Large-firm, wealth management 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 multiple goals like retirement, education funding, and estate planning, you need an advisor who can balance these priorities without losing sight of your overall wealth. A common mistake is focusing too narrowly on investment returns without integrating your broader financial picture. Large-firm advisors often have access to extensive resources and teams, which can support complex wealth management needs.

  • Comprehensive goal integration. Confirm how they align your investments with your life goals, not just market trends.
  • Resource leverage. Ask how their firm’s size enhances the services and products available to you.
  • Risk management approach. Understand how they tailor risk strategies to your unique financial landscape, including income fluctuations common in energy-driven economies.
  • Communication frequency. Check how often they update you and adjust plans as your circumstances evolve.

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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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Jaerod H

Series 63, Series 65

Grand Forks, ND

LPL Enterprise

Jaerod Hanson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Grand Forks, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked with The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, BakerCampArnold Capital Management, and operates Hanson Financial Associates, LLC, where he offers personal and commercial property and casualty insurance. Hanson also serves as a college instructor at Northland Community & Technical College, teaching Economics, Finance, and Taxes. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various non-securities products and services.

Tax-loss harvesting
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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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Sidney K

Series 63, Series 65

Grand Forks, ND

Wells Fargo Clearing

Sidney Kabah is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, U.S. Bank Corp, and Bremer Bank. 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, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide investment selection.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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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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Jared F

Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

Northwest Asset Management

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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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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David H

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Martin Wealth Management, LLC

David Hart is a financial advisor with Martin Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 15 years of industry experience. Hart previously worked with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group and LifePro Asset Management. He is also a Certified Financial Fiduciary and volunteers as an instructor with the Foundation for Fiduciary Education, providing unbiased fiduciary financial education to the public. Martin Wealth Management offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients by co-advising and directing accounts to a third-party money manager, Matson Money. The firm focuses on client onboarding, documentation, and ongoing review of third-party manager accounts rather than direct asset management.

Medicare planning Annuities
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Hassan A

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is also involved with NIHFCU Wealth Advisors, a related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Amanda S

Series 66

Ft. Wayne, IN

Raymond James & Associates

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Raymond James. Amanda is also involved with Lucky Duck since 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad platform of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning 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, previously serving at Axa Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for Alpha Light Fund Inc., a nonprofit focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of representatives and third-party managers. The firm offers various investment vehicles and ERISA fiduciary services, relying on third-party program sponsors and an affiliation with a publicly traded parent company.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation

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