BlueStem Wealth Partners

06/08/2026

Welcome to our 2026 BlueStem Wealth Partners Summer Interns!

We’re excited to welcome Jack McCann (son of our very own Joel McCann) to BlueStem as one of our Summer Interns, working in our Litchfield office. Jack is pursuing a degree in Finance with an emphasis in Financial Planning at Grand Canyon University. He brings a strong work ethic and diverse experience across customer service, operations, and team-based environments. We’re thrilled to have Jack’s energy, reliability, and eagerness to learn to support our team this summer!

We’re also very excited to welcome Amaya Sovis to BlueStem as our second Summer Intern! Amaya is a Financial Planning student at Minnesota State University, Mankato pursuing her degree in Finance with an emphasis in Financial Planning and Insurance. She brings strong leadership experience through roles such as Chief Financial Officer of the Integrated Business Experience and Vice President of Pledge Education for Delta Sigma Pi. We’re thrilled to have her supporting our team this summer! Amaya will be working out of our Minnetonka office and assisting with firmwide projects.

06/08/2026

Happy birthday to our June celebrants, Jodi and Crescent! Wishing you both a wonderful day filled with celebration and a year ahead full of happiness, good health, and meaningful moments. Enjoy your special day!

06/05/2026

👑 Rooting for Kierra! 👑

BlueStem Wealth Partners is thriled to sponsor Kierra Lease, daughter of Daniel and Heather Lease, as she competes for the title of Miss Litchfield 2026.

Litchfield Watercade season is officially underway, and we're excited to cheer Kierra on throughout the summer. Whether she's selling Watercade buttons, participating in community events, or preparing for the competition, we know she'll represent herself and our community well.

If you're a Litchfield native and you see Kierra around town, be sure to stop and say hello—and don't forget to grab your Watercade button while you're at it! Your support helps make this beloved community tradition possible.

Join us in wishing Kierra the very best of luck as she takes part in this exciting experience. We're honored to support her and can't wait to follow along throughout the Litchfield Watercade season!

💙 Good luck, Kierra! 💙

06/05/2026

Some Southwest cities are gaining attention as appealing retirement spots thanks to affordability, access to health care, and warm climates that attract many retirees. Read the article to see which two locations stand out.

Eagle Pass and Amarillo, both in Texas, make the top of our list of perfect Southwest retirement locations. Arizona, New Mexico, and Oklahoma offer quite a few financial perks as well.

06/03/2026

National Homeownership Month is a great time to reflect on what home means and the role it plays in your financial picture. This article offers helpful insights to consider along the way, so take a look to learn more.

Buying a home for the first time? NerdWallet has expert advice for every step to homeownership.

06/01/2026

Join Us for BlueStem at the Ball Field – Family Fun Night!

Bring the family out for a fun summer evening at the ballpark as the Litchfield Blues take on the Kimball Express on Friday, June 5th!
We’ll be celebrating with:
🍦 FREE DQ Dilly Bars for kids (while supplies last)
⚾ A fun kids’ baseball throw challenge — come see how strong your arm is!

And to make the night even more exciting, come cheer on our very own Scott Marquardt as he takes the field for the Kimball Express! In fact, see how many Marquardt’s you can spot on the roster that night!
Come enjoy some sweet treats, great baseball, and a fun evening with BlueStem Wealth Partners and the community. We can’t wait to see everyone at the ballpark!
📍 Blues vs. Kimball Express
🗓 Friday, June 5th
⏰ Game starts at 7:00 PM
See you at the field! ⚾

05/29/2026

529 Day is a great reminder to start planning for future education costs. Small steps today can make a big difference down the road. Contact us today to see how we can help!

Minnetonka Call: 612-464-0372 Email: [email protected] Hours Mon-Thurs: 8am-5pm Fri: 8am-3:30pm Location 13100 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 140 Minnetonka, MN 55305 Litchfield Call: 320-442-1041 Email: [email protected] Hours Mon-Thurs: 8am-5pm Fri: 8am-3:00pm Location 703 E Riple...

05/28/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the High School & College Graduates of 2026! 🎓

Today we celebrate your hard work, determination, and the exciting future ahead of you. Whether you’re starting your next chapter in college, entering the workforce, continuing your education, or chasing a brand-new adventure, this is an incredible milestone worth celebrating.

✨ Celebrating all you have accomplished and all that is still to come. ✨

From all of us at BlueStem Wealth Partners, Congratulations to the Class of 2026 — we can’t wait to see where life takes you next!

05/27/2026

May is Small Business Month, a perfect time to refocus on what drives your business forward. Small shifts in productivity can lead to big results. Read more in this article.

Tips to Increasing Productivity as a Small Business Owner April 2, 2026 Brian Cleary Business Management 0 Productivity comes from working smarter, not harder. By staying organized, focusing on one task at a time, taking breaks, and reflecting on progress, business owners can manage demanding worklo...

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their service will never be forgotten.