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Paladin Capital

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Client assets under management

$6,939,636

Clients

18

6% high-net-worth

Advisors

4

of 5 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

5

Very Low

Average account size

$385,535

About

Paladin Capital is a fee‑based advisory firm that serves individual and high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary asset management, one‑time and ongoing financial planning, and limited‑scope ERISA 3(21) plan advisory services.

Portfolios are managed according to client objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerance, with account oversight and periodic reviews; the firm uses third‑party platforms and managers, including an Orion Portfolio Solutions arrangement, to implement strategies. Paladin also offers client‑directed accounts and, when appropriate, refers clients to or acts as a liaison with external money managers while monitoring their performance.

Paladin’s structure is notable for its formal affiliations with other investment advisers and related businesses — including a co‑advisor relationship and fee‑sharing/referral arrangements with an external registered adviser — a feature that is uncommon among peers. The firm reports a small client base and discloses that its majority owner devotes approximately 85% of his time to affiliated business activities (insurance, legal, tax, and broker‑dealer roles), a concentration the firm addresses through disclosures and policies.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services ranging from $500 to $25,000.

Percentage

1.50% annually (flat rate on entire portfolio, negotiable)

Project-based

$350 per hour for financial planning services.

Other

Minimum fee: $15 quarterly service fee technology fee per account or investment strategy for performance and reporting.

Main office location

Paladin Capital

4105 Lexington Avenue North, Suite 230

Arden Hills MN 55126, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Minnesota · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Nikki F

Series 63, Series 65

Arden Hills, MN

Paladin Capital

Nikki Foley is a financial advisor at Paladin Capital with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. She has held roles at Paladin Capital, Gradient Financial Group, and affiliated entities since 2017. Foley serves on the board of the Gradient Gives Back Foundation and is president of the Gentry Academy board, reflecting involvement in nonprofit and educational organizations. Paladin Capital is a fee-based financial planning and investment management firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and estates. The firm employs discretionary, model-based investment strategies and routinely utilizes third-party managers and platform solutions while maintaining client communication and portfolio oversight.

Founder/Business Owner
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Jack E

Series 66

Arden Hills, MN

Paladin Capital

Jack Ekholm is a financial advisor with Paladin Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked across multiple Paladin-affiliated entities, including Paladin Capital, Paladin Wealth, and Paladin Legal Services. Outside of his advisory roles, he performs administrative services for estate planning through Paladin Legal Services. Paladin Wealth, LLC serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and retirement plans by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, integrating third-party managers and model portfolios, and maintains affiliations with broker-dealers and related service providers.

Founder/Business Owner
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Matthew B

Series 63, Series 65

Arden Hills, MN

Paladin Capital

Matthew Bryant is a financial advisor with Paladin Financial in Arden Hills, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Gradient Investments and several Paladin-affiliated entities, including Paladin Legal Services, where he provides administrative support for estate planning. He is also involved in insurance sales through Paladin Insurance, dedicating a portion of his time to that business. Paladin Wealth, LLC serves individual clients and retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment strategies and integrates third-party managers and model portfolios to meet client objectives.

Founder/Business Owner
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Jeffrey F

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Arden Hills, MN

Paladin Capital

Jeffrey Foley is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Paladin Financial in Arden Hills, MN. His prior roles include positions at Gradient Securities, LLC and Gradient Investments, LLC. He is also involved in providing administrative services for estate planning through Paladin Legal Services, LLC. Paladin Wealth, LLC serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and retirement plans by offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct investment programs tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, integrating outside managers and model portfolios within a network of affiliated advisory and non-advisory entities.

Founder/Business Owner
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