Elke is a leading financial advisor in the Native American community with unparalleled experience and tenure. She began her career over 30 years ago with Merrill Lynch where she first rose to the Director level in the Public Finance Group structuring over $7 billion in tax-exempt and taxable financing for a diverse client group. In 2003 she moved to the investment consulting arm of Merrill Lynch where she focused on providing investment management services to Native American tribes and their enterprises. Elke recently joined FS Advisors LLC and is continuing to provide exceptional investment management and Tribal Member Benefit program services to the Native American community.  She is excited to be joining a Native American woman owned business which seeks to be a generational partner to its clients. 

Active in her community with a passion for financial education and youth mentorship, Elke is a member of the San Diego American Indian Health Center Board of Directors and also serves on the Advisory Boards of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California, the Native American Visiting Committee which advises the President of Dartmouth College, and the Native Financial Education Coalition. Elke is a Certified Investment Management Analyst® professional.  She has also served her tribe, the Omaha Tribe, in various capacities, including Tribal Manager, Grant Writer and Economic Development Planner.  Elke received her M.B.A. from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business and a B.A. from Dartmouth College.   

Michael Myhre joined FSA Investment Group in 2020. Through active engagement and discerning the aspirations and motivations of our tribal customers, Mike’s primary role is to be a trusted advisor that creates business plans and solutions that exceed our customers’ goals for prosperity.

Mike holds nearly 30 years of business and economic development experience, dedicating his career to advocating and securing the success for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Prior to joining FSA, Mike served as the CEO for the Florida Small Business Development Center Network; the state’s small business development agency. In this role, Mike provided strategic direction and leadership of the organizations 45 offices and nearly 250 employees.

Prior to his tenure with the Florida SBDC, Mike held the position of Executive Director for the Office of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development for the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. In this position, Myhre served as administrations liaison and leader state’s leading office of entrepreneurial and small business policy and support services, including direction of the Minnesota SBDC Network.

Mike has served as the Board Chairman of America’s SBDCs; the association representing the nation’s largest small business development organization with nearly 1,000 offices and 5,000 employees. He has also served on the Board of Directors of CareerSource Florida, Florida Economic Development Council, Florida Chamber of Commerce, among others.

Mike is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Business and Management, and earned a certificate for passing the CPA exam. Mike lives in Pensacola Beach with his wife and has three adult children (Chelsea, Melissa and Dakota) and shih tzu (Chewy).

Jennifer Parisien joined FSA Investment Group in 2020, and her primary role is to assist tribes with project development and strengthening financial management.

Prior to serving in her capacity, Jennifer was a financial analyst for the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. She also has over seven years of experience working as a legislative policy analyst at the Native American Finance Officers Association where she advocated for tribal government inclusion in the areas of accounting, finance, and economic development. Jennifer is a graduate of Minnesota State University with a Bachelors in Finance and holds a Masters in Finance from Johns Hopkins University.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her two daughters and competitively golfing with her husband.

Justin Lepscier joined FSA Investment Group in July 2021 as a Grants Financial Analyst. His primary role is to assist tribes with financial and grant management services.

Justin is an enrolled member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. He was born and raised on and near the Menominee Indian Reservation. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Leadership and Change from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and an MBA from the Schneider School of Business at St. Norbert College. Before joining FSA, Justin worked as a Federal contractor at the National Institutes of Health, a Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Data Reporting Specialist at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Mortgage Lender at Bay Bank, and Finance Manager for the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. Justin has also served as a Member and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Wolf River Development Company, Menominee Tribal Enterprises Board of Directors, Board Member for the Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, and currently as Adjunct Faculty at the College of the Menominee Nation.

Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family outdoors hunting, fishing, and camping, and watching the Packers and the Hoyas. Justin lives in Shawano, Wisconsin with his wife Crystal, daughter Caroline, and son Jacob.

Gloria Ann joined FSA Investment Group in 2021 as a Financial Analyst. Prior to joining FSA, she started her career with the Florida SBDC as a Financial Specialist. During this time at Florida SBDC, she graduated from University of West Florida in 2020 with a double major in Bachelors of Finance and Bachelors of Accounting. Gloria Ann is currently in the Masters of Accounting program at the University of West Florida. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new recipes, and crocheting.

Micheal currently holds the position of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) / Investment Analyst. As the Firm’s CCO, Micheal maintains the compliance culture and required documentation for FSA Investment Group as well as facilitating interaction between the regulating governmental bodies. Micheal’s Investment Analyst role includes managing the firm’s day-to-day investment operations, conducting investment research, managing the client on-boarding process, executing client trades, providing quarterly reporting, maintaining FSA client records, and assisting with business development project execution.

Before joining FSA, Micheal worked as a Junior Marketing Analyst with Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union in Pensacola, Florida. His role involved the development of marketing campaigns, tracking return on investments in marketing campaigns, and target marketing analytics. Micheal is a graduate of The University of West Florida with a degree in Public Relations and a Master’s in Business Administration. Micheal currently serves on the Board of Directors of Pathways for Change. When Micheal is not at work, you can find him at a major sporting event, playing basketball, golfing, or traveling to a different city to find the best food.

Randall is a Registered Investment Advisor that focuses on high net worth clients. Prior to joining FSA Investment Group in 2014, Randall was a partner with a regional accounting firm with 14 years’ experience serving entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals.

Randall graduated Suma Cum Lade from the University of West Florida with Bachelor degrees in Accounting and Finance in 2000.

Karen Swann joined FSA Investment Group in 2020 as an Administrative Support Specialist, bringing a desire to execute administrative duties, general clerical and technical services. She graduated from The Baptist College of Florida in May 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Leadership and Christian Education with a focus in Administration. Karen was Vice President of her graduating class. She also received cum laude honors and the Elizabeth Diane Reasoner Leadership Award upon graduation.

Prior to FSA, Karen spent two years working with Big Brothers Big Sisters to impact the lives of at-risk children and families living in the Escambia and Santa Rosa area. A South Georgia native, Karen has been living and working in the Pensacola area for the past four years. When she’s not at work she enjoys going to the beach, painting, and baking.