How to Choose a Financial Advisor in ARDEN HILLS, MN

A data-driven guide based on 31 registered advisors in ARDEN HILLS

Local Market Overview

There are 31 registered financial advisors in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota. Approximately 90% report fee-based compensation, while 3% include commission-based compensation. The average firm serving ARDEN HILLS manages $1.7B in assets.

Registered Advisors

In ARDEN HILLS, MN

Avg Firm AUM

$1.7B

Assets under management

Top Credential

CFP

12 advisors

Community Profile

ARDEN HILLS has a population of 9,805 with a median household income of $121,978. The median age is 35.3.

Advisor density: 31.6 per 10K residents

Median income: $121,978

Most Common Credentials in ARDEN HILLS

CFP

12 advisors

ChFC

2 advisors

PFS

1 advisors

Compensation Types Reported

Subscription fees

100% of advisors · 31 total

Percentage of AUM

90% of advisors · 28 total

Hourly charges

55% of advisors · 17 total

Other: SOLICITOR FEES

29% of advisors · 9 total

Other: REFERRAL FEES

6% of advisors · 2 total

Other: REFERRAL/SOLICITOR FEES; SEMINAR FEES

3% of advisors · 1 total

What to Look For

Check their credentials

The CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is the gold standard for comprehensive financial planning. A CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) signals deep investment expertise, while a ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) covers insurance and estate planning.

Understand fee structures

Fee-only advisors charge only for their advice (hourly, flat fee, or % of AUM). Fee-based advisors may also earn commissions on products they sell. Commission-only advisors earn money from product sales. Fee-only is generally considered the least conflicted model. See Minnesota fee analysis →

Verify their registration

Every legitimate advisor should be registered with the SEC or their state. Check FINRA BrokerCheck for disciplinary history, disclosures, and registration status. All advisors on AdvisorOS are sourced from official SEC/FINRA registration data.

Ask about account minimums

Some advisors require $250,000 or more to open an account. Others work with any portfolio size. Ask upfront to avoid wasting time on advisors who aren't a fit.

Review their Form CRS

The Form CRS (Client Relationship Summary) is a 2-page document every advisor must provide. It explains services, fees, conflicts of interest, and disciplinary history in plain language. Ask for it before your first meeting.

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31 advisors in ARDEN HILLS, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many financial advisors are in ARDEN HILLS, MN?

There are 31 registered financial advisors in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota, according to SEC and FINRA registration data.

What credentials should a financial advisor in ARDEN HILLS have?

Look for CFP (Certified Financial Planner) for comprehensive planning, CFA for investment management, or ChFC for insurance and estate planning. The most common credential among ARDEN HILLS advisors is CFP.

Are financial advisors in ARDEN HILLS required to be fiduciaries?

Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) have a fiduciary duty to act in your best interest. Broker-dealers follow a suitability standard. Always ask your advisor about their fiduciary status and get it in writing.

What do financial advisors in ARDEN HILLS charge?

Fees vary widely. Fee-only advisors typically charge 0.5%–1.5% of assets under management, $150–$400/hour, or flat fees of $1,000–$7,500+ per plan. Commission-based advisors may not charge fees directly but earn commissions on products.

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