Top trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) financial advisors in Eagan, 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 are managing a significant estate or planning to transfer wealth efficiently, you might consider trust structures like GRATs (grantor retained annuity trusts), IDGTs (intentionally defective grantor trusts), or revocable trusts. A common mistake is using these trusts without fully understanding their tax implications and how they interact with your overall estate plan.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how the advisor evaluates the trust's effect on your income and estate taxes, especially given Minnesota's relatively high tax rates.
- Income planning integration. Ask how they incorporate trust distributions into your broader income strategy to avoid unexpected tax burdens.
- Trust type suitability. Each trust serves different goals; ensure the advisor explains why a specific trust fits your unique financial and family situation.
- Coordination with legal counsel. Effective trust planning often requires collaboration with your estate attorney; check how the advisor facilitates this teamwork.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Mark A
Series 63, Series 65
St. Anthony, MN
Liniam Capital, LLC
Mark Austin specializes in trust structures including GRATs, IDGTs, and revocable trusts, supported by seven years of experience and a background at North Sky Capital. Operating from St. Anthony, MN, he offers a 0.50% AUM fee and integrates tax, estate, and insurance advice with investment strategies, distinguishing him through a comprehensive approach that includes collaboration with affiliated CPA services.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $552,632
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Scott T
Series 63, Series 65
Saint Paul, MN
Merrill
Scott Thole specializes in trust structures including GRATs, IDGTs, and revocable trusts, making him well-suited for managing complex estate plans in the Eagan, MN area. With 24 years of experience at Merrill, a large firm, he offers a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies and serves mid-career professionals and HENRY clients, combining deep expertise with a focus on charitable giving and retirement income strategy.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Mark S
Series 63, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
S3, Inc
Mark Sherman specializes in trust structures including GRATs, IDGTs, and revocable trusts, supported by 12 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Operating from Minneapolis with S3, Inc., he offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, focusing on dividend-paying stocks and investment-grade bonds, and charges a 2% AUM fee with hourly options, distinguishing him through a blend of trust expertise and tailored investment oversight.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $902,894
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