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Ethan Hagen

Minneapolis

Summary

Finance professional with hands-on experience in financial planning, audit preparation, and tax compliance through roles at Northwestern Mutual and the Minnesota Department of Revenue. A crypto-native since 2021 with deep knowledge of DeFi, on-chain analysis, and portfolio management. Passionate about bridging traditional finance and blockchain innovation to build tools that enhance financial freedom and transparency.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Planning Associate

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
01.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated as part of a six-member planning team to service over 60 financial representatives across Minnesota
  • Completed SIE exam to be able to obtain more licensing in the future
  • Delivered timely support for onboarding new clients while maintaining compliance with regulatory and internal standards
  • Investigated and resolved complex financial challenges by analyzing data and collaborating across planning, insurance, and investment teams

Community Manager

Velodrome / Aerodrome
02.2024 - Current
  • Help to educate new users on the protocol tokenomics and mechanics
  • Resolve tickets in a timely manner containing technical and financial errors
  • analyzed blockchain scanners to help users track lost/misplaced funds
  • stay up to date on latest AMM models including Uniswap V1-V4 and Curve stable swaps

Financial Representative College Intern

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Met with customers to assess needs, financial status, and eligibility
  • Participated in high net worth meetings to cover financial plans for wealthy individual or medium sized businesses
  • established over 50 new connections through networking in the pursuit of clients and partners
  • obtained Life and Health insurance license for Minnesota

Paraprofessional Revenue Tax Specialist

Minnesota Department of Revenue
06.2022 - 05.2024
  • Reviewed complex financial statements for S Corporations to identify potential errors, inconsistencies, or signs of tax evasion
  • Assisted in preparing detailed financial audits as part of a collaborative team of revenue tax specialists
  • Supported data organization, taxpayer correspondence, and analysis of filing discrepancies
  • Gained hands-on experience with state tax compliance procedures and corporate franchise regulations

Education

Personal Finance

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
12-2024

Skills

  • Budgeting and cash flow management
  • Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets with minor abilities in SQL, Python, JavaScript, and Solidity
  • Financial modeling, analysis, and reporting for individuals and businesses
  • Attention to detail and rapid development
  • Portfolio monitoring and management

Certification


  • [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Financial Planning Associate

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
01.2025 - Current

Financial Representative College Intern

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management
05.2024 - 12.2024

Community Manager

Velodrome / Aerodrome
02.2024 - Current

Paraprofessional Revenue Tax Specialist

Minnesota Department of Revenue
06.2022 - 05.2024

Personal Finance

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ethan Hagen