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Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

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Client AUM

$532,087,536

Clients

678

Advisors

8

of 13 employees

About

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, wealth management and retirement plan consulting to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, estates, charitable organizations and business entities. As of December 31, 2025 the firm reported approximately $589 million in assets under management and serves 678 clients through a team of eight advisors.

The firm’s investment process combines fundamental, technical, cyclical and behavioral analysis with asset‑allocation models derived from Modern Portfolio Theory, and an internal investment committee oversees its model allocations. GMFG typically allocates assets among mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities and fixed income, alternative investments and independent managers, and may use structured products and short/inverse ETFs for hedging while offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary management.

GMFG’s brochure highlights several features that differentiate it from many peers: it operates with a relatively large client base for an eight‑advisor team, it documents procedures for use of third‑party ratings (including example references to recognitions such as “5 Star Wealth Advisor”), and it discloses its custodial relationship with Fidelity that includes receipt of software and support. The brochure also notes that some supervised persons are licensed insurance agents and describes policies intended to address the potential conflicts those arrangements and vendor benefits may create.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan consulting engagements range from $500 to $25,000, negotiated per scope

Percentage

0.10% - 1.50% annually, varies based on size and composition of portfolio, services rendered, and individual providing the services

Commissions

Certain Supervised Persons offer insurance products under separate commission-based arrangements

Other

Minimum fee: Fixed fees for financial planning and consulting services range from $500 to $25,000, negotiable based on scope and complexity Fee-only: Fixed fees for financial planning and consulting services range from $500 to $25,000, negotiable

Main office

3222 Rice St.

Saint Paul MN 55126

Advisors at this office

8

Most active in

Arizona · California · Florida · Illinois · Indiana · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · Texas · Wisconsin

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Donald P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Saint Paul, MN

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

Donald Phillips is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Advisory and LPL Financial, where he worked from 2000 to 2023. He is also the owner of Phillips Financial LLC. Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $589 million in assets for 678 clients, employing a multi-disciplinary investment approach guided by an internal committee and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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James R

CFP®, Series 63

Saint Paul, MN

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

James Ronn is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2023, following previous roles at Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, LLC, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of JB Financial LLC, a real estate business. Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $589 million in assets for 678 clients and uses a multi-disciplinary investment process overseen by an internal committee, employing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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Nathan K

Series 63, Series 65

Saint Paul, MN

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

Nathan Kimle is a financial advisor with Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC in Saint Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nuveen Asset Management LLC and Northwest Wealth Management, LLC. Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $589 million in assets for 678 clients, using a multi-disciplinary investment approach overseen by an internal committee and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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Donald S

Series 65

Saint Paul, MN

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

Donald Schroeder is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Greater Midwest, he worked at CBRE and U.S. Bank. Greater Midwest Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $589 million in assets for 678 clients. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, cyclical, and behavioral analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory-based asset allocation, overseen by an internal investment committee.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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Zachary P

Series 65

Saint Paul, MN

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

Zachary Panek is a financial advisor with Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Patrick McGovern's and RBC Wealth Management. Greater Midwest Financial Group provides financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $589 million in assets for 678 clients through a team of eight advisors, utilizing a multi-faceted investment approach overseen by an internal investment committee.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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Jacob K

CFP®, Series 66

Saint Paul, MN

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

Jacob Kogler is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC since 2023 and was previously with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services from 2015 to 2023. Prior to his advisory roles, he served as a case manager preparing cases for advisors. Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $589 million in assets and employs a multi-faceted investment approach overseen by an internal committee, allocating assets across a diversified range of securities and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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Dylan R

Series 65

Saint Paul, MN

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

Dylan Ronn is a financial advisor with Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC in Saint Paul, MN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience with Kestra Investment Services as well as various other roles prior to entering the financial industry. Greater Midwest Financial Group provides financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a team-based approach and utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and behavioral analysis within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework to manage approximately $589 million in assets for over 600 clients.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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Robert P

CFP®, Series 63

Saint Paul, MN

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

Robert Phillips is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC. He previously worked at Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, LLC, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Phillips is a partner in a real estate business. Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC offers financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach combines multiple analytical methods with asset allocation models overseen by an internal committee, managing approximately $589 million in assets for a diverse client base.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance
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