Session Description:
When Pamela McNeill was going through a divorce and needed financial advice, she “didn’t know anyone in the financial world.” A band mate and fan of Bruce’s weekly “Your Money” radio show said, “Yes you do. That nice man Bruce Helmer (one of the owners of the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres) is a financial advisor. You should talk to him!” They set up a meeting and the rest is history. Blending the life of a rock and roll musician (late nights and sparkly boots) with a financial advisor (early mornings and pressed shirts) was unusual, unexpected and absolutely the stuff of dreams!
Speaker Bios:

Pamela Helmer McNeill grew up in Minnesota City, MN – just north of Winona, between Hwy 61 and the Mississippi River. At the age of three, performing as an angel on Christmas Eve at her church, her dream of becoming a singer was born. Since then her career as a singer / songwriter has taken her around the world. Highlights include performing with British Superstar Rick Astley as a backing vocalist in the 80’s, playing throughout the UK including Royal Albert Hall in London.
Other stand-outs include playing The Tokyo Dome in Japan for 50,000, headlining The Staples Center in Los Angeles and performing ‘In the Round’ at the legendary Bluebird Café in Nashville.
She’s composed 6 solo albums – the latest being “Solitary”, recorded in Nashville, released in 2019 and nominated for Midwest CMA’s “Album of the Year.” She has written with the likes of Pam Tillis in Nashville and Instrumental Icon Yanni, and has had songs recorded by Wynonna Judd, Buffy Lawson and Yanni. Her songs recently caught the ear of Reba McEntire.
Pamela produces several Tribute Shows including “Rumours and Dreams – A Fleetwood Mac Tribute” where she channels Stevie Nicks, and “Wild Angels – The Women of Rock, Pop & Country.”
She lives with her husband, WCCO radio host and financial advisor Bruce Helmer in Eden Prairie. www.pamelamcneill.com

Bruce Helmer – Widely Recognized Financial Thought Leader
Forget the big ego. When Bruce Helmer talks, it’s like getting top-notch financial advice from a wise friend. His presentations are straightforward, engaging and (most importantly) spoken in plain English – a far cry from what we’re used to hearing from some financial gurus.
As co-founder of Wealth Enhancement Group, Bruce has earned the respect and trust not only of his many faithful clients from his 35+ years as a financial advisor, but also from industry peers. Fans of his popular Sunday morning radio show “Your Money”, which just celebrated its 24th year on WCCO 830am, often seek him out to thank him for his reassuring presence and for being “real.”
He is the author of 3 personal finance books as well as a weekly column for St. Paul Pioneer Press.
In 2010 he lead in the creation of an investment group that acquired the then-struggling Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Since then it has become the nation’s most successful dinner theater. As an owner of the Chanhassen Dinner Theater and a music lover, it is also where he met his wife, singer/songwriter Pamela Helmer McNeill.