Financial advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Minnesota
Which financial advisor should I talk to as an ultra-high-net-worth family in Minnesota?
For ultra-high-net-worth families in Minnesota, talk to a fee-only firm with a team across investing, tax, and estate work, and ask who actually does each part. At this level, how fees scale on large balances matters as much as the percentage you're quoted. Records to start with include Sharon Bloodworth of White Oaks Wealth Advisors, Inc., Susan Becker of Nicollet Investment Management and Paul Dwyer of Punch & Associates.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Sharon Bloodworth White Oaks Wealth Advisors, Inc., Minneapolis Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
- Susan Becker Nicollet Investment Management, Minneapolis Holds the CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Paul Dwyer Punch & Associates, Edina Holds the CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
- Eric Gardner All Star Financial, Minneapolis Holds the CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Taylor Harwood Crane Capital Management, Spring Park Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Braeden Mischke Strong Tower Wealth, Minneapolis Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
How many fee-only financial advisors in Minnesota work with ultra-high-net-worth families?
The Wellspent public graph lists 35 fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Minnesota, at 6 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.
Where are fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Minnesota located?
Of the 35 fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Minnesota, 17 are in Edina, followed by 16 in Minneapolis and 2 in Spring Park.
How do fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Minnesota charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Minnesota is a percentage of assets, used by 100% of the 35 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 74% charge fixed fees and 49% charge performance-based fees.
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 ultra-high-net-worth families have?
For ultra-high-net-worth families, look for the CFA, CPA and CFP. In Minnesota, 23% of the 35 advisors listed hold the CFP.
- CFA17% in Minnesota
- The CFA supports complex portfolios.
- CPA3% in Minnesota
- CPAs handle tax across entities and trusts.
- CFP23% in Minnesota
- The CFP keeps the whole picture together.
How do Minnesota advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families compare with the rest of the US?
49% of fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Minnesota charge performance-based fees, compared with 12% of the 1,133 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 ultra-high-net-worth families.
Does Minnesota have an estate tax?
Yes. Minnesota has its own estate tax, separate from the federal one, and its threshold can be lower.
What should I ask a financial advisor as an ultra-high-net-worth family in Minnesota?
- What would I pay in dollars, on my balance, each year?
- Who on your team handles tax and estate work?
- How many clients my size do you serve?
- How do you handle private investments?
- How would you plan for Minnesota's estate tax as well as the federal one?
How current is this list of fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families 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 35 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Bloodworth | White Oaks Wealth Advisors, Inc. | Minneapolis | CFP, CPA, PFS | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Taylor Harwood | Crane Capital Management | Spring Park | 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 |
| Eric Gardner | All Star Financial | Minneapolis | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Connor Oak | Crane Capital Management | Spring Park | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Marc Hadley | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Naveen Sharma | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Allen LeMay | Strong Tower Wealth | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Braeden Mischke | Strong Tower Wealth | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Connie Biselx | All Star Financial | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Grant Germscheid | All Star Financial | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Nicholas Michel | Strong Tower Wealth | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| William Velgersdyk | Strong Tower Wealth | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Khalil Harris | Punch & Associates | Edina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Ryan Punch | Punch & Associates | Edina | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Susan Becker | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Anthony Perala | Punch & Associates | Edina | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| John Carraux | Punch & Associates | Edina | CFA, CIC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Nathan Travis | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Nicholas Heyer | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Paul Dwyer | Punch & Associates | Edina | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Samuel Ludzack | Punch & Associates | Edina | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Timothy Fahey | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Andrea Barkley | Punch & Associates | Edina | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Andrew Matysik | Punch & Associates | Edina | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Cory Kiner | Punch & Associates | Edina | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Heather Rezab | Punch & Associates | Edina | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Howard Punch | Punch & Associates | Edina | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| James Hannack | Punch & Associates | Edina | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jessica Johnson | Punch & Associates | Edina | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Kevin Worms-Lynch | Punch & Associates | Edina | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Linnea Akesson | Punch & Associates | Edina | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Patrick Sheldon | Punch & Associates | Edina | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Ruth Langworthy | Punch & Associates | Edina | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
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