About Us

Built on Trust

Oostburg Financial Services (OFS) is your home for financial planning and investment products and services.

First and foremost OFS is always committed to acting in the client’s best interest in every single situation. Financial advising begins and ends with trust. As relationships are built with our clients, our continued goal is to build on that foundation of trust.

Secondly, OFS is committed to the concept of needs based planning. We often say that a financial life is like a puzzle. As we gather information and learn about the client, all of the pieces come together.

Finally, our staff is dedicated to providing a service experience to our clients that will make their life easier. The financial world can be complicated. Our staff is committed to taking the stress out of our client’s financial life by providing timely, professional service that has them breathing a sigh of relief.

Our Team

Steve Ratajczak

Financial Advisor

Steve focuses his energy on making sure that the client’s needs are being met. This includes developing comprehensive financial plans that help clients achieve their financial goals. Steve works in the areas of wealth management, asset preservation, estate and retirement planning, and retirement income strategies.

Jason Anger

Financial Advisor

Jason joined Oostburg Financial Services in October 2021. Prior to OFS, Jason attended Lakeland University where he obtained a Business Administration degree and has worked in various support roles within the financial industry since 2020. Jason has his life insurance license and holds the Series 7 & 66 security licenses.

During his time here Jason has learned the OFS culture and is ready to continue the tradition of making the clients his top priority. The skills Jason has developed allow him to provide comprehensive financial plans, portfolio management, portfolio allocation strategies, retirement planning, and income strategies.

Paul Scofield

Financial Advisor

Paul began his financial career back in 2001 with US Bank and later accepted a position as a Vice President in US Bank’s Corporate Bank until 2013. Paul then changed his financial career path to financial advising and advanced his knowledge and scope of expertise by obtaining his Series 7 & 66 advisory licenses.

With nearly 10 years of experience working as a Financial Advisor for businesses, individuals and families, Paul focuses the majority of his financial advising work in the areas of pre and post retirement planning.

Steve Klescewski

Retirement Plan Specialist

Steve has been a fully licensed financial advisor for 27 years. Currently Steve’s role at OFS is focused on installing and servicing company sponsored retirement plans. Whether it is a 401(k), SEP, or SIMPLE IRA plan, Steve provides the guidance and service to help the plan run smoothly and remain in compliance.

In addition Steve provides ongoing employee education in both a group setting and in one on one meetings. The world of retirement plans can be overwhelming to business owners and their HR administrators, Steve works with them to help shoulder the burden and bring clarity to them and their valued employees.

Brenda DeBlaey

Client Service Specialist

Brenda’s role at Oostburg Financial Services has definitely expanded since she first came on board in September of 2007.  As our practice has grown Brenda’s direct involvement with our clients has grown as well.  In 2012 Brenda’s title was changed to Client Service Specialist which best describes what she does on a daily basis. 

Brenda works directly with the advisors and our clients and keeps herself aware of each step in the planning and implementation process.  She spends her time communicating by phone and in person with clients receiving their checks, filling out paperwork, or thoroughly researching and resolving potential problems that may arise.  Brenda has a long employment history of customer service and working directly with people, and always conducts herself with professionalism coupled with a genuine warmth and smile.

Terri Mentink

Administrative Assistant

After 30 years working in a variety of roles at Oostburg State Bank, Terri accepted the invitation to join our staff at Oostburg Financial Services in September of 2012.  Terri performs a variety of administrative functions that provide much needed support to our advisors.  During her days in the office, Terri’s voice is usually the first one you will hear when you call OFS. 

Terri is also the staff person who communicates with our clients by mail and telephone to insure that the ongoing review process that we promised remains intact.  Terri is excellent at following through on each task that is placed before her and is always willing to go the extra mile to insure that our client’s needs are met.

Tracy Van Ess

Administrative Assistant

Tracy joined Oostburg Financial Services in June of 2018. Prior to that she worked as a Teller for 8 years at Oostburg State Bank in Cedar Grove, performing a variety of tasks, while promoting a personally welcoming atmosphere. In her new role at Oostburg Financial Services she will be doing general administrative work, along with assisting the advisors with client paperwork and other duties aimed at meeting client’s needs.

Tracy’s general desire to serve others pours over into her work. You can expect to be greeted with a warm smile and a sincere desire to assist in making a client’s experience at OFS nothing but positive.

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