Cornerstone Financial Recruiting (CFR) is a search firm founded by an experienced and award winning recruiter. It is founded on the principle of being “committed to excellence and integrity” with every client and candidate relationship. I have a tremendous network grown through 32+ years of recruiting in the Banking and Financial Services industries in the Midwest and Plains States, as well as Nationally. I am honored to assist clients in hiring the best available talent to enhance their business and offer career changing opportunities for candidates in all Banking specialties.
President/CEO/Owner
Wendy Mueller
As an award-winning recruiter with 32+ years of experience, I specialize in banking and finance.
I recruit both locally and regionally, with proven experience in the following areas: Commercial Lending, Commercial Real Estate Lending, Corporate and Middle Market Lending, Asset-Based Lending, Structured and Leveraged Finance, Leasing and Business Banking; Cash Management; Risk and Risk Management; Credit Analysis and Credit Administration; Private Banking; Technical Finance positions such as Accountants, CFO’s, Controllers and Auditors; Compliance Officers, Managers and Directors; Investment and Sales Professionals ; Training, Organizational Development and Human Resources; Operations; Senior Bank Management ; Retail and Retail Sales including Senior Management; and some Mortgage Lending positions.
Awards & Recognition
- 32+ Years of Award-Winning Professional Recruitment Experience
- $10M+ in Career Sales with 450+ Career Placements
- Recognized as Recruiter of the Decade in 2010
- Ranked #8 in Milwaukee Business Journal's Top Search Firms for 2024

Marketing Manager & Project Coordinator
Katie Mueller
With a passion for creativity and a desire to support the family business, I serve as Marketing Manager and Project Coordinator at Cornerstone Financial Recruiting. In this role, I get the opportunity to combine creative strategy with organizational focus to help bring CFR’s mission to life. From creating compelling social media posts to interactive polls and new content initiatives, my goal is to support both our team and the professionals we serve by sharing content that connects, informs, and inspires.
