Donovan Carson
Carson Capital · St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Donovan Carson is a fee-only financial advisor at Carson Capital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Donovan charges an ongoing planning fee and a one-time planning fee (ongoing planning from $1,800 a year and one-time plans from $149).
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Facts
| Firm | Carson Capital |
|---|---|
| Based in | St. Louis Park, Minnesota |
| Fee model | Ongoing planning fee · One-time planning fee |
| Fees (firm's website) | Ongoing planning from $1,800 a year · One-time plans from $149 · No asset minimum |
| Accepting new clients | Yes |
| Assets under management | $18.7M across 179 accounts |
| SEC registration | Investment adviser representative in MN, TN, TX · CRD 7367209 |
| Exams passed | Series 65 (2021) |
| Firm size | 1 employee |
| Disclosures | None reported |
| Website | www.myshortestpath.com |
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How Donovan's firm compares
- Ongoing planning starts at $1,800 a year, below the Minnesota median of $2,100 for fee-only firms that publish prices.
- A one-time plan starts at $149, below the Minnesota median of $1,200 for fee-only firms that publish prices.
- Carson Capital's average account is about $104,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 179 accounts).
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Questions about Donovan
Is Donovan Carson a fee-only financial advisor?
Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Donovan holds no broker registration, and Carson Capital reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.
How does Donovan charge for financial advice?
Donovan charges an ongoing planning fee and a one-time planning fee.
How much does Donovan charge?
According to Carson Capital's website, checked October 30, 2026: ongoing planning from $1,800 a year; one-time plans from $149; no asset minimum.
Where is Donovan Carson based?
Donovan Carson is based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Is Donovan Carson registered with the SEC?
Yes. Donovan Carson is registered as an investment adviser representative in MN, TN and TX (CRD 7367209), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.
How much does Carson Capital manage?
Carson Capital reports $18.7M across 179 accounts in assets under management.
How do I contact Donovan Carson?
Through Donovan's website, www.myshortestpath.com.
What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms
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Where this information comes from
- SEC adviser records : the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- Carson Capital website : specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
- Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.
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