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Stiles Financial Services, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$483,311,110

Clients

246

42% high-net-worth

Advisors

8

of 12 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

31

Very Low

Average account size

$1,964,679

About

Stiles Financial Services serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, and corporations with tailored individual financial planning and corporate retirement plan consulting for both defined contribution and defined benefit plans. The firm also offers portfolio management implemented through its own wrap-fee program, and clients may elect to implement financial plans via that program though participation is not required.

The firm’s planning process collects detailed client data (assets, liabilities, income, goals, and risk tolerance) to produce comprehensive plans covering net worth, budgeting, retirement and income replacement strategies, investment allocation, tax‑incentive concepts, and estate planning. Its investment discipline is described as analytical with a qualitative overlay that emphasizes diversification, asset allocation, risk management, and generally long‑term buy‑and‑hold strategies updated as client circumstances change; portfolio management through the wrap program is provided on a discretionary basis.

Compared with many peers, SFSI combines pension‑consultant–style retirement plan services with a wrap‑fee portfolio program and reports notable ERISA responsibilities—approximately $37.4 million managed under ERISA Section 3(38) and about $864.6 million of Section 3(21) assets under advisement—alongside roughly $510.5 million managed in its wrap program. The firm also discloses that some employees hold insurance licenses and may sell commissionable insurance products (with commissions disclosed and excluded from advisory/program fee calculations), a mix of activities that is less common among similar team firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Income planning

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial plans starting at a $3,000 base fee; portfolio review fees of $2,000 to $4,000 annually depending on frequency

Commissions

Commissions may be paid on insurance products sold by licensed employees, separate from advisory fees

Project-based

Hourly fees ranging from $200 to $500 per hour for special activities and projects

Subscriptions

Quarterly fees charged in advance for retainer services based on fee schedule

Other

Minimum fee: Base fee of $3,000 minimum for individual financial plan consulting Fee-only: Financial planning fees typically fixed, based on fixed fees or hourly fees ($200 to $500 per hour for special projects)

Main office location

Stiles Financial Services, Inc.

7505 Metro Blvd, Suite 510

Edina MN 55439, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Florida · Indiana · Minnesota · Nebraska · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Edgar V

Series 66

Edina, MN

Stiles Financial Services, Inc.

Edgar Villegas is a financial advisor at Stiles Financial Services, Inc. in Edina, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Secured Retirement Advisors, LLC. Stiles Financial Services serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, and corporations with tailored financial planning and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm combines pension-consultant–style retirement plan services with a discretionary wrap-fee portfolio management program, emphasizing diversification, asset allocation, risk management, and long-term investment strategies.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Income planning
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Paul T

Series 63, Series 66

Edina, MN

Stiles Financial Services, Inc.

Paul Tichy is a financial advisor with Stiles Financial Services, Inc. in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Orono Baseball Association in Maple Plain, MN. Stiles Financial Services serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, and corporations with tailored financial planning and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm combines pension-consultant–style retirement plan services with a discretionary wrap-fee portfolio program, emphasizing diversification, asset allocation, risk management, and long-term investment strategies.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Income planning
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Mark G

Series 65

Edina, MN

Stiles Financial Services, Inc.

Mark Gierach is a financial advisor at Stiles Financial Services, Inc. in Edina, MN, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Bremer Bank and Balanced Capital Management, LLC. Stiles Financial Services serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, and corporations, providing tailored financial planning and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm employs an analytical investment approach with a qualitative overlay, emphasizing diversification, asset allocation, risk management, and long-term strategies, and manages significant assets under ERISA Section 3(38) and 3(21) alongside its wrap-fee portfolio program.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Income planning
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Kristine M

Series 65

Edina, MN

Stiles Financial Services, Inc.

Kristine Meyer is a financial advisor at Stiles Financial Services, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Stiles Financial Services since 2019, following thirteen years at Cornerstone Private Asset & Trust. Stiles Financial Services supports a range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers tailored financial planning and retirement plan consulting combined with portfolio management through a discretionary wrap-fee program, using an analytical investment approach focused on diversification, asset allocation, and risk management.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Income planning
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Bradford A

CFP®, Series 65

Edina, MN

Stiles Financial Services, Inc.

Bradford Aylin is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Stiles Financial Services, Inc. since 2025 and previously at Secured Retirement Advisors, LLC and US Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent licensed in Accident & Health and Life insurance. Stiles Financial Services serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, and corporations with financial planning and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm employs an analytical investment approach emphasizing diversification, asset allocation, and risk management, offering portfolio management through a discretionary wrap-fee program alongside its planning services.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Income planning
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John S

Series 63, Series 65

Edina, MN

Stiles Financial Services, Inc.

John Stone is a financial advisor with Stiles Financial Services, Inc. in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at U.S. Bancorp, Bremer Bank, Ameriprise Financial Services, and American Enterprise Investment Services. Stiles Financial Services serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, and corporations by providing tailored financial planning and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm offers portfolio management through its own wrap-fee program, emphasizing an analytical investment approach with diversification, asset allocation, risk management, and long-term strategies.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Income planning
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Susan S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Edina, MN

Stiles Financial Services, Inc.

Susan Stiles is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Stiles Financial Services, Inc. since 2000 and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and LaSalle St Securities LLC. Outside of her financial advisory work, she serves as a board member of the Minnesota Spay and Neuter Assistance Program and is a director at the Edina Rotary Club. Stiles Financial Services serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, and corporations with financial planning and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm offers portfolio management through its own wrap-fee program and follows an analytical investment approach emphasizing diversification, asset allocation, risk management, and long-term buy-and-hold strategies.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Income planning
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Rachel E

Series 66

Edina, MN

Stiles Financial Services, Inc.

Rachel Engel is a financial advisor at Stiles Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stiles Financial Services since 2025. Prior to this, she held roles at Thrivent and Cov, and spent five years at Starbucks. Stiles Financial Services serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, and corporations by providing tailored financial planning and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm employs an analytical investment approach with a qualitative overlay, emphasizing diversification, asset allocation, risk management, and long-term buy-and-hold strategies.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Income planning
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