Austin Van Bemmel

Senior Client Specialist, Wealth Strategies Group

Years at Punch:

4

Years in the Industry:

12

Austin joined Punch & Associates in March 2022. He was previously the Director of Operations for an independent wealth advisory firm where he assisted with trading, financial planning, and wealth and business operations. Additionally, Austin brings trust experience to the Punch team having previously worked at a trust company. He assists with account opening, maintenance, and money movement. Austin likes to see the full picture for a client so he can best understand how to help in any situation.

Austin graduated from the University of Sioux Falls with a double major in Public Accounting and Business Administration. After a couple of years in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Austin and his wife made the move to Minnesota and currently reside in Edina with their three daughters. Outside of the office, Austin likes spending time with his family outdoors, fully enjoying Minnesota summers fishing and boating at the cabin in northern Minnesota. You can also find Austin rooting on the Twins and Vikings throughout the season despite their continual disappointment!

Ryan Punch, CFP®

Advisor, Wealth Strategies Group

Years at Punch:

5

Years in the Industry:

9

 

After his graduation from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in both finance and economics, Ryan Punch’s career began at a global financial firm, where he assisted clients in defining and executing their financial goals.

After achieving his Certified Financial Planner designation in 2020, Ryan dedicated himself to supporting the needs of private clients. He joined Punch in January of 2021 as an Associate Advisor, supporting senior leadership in a wide variety of advisory matters. Ryan’s love of puzzles led him to thrive in wealth planning, as he enjoys watching multiple pieces of a financial plan click into place.

In September 2025, Ryan was promoted from Associate Advisor to Advisor, where he now leads client family relationships and mentors Punch’s team of Associate Advisors who are following his path. Ryan’s solid, dedicated work ethic combined with his easy, good-natured style makes him both a client and colleague favorite.

When not working, Ryan loves to tackle DIY home projects, play golf, hang at the lake, and obsess over his favorite Minnesota sports teams.

Candice Larson

Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO

Years at Punch:

5

Years in Administration:

25

Personal Interests:
  • International Travel
  • Reading
  • Gardening

Candice Larson joined Punch & Associates with over twenty years of administrative experience. She spent seven years within UnitedHealth Group in administrative supervisory roles and as a project manager to the head of marketing at OptumHealth. She then served as the executive assistant to the Chairman & CEO of The Valspar Corporation. Before joining Punch, Candice started Mighty Girl Friday, a virtual executive assistant services LLC.

Candice attended California State Northridge and the University of Arizona where she studied archaeology and design.

Candice loves international travel and has seen much of the globe. She is a voracious reader and enjoys word games, mountain biking, gardening, yoga, music, and is passionate about animals. She recently served on the board of directors for Minneapolis Animal Care and Control. Candice lives in Waconia with her husband Steve and her rescue dog, Starla.

Jessica Johnson, JD

Managing Partner, Wealth Strategies Group

Years at Punch:

8

Years in Financial & Estate Planning:

22

Firm Activities:
  • Board of Directors
  • Compliance Committee
  • Charitable Committee

Jessica is involved in all aspects of our clients’ wealth planning. She brings a unique perspective to family conversations, having practiced trust, estate, and charitable planning law at a large local law firm for nearly a decade. Jessica is an advisor skilled in both family financial education and navigating complex planning opportunities. Above all, Jessica enjoys helping clients identify goals and feel organized and confident about their plan. 

Jessica received both her BA in Economics and JD from the University of Minnesota with honors.  She has been a frequent speaker at educational events for financial advisors, attorneys, and accountants. Jessica also served as an attorney advisor for the United States Tax Court. In her role at the court, she researched complex tax matters and wrote judicial opinions for estate, partnership, corporate, and individual tax cases. Prior to law school, Jessica began her career with a wealth management group.

Jessica grew up in Iowa and Wisconsin, and she now lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two children. She enjoys photography, foosball, and biking outdoors.

Andy Matysik

Chief Executive Officer

Years at Punch:

22

Years in the Industry:

26

Firm Activities:
  • Board of Directors, Vice Chair
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Compliance Committee
  • Operating Committee

As Chief Executive Officer, Andy provides vision and direction for Punch & Associates. He leads the firm’s culture, motivating the quality and character of the team and inspiring a relentless dedication to Punch’s clients. Andy remains closely involved in all aspects of advisory services at the firm while giving colleagues clarity and helping them focus within their strengths. Andy is passionate about alignment and an organizational design that enables clients and colleagues to achieve a vision that is beyond themselves.

Andy has been a managing partner of the firm since its founding in 2002, leading Punch to become a highly unique and differentiated advisory and asset management firm. Never content with the status quo, Andy insists on defining and delivering purposeful results, inspiring others with a rare combination of humility and humor.

Prior to Punch’s inception, Andy was an advisor with a major investment firm. He earned his BBA degree in Finance, Investments, and Banking from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Andy purchased his childhood home to build a life in the Edina community with his wife, Jennifer, and their four children.

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