Savant Wealth Management

Financial advisor Jacob Strucel works in our St. Paul, Minnesota, office, where he helps individuals and families bring clarity and confidence to their financial lives. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® professional, he partners with clients who are building toward retirement or preparing for it within the next five to 10 years, helping them simplify complex financial decisions and stay aligned with their long-term goals as life evolves.

Jacob began his career in financial services after earning a bachelor's degree in personal finance with a financial planning emphasis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He entered the industry in 2024 and gained early experience through an internship with Vanguard in its Personal Advisor Services department, where he supported comprehensive planning for a broad range of clients. He later worked as an associate advisor at a small registered investment advisory firm in St. Paul, where he deepened his experience in client relationships, cash flow planning, and long-term strategy development.

Originally from Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Jacob is the oldest of three brothers. He stays active through regular workouts at the gym and by playing golf. He also has a strong passion for music and enjoys playing both the drums and guitar in his free time.

Ellan Howley serves as a financial planner in our St. Paul, Minnesota, office. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® professional, Ellan is knowledgeable in numerous areas of financial planning, including wealth transfer and philanthropy, proactive income and estate tax planning, retirement cash flow projections, retirement income optimization, insurance needs analyses, debt management, and education funding.

Before joining Savant, Ellan managed planning and operations at PrairieView Partners, which merged with Savant in 2025. She also worked as an advisor for PrairieView and as a financial consulting assistant at another firm, where she developed retirement plans and educated clients on key financial concepts.

Ellan earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where she played principal French horn in the St. Olaf orchestra and band. Outside of work, she enjoys mountain biking, canoeing, and traveling north with her husband and two young children. Always eager to learn, Ellan loves exploring new skills and hobbies.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® professional and Certified Private Wealth Advisor^® (CPWA^®), Luke is knowledgeable in all areas of financial planning, including wealth transfer and philanthropy, proactive income and estate tax planning, retirement cash flow projections, retirement income optimization, insurance needs analyses, debt management, and education funding.

Luke has been involved in the financial services industry since 2000. He was a senior wealth manager at PrairieView Partners until it joined with Savant in 2025. Before that, he spent 20 years at a highly respected St. Paul organization, where he advised on a broad range of financial matters.

Luke is a member of the Investments and Wealth Institute. He earned a bachelor of science degree in general business administration with an emphasis in accounting, economics, and finance from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

When not in the office, Luke enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and friends, watching his two children play hockey, boating and fishing on a lake, and reading.