# Ryan Nelson

> Ryan Nelson is a fee-only financial advisor at RLN Wealth in Plymouth, Minnesota, who holds the CFP, CPA and MBA credentials. Ryan focuses on equity compensation. RLN Wealth reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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## Facts

- **Firm:** RLN Wealth
- **Based in:** Plymouth, Minnesota
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $20.1M across 39 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP, CPA, MBA, MS
- **Specialties:** Equity compensation
- **Works with:** Tech employees, High earners
- **CRD:** 7214411 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7214411)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in MN
- **Firm size:** 1 employee
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://rlnwealth.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ryan Nelson a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes. Ryan Nelson is listed in the NAPFA directory (NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors) and the XY Planning Network directory (XYPN members are fee-only). SEC records as of October 27, 2026 show no broker registration and no commission compensation reported by Ryan's firm.

### How does Ryan charge for financial advice?

Ryan's firm, RLN Wealth, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Ryan Nelson based?

Ryan Nelson is based in Plymouth, Minnesota.

### What does Ryan specialize in?

Ryan's specialties include equity compensation. Ryan works with tech employees and high earners.

### What credentials does Ryan Nelson hold?

Ryan Nelson holds the CFP, CPA, MBA and MS credentials.

### Is Ryan Nelson registered with the SEC?

Yes. Ryan Nelson is registered as an investment adviser representative in MN (CRD 7214411), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 27, 2026.

### How much does RLN Wealth manage?

RLN Wealth reports $20.1M across 39 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Ryan Nelson?

Through Ryan's website, rlnwealth.com.

## Sources

- NAPFA directory listing (https://www.napfa.org/find-an-advisor/firm/50900): NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors
- XY Planning Network directory listing: XYPN members are fee-only
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 27, 2026
- The firm's website (https://rlnwealth.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 28, 2026

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