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.

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Crystal K

Series 63, Series 65

Eagan, MN

Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC

Crystal Kelly is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with Transamerica entities since 2013. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed advice programs and investment education focused on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age guidance. Their approach incorporates portfolio construction and oversight powered by Morningstar Investment Management, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary advice to a broad client base.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning

Michael B

CFP®, Series 66

Eagan, MN

LPL Financial

Michael Bins is a CFP® professional currently affiliated with LPL Financial. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired Approaching retirement Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Retired Career Changers
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Charles B

Series 66

Eagan, MN

Equitable Advisors

Charles Bremer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Eagan, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously was associated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with Ruby's Homemade, LLC for ten years. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Kyle P

Series 65, Series 63

Eagan, MN

Voya financial Advisors, Inc.

Kyle Perisic is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., U.S. Bank, Amazon, and the United States Postal Service. Voya Financial Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, third-party money manager access, and plan-sponsor consulting through various program structures emphasizing non-discretionary, recommendation-based advice.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business ownership considerations Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Luke J

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Eagan, MN

Fidelity

Luke Johnson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions with CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, Sterling Bridge Insurance Agency Inc, Carroll Enterprises Inc, LYFT, and Riversource Distributors Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services with an emphasis on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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Neil H

CFA®, Series 63

Cincinnati, OH

MAI Capital Management, LLC

Neil Hantak Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2019. He previously worked at John Dovich and Associates and The Randolph Co. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across multiple strategies and incorporates financial planning and tax services into its client relationships.

Private / alternative investments Business exit / sale strategy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner
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Justin K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Savannah, GA

The Fiduciary Group

Justin Kohler is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The Fiduciary Group. His prior roles include positions at Sharp Wealth Advisory, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Sharp Financial Services, and AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with the operations of a marketing and media company owned by his wife. The Fiduciary Group serves high-net-worth individuals and families, providing discretionary investment management for trusts, estates, nonprofits, and retirement plans. The firm employs a structured investment approach with multiple strategy profiles and integrates with the Focus Financial Partners platform to offer clients access to a broad range of financial solutions.

Private / alternative investments Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired

Matthew B

Series 66

Newport Beach, CA

Merrill

Matthew Benefiel is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with families, individuals, and businesses to develop customized wealth management strategies. His expertise includes portfolio design, manager selection, investment due diligence, and performance evaluation. He utilizes a disciplined process to build custom portfolios aligned with clients' objectives and regularly assesses investments to adapt to changing needs and market conditions. Additionally, Matthew employs Merrill Personal Wealth Analysis® to develop personalized financial plans that establish clear goals and track progress. Matthew joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017 as a Financial Advisor for the Benefiel Group. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Biola University and maintains the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. Furthermore, he has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Residing in Phoenix, Arizona, Matthew lives with his wife, Heather, and their daughter, Ruby. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys playing golf and supporting the Phoenix Suns basketball team.

Wealth management
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Clark G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Overland Park, KS

Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC

Clark Gay is a financial advisor at Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes roles at Visionary Wealth Advisors since 2020, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. from 2016, and Tmfs Advisors, LLC from 2000 to 2016. Visionary Wealth Advisors offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based investment strategies combined with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within an asset-allocation framework based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

General retirement planning Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable)

Todd B

Series 63, Series 66

Annapolis, MD

Fidelity

Todd Batty is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor. In this role, he assists multiple generations of families in developing personalized wealth strategies focused on growth, preservation, and transfer of their assets. He collaborates with a team that includes an Investment Manager, a Senior Wealth Planner, and a Trust Officer to provide comprehensive wealth planning services. Todd has been with Fidelity Investments since 2008, initially serving as Vice President, Financial Consultant until 2015, and then advancing to his current position. Prior to that, he worked as an Account Coordinator at T. Rowe Price from 2002 to 2007.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Charitable giving & philanthropy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable)
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