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Credentials
Series 65
Experience Industry experience
< 1 year
Location
Rochester, MN 55904
Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.
Enterprise
Colin Duncan is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working at Carlson Capital Management, Minnesota State - Mankato, Mayo Clinic, and the Mandell Family. His experience in the industry began in 2025. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, family offices, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.
Based on Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.
Based on Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.
Wealth Planning Service Fees include fixed flat fees from $1,500 to $10,000+ depending on plan type; Trustee Support Services setup fee $0-$2,500
$0+: Negotiable percentage based on assets under management; varies by client and service complexity; no specified fixed tiers explicitly stated in brochure $0 - $2,000,000: 0.2625% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee) $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.2100% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee) $5,000,001 - $15,000,000: 0.1575% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee) $15,000,001+: 0.1050% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee)
Some personnel are registered representatives of broker-dealers and may receive commissions on insurance and annuity products; commission-based advisory services exist via affiliated insurance and brokerage
Hourly charges possible for initial assessment and project work; specific rates not clearly stated
Performance fees charged for one private fund (Focus Fund) and a separate client account; legacy arrangements only, not offered to new clients
Minimum fee: Setup fee for Trustee Support Services ranging from $0 to $2,500 depending on complexity Fee-only: Wealth Planning Service Fees: $1,500 to $10,000+ depending on plan type, hourly fees possible; Fixed fees and hourly fees also referenced as negotiable
Rochester, MN
30 3rd Street SE, Suite 201
Rochester MN 55904
Advisors at this office
2
Minnesota
< 1 year of industry experience
Sequoia Financial Group, LLC
2025 - Present • 1 year
Akron, OH
Carlson Capital Management
2022 - 2025 • 3 years
Rochester, MN
Minnesota State - Mankato
2017 - 2022 • 5 years
Mankato, MN
Mayo Clinic
2015 - 2022 • 7 years
Rochester, MN
Mandell Family
2012 - 2017 • 5 years
Rochester, MN
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
Lawyer
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
Other specialized services
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CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Rochester, MN
Superior Financial, LLC
Peter Melsness is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, serving as the sole advisor at Superior Financial, LLC since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and operates from Rochester, MN. Superior Financial, LLC provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $112 million for about 120 clients, offering a subscription planning product for higher-income clients with limited investable assets, and emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversification, low-cost tax-aware investments, and periodic rebalancing.
CFP®, Series 66
Rochester, MN
Mako Wealth Group
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Byron, MN
Vision Financial Planning LLC.
Ryan Harvey is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is the principal of Vision Financial Planning LLC, an independent firm he has led since 2023. In addition to his advisory role, Harvey maintains full-time employment as a financial planner at the Mayo Clinic. Vision Financial Planning provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and households. The firm employs a combined investment approach using Modern Portfolio Theory, fundamental analysis, and tactical asset allocation, with a focus on a small, concentrated client base.
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Rochester, MN
Adviser Financial Group, Inc
Donald Johnson is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, serving as the sole advisor at Adviser Financial Group, Inc. in Rochester, MN. He has been with the firm since 2000. Adviser Financial Group, Inc provides personalized financial planning and investment advice primarily to individual clients, managing approximately $151 million in assets for about 125 clients as of the end of 2023. The firm follows a fee-only model with a strategic asset allocation and a buy-and-hold investment approach aligned with clients’ long-term plans.
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Rochester, MN
Pulse Financial Planning
Matthew Elliott is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pulse Financial Planning since 2019 and previously held roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Pulse Financial Planning is an independent advisory firm based in Rochester, MN, serving individual and higher-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and subscription-style financial planning. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, using diversified asset-class funds and client-specific investment policy statements.
Series 65
Rochester, MN
Ataraxis Financial
Corey Black is a financial advisor at Ataraxis Financial, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ataraxis Financial, he worked in education, including roles at Triton Public Schools and Albert Lea Area Schools. Ataraxis Financial serves individuals, families, small-business retirement plans, trusts, and estates by providing financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services. The firm manages approximately $42 million in client assets and emphasizes non-discretionary account management with strategic asset allocation using exchange-traded funds and investment-grade bonds.
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