many more. However, in December 2020, I decided to leave the corporate world to purchase a home exterior contracting business with my wife. I am passionate about DIY and have built homes, worked on carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and finishing since I was a kid. Quarve Contracting specializes in metal roofing and siding along with providing a full roster of home exterior remodeling solutions. The best advice I’ve learned from being a father is that life is so much more than your personal accomplishments and gains. The joy of having an incredible wife and raising three amazing children resets both your priorities and definition of success. This has helped me with my business because I can set a path forward that delivers a one-of-a-kind experience to homeowners while simultaneously creating a legacy for my family. I get up every day knowing that the most important thing is to delight customers, create a nurturing environment for our employees, and an example for my children to learn about hard work, integrity, and the satisfaction of a job well done.”

DEMETROUS FEW OWNER OF MISS KASUAL IN MOUND “I was born and raised in Minnesota. I am a veteran but still am enlisted in the Army. I am happily married with a mixed family. I started Miss Kasual after I returned home from a deployment. At this time, I didn’t really want to waste money and thought it was a good time to invest in myself. Therefore, I built the company and my wife has helped the company elevate. Whenever I have free time, I love to work on cars. Working on these cars and driving them correlates with my driving in the military. But for the store, it helps with sending out packages. I would say the success comes from the drive to try new things and creating a welcoming environment.”

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PAUL BORCHERT MANAGING PARTNER AT THE CANOPY GROUP “One of my favorite hobbies is to coach my sons in baseball. However, now that they have grown up, I hope to play more golf and be able to spend more time on our boat. While raising my sons I have learned the true personal satisfaction from raising two amazing young men. My boys became great people not by the things we did for them, but rather by the way we taught them. My way of coaching the boys through life is by showing and teaching them what to do and then having them do it by themselves. This way, I can see the pride and joy on their faces through each of their accomplishments. The best piece of advice I have ever received from my father was ‘Leadership is earned by wanting more for others, it does not simply exist in a title.’ I try to pass this onto my sons.”

D AV E L AW R E N C E OWNER OF PARADISE CHARTER CRUISES IN MINNEAPOLIS “I am self-employed. I love my family, our dog Leo, the outdoors, staying active, and spending time with loved ones. My dad was a retired Marine who would always stress to his four boys to never, ever give up. His advice was to always work hard, but find time to enjoy life; all things are possible and you need to stay focused but always remember God and family come first. This is something I cherish in memories about him and am passing onto my children. For over 36 years, his advice has helped me focus on what is needed in order to succeed. Sometimes you have to think outside of the box, like a farmer without rain, and still make things grow. This applies to almost every business, and ours has seen some drastic ups and downs over the years, but we always work hard and have proven it works. It is a large part of our success, for both myself and my family.”

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C H R I S N AVA R R A DIRECTOR OF SHOWROOMS AT FERGUSON ENTERPRISES - UPPER MIDWEST “I was born in Okinawa, Japan and raised in upstate New York after moving to the United States at six years old. After graduating from Ithaca College, I started my first job at Ferguson in Washington D.C. Since then, I have held a variety of positions with Ferguson in Florida, Illinois, and Texas. Six years ago, I landed in the Twin Cities where I currently live with my wife and 10-year-old daughter. While raising my daughter, I have learned that before I had children, I always thought I would be the one teaching valuable life lessons to my child, however, I am amazed at how much I learn from my daughter and the experience of being a parent. This translates into my business because we are constantly learning from our customers. While we have the expertise to assist and educate our customers, we consistently learn from them which helps us continually improve the services we provide. For our showroom business, we strive to provide a world-class customer experience.”

ANDREW MULLIN GLOBAL MARKETING DIRECTOR AT GEOSYS IN MINNEAPOLIS AND CHAIR OF THE WAYZATA CONSERVANCY “The best piece of advice my father ever gave me was ‘Remember, you have never seen a hearse with a trailer.’ This translates to the success of my work because you need to focus on experiences and relationships, rather than just the work. When your time is up on this earth, you can’t take material things with you or titles or promotions; it will be about what you got done and the relationships you made along the way.”

