Experience Makes all the difference

Our team of professionals distinguishes itself with both financial experience and personal service. We strive to earn your loyalty through hard work, the right advice and a dedication to developing long-term relationships.

Robert M. Swiller

Managing Director - Wealth Management
Wealth Advisor
Senior Portfolio Manager
612-371-5079

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Experience to guide you forward

His grandfather’s gift of 12 stock shares piqued Bob’s interest in investing and it continues today. With more than 25 years of financial services experience, he has built a reputation for excellence and is recognized in the industry for his multigenerational wealth planning and portfolio management insight. His passion for helping clients achieve their goals has earned the confidence of a diverse clientele of families, business owners, entrepreneurs and retirees.

Recognized for his hard work, professionalism and service commitment, Bob is trusted by his clients to understand that they are people first, then investors, and for putting their best interests first. His goals-based approach to wealth management, along with his focus on financial planning, provides them with the assurance that he will be there to help them pursue many financial milestones throughout their lives.

Education and professional achievements

• Selected to join the UBS Wealth Advisor Program—this attests to Bob’s intensive training to address complex client needs with comprehensive wealth management solutions

Barron’s Top 20 Financial Advisor in Minnesota, 2018, 2017, 2015 and 2014

Barron’s Top 1200’ Financial Advisors in the U.S., 2018, 2017, 2015 and 2014

• M.B.A., finance and marketing; B.A., economics, University of Michigan

Outside of UBS

Family is most important to Bob, as is giving back through volunteering and fundraising. He has been active with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and served on the board of Schneider Children’s Hospital and many other boards. He enjoys spending time with his children, coaching lacrosse and traveling.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI


Darren J. Lederfine

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
Wealth Advisor
Senior Portfolio Manager
612-371-5013

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Experience to guide you forward

His law school background prepared Darren with strong problem-solving skills. Today, with nearly 20 years of experience helping clients solve their problems, Darren delivers highly personalized financial planning and portfolio management to individuals and families. In addition, his analytical training as an attorney has given him an even broader perspective and understanding of the complexities of wealth and estate planning.

Trustworthy, empathetic and hard-working, Darren has built long-term relationships by understanding that every client is unique. A strong proponent of financial planning, Darren understands that a comprehensive plan sets the investment strategy. Clients look to Darren to be their "personal CFO" who is dedicated to helping them achieve their goals.

Education and professional achievements

• Selected to join the UBS Wealth Advisor Program—this attests to Darren’s intensive training to address complex client needs with comprehensive wealth management solutions

• B.A., history, University of Wisconsin–Madison

• J.D., William Mitchell College of Law

Outside of UBS

Darren is involved in various philanthropic activities on both a local and national level. He and his wife, Lauren, enjoy traveling, eating at great restaurants, exercise and spending time with their dogs, Max and Louie.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI


Allison O'Brien

612-371-5184

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Alli joined the Swiller Lederfine team in 2015. She earned a bachelor’s degree in global business leadership from the College of Saint Benedict and holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses as well as licenses for life, accident and health insurance, long term care, and variable annuities. Alli lives in Minneapolis and enjoys coaching and playing hockey throughout the winter and can be found on the golf course in the summer.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI


Cynthia M. "Cindy" Pikala

Authorized Officer
Team Administrator
612-371-4079

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Cindy is a long-time UBS employee who joined the Swiller Lederfine team in 2016. She has held a variety of positions in her long tenure with the firm and comes to us with an extensive background in serving high net worth clients. She holds the Series 7 and 63 securitieslicenses. Cindy is married to her husband Dan; they have two college-age children and live in the Forest Lake area. In their free time they enjoy camping and hiking.

 


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, MA, MI, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NY, SC, WA, WI


Caroline Shelquist

Client Service Associate
612-371-4078

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Caroline joined the Swiller Lederfine team in 2019. She is a graduate of the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University where she was a member of the women's basketball team. Caroline holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. Outside of the office Caroline enjoys spending time outside and being with friends and family.


Registered States:
MN