Financial advisors for executives in Minnesota
Which financial advisor should I talk to as an executive in Minnesota?
For executives in Minnesota, talk to a fee-only planner who understands deferred compensation, equity grants, and insider trading limits. Most of your wealth may be tied to one employer, so the plan has to work if that changes. Records to start with include Susan Becker of Nicollet Investment Management, Sarah Kang of UAK Diversified Wealth Advisors and Trevor Ausen of Authentic Life Financial Planning.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Susan Becker Nicollet Investment Management, Minneapolis Holds the CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Sarah Kang UAK Diversified Wealth Advisors, Minnetonka Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
- Trevor Ausen Authentic Life Financial Planning, Minneapolis Holds the CFP. Fees on file: one-time planning fee, ongoing planning fee.
- Tristan Cox Wealth Span Capital Management, Northfield Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer.
- Bjorn Amundson Quarry Hill Advisors, St Paul Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Matthew Berhow All Star Financial, Minneapolis Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
How many fee-only financial advisors in Minnesota work with executives?
The Wellspent public graph lists 58 fee-only advisors for executives in Minnesota, at 18 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.
Where are fee-only advisors for executives in Minnesota located?
Of the 58 fee-only advisors for executives in Minnesota, 23 are in Minneapolis, followed by 9 in Saint Paul and 7 in Bloomington.
Plus 12 in other cities.
How do fee-only advisors for executives in Minnesota charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors for executives in Minnesota is a percentage of assets, used by 95% of the 58 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 76% charge fixed fees and 34% charge by the hour.
How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Minnesota?
Fee-only financial advisors in Minnesota charge a median of $2,100 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 16 Minnesota firms.
How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Minnesota?
A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Minnesota has a median price of $1,200. We found this across the published prices of 13 Minnesota firms.
What credentials should a financial advisor for executives have?
For executives, look for the CFA and CFP. In Minnesota, 55% of the 58 advisors listed hold the CFP.
- CFA3% in Minnesota
- The CFA helps with concentrated stock.
- CFP55% in Minnesota
- The CFP keeps compensation in the wider plan.
How do Minnesota advisors for executives compare with the rest of the US?
76% of fee-only advisors for executives in Minnesota charge fixed fees, compared with 54% of the 2,050 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.
Dark bars are Minnesota. Light bars are all US advisors for executives.
Does Minnesota tax income on top of federal tax?
Yes. Minnesota has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a Minnesota resident should project it alongside federal tax.
What happens to stock pay if you move to or from Minnesota?
States often tax stock pay based on where you worked between grant and vesting, so a move to or from Minnesota can split that income across states. Tell any advisor about moves during a vesting period.
What should I ask a financial advisor as an executive in Minnesota?
- How would you plan my deferred compensation elections?
- How do you work around trading windows and 10b5-1 plans?
- How much of my wealth should depend on my employer?
- What would you do first if I left or was let go?
- How will you plan for Minnesota tax alongside federal tax?
- If I move before my grants vest, which states can tax them?
How current is this list of fee-only advisors for executives in Minnesota?
Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.
All 58 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Pedersen | Caissa Wealth Strategies | Minneapolis | CDFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Sarah Kang | UAK Diversified Wealth Advisors | Minnetonka | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Trevor Ausen | Authentic Life Financial Planning | Minneapolis | CFP, RICP | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| Colleen Weber | Colleen Weber CPA | Chanhassen | CFP | Fixed fees |
| Olivia Knapp | Colleen Weber CPA | Chanhassen | CFP | Fixed fees |
| Bjorn Amundson A systematic approach to financial planning and investment overview | Quarry Hill Advisors | St Paul | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Matthew Berhow | All Star Financial | Minneapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Robert Klefsaas | All Star Financial | Minneapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Bryan Vancura | GEN Financial Management | Plymouth | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Eric Moleski | GEN Financial Management | Plymouth | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Joshua Moklestad | GEN Financial Management | Plymouth | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Noah Semmann | GEN Financial Management | Plymouth | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Tristan Cox | Wealth Span Capital Management | Northfield | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Anthony Parr | Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group | Minneapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Brian McKnight | Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group | Minneapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Emily Noyes | Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group | Minneapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Eric Gardner | All Star Financial | Minneapolis | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Joe Enzler | Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group | Minneapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| John Rudi | Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group | Minneapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jacob Thibault | BGM | Bloomington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jon Meyer | BGM | Bloomington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Katherine Frazier | BGM | Bloomington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Marc Hadley | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Naveen Sharma | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Ross Gobel | BGM | Bloomington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Spencer Davies | BGM | Bloomington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| William Friederichs | BGM | Bloomington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Aimee Hatlestad | The Hatlestad Group | Edina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Connie Biselx | All Star Financial | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Donald Phillips | Greater Midwest Financial Group | Saint Paul | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Grant Germscheid | All Star Financial | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jacob Kogler | Greater Midwest Financial Group | Saint Paul | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| James Ronn | Greater Midwest Financial Group | Saint Paul | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Joshua Jenson | One Life Financial Group | White Bear Lake | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Robert Phillips | Greater Midwest Financial Group | Saint Paul | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Derek Wulff | Navista Wealth Management | Minnetonka | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Susan Becker | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Beth Carrington | Perceptive Edge | Wayzata | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brian Carrington | Perceptive Edge | Wayzata | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Emily Dolan | Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| John Obrien | Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Mindy Prow | Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Nelson Moen | Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Patricia Kavanagh | Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Daniel Boeckermann | BGM | Bloomington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Nathan Travis | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Nicholas Heyer | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Timothy Fahey | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Brian Lahr | One Life Financial Group | White Bear Lake | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Bruce Carlson | NavPoint Financial | Prior Lake | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
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