W Wellspent
Wellspent public graph/Specialties/Family wealth transfer/Minnesota

Financial advisors for family wealth transfer in Minnesota

Which financial advisor should I talk to about passing wealth to the next generation in Minnesota?

For family wealth transfer in Minnesota, talk to a fee-only planner who works with more than one generation, and who will sit down with your children as well as you. The technical work is gifting and trusts, but the harder part is usually preparing the family. Records to start with include Bill Mulvahill of Trailhead Planners, Rebecca Krieger of Accredited Investors Wealth Management® and Naveen Sharma of Nicollet Investment Management.

Where to start

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

  • Bill Mulvahill Trailhead Planners, Edina Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Rebecca Krieger Accredited Investors Wealth Management®, Edina Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
  • Naveen Sharma Nicollet Investment Management, Minneapolis Holds the CFP. 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.
  • Cody Schaefer Fortress Financial Group, Rochester Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • 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 on family wealth transfer?

The Wellspent public graph lists 43 fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Minnesota, at 15 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Minnesota located?

Of the 43 fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Minnesota, 15 are in Minneapolis, followed by 8 in Bloomington and 5 in Rochester.

  • Minneapolis 15
  • Bloomington 8
  • Rochester 5
  • Plymouth 4
  • Edina 3

Plus 8 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Minnesota charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Minnesota is a percentage of assets, used by 95% of the 43 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 58% charge fixed fees and 28% 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.

See every fee-only advisor fee in Minnesota

What credentials should a financial advisor for family wealth transfer have?

For family wealth transfer, look for the CFP and CPA. In Minnesota, 49% of the 43 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CFP49% in Minnesota
The CFP covers gifting, trusts, and the wider plan.
CPA5% in Minnesota
CPAs handle gift tax returns and estate calculations.

How do Minnesota advisors for family wealth transfer compare with the rest of the US?

28% of fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Minnesota charge by the hour, compared with 43% of the 3,385 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the CFP 49% 36%
  • Hold the CPA 5% 1%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 95% 97%
  • Charge fixed fees 58% 62%
  • Charge by the hour 28% 43%

Dark bars are Minnesota. Light bars are all US advisors for family wealth transfer.

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 about passing wealth to the next generation in Minnesota?

  1. How do you involve the next generation, and when?
  2. What would you gift now, and what would you hold until death?
  3. How do you work with our attorney and accountant?
  4. What happens to the relationship when the first generation is gone?
  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 family wealth transfer 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 43 advisors

Fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Minnesota: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Bill Mulvahill Trailhead Planners Edina CFP, CPA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Kathy Longo Flourish Wealth Management Inc. Edina CAP, CDFA, CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Sarah Kang UAK Diversified Wealth Advisors Minnetonka CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Rebecca Krieger Accredited Investors Wealth Management® Edina CFP, CPA, CPA/PFS Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Daniel Heiar Mindful Asset Planning Apple Valley Not listed Hourly, Fixed fees
Mitchell Thompson MJT & Associates Financial Advisory Group Montevideo CFP One-time planning fee
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
Jack Zinser Fortress Financial Group Rochester CFP Percentage of assets
Taylor Harwood Crane Capital Management Spring Park CFP Percentage of assets
Jameson Holehouse Destiny Capital Detroit Lakes CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
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
Bixby Gilbertson Petros Family Wealth Bloomington CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Breanna Jensen Petros Family Wealth Bloomington CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Eric Gardner All Star Financial Minneapolis CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Connor Oak Crane Capital Management Spring Park Not listed Percentage of assets
Debra Pladsen Fortress Financial Group Chanhassen Not listed Percentage of assets
Jacob Hagen-Erickson Fortress Financial Group Rochester Not listed Percentage of assets
Joseph Nicholas Fortress Financial Group Rochester 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
Cade Johnson Petros Family Wealth Bloomington CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
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
Susan Becker Nicollet Investment Management Minneapolis CFA Percentage of assets
Bridget Wiltse Petros Family Wealth Bloomington Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Camie Quigley Petros Family Wealth Bloomington Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Carl Lymangood Petros Family Wealth Bloomington Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Deanna Rens Petros Family Wealth Bloomington Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Thomas Jenkins Petros Family Wealth Bloomington Not listed 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
Timothy Fahey Nicollet Investment Management Minneapolis Not listed Percentage of assets

Want a shorter list for family wealth transfer?

Tell us what you need and we'll narrow Minnesota's 43 advisors to the few who fit.

Get matched in 2 minutes