CFP®-certified, liquidity event planning 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.
A liquidity event, like selling a business or cashing out stock options, can dramatically change your financial picture overnight. Without careful planning, you might face unexpected tax bills or miss opportunities to protect your wealth.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how the advisor plans to minimize taxes triggered by your liquidity event, including state-specific considerations.
- Cash flow management. Ask how they help you balance immediate spending needs with preserving capital for the future.
- Investment transition strategy. Look for guidance on shifting from concentrated holdings to a diversified portfolio without unnecessary risk.
- Coordination with other professionals. Ensure they work closely with your tax preparer and legal advisors to align all aspects of your financial plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Paul C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Eagan, MN
Edward Jones
Paul Cochran, a CFP®-certified advisor near Bloomington, specializes in liquidity event planning with 31 years of experience and expertise in business succession and retirement income strategies. Working at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a program fee up to 1.35% annually, providing access to extensive resources and a broad range of investment strategies.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Brent V
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Plymouth, MN
LPL Financial
Brent Voeller's 14 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage liquidity event planning effectively, especially for business owners and retirees. Operating from LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning and research-driven model portfolios, he combines expertise in retirement income and withdrawal strategies with personalized consulting, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on liquidity events.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Walter B
CFP®, Series 66
Minneapolis, MN
Merrill
Walter Broughton IV specializes in liquidity event planning and wealth management, leveraging 23 years of experience and CFP® certification to guide clients through tax-efficient investment transitions and cash flow management. Based in Minneapolis and affiliated with Merrill, he offers access to private banking and custom lending, serving mid-career professionals and business owners with a disciplined, quantitatively driven investment approach and a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $860,085
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