Financial advisors for founders in Minnesota
Which financial advisor should I talk to as a founder in Minnesota?
For founders in Minnesota, talk to a fee-only planner who has worked through a liquidity event, ideally well before you sign anything. The most valuable decisions, like QSBS eligibility and gifting shares, usually have to be made ahead of the sale. Records to start with include Todd Moritz of White Turf Financial, Amber FitzRysler of Rising Financial and Bill Mulvahill of Trailhead Planners.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Todd Moritz White Turf Financial, St Paul Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
- Amber FitzRysler Rising Financial, Minneapolis Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee, one-time planning fee.
- Bill Mulvahill Trailhead Planners, Edina Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Dana Menard Twin Cities Wealth Strategies, Inc., Maple Grove Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, percentage of assets.
- Lindy Venustus Create, LLC, Bloomington Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee.
- Bjorn Amundson Quarry Hill Advisors, St Paul Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
How many fee-only financial advisors in Minnesota work with founders?
The Wellspent public graph lists 51 fee-only advisors for founders in Minnesota, at 24 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.
Where are fee-only advisors for founders in Minnesota located?
Of the 51 fee-only advisors for founders in Minnesota, 23 are in Minneapolis, followed by 6 in Maple Grove and 4 in Plymouth.
Plus 14 in other cities.
How do fee-only advisors for founders in Minnesota charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors for founders in Minnesota is a percentage of assets, used by 92% of the 51 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 61% charge fixed fees and 16% 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 founders have?
For founders, look for the CPA, EA and CFP. In Minnesota, 59% of the 51 advisors listed hold the CFP.
- CPA4% in Minnesota
- CPAs can model deal structure and the tax on proceeds.
- EA2% in Minnesota
- Enrolled agents bring tax depth for multi-year planning.
- CFP59% in Minnesota
- The CFP covers life after the exit, not only the sale.
- CFA4% in Minnesota
- The CFA helps with investing a large sum at once.
How do Minnesota advisors for founders compare with the rest of the US?
16% of fee-only advisors for founders in Minnesota charge by the hour, compared with 46% of the 3,000 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 founders.
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 a founder in Minnesota?
- How many clients have you taken through an exit, and at what size?
- How would you check whether my shares qualify for QSBS?
- What should I do before a term sheet that I can't do after?
- How would you invest the proceeds in the first year?
- 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 founders 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 51 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber FitzRysler | Rising Financial | Minneapolis | BA, CFP, EA | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| RJ Devick | Bond&Devick Wealth Partners | Saint Louis Park | BA, BFA, BS, CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Bill Mulvahill | Trailhead Planners | Edina | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Dana Menard | Twin Cities Wealth Strategies, Inc. | Maple Grove | CFP, RLP | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets |
| 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 |
| Todd Moritz | White Turf Financial | St Paul | BBA, CFP, CPA/PFS, CPA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Eaton Miller | PlanWell Financial Guidance | Hayfield | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Lindy Venustus | Create, LLC | Bloomington | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Mitchell Thompson | MJT & Associates Financial Advisory Group | Montevideo | CFP | One-time planning fee |
| Bjorn Amundson A systematic approach to financial planning and investment overview | Quarry Hill Advisors | St Paul | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Kathleen Liiste | Lions Gate Sovereign Capital | White Bear Lake | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Connor Oak | Crane Capital Management | Spring Park | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Luke Johnson | Boreal Advisors | New Brighton | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| 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 |
| Nicholas Michel | Strong Tower Wealth | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Tyler Madill | Maris Wealth Management | Duluth | Not listed | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| William Velgersdyk | Strong Tower Wealth | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Derek Wulff | Navista Wealth Management | Minnetonka | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jason Hetland | Financial Planning Navigators | Maple Grove | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Susan Becker | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Aaron Soderberg | BirdRock Wealth Management | Minneapolis | Not listed | 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 |
| Nathan Travis | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Nicholas Heyer | Nicollet Investment Management | Minneapolis | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
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