Tom Barilla has more than 10 years of experience with investments, wealth management strategies, retirement distribution strategies, various insurance and needs-based protection planning. Tom enjoys building a strong connection with his clients both on a personal and professional level. When Tom is not in the office advising clients you can find him speaking at pre-retiree and retiree workshops. Tom believes it is important to be out within and to give back to his community. Throughout the years Tom has supported The Live Strong Program though The Woodbury YMCA, The Veterans Memorial of Woodbury, and The Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf in Oakdale. Prior to establishing Barilla Health Advisors as a private practice, Tom served as a Financial Associate with the Tamarack Group of Thrivent Financial in Woodbury, Minnesota. During Tom’s personal time he enjoys golfing with family, friends and clients, spending time at the lake, and enjoying his passion of BBQ and the art of smoking meats. Baseball and hockey have always been a big influence for Tom, through sports and his 15 years as a Youth Hockey Official, it has taught him many valuable life lessons. Tom lives in Woodbury with his wife Nicci and his 4 amazing children Rylie, Lucianna, Mariano, and George.