Meet the Team
Brad Mueller, CLU®, ChFC®
As the Founder of Monarch Insurance Partners, Brad describes his “superpower” as distilling complex issues and products into understandable concepts, making it easy for clients to make informed decisions. For more than 20 years, Brad has worked alongside attorneys, family offices, investment advisors and financial planners of some of the wealthiest families in the country, advising them on insurance and wealth transfer issues. In addition, he has advised countless business owners and professionals planning for their retirement or leaving a legacy for their families and communities.
In addition to an extended network of financial experts, Brad brings over two decades of high-level planning and insurance experience at firms such as Wipfli, CliftonLarsonAllen, Clifton Gunderson, Minnesota Life and Prudential. He has been a main platform speaker at numerous financial and accounting industry conferences, continuing education events, and various business and consumer events.
Brad stays actively involved in his industry and community as a member of the Association of Advanced Life Underwriters (AALU), the Madison Estate Planning Council, the Financial Planning Association, and the Concordia College Alumni Association (where he was also formerly a member of the Board of Directors).
Outside of the office, Brad enjoys playing golf, fishing and hunting with his family and friends. He and his wife, Stephanie, have three children and one spoiled English Setter.
Will Mueller
Will brings a diverse professional background to Monarch, built on years of experience in client service, communication, and team leadership. His roles in multimedia production and restaurant management developed his ability to connect with people, understand their needs, and communicate complex ideas clearly.
By building genuine relationships and taking the time to understand what matters most to clients, Will aims to make working with Monarch straightforward, comfortable, and meaningful.
Will is a proud graduate of the University of Minnesota and lives in Minneapolis. He enjoys watching films, playing and watching soccer (go Chelsea!), and exploring the city’s diverse restaurant and bar scene. He’s happy to recommend hidden-gem food and drink spots to Twin Cities visitors.
Mary Jo Galle, CLTC
Mary Jo began her insurance career with a simple goal: to help others achieve financial security and prosperity. With thirty-plus years’ experience in the industry she is well-versed in the intricacies of life, disability, and long-term care insurance. At Monarch Insurance Partners, Mary Jo commands the myriad day-to-day details of managing client relationships and insurance policies.
If you speak with Mary Jo regarding your insurance needs, you will immediately notice her expertise – and you will also notice her compassion. Her true strength is serving as a key connector and communicator between financial professionals and the people they serve. She is a walking example of keeping clients’ best interests in mind.
Prior to joining Monarch, Mary Jo worked with local insurance agencies, banks, and Top-10 and Top-20 accounting firms. She holds a Certification in Long Term Care (CLTC), an Associates Degree in Insurance, and life and accident/health licenses from numerous states.
Mary Jo resides in Oregon, Wisconsin, where she has volunteered for the American Cancer Society and Make-A-Wish. She is an avid hiker and traveler, hunting for antiques wherever those activities bring her.
Our Back-Office Specialists
Some of the brightest minds working on your behalf
Through our independent relationship with Valmark Financial Group, we have access to an experienced support team of 100 professionals with credentials spanning multiple financial disciplines—from legal, accounting, tax and financial advisory expertise to life insurance, business insurance, and estate planning. A sample representation of the team’s credentials includes:
An underwriting advocacy team with several former insurance company underwriting vice presidents, directors and medical directors, a licensed physician, and a staff of case management, business processing and policy service specialists.
Insurance planning specialist and advanced case advisors, including a team of attorneys, accountants, MBAs, Certified Financial Planners, Chartered Life Underwriters, and Chartered Financial Consultants, many of whom are FINRA Registered Principals who provide independent assessment and analysis of recommended product sets, policy management and life settlements.
