Seasoned advisors focused on medicare planning 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.
You need a Medicare planning advisor when you're approaching age 65 or managing changes in your Medicare coverage options. Without expert guidance, it's easy to miss enrollment deadlines or choose plans that don't fit your health needs and budget. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating Medicare's complexities, helping you avoid costly mistakes.
- Enrollment timing. Confirm how they help you avoid penalties by managing initial and special enrollment periods.
- Plan comparisons. Ask how they evaluate Medicare Advantage, Part D, and supplemental plans to match your specific health needs.
- Coordination with other coverage. Check how they integrate Medicare with employer or retiree insurance to prevent coverage gaps or overlaps.
- Cost management. Inquire about strategies they use to minimize out-of-pocket expenses while maintaining necessary care.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Craig B
Series 66
Bloomington, MN
Bane O'Leary LLC
Craig Bane's 21 years of experience and focus on Medicare planning, Social Security optimization, and tax planning equip him to guide Minnesotans through Medicare enrollment and plan selection effectively. Operating from Bloomington, MN, he offers independent advice with a 1.50% AUM fee, serving both individual and high-net-worth clients, and integrates fundamental and technical analysis to tailor strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower scopes or less comprehensive planning services.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $509,036
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Scott K
Series 63, Series 65
Scottsdale, AZ
Merrill
Scott Kauls offers seasoned expertise in Medicare planning, supported by 38 years of industry experience and a focus on retirement and healthcare cost management. Operating from Merrill Lynch, a large firm, he serves mid-career professionals and high earners with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him through comprehensive wealth management and personalized financial planning.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Peter R
Series 63, Series 66
Urbandale, IA
Rothamel Wealth Management, LLC
Peter Rothamel offers Medicare planning expertise backed by 25 years in the industry and holds Series 63 and 66 registrations, making him well-equipped to navigate enrollment timing and plan comparisons. Based in Urbandale, IA, his firm serves both individual and high-net-worth clients with a value-oriented investment approach and flexible fee options including a 1.5% AUM fee and $250 hourly rate, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on Minnesota.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $372,979
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