Flat-fee, passive / index investing 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.
If you want to grow your savings steadily without frequent trading, a passive or index investing advisor can help you stick to a low-cost, long-term plan. The biggest mistake is chasing hot stocks or market timing, which can erode returns and increase risk.
- Fee structure clarity. Flat-fee advisors charge a set amount regardless of assets, so ask how this impacts the services you receive compared to percentage-based fees.
- Index fund selection. Confirm how they choose funds to balance broad market exposure with low costs and tax efficiency.
- Rebalancing approach. Understand their strategy for keeping your portfolio aligned with your goals without unnecessary trades.
- Tax-aware planning. Minnesota’s higher taxes mean your advisor should consider tax impacts when managing your investments and withdrawals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kathryne S
Series 63
Mahtomedi, MN
Equity Services, inc.
Kathryne Stuempert specializes in passive and index investing with a flat-fee structure, offering financial planning fixed fees up to $1,200 in advance, which suits clients seeking predictable costs in Minnesota. With 28 years of experience at a large firm, she also brings expertise in retirement plans for business owners and options strategies, providing a broader range of services compared to advisors focused solely on passive investing.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $221,971
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Kurt M
Series 66
Lilydale, MN
Commonwealth Financial Network
Kurt Mazur specializes in passive and index investing with a flat-fee option for consulting services, making him suitable for clients seeking steady growth without frequent trading in Minnesota. His affiliation with Commonwealth Financial Network, a large firm supporting nearly 3,000 advisors, provides access to extensive resources including model portfolios and third-party asset managers, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm support or different fee structures.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $568,323
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Corey B
Series 65
Rochester, MN
Ataraxis Financial
Corey Black specializes in passive and index investing with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients seeking steady growth without frequent trading in Minnesota. His firm, Ataraxis Financial, manages $42 million in assets and focuses on strategic asset allocation using ETFs and investment-grade bonds, offering non-discretionary management and serving individuals, families, and small-business retirement plans.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $478,194
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Timothy V
Series 63, Series 65
Bloomington, MN
Independent Financial Group, LLC
Timothy Vitense specializes in passive and index investing with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients seeking steady growth without frequent trading in Minnesota. His experience at a large dual-registered firm offering diverse services, combined with seven years in the industry and credentials like Series 63 and 65, distinguishes him from others by providing access to multiple advisory platforms and comprehensive financial planning options.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $474,424
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Joseph P
CFP®
Arden Hills, MN
Pitzl Financial
Joseph Pitzl specializes in passive and index investing with a focus on tax-loss harvesting and general tax planning, making him well-suited for clients seeking steady growth through low-cost, long-term strategies in Minnesota. His firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based asset allocation using passive funds, and offers flat-fee financial planning ranging from $1,500 to $5,000, catering to both standard and high-net-worth clients with 12 years of experience and CFP® certification.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $1,246,924
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