Deb Newel

Wealth Manager

Deb is a Wealth Manager at White Oaks and has been with the company since June 2024. She joined the company after making a transition from the legal profession into the financial planning industry. Her prior legal experience includes working in private practice both as a litigator and transactional lawyer, serving as General Counsel for a large real estate brokerage and title company, owning and operating her own law firm and working in the public sector as a Senior Assistant City Attorney.

During her legal career, Deb taught continuing education courses for real estate agents, brokers and attorneys licensed in the State of Minnesota and she was a frequent presenter on various real estate-related topics. Deb also was an Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She has served on several boards, including Missions Inc. Programs, Missions Farm Nursing Home and the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy. Deb’s leadership, volunteer activities and service to the legal profession have resulted in her receiving the John Wesley Leadership and Service Award through Hamline University in 2004 and the Badger of the Year Award from the Twin Cities Chapter of the University of Wisconsin Alumni Association in 2012.

Deb earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison and a law degree from Hamline University School of Law. She also obtained her Masters in Business Administration at the University of St. Thomas. Deb is currently pursuing her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. Deb is a member of the Financial Planning Association® (FPA®) and a member of the Minnesota Chapter’s Financial Education Committee. She is also a member of NAPFA, a fee-only fiduciary professional association with the most rigorous continuing education requirements in the industry.

In her free time, Deb enjoys traveling the world, hiking, biking, playing soccer and pickleball, and attending sporting events. One of the personal accomplishments she is most proud of is successfully climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

*John Wesley Leadership and Service Award

The John Wesley Leadership and Service Award is given each year by the Board of Trustees to recognize and reward those students who best demonstrate the commitment to leadership and service that lies at the heart of all that Hamline University does. The award is given to at least two undergraduate students each year.

*Badger of the Year Award

Badger of the Year honorees are selected based on leadership in their professions, service in their communities, and/or contributions to volunteer organizations.

Deb Newel
Grandpa and Grandsons
 

“I have a knack for breaking down complex financial planning concepts into simple terms and explaining them in an understandable way. My passion is for helping people and providing thoughtful advice as they work toward realizing their goals and dreams.”

Deb Newel

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