Tara Lynn Smith

Advisor at Edward Jones — Windom, MN 9th St

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

17 years

Location

Windom, MN 56101

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Edward Jones

Institution

Total advisors

24,161

Across 14,149 offices

Clients per advisor

167 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$246,728 Low

HNW client ratio

9% Low

About

Tara Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Windom, MN, with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Windom Country Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond standard advisory services.

Client services

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Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy General retirement planning

Occupation focus

Based on Edward Jones

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Percentage

$0+: Up to 1.35% annually Program Fee $0+: Up to 0.05% annually Platform Fee $0+: 0.00% to 0.45% annually SMA Manager Fees (if applicable)

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Annual Program Fee up to 1.35%, Platform Fee up to 0.05%, plus SMA Manager Fees (0.00% to 0.45%); fees are asset-based and paid monthly in arrears.

Location

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Windom, MN 9th St

244 9th St

Windom MN 56101-1643

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Minnesota · Texas

Work history

17 years of industry experience

Edward Jones

2009 - Present • 17 years

St Louis, MO

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Business activities & affiliations

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Chad K

Series 66

Mountain Lake, MN

Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC

Chad Klassen is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years before joining Cornerstone and LPL Financial in 2021. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a multi-brand operating model with a range of LPL-sponsored programs and integrates advisor-led discretionary management with third-party portfolio managers and algorithm-driven models.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Ryan M

CFP®, Series 63

Windom, MN

Raymond James Financial

Ryan Mc Namara is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and SII Investments, along with a long tenure at Midwest Bank. Mc Namara is also an officer and treasurer for the Windom Area Youth Hockey Association, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Matthew S

Series 66

Windom, MN

Edward Jones

Matthew Steffen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Windom, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, previously working at Leading Edge Credit Union and Clerc Enterprises - McDonald's. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Care Pastor at Gathering Church and is a member of the Windom Area School Board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a large national network of advisors and branches. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

Brent A

Series 66

Windom, MN

Edward Jones

Brent Anderson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Citizen Publishing Co. from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Bats, LLC, a property management business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a broad network of advisors and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Tony S

Series 63, Series 66

Windom, MN

Edward Jones

Tony Scott is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Windom, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Fortune Transportation for twelve years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including tax-efficient services and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Justin E

ChFC®, Series 66

Windom, MN

Thrivent Investment Management

Justin Espenson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Windom, MN, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial since 2018 and previously at LPL Financial and INVEST Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several local community boards related to youth hockey and arena fundraising, and he assists as an assistant boys varsity and JV hockey coach. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering holistic, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account options through its network of financial advisors and emphasizes comprehensive, ongoing review of client plans.

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