About Us
What is a fee only financial advisor?
You might be wondering: What is a fee only financial advisor, who do they serve, and how can they help me? At Pine Grove financial, our modern financial process allows us to collaborate with clients at any stage of their financial journey so we can offer comprehensive advice and they can see the bigger picture.
Simply put, our financial advisors are required by law to always act in our clients’ best interest. You can learn more about our fiduciary commitment here.
Our history
Built on Midwestern Values
Our story is rooted in the Midwestern work ethic. Several members of our team have farming backgrounds, and the name "Pine Grove" itself comes from our founder Matt Gulbransen's family farm.
Life on a farm teaches invaluable lessons. Every day brings new challenges, and success often hinges on resilience and adaptability.
At Pine Grove Financial Group, we carry these values into our work. Our advisors understand the importance of perseverance, long-term planning, and making the most of what you have. These are the principles that guide us as we help you secure your financial future.
Who We Help
Emerging Retiree
These people are often referred to as the “Millionaire Next Door” and they do not realize it. They have been diligent savers, lived below their means and never taken unnecessary risks.
Creating a plan and having a strategy so they can keep living the way they have lived is their primary goal.
Corporate Employee
This person has worked for a locally-based Fortune 500 company like: 3M, Target, General Mills, Travelers and Medtronic. They have a unique set of benefits and decisions that need to be made around concentrated company stock, pension benefits and retirement accounts.
This person wants to transition to a less stressful lifestyle and reap the rewards of their demanding corporate career.
Tax Sensitive Investor
Being based in Minnesota, most of our client’s primary residence is here. Comparatively, Minnesota is one of the higher taxed states. Whether you are still working or retired, we help you become aware of all available strategies to mitigation taxation.
We will test different strategies to see if there are opportunities to optimize your hard-earned wealth.
Value Advice
Many of our clients don’t want to spend the time needed to keep up on their personal finances, nor do they want the stress or responsibility for these major decisions.
Since we have deep relationships with our clients, we are able to understand their needs and give them personalized advice. Our goal is to give them peace of mind.
