Fee for managing assets: Fixed-income portfolios: 0.70% for the first $500,000; Equity or balanced: 1.25% for first $500,000
Hourly rate: varies from $80 to $300
Clientele: There is no one target demographic. However, clients fall under three main groups: retirees with large estates; divorcees and widows; and medical doctors
Education: BS in finance and economics, minors in psychology and political science, from St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota
Previous incarnations: Metropolitan Life Insurance agent, broker, advisor in another financial planning firm
Professional designations: CFP, CFS
Outside interests: Golf, working out
Age: 49