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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.

  • Edina 17
  • Minneapolis 16
  • Spring Park 2

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.

See every fee-only advisor fee in Minnesota

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.

  • Hold the CFA 17% 14%
  • Hold the CPA 3% 1%
  • Hold the CFP 23% 32%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 100% 96%
  • Charge fixed fees 74% 59%
  • Charge performance-based fees 49% 12%

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?

  1. What would I pay in dollars, on my balance, each year?
  2. Who on your team handles tax and estate work?
  3. How many clients my size do you serve?
  4. How do you handle private investments?
  5. 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

Fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Minnesota: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
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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