CFP®-certified, ESG / Sustainable investing financial advisors in Burnsville, 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 want your investments to reflect your values, such as environmental care or social responsibility, you need an advisor who understands ESG (environmental, social, and governance) criteria and sustainable investing principles. Without this expertise, your portfolio might not align with your ethical goals or could miss opportunities in responsible companies. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including how to integrate sustainability into your overall strategy.
- ESG integration approach. Ask how they evaluate companies' environmental and social impact, not just financial returns.
- Portfolio customization. Confirm they tailor investments to your specific values, rather than using generic "green" funds.
- Tax-aware planning. Minnesota's higher taxes mean advisors should balance sustainability goals with strategies to manage your tax burden effectively.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Mike N
CFP®, Series 63
Minneapolis, MN
Simplicity wealth
Mike Nimmo's CFP® certification and decade of experience equip him to integrate ESG and sustainable investing principles effectively, aligning portfolios with environmental and social values. His firm, Simplicity Wealth, offers a model-driven, fund-of-funds approach with discretionary portfolio management and flat-fee options, serving both individual and high-net-worth clients, which distinguishes him from advisors focusing solely on traditional asset management.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $202,617
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Gregory B
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Bloomington, MN
CX Institutional, LLC
Gregory Betlach offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing, supported by his CFP® and ChFC® certifications and 19 years of experience. Based in nearby Bloomington, MN, he provides flat-fee financial planning and employs a multi-strategy investment approach, serving high-net-worth clients and organizations with tailored portfolio management and tax-aware strategies.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $938,697
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Amy P
CFP®, Series 66
Bloomington, MN
Creative Planning
Amy Pavlis offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing combined with 12 years of experience and CFP® certification, making her well-equipped to integrate environmental and social criteria into your portfolio. Based in nearby Bloomington, MN, she works at Creative Planning, a large firm managing $217 billion in assets, and provides flat-fee financial planning with a focus on low-cost indexing and tax-aware strategies for high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Andrew W
CFP®, Series 66
Bloomington, MN
Merrill
Andrew Wright offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing combined with 23 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to integrate environmental and social criteria into financial plans. Based in nearby Bloomington, MN, he works at Merrill, a large firm, and provides active portfolio management and retirement income strategies, charging a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Joseph L
CFP®
Bloomington, MN
Clerestory Advisors, Inc
Joseph Limond offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing combined with CFP® certification, making him well-suited for clients in Burnsville, MN seeking values-aligned portfolios. His firm, Clerestory Advisors, uses diversified portfolios with optional sustainability strategies and charges negotiated flat fees, appealing to high-net-worth individuals who prefer transparent, project-based pricing over asset-based fees.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $1,633,036
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