Len brings 30 years of investment industry experience to the team.  He began his career with Smith Barney in 1992, which eventually merged with Morgan Stanley in 2009.  He joined Stifel in 2013.

Len earned a B.S.B.A from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and holds Series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses, as well as life, health, and variable insurance licenses (including annuities).  He also attained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist^SM designation. 

Outside the office, Len serves as vice president for the Kimmel Charitable Foundation and the Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard Educational Foundation. He has previously served on the boards for Lincoln Children’s Zoo; Cornhusker Council, Boy Scouts of America; Lincoln Community Playhouse; and Abendmusik: Lincoln.

Ross joined The Weyeneth Group in 2013.  Before joining the team, he interned with Ernie and Len at the Kimmel Foundation. 

Originally from Wisner, Nebraska, Ross earned a B.S. in Agribusiness and a B.S.B.A. in Finance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, as well as life, health, and variable insurance licenses (including annuities).  He also attained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification. 

While in school, he was involved in various organizations, including the Nebraska Human Resources Institute, the Innocents Society, and Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity.  He currently serves in roles for the fraternity’s alumni board and educational foundation.

Melanie has been in the financial services industry for more than 40 years, nearly half of which has been spent serving clients with The Weyeneth Group.  She moved with The Weyeneth Group to Stifel in 2013, serving as the first point of contact for our clients.  She assists our clients with all questions and requests that they may have regarding their accounts with Stifel.

Melanie and her husband, Dale, have 14 grandkids who keep them busy with following their numerous sports activities.  Melanie and Dale also enjoy riding their motorcycle on poker runs in the summer to support local charities.