Seasoned financial advisors working with executives 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.
If you're an executive facing complex compensation packages or preparing for a leadership transition, you need an advisor who understands the unique financial challenges executives face. Without this expertise, you risk missing opportunities to optimize your income and benefits effectively. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate these complexities with confidence.
- Compensation package insight. Look for advisors who can break down your salary, bonuses, stock options, and other perks to create a cohesive financial plan.
- Tax strategy awareness. Minnesota's higher taxes mean your advisor should plan income and deductions carefully to minimize your tax burden.
- Retirement timing. Executives often have non-traditional retirement paths; ask how they help align your exit strategy with your financial goals.
- Risk management. Confirm they address executive-specific risks like deferred compensation and change-in-control agreements.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Walter F
Series 63, Series 66
Minneapolis, MN
Focus Financial
Walter Fleak's 26 years of experience and focus on executives and business owners in Minneapolis equip him to handle complex executive compensation and retirement planning challenges. His firm, Focus Financial, manages $6.3 billion with a diversified investment approach, offering flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, which provides flexibility compared to other advisors who may have different fee structures or less extensive firm resources.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $494,176
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Michael K
Series 63, Series 65
Willmar, MN
Cetera
Michael Kobs brings 37 years of experience advising executives in Minnesota, with expertise in wealth management, tax-loss harvesting, and retirement plans tailored for business owners. Operating within Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and fiduciary services, he provides flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly consulting, which may suit executives seeking personalized financial planning beyond traditional asset-based fees.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Chad L
Series 63, Series 66
Eden Prairie, MN
Strategic Wealth Group
Chad Lea's 28 years of experience and focus on executives make him well-equipped to handle complex compensation packages and retirement income strategies for Minnesota executives. His firm, Strategic Wealth Group, manages over $1.5 billion in assets using both fundamental and technical analysis, offering flat-fee and hourly consultation options, which provides flexibility compared to other advisors who may rely solely on asset-based fees.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $429,625
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Stacy E
Series 63, Series 66
Minneapolis, MN
Merrill
Stacy Eng's 30 years of experience and focus on executives and founders make her well-equipped to handle the complex compensation and tax strategies Minnesota executives face. Working with Merrill, a large firm offering managed accounts and discretionary portfolio management, she provides tax-efficient investment approaches and access to broad banking and capital markets resources, distinguishing her from advisors at smaller firms or with narrower service scopes.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Brenda A
Series 66, Series 63, Series 65
Eagan, MN
OSAIC Institutions, INC.
Brenda Aslyn's 24 years of experience and expertise in executive financial needs, including annuities and tax-loss harvesting, equip her to handle complex compensation packages and tax strategies for Minnesota executives. Operating within Wells Fargo Clearing, a large firm offering IPS-driven investment advisory services and retirement plan consulting, she provides flat-fee and negotiable AUM fee structures, distinguishing her with flexible pricing and a comprehensive approach to executive financial planning.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $308,738
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