Large-firm financial advisors in Grand Forks, ND

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.

When your financial situation involves complex assets or evolving goals, working with a large-firm advisor can provide access to a broad range of resources and expertise. Without this scale, advisors might miss opportunities that come from coordinated team efforts or specialized departments.

  • Team-based support. Large firms often have specialists in tax, estate, and investment management; ask how your advisor leverages this network for your benefit.
  • Resource availability. Confirm what proprietary tools or research the firm offers that individual advisors might lack.
  • Consistent service. Inquire how the firm ensures continuity if your primary advisor is unavailable or leaves.
  • Regulatory compliance. Larger firms typically have dedicated compliance teams; ask how this impacts your account oversight and protection.

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Brian E

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Grand Forks, ND

Edward Jones

Brian Emerson is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent 11 years at Fagen, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management in Crookston, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Retirement withdrawal strategies Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Raymond G

Series 65

Grand Forks, ND

Tencap Wealth Coaching

Raymond German is a financial advisor with Tencap Wealth Coaching and holds a Series 65 credential. He has 10 years of industry experience and is also the president of German Law Group, a law firm specializing in estate planning, trust administration, and probate. He has worked at Tencap Wealth Coaching since 2024 and has been involved with INVEST WISE, LLC dba German Wealth since 2014. Tencap Wealth Coaching provides discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm delivers investment advice primarily through tailored discretionary asset management and also offers co-advisory services with third-party managers.

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business exit / sale strategy
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Keith B

Series 63, Series 65

Minneapolis, MN

Ameriprise

Keith Bjerk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial and KBJS Global Wealth Management LLC, a support company he owns. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Charlie A

Series 65

Grand Forks, ND

21st Financial

Charlie Andrys is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently operating 21st Financial LLC in Grand Forks, ND. Prior to founding 21st Financial, he worked at SunDog Mining and operated Cutting Edge Lawncare for seven years. 21st Financial is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and closely held businesses. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy, and may include allocations to Bitcoin and Bitcoin-backed credit instruments for suitable clients, supported by referral arrangements with specialized Bitcoin service providers.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Bradley E

Series 66

Grand Forks, ND

OSAIC

Bradley Erickson is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He worked for Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Erickson serves as a board member for both the Climax Community Club and Climax-Shelly Public School, contributing to leadership development and school operations in his community. He is also the owner of Erickson Financial Advisors, providing insurance and annuity services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across a broad range of asset classes.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey P

Series 66

Dacula, GA

Merrill

Jeffrey Park is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and affiliated firms since 2011, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole owner and co-owner of family rental properties in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Elizabeth B

Series 66

New York, NY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Elizabeth Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, where she has worked since 2012. She has 26 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Wesley P

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Wells Fargo Clearing

Wesley Pool is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years. Outside of finance, he has been involved with #TagMeBro LLC and Fry Street Public House. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for the nonprofit Alpha Light Fund Inc., focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, leveraging LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

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

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