Seasoned financial advisors working with self-employed clients 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 run your own business or freelance, you face unique challenges like managing irregular income and planning for taxes that can vary widely year to year. Without an advisor who understands these ups and downs, you might miss opportunities to optimize your cash flow or tax deductions.
- Cash flow management. Look for advisors who help you plan for income swings and ensure you have enough reserves during slower periods.
- Tax planning nuances. Confirm they know how to handle quarterly estimated taxes and deductions specific to self-employment.
- Retirement options. Ask about retirement plans suited for self-employed individuals, like SEP IRAs or solo 401(k)s, and how to maximize contributions.
- Business and personal finance integration. The best advisors consider your business finances alongside your personal goals, not as separate pieces.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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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 self-employed clients in Minnesota equip him to address the unique cash flow and tax planning challenges faced by business owners. His firm, Strategic Wealth Group, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, managing over $1.5 billion in assets, and provides flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly consultations, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
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 self-employed individuals and business owners in Minnesota equip him to address the unique financial challenges of irregular income and tax planning. Operating within LPL Enterprise, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning and a blend of advisory and brokerage services, he provides access to model wealth portfolios and insurance products, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower service scopes or different fee structures.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $239,757
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Ernest D
CFP®, Series 63
Minnetonka, MN
Guardian Life
Ernest Draper is well-equipped to assist self-employed individuals in Minnesota with 27 years of experience and CFP® certification, offering expertise in business exit strategies and tax-loss harvesting. Affiliated with Primerica Advisors, a large firm providing diverse investment strategies and comprehensive financial planning, he offers flexible fee options including flat fees and subscription-based consulting, which may suit clients seeking tailored financial and business planning support.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Dyanne R
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Minnetonka, MN
E-Wealth Partners
Dyanne Ross Hanson is well-equipped to assist self-employed individuals in Minnesota with her 43 years of experience and specialties including general tax planning, retirement income strategy, and business exit strategies. Unlike some advisors, she offers a flexible fee structure with negotiable AUM fees, hourly rates, and monthly planning fees, and works within a small team at E Wealth Partners that emphasizes diversified, tax-efficient portfolios tailored to individual and high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $954,584
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Keith S
Series 63, Series 65
Maple Grove, MN
Lifeworks Advisors, LLC
Keith Severson's 34 years of experience and focus on self-employed clients in Minnesota equip him to address the unique financial challenges of irregular income and tax planning. His firm, Lifeworks Advisors, offers integrated tax and accounting services alongside discretionary wealth management, using a planning-based tranche investment approach with factor-based and smart-beta strategies, differentiating him from others by combining comprehensive financial planning with specialized investment techniques.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $506,000
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