Our Team

Mike Erpelding joined Northwestern Mutual in 1987, and is the founder of Erpelding Wealth Management as well as the Managing Director of the Edina, MN district office. Over the years, Mike has built Erpelding Wealth Management into a well-rounded practice based on the principals of honesty, integrity and being client-focused. While maintaining a strong wealth management practice, Mike plays a key role in the career development of other financial representatives.

Eric is responsible for creating comprehensive financial plans, implementing investment and insurance strategies and conducting annual reviews with clients.

Upon graduation, Eric began his career at Northwestern Mutual as a financial representative with The Bohannon Group. He joined Michael Erpelding's team in January 2005.

Eric has obtained his FINRA Series 7 & 66 securities licenses as well as his Life, Health, Long Term Care and Annuity licenses. He has earned the Chartered Life Underwriter ®, Chartered Financial Consultant ®, Retirement Income Certified Professional ® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designations.

He enjoys coaching his children’s various sports and is a loyal Minnesota Gopher basketball and football fan.

Eric lives in Chanhassen with his wife Gretchen, their twins Eli and Sydney, and boxer Beau.

Bob is responsible for conducting new client meetings and annual reviews with current clients. He prepares financial plans and implements investment and insurance strategies. Bob believes client relationships are built upon mutual trust. He views his role as a behavioral investment counselor, helping clients avoid costly investment mistakes while keeping them focused on their most important goals.

Bob holds a B.A. in finance from the University of Iowa. Bob earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, his FINRA series 7 & 66 Securities Licenses, and his Life, Health, Long Term Care, and Annuity Licenses.

Bob enjoys spending time with his family, taking trips up to the cabin, and cheering on Minnesota's professional sports teams. He resides in Eagan with his wife Rachelle and their three sons, Hudson, Henry, and Leo.

Cole Lunde joined Erpelding Wealth Management in 2018 and has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2014, starting as a financial representative intern. Cole was previously on the Northwestern Mutual Concierge Planning team in Milwaukee which specializes in sophisticated retirement, estate and business planning for ultra-high net worth clientele with complex planning considerations. This experience provides Cole with a unique skill set to bring value to the team and clients.

Cole graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.B.A. in Finance, Investment and Banking with an emphasis in Wealth Management. Cole Lunde is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant (CFP®), Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®), a Wealth Management Certified Professional® (WMCP®) and holds the Preferred Portfolio Management certification (PPM). Cole has earned his FINRA Series 7 & 66 as well as the Life, Accident, Health, Annuity and Long Term Care licenses.

As Director of Portfolio Research, Cole leads the development of investment strategy and portfolio design in conjunction with our client's financial plans. He also chairs the EWM Investment Committee which functions as the decision making group for portfolio changes. In addition to daily monitoring and analysis, the Investment Committee meets on a quarterly basis for a comprehensive, in-depth review of our portfolio strategies and design to confirm we are implementing the optimal approach on behalf of our clients.

Cole also works with current and prospective clients on their personal wealth management and financial planning. He utilizes a collaborative approach with the clients to customize a financial plan and investment approach best fit to accomplish their retirement and legacy goals. Cole's ultimate goal is for client's to have clarity and confidence in their own plan and know they've attained financial security.

Cole lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Shelby. Together they enjoy boating on the St. Croix River, cheering on the Badgers sports teams and exploring new restaurants in the cities.

Eric graduated from Colorado Christian University with a degree in Computer Information Systems Management. He has been with Northwestern Mutual since February 2005 and joined Erpelding Wealth Management in August 2009. Eric has earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and is licensed for both securities and insurance products.

Eric lives in Chanhassen with his wife, Stephany, and their three children.

Please contact Eric with any investment account related questions.

Trenton joined Erpelding Wealth Management in 2019. Trenton has been in the industry for 7 years and carries his FINRA 6 & 63 as well as his Life, Accident, Health, Long Term Care and Annuity licenses.

Prior to joining Erpelding Wealth Management, Trenton was a record-keeper who helped hundreds of clients with their 401(k) plans. Trenton is solely dedicated to our Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans and brings a vast knowledge and specialization to our 401(k), 403(b), SIMPLE IRA and Solo k clients.

Trenton graduated from UW-Oshkosh in 2009. He resides in Rosemount with his wife, Molly, and their two dogs Lola and Lambeau.

Meghan manages calendars, sets meetings, handles client communication and insurance servicing, and oversees the day-to-day operations of Erpelding Wealth Management.

Sean supports the team’s advisors and specializes in personal planning analysis with an emphasis in creating tax efficient retirement distribution strategies.

Sean graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with a B.B.A in Finance. He joined the team in July of 2018 and has since obtained his FINRA SIE, Series 7 & 63, as well as his Life, Accident, Health, Long Term Care and Annuity Licenses.

Sean lives in Minneapolis and enjoys spending time outdoors and at the gym. He can often be found on the hockey rink or snowboarding at the local hills during the winter months.

Alex assists the advisors and team by focusing on comprehensive financial planning customized to the goals and needs of new and existing clients.

Alex graduated from Grand Canyon University with a B.S. in Entrepreneurial Studies while minoring in Accounting. He recently joined the Erpelding Wealth Management team as an Associate Financial Representative in June 2021, having been with Northwestern Mutual since 2020 as a Financial Representative. Since joining Northwestern Mutual he has obtained his Life, Accident, Health, Long Term Care, and Annuity licenses.

Alex lives in St. Louis Park and enjoys traveling, cheering on Minnesota’s sports teams, and exploring all of the hiking trails Minnesota has to offer.