Top life insurance needs analysis financial advisors in Bloomington, MN

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

If you're evaluating your life insurance needs, you likely want to ensure your loved ones are financially secure without overpaying for coverage you don't need. A common mistake is relying on generic rules of thumb instead of a detailed analysis that matches your unique financial situation.

  • Comprehensive asset review. The top matches here consider your full financial picture, including debts, income, and future obligations, to recommend appropriate coverage.
  • Income replacement focus. Confirm how they calculate the income your dependents would need to maintain their lifestyle if you were no longer there.
  • Policy type guidance. Ask about the pros and cons of term versus permanent life insurance in your specific circumstances.
  • Tax and estate considerations. Given Minnesota's tax environment, check how they integrate life insurance planning with your broader estate and tax strategy.

Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.

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Jason S

Series 63, Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Ameriprise

Jason Soli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Optum Financial, and Edward Jones. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Jacob R

Series 66

Bloomington, MN

Commonwealth Financial Network

Jacob Rahbain is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at NorthRock Partners LLC, TD Ameritrade, MML Investors Services, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement and plan consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Constance E

Series 66

Bloomington, MN

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Constance Erickson is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Constance Financial Consulting, which provides tax services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple portfolio management platforms and both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Douglas G

Series 66, Series 65

Bloomington, MN

Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC

Douglas Goodmundson is a financial advisor at Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Great Waters Financial, Bethany International, and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for Faith Homes and works as a Medicare agent helping clients assess and enroll in Medicare plans. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs a systematic, quantitative investment approach using ETFs and mutual funds, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Frank E

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Bloomington, MN

LPL Financial

Frank Ell is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with LPL Financial and has worked there since 2017. Prior to joining LPL, he was associated with National Planning Corporation and has been involved with Burns Brothers Financial Group since 1986. In addition to his advisory work, he also performs tax preparation and acts as a notary for clients. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options and utilizes research from multiple sources to support diversified investment strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Aden P

CFP®, Series 65

Greenville, SC

Foundations Investment Advisors LLC

Aden Partee is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and Alloy Investment Management, having previously worked at JEHM Wealth & Retirement, LPL Financial, and other positions. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for nearly 30,000 clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan support using a range of investment products and third-party sub-advisers.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Don L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66, Series 65

Mesa, AZ

Larson Wealth Management, LLC

Don Larson is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial advisory industry and has operated Larson Wealth Management, LLC since 2011. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and also manages Larson Business & Tax Solutions, providing bookkeeping and tax preparation services. Additionally, Larson serves as secretary and treasurer for AEM International (US) Ltd. Larson Wealth Management offers investment supervisory and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs customized strategic asset allocation with a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, managing portfolios primarily through mutual funds and ETFs across multiple asset classes.

Business succession planning Cash flow / budgeting Debt management Life insurance needs analysis Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Malissa M

Series 65

Hot Springs, AR

Black Knight Wealth Management, LLC

Malissa Mc Nanna is a financial advisor with Black Knight Wealth Management, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has four years of industry experience and has previously worked at Optivise Advisory Services, LLC, OnPointe Advisory and Financial Services LLC, and Vision Advisors, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Vision Advisors, Inc., where she recruits agents, conducts product training, and provides sales support for annuity and life insurance products. Black Knight Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and coordination with other professional advisors. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and prepares individualized Investment Policy Statements, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary, asset-based basis while reviewing portfolios monthly.

Concentrated stock management Retirement income strategy Annuities Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gregory S

Series 63, Series 66

Atlanta, GA

Smarr Financial Services Inc.

Gregory Smarr is the sole advisor at Smarr Financial Services Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has operated Smarr Financial Services since 2004. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved in selling various insurance products through multiple agencies. Smarr Financial Services provides financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, high net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm also functions as an insurance agency, offering life, disability, long-term care, group life and health products, and fixed annuities. Its investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term buy-and-hold strategies supplemented by moderate trading across a range of asset classes.

Life insurance needs analysis Disability insurance Long-term care insurance
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Jacob B

Series 63, Series 66

Forsyth, GA

Binnerinvestments

Jacob Binner is a financial advisor at BinnerInvestments with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Fidelity, Merrill Lynch, and E*Trade Securities. BinnerInvestments provides ongoing portfolio management and standalone financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment approach combines multiple analytical methods to construct diversified portfolios and typically manages discretionary assets while delivering quarterly reports and written investment policy statements.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis Cash flow / budgeting

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