jAMES.BROOM@NWM.FINANCIAL

Portfolio Manager, Principal

“For nearly 30 years I have been helping clients plan, save, and reach their retirement goals. Many have become close personal friends.  My goal is to work for them the way I’d like someone to work for my family – straight-up and fair.”

James Broom came to financial advising by way of the ministry, and the through-line has never changed: sitting with people during the decisions that matter most, and telling them the truth. He entered the business in 1997 and founded his independent firm in 2002 — independent by design, so that the only interest he answers to is the client's.

In addition to his role as Portfolio Manager, James is the Managing Principal at NorthStar Wealth Management

That background shapes how James works. Retirement decisions are rarely just about numbers; they're about a business someone spent thirty years building, a family they want to provide for, or a next chapter they're not sure how to begin. Business owners, wealthy families, and executives come to James for clear guidance and an advisor who listens first and the works as a fiduciary on his client's behalf..

James resides in Prior Lake. He has two grown children and six grandchildren. For James staying active remains a priority — enjoys golf and running (he has completed 11 marathons).

Professional Credentials

• Certified in Blockchain & Digital Assets (CBDA) — Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals
• Doctorate of Sacred Ministry — Northland International University
• Master of Arts, Pastoral Studies — Bob Jones University
• Bachelor of Arts, Bible — Bob Jones University

Previously held designations: Private Investment Management (Wells Fargo Advisors) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts).

Nate joined NorthStar in 2020, trading a career in nutritional sciences for one built around helping people pursue their financial goals. A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree, he completed his Investment Advisor apprenticeship in 2023 and earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2026.

Outside the office, Nate and his wife, Jessica, are raising three daughters — Alexis, Hadley, and Wrenley. He is an endurance runner and a recently retired member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard.