Client-focused and advisor centric

As Managing Director for the Minnesota Business Center of Principal®, Nash Meland works with individuals, families, and businesses to create and build strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.

"I am proud to say that we work with a great purpose in mind—to give people the financial tools and confidence to live their best lives. Our clients’ goals are at the heart of what we do, and we continue to educate and develop our team of professionals to deliver solutions to help clients achieve their goals. From providing career development to comprehensive benefits to our vibrant, diverse work environment, I am pleased to have the opportunity to enrich the professional and personal life of our professionals. Our culture reflects our commitment to helping professionals build and grow healthy sustainable practices and making a positive impact on the community we serve."

Joining in 2014, Nash has worked in a wide range of areas within Principal®; with professionals and their staff, as well as with the management team in helping professionals in their transition and development.

Nash graduated from St. Cloud State University with a degree in Business Management. He previously worked for a reinsurance brokerage firm before making the transition to Principal®. Nash is a member of GAMA (an association dedicated to financial industry leaders), NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors) as well as a member of the FPA (Financial Planning Association).

Growing up in Delano, Nash now lives in Minnetonka with this wife, Kate and their son Grayson. He enjoys hockey, golf, and spending time at the cabin with family.