Top business ownership considerations financial advisors in Fairmont, 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 own a business or are planning to start one, you need an advisor who understands the unique financial challenges that come with business ownership. A common mistake is treating your business finances separately from your personal financial goals, which can lead to missed opportunities or tax pitfalls.

  • Integrated financial planning. Look for advisors who consider your business and personal finances together, ensuring your plans support both areas effectively.
  • Tax impact awareness. Business ownership often affects your personal tax situation; ask how they navigate these complexities to optimize your overall tax outcome.
  • Exit and succession strategies. Confirm they help you plan for selling or passing on your business, not just day-to-day operations.
  • Risk management focus. Business owners face unique risks; check how they address insurance and liability concerns relevant to your situation.

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Sarah W

Series 65

Fairmont, MN

Carson Wealth

Sarah Willers is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Sweet Financial Partners and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a notary. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion across more than 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by an Investment Committee that constructs and monitors model portfolios using fundamental and technical inputs.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Jeffrey Z

Series 63, Series 65

Fairmont, MN

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Jeffrey Zarling is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Full Circle Financial and ProEquities, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is owner and president of RTA Properties LLC, which manages real estate sales and property management. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a broad client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and employs a mix of custodians and third-party managers to deliver tailored investment and cash-management solutions.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Established Professionals
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Jessica S

Series 66

Fairmont, MN

Cetera

Jessica Salic is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and Profinium since 2023 and previously spent 16 years at Sweet Financial Services. Salic serves as chairman of the school board for Granada-Huntley-East Chain Schools and is secretary for the Granada-Huntley-East Chain Community in Action Board, supporting local youth through 4H club activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Matthew F

Series 63

Fairmont, MN

Edward Jones

Matthew Fischer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fairmont, MN. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience, all with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is noted for its large network of advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brandon S

Series 66

Fairmont, MN

Thrivent Investment Management

Brandon Sahr is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fairmont, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Sahr serves on the board of New Horizon Adoption Agency, a nonprofit focused on adoption services, and has been involved with Dell Lutheran Church as a council member. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs through its WealthPlan option while maintaining separate service structures.

Business ownership considerations
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Jeremy R

Series 63, Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Thrivent Investment Management

Jeremy Roets is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 12 years of industry experience, including over a decade with Thrivent Investment Management and fifteen years with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs, while maintaining separate services and avoiding discretionary trading authority for planning engagements.

Business ownership considerations

Austin N

Series 63, Series 66

Oskaloosa, IA

Edward Jones

Austin Norris is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oskaloosa, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Norris has ownership interests in real estate and construction businesses, including a real-estate office building, farmland, and involvement in a construction project. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Erkki P

Series 63, Series 65

Ann Arbor, MI

Concorde Asset Management, LLC

Erkki Peippo is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial Inc. for 14 years and operates Erkki M. Peippo, CPA, PC, providing accounting and insurance services. Outside of advising, he owns and manages Peippo Farms, a farming operation in Gladstone, MI. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and tailored financial planning. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party strategists, including its Concorde UMA program on Envestnet, to build individualized portfolios and offers ERISA retirement-plan advisory services.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Business ownership considerations Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Daniel M

Series 63, Series 65

Canfield, OH

Merrill

Daniel Memo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1998 and began his career with Smith Barney. Daniel focuses on serving high net worth individuals and business retirement planning. He holds FINRA Series 7, 66, 3, and 31 registrations. Daniel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from John Carroll University. He also holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate benefits, equity compensation services, retirement income, and small business strategies. Daniel is active in the Poland community where he resides with his wife, Erin, and their four sons. He participates in organizations such as the Poland Community Baseball Association, Poland Flag Football, and St. Vincent De Paul. He has served as a board member of the Rich Center for Autism and is affiliated with Magic of Michael. Outside of work, Daniel enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, swimming, table tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP)
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Julie M

CFP®, Series 66

Denver, CO

Impactfolio LLC

Julie Mcdaniel is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Impactfolio LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Sharkey, Howes & Javer Inc for six years. Based in Denver, CO, she is part of a three-advisor team at Impactfolio. Impactfolio LLC is a SEC-registered adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, and other entities, managing approximately $289 million across about 126 relationships. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation model that integrates ESG factors with traditional financial analysis and offers discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning services.

ESG / Sustainable investing Cash flow / budgeting Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance
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