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Michael Yongjin Kittelson

Advisor at Cetera — Mankato, MN Long Street

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

16 years

Location

Mankato, MN 56001

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,217

Across 5,122 offices

Clients per advisor

78 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Michael Kittelson is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Cetera and has also worked at First Security Bank, First National Bank of Minnesota, and Wells Federal Bank. He serves on the investment committee and board of directors for the Mankato Area Foundation and is a board member of the Mankato Clinic Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Mankato, MN Long Street

500 Long Street

Mankato MN 56001

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Minnesota

Work history

16 years of industry experience

First Security Bank

2023 - Present • 3 years

Byron, MN

First National Bank of Minnesota

2017 - Present • 9 years

St.Peter, MN

Cetera

2016 - Present • 10 years

St.Peter, MN

Cetera Investment Services Llc

2013 - Present • 13 years

St. Cloud, MN

Wells Federal Bank

2013 - 2017 • 4 years

Wells, MN

Disclosures

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Aaron B

Series 63, Series 65

Mankato, MN

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General retirement planning Income planning Tax-loss harvesting
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ChFC®, Series 63

Mankato, MN

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William J

CFP®

Mankato, MN

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General estate planning guidance General retirement planning
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Series 66

St. Peter, MN

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Wealth management General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Series 65

Mankato, MN

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General retirement planning
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David U

Series 63, Series 65

Mankato, MN

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Wealth management Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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