Seasoned, ESG / Sustainable investing financial advisors in Minneapolis, 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 want your investments to reflect your values, such as environmental care or social responsibility, you need an advisor who understands ESG (environmental, social, governance) factors deeply. Without this expertise, you might end up with portfolios that claim to be sustainable but don't align with your priorities or risk tolerance. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating the evolving landscape of sustainable investing, helping you avoid common pitfalls.
- ESG integration approach. Ask how they incorporate ESG criteria into investment choices beyond just labeling funds.
- Impact measurement. Confirm how they track and report the real-world effects of your investments on social and environmental goals.
- Tax-aware planning. Minnesota's higher taxes mean your advisor should balance sustainability goals with strategies to manage your tax burden effectively.
- Experience with evolving standards. Sustainable investing rules and definitions change; ensure your advisor stays current to keep your portfolio aligned.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Wayne H
Series 63, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
Merrill
Wayne Helm offers seasoned expertise in ESG and sustainable investing, backed by 30 years of experience and advanced credentials like CFA and CFP. Based in Minneapolis and affiliated with Merrill, he integrates tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategies, serving mid-career professionals and high earners, which distinguishes him from other advisors with a strong focus on executive and philanthropic planning.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Matthew N
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Golden Valley, MN
Savvy
Matthew Nelson's 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to navigate ESG and sustainable investing complexities in the Minneapolis area. His firm, Savvy, blends index-based core strategies with ESG-focused models and tax-loss harvesting, offering negotiable fees and services tailored to high earners and business owners, distinguishing him from other advisors with a strong focus on tax-aware, customized wealth management.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,062,133
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Jeffery B
ChFC®, Series 63
Minneapolis, MN
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc.
Jeffery Bird's 38 years of experience and ChFC® designation equip him to navigate ESG and sustainable investing in Minneapolis, integrating tax-loss harvesting to address Minnesota's tax environment. His independent, flat-fee approach and leadership at M Holdings Securities, Inc. distinguish him by combining seasoned expertise with flexible fee structures and a commitment to community impact through his role at Hope Farm School.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $693,844
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Adam S
Series 63
Roseville, MN
Primerica Advisors
Adam Schutte brings 24 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, supported by Primerica Advisors' discretionary asset management and model-delivery strategies. Located near Minneapolis in Roseville, MN, he serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a tiered wrap-fee structure, differentiating him through a large-firm platform and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and income planning.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $228,117
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Karen H
Series 63, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
RBC Capital Markets
Karen Havel's 29 years of experience and expertise in ESG and sustainable investing make her well-equipped to manage portfolios that align with environmental and social values in Minneapolis. Working at RBC Capital Markets, a large firm offering flat-fee options and tailored investment strategies, she also specializes in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management, which can help balance sustainability goals with effective tax planning.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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