Large-firm financial advisors in Winona, MN

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.

When you have complex financial goals or significant assets, working with a large-firm advisor can provide access to a broad range of resources and expertise. The common pitfall is assuming that all large firms offer the same level of personalized attention and coordination.

  • Team-based support. Large firms often deploy teams with diverse skills; ask how your advisor coordinates specialists to address your unique needs.
  • Resource access. Confirm what proprietary tools or research the firm offers that could benefit your financial planning.
  • Fee structure clarity. Large firms may have varied pricing models; ensure you understand how fees are calculated and what services are included.
  • Local tax insight. Given Minnesota's relatively high taxes, check how advisors incorporate state tax planning into your overall strategy.

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Timothy T

Series 66

Winona, MN

Calder Financial Group

Timothy Tuinstra is a financial advisor at Calder Financial Group with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Outside of advising, he provides tax planning and tax return preparation as an IRS Enrolled Agent and also assists his son with a residential and small commercial painting business. Calder Financial Group advises individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans, foundations, and endowments, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a model portfolio approach with tactical rebalancing and provides pension consulting and third-party administration services.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Real estate investing Founder/Business Owner Retired

Wayne M

CFP®, Series 66

Winona, MN

Edward Jones

Wayne Myhre is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winona, MN, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for St. Matthews Preschool in St. Charles, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard, along with affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher G

Series 66

Winona, MN

LPL Financial

Christopher Gervais is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He held a position at Edward Jones for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Wilson Township Planning and Zoning Commission and works as a basketball referee and official. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms with an emphasis on both advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Evan P

Series 63, Series 65

Galesville, WI

Thrivent Investment Management

Evan Peterson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked exclusively with Thrivent since 2023. Outside of finance, he is involved in his community as a monitor at a local wellness center and sells personal items on eBay, including sports and trading cards. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients.

Business ownership considerations
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Lee T

Series 63, Series 66

Winona, MN

First Midwest Investments

Lee Turek is an investment advisor at First Midwest Investments with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with First Midwest Investments since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in introducing bank loan participants in a non-investment capacity. First Midwest Investments provides investment advisory services to retirement plans, corporations, and individuals, including 401(k) consulting, participant education, and portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $11 million in non-discretionary assets and emphasizes pension consulting and direct participant services alongside fundamental analysis across various asset classes.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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Jeffrey P

Series 66

Dacula, GA

Merrill

Jeffrey Park is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and affiliated firms since 2011, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole owner and co-owner of family rental properties in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Elizabeth B

Series 66

New York, NY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Elizabeth Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, where she has worked since 2012. She has 26 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Wesley P

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Wells Fargo Clearing

Wesley Pool is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years. Outside of finance, he has been involved with #TagMeBro LLC and Fry Street Public House. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, previously serving at Axa Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for Alpha Light Fund Inc., a nonprofit focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of representatives and third-party managers. The firm offers various investment vehicles and ERISA fiduciary services, relying on third-party program sponsors and an affiliation with a publicly traded parent company.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation

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