^{The Firm - Our Team}About Vessel

Kevin brings over a decade of industry experience focused on thoughtful portfolio construction, disciplined investing, and long-term client success. He is passionate about helping clients simplify complex financial decisions and feel confident in the plan guiding their future. Kevin is especially focused on enhancing the client experience through thoughtful use of technology, communication, and disciplined portfolio management.

He graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 2013 and began his career as a financial advisor in 2016.

Inspired by watching his father serve clients throughout his life, Kevin knew early on that he wanted to build meaningful relationships and help families simplify complex financial decisions.

Kevin was recognized as a Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor Best-in-State in 2025 and 2026, reflecting his commitment to excellence and client service. He also serves on the Dellwood Country Club Advisory Committee.

Kevin lives in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, with his wife, Kenzie, and their three boys, Grey, August, and Wynn.

Outside of work, Kevin is most fulfilled spending time with his family. He coaches his children's hockey teams, is an avid golfer, and enjoys traveling together to create lasting memories.

Pat brings more than four decades of experience to Vessel Wealth Partners and serves as a trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals, families, and retirement plans. He began his investment career in 1979 and has guided clients through multiple market cycles with consistency, care, and discipline.

A graduate of the University of St. Thomas with a degree in business management, Pat’s career spans leadership roles across major firms before helping establish Vessel Wealth Partners as a family-run independent firm. His approach centers on understanding each client’s unique financial goals and building a plan designed to support them through every phase of life.

Beyond his professional career, Pat is deeply committed to community involvement. He has spent more than 35 years coaching youth athletics, including hockey and baseball, and has served as the Mendota Heights baseball commissioner.

Pat’s philosophy is simple. Understand the client, plan intentionally, and stay focused on long-term objectives, regardless of market conditions.

Shane brings a genuine and approachable style to financial planning. He believes strong advisory relationships are built on trust, transparency, and truly understanding what matters most in a client’s life, not just financially, but personally, so every recommendation aligns with their goals, values, and stage of life. 

Shane graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 2018, where he was a member of the men’s golf team from 2014 to 2018. A two-time club champion at Mendakota Country Club, Shane credits competitive golf with shaping his discipline, patience, and commitment to continuous improvement, traits he brings into his work with clients every day.

He began his career in financial services in 2021 and quickly developed a passion for helping families build financial confidence through disciplined planning. What Shane values most about being an advisor is serving as a trusted resource during important life decisions and growing alongside families as their goals evolve.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Shane has completed rigorous education requirements, passed a comprehensive national examination, and meets ongoing experience and ethical standards established by the CFP Board. The CFP® designation reflects his commitment to delivering comprehensive financial planning and acting in the best interest of his clients.

He grew up in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, and now lives in Eagan with his wife, Sami, and their son, Lou, along with their golden retriever, Mabel. Outside the office, Shane enjoys golfing, trying new restaurants, staying active, and spending time with his family.

Shane’s personal motto reflects his approach to planning: Planning today. Thriving tomorrow.