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E R I C S TA F F O R D OWNER OF STAFFORD FAMILY REALITY IN EXCELSIOR “The best thing I have learned from being a father is that time flies and our little girls are not little anymore; they grow up way too fast. Our twins are graduating from Southwest Christian High School in May, and it doesn’t seem like too long ago I was holding two tiny babies in my arms. Working in real estate is not a Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 job. It is constant, and no respecter of evenings or weekends. I’ve learned to make my family a priority and be intentional about blocking my calendar so I can spend time with my girls on what is important to them. From family meals together almost every night to taking amazing family vacations a few times a year, spending time with my family is the best investment I can make. You can always make more money but you can never make more time. This translates to our business plan by having our priorities in order. God first, family second, business third. To accomplish this, we have created protocols and business systems to provide the very highest level of service to our clients. Sharla and I have complementary strengths so we divide and conquer really well, and we hired Jane Field as our Client Services Manager 14 years ago to add another level of high-touch service to our clients. We do a high volume of business selling 60 to 70 plus homes a year, and our clients feel they are treated as if they’re the only client we have.”

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CULINARY CREATIONS

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OPENED AS A COMPLEMENT TO COALITION, ITS NEIGHBORING RESTAURANT UNDER THE SAME OWNERSHIP, RED SAUCE REBELLION IN DOWNTOWN EXCELSIOR OFFERS ITS GUESTS BOTH TRADITIONAL ITALIAN DISHES AS WELL AS THE LIGHTER SIDE OF ITALIAN CUISINE. Pastas, fresh seafood, flatbreads, and charcuterie boards are just a few of the plates you’ll find on the menu. Executive Chef and co-owner Eli Wollenzien explains the inspiration behind the lakeside eatery: “An Italian concept allowed us to work with many of the same ingredients we typically do while focusing on the wide variety of flavors Italy has to offer. Our menu highlights the diversity of Italian cuisine and allows us to utilize the multitude of fresh ingredients available to us.” Chef Wollenzien spotlights a dish that is new to the menu. “Our sea scallops have been very popular,” he shares. “We pan sear them and serve them in a pool of rich corn bisque with braised kale, crispy fried parsnips, and chopped pancetta.” The restaurant’s main goal is to produce fresh, vibrant food in a setting that allows you to fully enjoy downtown Excelsior, and it’s clear it does just that. And for those nights you want to stay in, Chef Wollenzien shares the recipe for his pan-seared sea scallops, inviting you to enjoy what his restaurant has to offer at home.

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Seared Sea Scallops + 12 large sea scallops + 12 fl oz corn bisque + 16 oz curly kale (ripped into 2” pieces) + 2 tbsp white wine + 4 parsnips (peeled, cut into 1” pieces) + 16 oz pancetta + 2 tbsp gremolata 01 Prepare corn bisque and hold warm until scallops are ready. 02 Prepare the pancetta by mincing it and placing it in a saute pan. Cook over very low heat, stirring occasionally, until pancetta is crispy. Drain oil from pan, place pancetta on paper towel to absorb extra oil. 03 Prepare the parsnip pieces by frying in 275 degree oil until golden brown and soft. 04 Heat a non stick or cast iron pan until hot. 05 Add cooking oil and let heat for 30 seconds. 06 Season scallops with salt and pepper and place gently into hot oil. 07 Cook scallops over medium - high heat until a crust forms on the scallop. 08 Flip scallops and add the kale to the pan. Add white wine and saute until kale is soft and scallops are fully cooked. 09 To serve, place corn bisque in the center of the plate. Mound cooked kale and fried parsnips in the center of the plate. Place scallops around vegetables. Garnish with pancetta and gremolata.

