OUR TEAM
Dedicated Professionals, Years of Experience
TIM CLARKSON
Partner, Top Producer & President of Investments
Tim Clarkson has been a stockbroker since 1981. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota in 1980. He became a stockbroker because he loves the exciting world of stocks. He considers himself a “Value Micro Cap” investor. Tim believes a disciplined long-term strategy is the key to success. He considers his clients partners in the adventure of creating wealth. Tim is married to Juliana and has 3 children: Ben, Eve, and Vijay.
MIKE ROSS
Partner, President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas and has been a licensed rep. since 1984. Constantly looking for ways to improve returns, he considers himself a value investor. Aside from work he and his wife Mary keep busy with their 3 children.
BASIL JOSEPH
Chief Financial & Chief Compliance Officer
Basil joined Van Clemens in July of 2006. He brings over 30 years of securities business management experience to the company. He holds a B.S. degree in Communications from the University of Minnesota and currently serves as the Firm’s CFO and Chief Compliance Officer.
CRAIG OSTREM
Partner
Craig has been a stockbroker since 1995. He invests in small-mid-cap growth companies for growth while using a conservative approach to Defined Benefit and Profit Sharing Plans. Craig and his wife, Linda, have two children, James and Charlie. Craig enjoys family activities, camping, fishing and scuba diving.
GREG GRUNSTED
Broker
Greg has been with Van Clemens since 2017. His investment philosophy focuses on structuring multi-asset portfolios using a fundamental approach, utilizing a keen understanding encompassing relative valuations and metrics. Greg Holds degrees in Economics and Management Information Systems and is a graduate of Arizona State University.
ANGIE KROLL
Compliance
Angie’s brokerage career was born and raised in discount back in 1984. She has a degree in Office Administration from Southwest Minnesota State University. Angie is part of our compliance team, as well as Tim Clarkson's assistant. She and her husband, Ken, enjoy motorcycling, hitting the trails in their side-by-side, camping, hunting and fishing in their spare time.
PETE MONSON
Broker
Pete graduated with a Finance degree from St. Cloud State University and has been a licensed representative since 1991. He believes in investing in companies with strong balance sheets and stock prices that offer compelling values for his clients. His focus is on clients and growing their accounts. Pete and his wife Barb have two daughters, Amanda and Caitlin, and a son-in-law Mitch. He enjoys family time, golf, hockey, fishing and working out at the gym.