Our Team

Choosing a financial advisor who acts as your advocate helping you to make financial decisions is one of the most important decisions you will have to make.

The Hornung Group takes this responsibility very seriously and treats their clients like they are family, because to them, they are. And as part of a larger firm, Focus Financial, they have connections to over 150 additional financial professionals that can support them in supporting you.

Rich Hornung

Financial Advisor

RHornung@FOCUSFINANCIAL.COM 651-379-3919

Rich is passionate about his business and his clients. With over 25 years of experience, Rich strives to build long-term relationships with the people he serves. Specializing in the wealth management needs of successful professionals and retirees, he has helped hundreds of families accumulate, prepare for and transition into retirement, and legacy plan for future generations. He guides his clients with integrity, clear communication, education and straight- forward solutions.

Rich is an independent financial advisor who joined Focus Financial in 2000 and previously was with New England Financial. He graduated from University of St. Thomas in 1986 with a degree in Business Finance and a minor in Corporate Fitness. Currently he holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 6, 7, 63 and 66 registrations as well as Minnesota Life/Health license. Rich has been a member of the Financial Planning Association of MN (FPA) since 2008.

Rich enjoys swinging a hockey stick, throwing a ball, or playing hide and seek as he enjoys spending most of his free time with his sons. He also enjoys fishing, hunting, golfing, movies, working out, and traveling. Rich has two sons, Gabriel, and Greyson.

Rob Heck

Advisor Support Specialist

RHECK@FOCUSFINANCIAL.COM 651-379-3926

Rob joined The Hornung Group in the Spring of 2021. He holds securities licenses, including SIE, Series 7, and Series 66. Rob will be one of the first voices you hear on the phone and can assist you in a myriad of ways, including appointment scheduling, trading, money movement, and answering questions you may have. In addition, he will join Rich in meetings and all support post-meeting follow-up.

Rob is a Minnesota sports fan, particularly the Vikings and Twins. He enjoys playing golf, traveling, working out, and spending time with his wife, Brooke, and their dog, Digzy. Rob spends much of his free time chasing around his and Brooke’s 1-year-old son, Eliott, who keeps both of them very busy!

Aaron Schwietz

Advisor Support Specialist

aschwietz@FOCUSFINANCIAL.COM 651-379-3926

Aaron joined The Hornung Group and is the newest team member as of April 2022. Aaron previously worked in the banking industry with small businesses for ten years. He is now excited to transition from helping small businesses to assisting Rich & Rob with the administrative side so they can focus on helping grow their client's wealth. He holds the SIE securities license and is studying to complete Series 7 and 66.

Aaron will be one of the first voices you hear on the phone and can assist you in a myriad of ways, including appointment scheduling and general account inquiries. In addition, he will join Rich and Rob in meetings and help support all post-follow-ups as time continues.

Aaron is a big outdoorsman and enjoys fly fishing and hunting with his dad and three brothers, being active as a youth group leader at church, and going on adventures and traveling with his girlfriend, Theresa, and their two dogs, River and Finley.

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