John Twele, CFA

Principal, President & Chief Executive Officer

John co-founded Twele Capital Management in 2004. Not intentionally looking to start a firm, John recognized the need on behalf of family, friends and colleagues for help with the management of their investment portfolios and for honest, transparent and customized advice. From those beginnings, Twele Capital has grown to manage approximately $484 million in client assets. Today, John is responsible for all aspects of the investment process including asset allocation, research and portfolio management as well as running the day-to-day business with the other Principals of the firm. Prior to founding Twele Capital, John served as a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at U.S. Bank’s asset manager (now Nuveen) from 1996-2002. He also held senior investment manage roles at Investment Advisors, Inc., American Express Financial Advisors, Kemper Financial Services and Mercantile Trust Company. John is an early adopter and industry expert in the use of Exchange Trade Funds to build efficient, low cost, tax-efficient and transparent portfolios for investors. He earned a B.S. in Finance from Indiana University. A CFA Charterholder, John is a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society of Minnesota. An Eagle Scout with a love for all things outdoors, John enjoys fishing, canoeing, kayaking, cycling and the occasional round of golf. To support all his physical activities, the highlight of John’s day is weightlifting with his wife, Maressia.

Maressia Twele

Principal, Chief Financial Officer

Maressia co-founded Twele Capital Management in 2004 and has seen the firm grow to manage approximately $484 million in client assets. Maressia has primary responsibility for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all of the firm’s financial activities including business planning, budgeting and forecasting. Maressia is also engaged in helping to ensure each of our clients experience a seamless onboarding and ongoing client experience. Prior to founding Twele Capital, for 23 years Maressia served as a Defined Contribution Plan Accountant and Consultant for Hewitt Associates (now Aon). She’s also held roles as Senior Internal Auditor for May Department Stores, Controller for Bohemian Savings & Loan and Staff Auditor at KPMG. Maressia earned a B.S. in Accounting from Indiana University. Maressia’s hobbies include cycling, weightlifting, knitting, and caring for her feline companions.

Greg Baranivsky, CFA

Principal

Greg joined Twele Capital Management as a Principal in March 2020 after being a long-time client of the firm. Greg is involved in the investment management of client portfolios and running the day-to-day business with the other Principals of the firm. Prior to joining Twele Capital, Greg spent over 9 years at Parametric as Senior Director, Institutional Relations. At Parametric, he was responsible for fostering relationships with institutional fund sponsors and investments consultants throughout the Midwest. Prior to Parametric, Greg spent 12 years at US Bank’s asset manager, FAF Advisors (now Nuveen), in senior distribution and product management roles. Prior to FAF Advisors, Greg worked at Van Kampen Investments (now Invesco) within its product management group. He earned a BA from Benedictine University and an MBA from the Illinois Institute of Technology. A CFA Charterholder, Greg is a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society of Minnesota where he previously served as a member of their Board of Directors. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Breakaway Academy Foundation and is a volunteer for the Minnesota Financial Empowerment Initiative (MNFEI). Greg, his wife Heather and their three children, Anastasia, Ivanna and Nicholas live in Plymouth where the girls’ college adventures and Nicholas’s hockey keep everyone busy.

Justin Henne, CFA

Principal, Chief Investment Officer

Justin joined Twele Capital Management as Chief Investment Officer in July 2022.  Justin is responsible for the investment process including asset allocation, research, and portfolio management.  Prior to joining Twele Capital, Justin spent over 18 years at Parametric Portfolio Associates.  Most recently he served as Managing Director, Investment Management and Strategy.  At Parametric, Justin managed overlay portfolios for institutional investors utilizing futures, swaps, options, and exchange traded funds.  Justin earned a BA from the University of St. Thomas.  He is a CFA Charterholder and a member of the CFA Society of Minnesota.  Justin and his wife, Rachel, have two children and one dog.  Justin is actively involved with his children’s extra-curricular activities including coaching both of their hockey teams.