Seasoned, divorce financial planning financial advisors in Minnesota
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.
Divorce often brings complex financial decisions, from dividing assets to planning for new budgets. Without focused expertise, you might overlook tax consequences or long-term impacts on your retirement savings. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating these challenges, helping you avoid costly mistakes.
- Asset division insight. Ask how they approach valuing and dividing both marital and non-marital assets to protect your interests.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how divorce-related transactions affect your current and future tax liabilities.
- Retirement planning continuity. Ensure they help you adjust your retirement strategy post-divorce, including handling accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s.
- Support for complex cases. If your situation involves business ownership or high-net-worth assets, check their experience managing these nuances.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John J
Series 63, Series 65
Plymouth, MN
Mass Mutual Investors Services
John Jacobson's 31 years of experience and focus on divorce financial planning equip him to handle complex asset division and tax implications in Minnesota. Working at Mass Mutual Investors Services, a large firm offering comprehensive financial planning and asset management, he also brings expertise in estate planning and multi-generational wealth transfer, which can benefit clients navigating post-divorce retirement strategies and budgeting.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $249,379
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Boyd J
CFP®, Series 66
West Bend, WI
Wells Fargo Advisors
Boyd Janto's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle the complex financial decisions involved in divorce planning, including asset division and retirement strategy adjustments. Based in Edina, MN, he works with high-net-worth clients at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering extensive resources and specialized services like business exit strategies and planning for children with special needs, setting him apart from other advisors.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Kristina C
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Grand Rapids, MN
Edward Jones
Kristina Gaalaas brings 22 years of experience in Minnesota, specializing in divorce financial planning with a focus on retirement income strategy and business ownership considerations. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Edward Jones, a large full-service firm, she offers comprehensive support including charitable giving and estate planning guidance, with an annual program fee up to 1.35%, distinguishing her through extensive expertise and institutional resources.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $246,728
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James J
Series 63, Series 65
Duluth, MN
Merrill
James Joynes specializes in divorce financial planning with 37 years of experience, holding designations like Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and managing wealth strategies at Merrill Lynch in Duluth, Minnesota. He leads a dedicated team and offers personalized portfolio management with a 1.10% AUM fee, distinguishing him from others by combining deep expertise in retirement and tax planning with insights from his background as a founder and business owner.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Scott W
CFP®, Series 66
Duluth, MN
Midwest Professional Planners, Ltd.
Scott Wallschlaeger brings 21 years of experience and CFP® certification to divorce financial planning in Minnesota, offering expertise in asset division, tax strategies, and retirement income adjustments post-divorce. As CEO of Midwest Professional Planners, Ltd., he provides flat-fee and hourly options, supports complex cases including business owners, and employs diverse investment strategies, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $881,653
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