Our Independent Professionals

Al Dearing is FINRA registered  with over 30 years of experience in financial services. He has been a Registered Principal and past-President of Elmbrook Financial Services of the past 25 years.

Al’s responsibilities at Elmbrook Associates include the supervision and management of the firm’s daily operations, in addition to advising his own personal clients.

Al has been named a Five Star Wealth Manager for seven years; 2020; 2019; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013. This award seeks to spotlight an elect group of representatives who are exceptional in both ability and commitment to client satisfaction. In identifying the award winners, a survey field including both clients and financial service professionals were asked to evaluate their advisors based on criteria such as; integrity, communication, customer service, knowledge/expertise, value and overall satisfaction. Less than five percent of Milwaukee area advisors were selected for this award. You can learn more about the Five Star Wealth Manager award here: https://www.fivestarprofessional.com/awardwinner/34568

Al and his wife Sandy are long time residents of Elm Grove, where they are active in their family and church life.

John's personal and professional goal is to strive to be the most ethical, trustworthy and useful consultant to his clients. By being committed to providing independent, objective advice and financial direction in the areas of investment management, estate and personal financial planning, he can help his clients to identify their financial planning goals and together, take action toward achieving them.

He understands the magnitude of the responsibility associated with helping his clients in the financial planning for their entire life. John develops comprehensive, personal financial plans, supported with strong investment products, tailored specifically to each client's needs. Over time, he helps individuals and families turn their dreams of sending their children to college, providing for retirement, and accumulating assets for financial security, into attainable, real solutions that can improve their lives. Every aspect of a client's plan requires continuous monitoring and communication, and it is a responsibility that John takes very seriously.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, John also has numerous years of ongoing training, education, registrations and licensing in multiple states. His background, with over 25 years of experience and insightful perspective, give John's clients the confidence to partner with him for the long term. John is driven by a steadfast commitment to delivering high level results and exceptional client service, all with a genuine, personable approach and a profound respect for the trust that clients place in him.
John, and his wife Janet, live in Richfield surrounded by an assortment of flora and fauna. He enjoys gardening, beekeeping, fishing, curling, geology, history and visiting National Parks.

Dean began his financial services career in early 2000, with Elmbrook Financial Services, as an independent financial advisor. Dean continues to garner trust, thanks and admiration from his clients while helping them to reach their goals and dreams.

Dean's business mission is simple: To add value to his clients' lives.  For some that may mean the desire for superior customer service.  Others may need retirement planning assistance or college savings ideas, while some simply request a sympathetic ear.  But nearly all of Dean's clients ask for his help in limiting stock market risk and volatility and ensuring that they don't outlive their retirement assets.  No matter what the need, Dean puts his all into adding value for his clients.

Dean services clients in over a dozen states and holds his FINRA  Series 7, 63 and 65 registrations. Dean is also life insurance licensed in Wisconsin and Illinois.  He is a life-long southeastern Wisconsin resident and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with a major in mass communication and a minor in history.

Dean lives in Muskego, where he is active with the operation of the cities award winning school district. Dean is married and enjoys spending time with his wife Melanie and young daughter, Lindsay.  He also enjoys time with friends, traveling and many different forms of outdoor water activities—swimming, fishing and boating.

Bob has been a Financial Advisor full time since 1979. His primary role for these many years has been to help his clients navigate through the many challenges of their financial future. The philosophy that Bob has worked with since the very beginning is that, “If you always work with the client’s best interest at heart, everything else takes care of itself.” He considers it an honor to serve his clients and takes their trust in him very seriously.

Together with his wife Kathy, Bob has nine children and two grandchildren. Bob considers himself very blessed and feels an obligation to offer as much time as he can to volunteer, as all his family does, to numerous church and school organizations.

A native of Milwaukee, WI, Patrick has been a financial advisor assisting clients since 1991, specializing in the areas of retirement planning, creative income strategies, money management and estate planning.

Patrick has established key relationships throughout the financial services industry, which keeps him abreast of current trends and products.

Thorough fact-finding, communication, and personal attention are cornerstones for Patrick in helping clients focus on the “big picture” and implement strategies to help achieve their financial goals.

Patrick is a graduate of Life Underwriters Training Council and attends ongoing continuing education courses. He has passed the following FINRA exams: Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Limited Representative (Series 6), Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination (Series 63), and Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination (Series 65). Patrick is also life insurance licensed in the states of Wisconsin, (since 1988), and Arizona.

Patrick enjoys working with people from different backgrounds. His interests away from work include exploring world cultures, travel, outdoor activities and sports.  He particularly enjoys basketball, where he was a member of the John Marshall High School, Milwaukee City Conference championship team.

Katie Knurowski is a Client Service Manager at Elmbrook Associates.

In her free time, Katie loves spending time at family sporting activities, attending Brewer games, and the occasional round of golf.