Seasoned financial advisors working with founders and business owners 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 own a business or founded one, you likely face complex decisions about balancing personal and business finances, especially in a state like Minnesota with relatively high taxes. A common mistake is treating your business and personal financial plans as separate, missing opportunities to optimize both together.
- Integrated financial planning. Look for advisors who consider your business cash flow alongside your personal income needs, not just one or the other.
- Tax-aware strategies. Minnesota's tax environment means advisors should plan for both business and personal tax impacts, not just federal taxes.
- Exit and succession insight. Ask how they help plan for selling or passing on your business, ensuring your personal financial goals align with these events.
- Experience with seasoned founders. Seasoned advisors understand the long-term challenges and opportunities unique to business owners who have built their companies over decades.
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 founders and business owners in Minneapolis equip him to address the complex financial needs of seasoned entrepreneurs in Minnesota. His firm, Focus Financial, manages $6.3 billion and offers diversified investment strategies alongside flat-fee and hourly planning options, providing flexibility and depth 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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James K
Series 63, Series 65
Centerville, MN
LPL Financial
James Kalina's 29 years of experience and focus on founder/business owner clients in Minnesota equip him to address the complex financial needs of seasoned business owners, including retirement plans and tax-loss harvesting. His affiliation with LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment solutions and flat-fee financial planning options, distinguishes him from others by combining extensive expertise with flexible fee structures and broad resources.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Michael K
Series 63, Series 65
Willmar, MN
Cetera
Michael Kobs brings 37 years of experience advising founders and business owners in Minnesota, with expertise in retirement plans for business owners and tax-loss harvesting, which is crucial in Minnesota's tax environment. Operating through Cetera, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly consulting options, he combines wealth management with charitable giving strategies, providing a broad range of services that complement his focus on seasoned business owners.
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 founder/business owner clients equip him to address the complex financial needs of seasoned business owners in Minnesota, including business exit and sale strategies. His firm, Strategic Wealth Group, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a flat-fee structure for comprehensive financial plans, distinguishing him from advisors who may rely solely on asset-based fees.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $429,625
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Scott B
Series 63, Series 65
St. Peter, MN
LPL Enterprise
Scott Borgstahl's 42 years of experience and focus on founder/business owner clients in Minnesota equip him to address the complex financial needs of seasoned business owners, including integrated planning and tax-aware strategies. Operating within LPL Enterprise, a large firm offering flat-fee planning and a range of advisory and brokerage services, he provides access to model portfolios and insurance products, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower service scopes or fee structures.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $239,757
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