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Financial advisors for people close to retirement in Minnesota

Which financial advisor should I talk to if you're close to retirement in Minnesota?

For people close to retirement in Minnesota, talk to a fee-only planner five to ten years before you stop working, while there's still time to change things. Look for someone who tests your retirement date and shows you what would have to be true for it to work. Records to start with include Josh Wolberg of Great River Financial, Aidan Ryan of Fortress Financial Group and Dean Allen of Pine Grove Financial Group.

Where to start

Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.

  • Josh Wolberg Great River Financial, Plymouth Holds the CFP and RICP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Aidan Ryan Fortress Financial Group, Rochester Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Dean Allen Pine Grove Financial Group, Woodbury Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Jesse Kuusisto Laurel Wealth Planning, Edina Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee.
  • Sarah Kang UAK Diversified Wealth Advisors, Minnetonka Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • Mitchell Thompson MJT & Associates Financial Advisory Group, Montevideo Holds the CFP. Fees on file: one-time planning fee.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Minnesota work with people close to retirement?

The Wellspent public graph lists 81 fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Minnesota, at 30 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Minnesota located?

Of the 81 fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Minnesota, 13 are in Minneapolis, followed by 11 in Woodbury and 10 in Saint Paul.

  • Minneapolis 13
  • Woodbury 11
  • Saint Paul 10
  • Plymouth 9
  • Edina 7

Plus 31 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Minnesota charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Minnesota is a percentage of assets, used by 81% of the 81 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 43% charge fixed fees and 14% charge an ongoing planning fee.

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.

See every fee-only advisor fee in Minnesota

What credentials should a financial advisor for people close to retirement have?

For people close to retirement, look for the CFP and RICP. In Minnesota, 63% of the 81 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CFP63% in Minnesota
The CFP covers the whole transition.
RICP1% in Minnesota
The RICP focuses on turning savings into income.

How do Minnesota advisors for people close to retirement compare with the rest of the US?

63% of fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Minnesota hold the CFP, compared with 52% of the 2,969 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the CFP 63% 52%
  • Hold the RICP 1% 2%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 81% 85%
  • Charge fixed fees 43% 40%
  • Charge an ongoing planning fee 14% 17%

Dark bars are Minnesota. Light bars are all US advisors for people close to retirement.

Does Minnesota tax Social Security?

Yes, for some residents. Minnesota taxes Social Security with exemptions that depend on income, so it belongs in a withdrawal plan.

What should I ask a financial advisor if you're close to retirement in Minnesota?

  1. Can I retire when I want to, and what would change your answer?
  2. How should my investments change in the years before I stop working?
  3. How do I cover health insurance before Medicare?
  4. What should I do with my 401(k) when I leave?
  5. How does Minnesota tax each source of my retirement income?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for people close to retirement 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 81 advisors

Fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Minnesota: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Elise Huston JNBA Financial Advisors Minneapolis CFP Percentage of assets
Jeff Burke 7th Street Financial Chaska CFP Ongoing planning fee, Hourly
Andrew Dressel Comprehensive, transparent planning for individuals and families nationwide, with fees that aren't tied to net worth. Abundo Wealth Minneapolis CFP, CRPC Subscription
Sarah Kang UAK Diversified Wealth Advisors Minnetonka CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Eaton Miller PlanWell Financial Guidance Hayfield CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Josh Wolberg Great River Financial Plymouth CFP, MBA, RICP Percentage of assets
Ryan Shannon R.M. Shannon Wealth Management, LLC Saint Paul CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Colleen Weber Colleen Weber CPA Chanhassen CFP Fixed fees
Daniel Heiar Mindful Asset Planning Apple Valley Not listed Hourly, Fixed fees
Joseph Limond Clerestory Advisors, Inc. Bloomington Not listed Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Mitchell Thompson MJT & Associates Financial Advisory Group Montevideo CFP One-time planning fee
Olivia Knapp Colleen Weber CPA Chanhassen CFP Fixed fees
Aidan Ryan Fortress Financial Group Rochester CFP Percentage of assets
Bjorn Amundson A systematic approach to financial planning and investment overview Quarry Hill Advisors St Paul CFP Percentage of assets
Cody Schaefer Fortress Financial Group Rochester CFP Percentage of assets
Dean Allen Pine Grove Financial Group Woodbury CFP Percentage of assets
Felix Kopycinski Laurel Wealth Planning Edina CFP Ongoing planning fee
Jack Zinser Fortress Financial Group Rochester CFP Percentage of assets
Jared Holt Pine Grove Financial Group Woodbury CFP Percentage of assets
Jason Johnson Pine Grove Financial Group Minnetonka CFP Percentage of assets
Jeffrey Clark Pine Grove Financial Group Woodbury CFP Percentage of assets
Jesse Kuusisto Laurel Wealth Planning Edina CFP Ongoing planning fee
Joel Baumgarten Pine Grove Financial Group Woodbury CFP Percentage of assets
Joshua Anderson Pine Grove Financial Group Woodbury CFP Percentage of assets
Kathleen Liiste Lions Gate Sovereign Capital White Bear Lake CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Lauren Naze Pine Grove Financial Group Woodbury CFP Percentage of assets
Mallory Kretman Laurel Wealth Planning Edina CFP Ongoing planning fee
Maxwell Carlos Laurel Wealth Planning Edina CFP Ongoing planning fee
Michael Babicz Pine Grove Financial Group Woodbury CFP Percentage of assets
Michelle Campbell Pine Grove Financial Group Woodbury CFP Percentage of assets
Nicholas Fahrendorff Pine Grove Financial Group Minnetonka CFP Percentage of assets
Stefan Liiste Lions Gate Sovereign Capital White Bear Lake CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Taylor Harwood Crane Capital Management Spring Park CFP Percentage of assets
Terra Johnson Pine Grove Financial Group Minnetonka CFP Percentage of assets
Jameson Holehouse Destiny Capital Detroit Lakes CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Bryan Vancura GEN Financial Management Plymouth CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Edward Anderson Twin Arbor Wealth Management Saint Paul CFP Ongoing planning fee
Eric Moleski GEN Financial Management Plymouth CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Joshua Moklestad GEN Financial Management Plymouth CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Julie Hetland Financial Planning Navigators Maple Grove CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Laura Kuntz Laurel Wealth Planning Edina PFS Ongoing planning fee
Meghan Bohlke Financial Planning Navigators Maple Grove CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Molly LaFleche Financial Planning Navigators Maple Grove CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Noah Semmann GEN Financial Management Plymouth CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
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
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
Alexander Braun Financial Planning Navigators Maple Grove CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees

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