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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.

  • Minneapolis 23
  • Maple Grove 6
  • Plymouth 4
  • Minnetonka 2
  • St Paul 2

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.

See every fee-only advisor fee in Minnesota

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.

  • Hold the CPA 4% 2%
  • Hold the EA 2% 1%
  • Hold the CFP 59% 41%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 92% 93%
  • Charge fixed fees 61% 57%
  • Charge by the hour 16% 46%

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?

  1. How many clients have you taken through an exit, and at what size?
  2. How would you check whether my shares qualify for QSBS?
  3. What should I do before a term sheet that I can't do after?
  4. How would you invest the proceeds in the first year?
  5. How will you plan for Minnesota tax alongside federal tax?
  6. 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

Fee-only advisors for founders in Minnesota: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
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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