Flat-fee financial advisors working with technology professionals in Minneapolis, MN

Joel Ottley is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, he worked at Target for six years and was involved with Clear Cut Xteriors LLC for three years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jeremy Smalley is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2007. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies with proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated products and comprehensive supervision.

Bobbi Clark Hoger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2009, with additional experience at American Enterprise Investment Service. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Melissa Bitting is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a bank officer for Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company to support and manage retirement plan account relationships. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Mark Alevizos is a financial advisor at Wealthspring Advisors, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, with 9 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wealthspring Advisors since 2008. Wealthspring Advisors provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm constructs individualized portfolios using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, employing both fundamental and technical analysis, and also recommends third-party independent managers when appropriate.

Wanqiu Wu is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2022, Wanqiu worked at Citibank N.A. from 2017 to 2022 and at Bloomingdales from 2015 to 2017. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles, including swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities.

Arron Thompson is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Alliance Rx Walgreens Prime and served in the US Army. 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 and access to separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Zack Gutches is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at True Riches Financial Planning in Denver, CO. His prior roles include positions at Brighton Jones and Deloitte & Touche LLP. In addition to his advisory work, he provides consulting on financial well-being and company benefits through LearnLux and offers tax preparation services to his firm’s clients. True Riches Financial Planning is an independent, fee-only firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm provides tailored financial plans and portfolios that incorporate both passive and active strategies, including socially responsible options, and offers tax preparation as an affiliated accounting service.

Dave's experience in investment management and financial planning uniquely position him to serve as his client's independent trusted advisor - a personal chief financial officer that can discreetly navigate the tides affecting your financial life. ​ Professional highlights include portfolio management on Union Bank municipal investment team which earned recognition as the best in the industry by Barron's in 2008 and 2009; lead investment management responsibility at a $300M financial planning firm; and working with amazing entrepreneurs, executives, and families. ​ David's education includes a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, a Certified Financial Planning (CFP) designation, and a U.C. Berkeley bachelor's degree where he conducted a study on evidenced based investment management with Haas Professor of Investments David Distad. ​ David launched PFM to continue building upon his vision of complete personal financial management: discreet and unwavering focus on how expert financial management can help a client achieve her goals. From setting and achieving goals, to preparing you for all of life's contingencies and investing for your future - David helps his client's understand what they should be doing, and then helps them get it done.

Sawyer Sams is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Smith Conkin Dixon Wealth Management Group. In this role, he and his team focus on building personalized wealth strategies for over 500 families across more than 40 states. He utilizes a comprehensive planning approach that leverages Merrill's investment and planning resources along with Bank of America's banking and lending capabilities. Prior to joining Merrill, Sawyer worked at a wealth and investment management firm in Charlotte, NC, where he was involved in leading the firm's investment committee, asset allocation strategy, and trading activities. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Sawyer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Furman University. He is a member of the CFA Society of East Tennessee and contributes to the Milligan University CFA Research Team. He is also involved in community activities as a member of First Christian Church in Johnson City, TN, where he resides.

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.

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

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.

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is registered with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Lucky Duck, a venture she has been part of since 2025. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.