˜Want to Keep More of Your Income?” Newest NPAA Supporting Partner Asks
Oct 7th, 2015 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified Oct 7th, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Forestville, WI — When a hobby becomes a business (like professional fishing and guiding), the angler/businessman wants answers to the question that Maura Steblay asked, “Want to keep more of your income?†She is a partner and financial advisor with Minneapolis Financial Group, the newest member of the National Professional Anglers Association. With an accounting degree, an education degree and a mom, plus all the experience of dealing with small business owners for years, she is qualified to assist fishermen with their finances, tracking expenses, forming a LLC, keeping more of their hard-earned money, estate and retirement plans, saving on taxes, and the details that take a small business from “struggling†to “profitability.†“I’m positively passionate about helping regular people know all they can about becoming better businessmen and creating a plan for their success,†Steblay said. The company she represents was formed the year that Minnesota was admitted into the Union, 1858, and has been growing annually based on referrals. “Friends send friends our way,†she said. She works with pro anglers now who have full-time jobs, but are planning to make the jump to “all fishing†soon. The question she asks is, “What if you win the next major tournament? How will that change your life? Are you ready?†She knows NPAA members are excited about fishing, but not so much when it comes to business. “If they knew all the things they could expense and save money, they would see a difference the first year,†she said. “I come to them, talk their language, share some fishing stories, but then start asking questions. That leads to financial advice, and I’m willing to help.†Maura Steblay, Minneapolis Financial Group, www.financialguide.com/maura-steblay Pat Neu, NPAA executive director said, “We’re proud to have Maura and the Minneapolis Financial Group on board as a supporting partner. Planning for success on the water is critical; so is planning for a successful financial future. NPAA members should set short-term and long-term goals. Maura has the skills, tools and experience to help meet those goals.†
About the National Professional Anglers Association The National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) is a non-profit, member-based association dedicated to sportfishing. Its membership is composed of professional guides, tournament anglers, angler educators and sportfishing/marine industry professionals who are passionate about the sport. Many NPAA member anglers have taken their passion for sportfishing to a level where passion has evolved into a profession. The NPAA’s mission is: “To increase the professionalism of our members as we work to grow and protect sportfishing.“ The NPAA is proud to have the following fine companies as Supporting Partners: Advanced Tex Screen-printing, Cabela’s National Walleye Tour, The Walleye Federation, Evinrude Outboards, Plano Synergy, Lund Boat Co, Mercury Marine, Muskie Expo, Navionics, Nebulus, Optima Batteries, Outdoor First Media, Pure Fishing, Ranger, Skeeter, Stratos, Triton, U.S. Forest Service, Worldwide Marine Insurance, Yamaha Motor Co., Alumacraft, Aqua Vu, , DuraSafe Locks, Fish on Kids Books, Froehling Anderson , Kingfisher Boats , Larson Boats, Liddle Marketing, Matzuo, Minneapolis Financial Group, Moonshine Lures, National Fleet Graphics, Northland Fishing Tackle, Off Shore Tackle, Pasha Lake Cabins, Powrtran, Smooth Moves, St. Croix Rods, Strike King, Target Walleye, The Next Bite, 13 Fishing, Warrior Boats, Zebco, Bait Rigs, G2-Gemini, High Tech Fishing, Financial Planning Services, and Fishing the Wildside. More NPAA partner, member and industry news can be viewed at www.npaa.net .