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Focus Financial

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Client AUM

$6,701,031,471

Clients

13,560

Advisors

121

across 30 offices

About

Focus Financial Network serves a broad mix of clients including individual investors (both non‑HNW and high‑net‑worth), employer‑sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities and corporate entities, providing managed account services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting and recommendation services. The firm delivers advisory services through Investment Advisory Representatives and supports both discretionary and non‑discretionary management, as well as third‑party manager and wrap fee program options.

Investment advice is personalized around a client’s stated Investor Profile and can include portfolio management, asset allocation, alternative investments, structured ETPs, securities‑based lending referrals, and periodic rebalancing; advisors may implement strategies directly or place assets on third‑party platforms while continuing oversight. The brochure also discloses operational practices such as use of third‑party AI tools to transcribe and summarize meetings, and explicit processes for recommending and coordinating with outside professionals to implement planning recommendations.

Compared with many large enterprise advisers, Focus emphasizes coordination with other professionals for estate planning and related legal or tax implementation — including expanded “Estate Planning Consultation” services and disclosures about referrals and potential referral fees — which the firm documents alongside conflicts and mitigation measures. The firm also provides unusually detailed operational and conflict disclosures for an enterprise platform (dual registration with Osaic Wealth, wrap program mechanics, loan and incentive arrangements, and AI usage), giving clients clearer visibility into referral, execution and administrative arrangements.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Occupation focus

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services up to $5,000

Percentage

$0 - $499,999: 1.00% annually $500,000 - $999,999: 0.75% annually $1,000,000+: 0.50% annually

Commissions

Available through Osaic Wealth; commissions and 12b-1 trails apply for securities transactions and insurance products

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for recommendation and financial planning services

Other

Minimum fee: Financial planning fixed fees up to $5,000; Annual consulting fees up to $20,000 annually Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees can be fixed fees up to $5,000, hourly fees up to $500/hour, annual fees up to $20,000 annually

Main office

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1300 Godward Street NE, Suite 5500

Minneapolis MN 55413

Advisors at this office

59

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Also doing business as

Afc Financial Advisory Group · Brooklands · Fdi Incorporated/Financial Designs · Focus Financial · Focus Financial Network, Inc. · Kmf Advisors · Mcmurray Whitney Financial · Mertz Wealth Strategies, Inc. · Moser & Heier Financial Solutions · The Basballe Group

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Walter F

Series 63, Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Focus Financial

Walter Fleak is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Primerica Advisors and AXA Distributors. Outside of financial advising, he owns Fleak Consulting Inc., which provides marketing and IT consulting to non-financial services clients. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion across 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts and financial planning services with a diversified investment approach.

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Jack H

Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Focus Financial

Jack Henschel is a financial advisor at Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Focus Financial since 2020 and has prior experience at Royal Alliance and RBC Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he is also a notary, providing notarization of legal documents as needed. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate entities, offering managed account services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes personalized investment advice, coordination with other professionals for estate planning, and provides detailed disclosures on operational practices and conflicts.

Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jack M

Series 63, Series 65

Minneapolis, MN

Focus Financial

Jack Madryga is a financial advisor with Focus Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Halo Investing, T. Rowe Price, and Windham Capital Management. He is also licensed as an independent insurance agent, providing clients with information on life insurance options. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm offers personalized financial planning and managed account services, coordinating with outside professionals for estate planning and providing a range of advisory and investment management solutions.

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Jason T

Series 66

St. Charles, MN

Focus Financial

Jason Troendle is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Osaic Wealth Inc. and held roles outside the financial services industry, including positions at The Fertilizer Institute and The Cold Chain Alliance. He also assists Fredrick J. Troendle through a sole proprietorship helping develop financial plans and client service activities. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm provides personalized advisory services encompassing portfolio management, financial planning, and coordination with other professionals for estate and tax planning.

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Patrick O

Series 66

Bloomington, MN

Focus Financial

Patrick Osmonson is a financial advisor with Focus Financial Network, Inc. in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Focus Financial since 2002 and serves as a partner at Edwards & Osmonson LLC, a firm providing accounting and tax services for small businesses and individuals. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a financial guardian for his elderly father, overseeing his finances and brokerage accounts. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of investment advisory services and portfolio management strategies tailored to client needs.

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Robert H

Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Focus Financial

Robert Heck is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates Inc. and the Minneapolis Police Department. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate entities, offering personalized investment advisory services that incorporate portfolio management, alternative investments, and coordination with other professionals for estate planning and related legal or tax matters.

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David H

CFP®, Series 63

Minneapolis, MN

Focus Financial

David Heitkamp is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network, Inc. and Osaic since 1995. He serves as an executive officer at Focus Financial Network and holds a power of attorney for his father. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate entities, offering managed account services and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes personalized investment advice, coordination with other professionals for estate planning, and transparency in operational practices.

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Chad P

Series 66

Edina, MN

Focus Financial

Chad Pratt is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Focus Financial Network, Inc. and OSAIC since 2002. Pratt is also president of Financial Designs, a non-investment-related C corporation focused on research and client communication. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

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John O

Series 63, Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Focus Financial

John O'Keefe is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network, Inc. and OSAIC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the firm's licensed insurance agency that sells and services fixed insurance products. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

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Paul H

Series 66

Wausau, WI

Focus Financial

Paul Halvorsen is a financial advisor with Focus Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. He has prior work experience at Wausau Supply Company and has been involved with Halvico Technologies LLC since 2001. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities, offering personalized investment advice and a range of managed account and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes coordination with other professionals for estate planning and provides detailed disclosures on its operational practices and referral arrangements.

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Elissa L

Series 66

Woodbury, MN

Focus Financial

Elissa Larson is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Focus Financial since 2013 and is also associated with OSAIC and Deb Kuper as a registered assistant and associate advisor. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

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Grant R

Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Focus Financial

Grant Robinson II is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network and OSAIC since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, Robinson serves as president of two nonprofit organizations related to water skiing and performs as a circus acrobat. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion across a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

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Charles H

Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Focus Financial

Charles Hynes is a financial advisor with Focus Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Clifton Larson Allen and PwC. He holds an insurance license but is not currently appointed with any insurance companies. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, third-party manager access, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

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Jason K

Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Focus Financial

Jason Kuerschner is a financial advisor with Focus Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including a tenure at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Kuerschner is actively involved in youth sports organizations, serving as president of the Cologne Baseball Association and as a referee for high school football in Glencoe, MN. Focus Financial Network, Inc. manages approximately $6.3 billion across a network of 118 advisors, serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of investment management and financial planning services, employing diverse strategies and coordinating with clients’ tax and legal advisors.

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Michael H

Series 63, Series 65

Minneapolis, MN

Focus Financial

Michael Hochstetler is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Focus Financial Network and OSAIC since 2007. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, third-party manager access, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

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