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SCOTT STALLINGS DISCOVERED HIS INTEREST IN GOLF AT THE YOUNG AGE OF 3. But it was the “aha moment” for his love of the game that came in 1997 when Tiger Woods won the Masters and would forever change the entire landscape of the industry, as well as what Stallings would aspire to achieve in his future professional endeavors. Little did he know at the time, however, not just how successful he would become, but also how an unforeseen health compromise would also rock his world, and his cross training, for the better. He was a seven-time tournament winner and was an All-American while attending Tennessee Tech, and he has won on the PGA Tour three times as a professional golfer. Flash forward to the year 2016: It became a life-changing year he never would have anticipated; one filled with strife as he learned he had been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and acute adrenal fatigue. It was a result of some unhealthy nutritional habits, both of which affected his ability to continue effectively as a professional athlete. With the guidance of doctors, surgeons, and his good friend Rich Froning, a four-time Crossfit champion, Scott developed a workout to trim 60 pounds, boasting 10% body fat, revising his daily eating habits, and sleeping healthily through the night. Had Scott not gone to the doctor because of that innate fear, he never would have known the diagnosis of sleep apnea that needed to be addressed. Luckily for Scott, he didn’t have an overwhelming, crazy life overhaul. Instead, he was able to find one small thing, delivering simple systematic changes in his workout that led to his improvement in fitness and quality of life. “You only get one body,” he says. “Golf is a grind, but don’t let physicality get in the way of your game,” Scott says.

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SCOTT’S TOP EXERCISES

KETTLEBELL POWER SNATCH: Uses ground force to leverage the kettlebell upward, then the shoulder, arm and back support the weight as it gets pushed overhead. Also a great cardio exercise and trains the body for a good golf swing.

KETTLEBELL HALO: Start by holding the kettlebell upside down at chest height, then lift the weight to head height and rotate it around the head like a halo in both directions. This exercise focuses on shoulder mobility—which is important for a good golf swing—and warms up the muscles and soft tissue around the shoulder girdle.

CLEAN TO LUNGE: First, the kettlebell is lifted from the ground to shoulder height. Then, the fowardlunge loads weight into the legs one at a time, which happens from the backswing to the downswing. The exercise increases strength in calves and forearms, which is essential for a powerful swing.

LANDMINES: LANDMINE RAINBOW: Tracing the shape of a rainbow, take the barbell down alongside each hip in a rotational movement and then back to an overhead position. Strengthens legs, shoulders and arms; improves coordination for ground-up downswing. LANDMINE ROTATIONAL CLEAN AND PRESS: Facing the landmine, hold the bar in your right hand, then pivot your toes 90 degrees to the left, dropping into a deep lunge while still holding the bar with your straight arm. Press into your front foot and stand up as you press and lift the barbell to chest height, all in one quick motion. From the waist down, this move mimics the look of a golfer finishing a swing. LANDMINE THRUSTER: Thrust the barbell upward from a squat position. Builds lower-body muscles, which are key for the start of the ground swing and to get longer off the tee. 30

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ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS BATHS

5890 Hardscrabble Cr

$2,599,000.00

$2,890,000.00

111%

240 Minnetonka Ave S

$2,000,942.00

$2,000,000.00

100%

2829 Casco Point Rd

$1,899,900.00

$1,975,000.00

104%

4665 St. Andrews St

$1,690,000.00

100%

443

875 Lake St N #402

$1,750,000.00

$1,650,000.00

94%

3028 Pelican Point Cr

$1,395,000.00

100%

21845 Byron Cr

$1,380,000.00

$1,339,821.00

97%

995 Wildhurst Tr

$1,325,000.00

100%

240 Manitoba Ave

$1,050,000.00

$1,300,000.00

124%

3008 Pelican Point Cr

$1,200,000.00

$1,175,000.00

98%

21080 Excelsior Blvd

$1,199,000.00

$1,100,000.00

92%

Information obtained through Heartland Multiple Listing Service 1-1-21 to 3-31-21. List and sold price reflect one selected home within the respective subdivision.

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Meet: Tad Weiss 7//

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1// My Faith - Jesus is my rock

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My Favorite Things //

OWNER 2// Dancing with my wife

TAD

WEISS,

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3// Golfing with friends

ADVERTISERS. Tad has 35 years of experience working with individual and

4// Volunteering at Feed My Starving Children

business clients in the financial planning industry. He heads up the Modus Advisors team and leads individual client

5// Skiing with my family

meetings while also providing direction and vision for the company.

6// Team Lunches at Lago Tacos in Excelsior

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Excelsior area in 2016. Tad and his wife Wendy have lived in Victoria for 30 years,

7// My Dakota Sport Retriever, Corby

and have two children, Maggie and Peter. Tad is excited to be able to both live and work in the same community. When he’s not at work you can usually find Tad with family or friends on the area lakes, golf courses, or trails.

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