Seasoned, retirement income strategy 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.
You need a retirement income strategy advisor when you're ready to turn your savings into steady income that lasts through retirement. A common mistake is not accounting for Minnesota's relatively high taxes and social service benefits, which can affect your net income.
- Tax-aware planning. Look for advisors who factor in Minnesota's tax landscape to optimize your after-tax retirement income.
- Income sequencing. Ask how they plan withdrawals from different accounts to balance taxes and cash flow over time.
- Longevity risk management. Confirm they consider how to sustain your income if you live longer than expected.
- Social service integration. Check if they incorporate state benefits and programs into your overall income plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Deana H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Minneapolis, MN
Ameriprise
Deana Healy specializes in retirement income strategy and income planning, with a focus on Social Security optimization and withdrawal strategies, making her well-suited for clients approaching retirement in Minnesota. With 25 years of experience and CFP® certification at Ameriprise, a large firm known for tax-efficient, research-driven planning, she offers a 0.15% AUM fee and serves clients with substantial investable assets.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Chad L
Series 63, Series 66
Eden Prairie, MN
Strategic Wealth Group
Chad Lea specializes in retirement income strategy with 28 years of experience, offering tax-aware planning and income sequencing to optimize Minnesota retirees' after-tax income. His firm, Strategic Wealth Group, manages over $1.5 billion using both fundamental and technical analysis, providing flat-fee financial planning up to $25,000 annually, which may appeal to clients seeking comprehensive, fee-transparent services in Eden Prairie.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $429,625
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Matthew L
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Minnetrista, MN
Saxony Capital Management, LLC
Matthew Lesnikowski offers seasoned retirement income strategy expertise in Minnetrista, MN, with 37 years of industry experience and a focus on retirement withdrawal strategies and active portfolio management. His firm, Saxony Capital Management, LLC, provides flat-fee financial planning with a $100,000 minimum account size, employing both technical and fundamental investment analyses, which may appeal to clients seeking a multi-strategy approach and independent advice.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $483,681
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Brian S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Woodbury, MN
Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC
Brian Samec specializes in retirement income strategy with over 25 years of experience, making him well-equipped to address Minnesota's tax and social service considerations. His firm, Great Valley Advisor Group, manages $9.7 billion in assets and offers flat-fee financial planning, serving both individual and high-net-worth clients, which distinguishes him from advisors with different fee structures or client focuses.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $251,332
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Daniel S
Series 63
Eden Prairie, MN
Creative Planning
Daniel Stewart offers seasoned expertise in retirement income strategy, with 25 years in the industry and a focus on tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners. Based in Eden Prairie, MN, he operates within Creative Planning, a large firm managing $217 billion in assets, employing a financial planning-led approach with low-cost indexing and tax-efficient strategies, and offers negotiable flat fees tailored to complex cases.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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