Kari Haanstad
Modus Advisors · Excelsior, Minnesota
Kari Haanstad is a fee-only financial advisor at Modus Advisors in Excelsior, Minnesota, who holds the CFA credential. Kari focuses on retirement planning, tax planning and estate & legacy planning. Modus Advisors reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.
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Facts
| Firm | Modus Advisors |
|---|---|
| Based in | Excelsior, Minnesota |
| Fee model (firm's Form ADV) | Percentage of assets · Hourly · Fixed fees |
| Assets under management | $601.1M across 1,500 accounts |
| Credentials | CFA |
| SEC registration | Investment adviser representative in MN, TX · CRD 6773934 |
| Exams passed | Series 66 (2017) |
| Firm size | 8 employees |
| Disclosures | None reported |
| Website | www.modusadvisors.com |
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How Kari's firm compares
- Modus Advisors's average account is about $401,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 1,500 accounts).
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Questions about Kari
Is Kari Haanstad a fee-only financial advisor?
Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Kari holds no broker registration, and Modus Advisors reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.
How does Kari charge for financial advice?
Kari's firm, Modus Advisors, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.
Where is Kari Haanstad based?
Kari Haanstad is based in Excelsior, Minnesota.
What does Kari specialize in?
Kari's specialties include retirement planning, tax planning and estate & legacy planning.
What credentials does Kari Haanstad hold?
Kari Haanstad holds the CFA credential.
Is Kari Haanstad registered with the SEC?
Yes. Kari Haanstad is registered as an investment adviser representative in MN and TX (CRD 6773934), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.
How much does Modus Advisors manage?
Modus Advisors reports $601.1M across 1,500 accounts in assets under management.
How do I contact Kari Haanstad?
Through Kari's website, www.modusadvisors.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
- Modus Advisors 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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