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Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

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Client assets under management

$462,090,876

Clients

599

32% high-net-worth

Advisors

26

of 28 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

23

Very Low

Average account size

$771,437

About

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates and institutional clients, including ERISA retirement plans, by providing discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate‑planning support. Like many multi‑team firms, it serves both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth clients and offers advisory products such as fee‑based variable annuities and fee‑based variable universal life policies.

The firm customizes advice after gathering client objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon and other financial information, then implements strategies through in‑house management or third‑party managers; it reports access to over 500 TPMs via platforms including Schwab, RBC, SEI, Orion and Vise. Its investment analysis blends modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis, and it offers a Growth Opportunities Model that concentrates primarily in micro‑ and small‑cap equities as a component of client portfolios.

What is distinctive is the firm’s set of affiliated business lines — including a tax planning and filing affiliate, a broker‑dealer and an insurance agency — which permits coordinated tax and implementation services but also creates referral and compensation relationships the firm discloses. The firm further discloses the use of held‑away account connectivity (Pontera), engagement with newer TPMs such as Orion and Vise, and arrangements with third‑party promoters and custodial incentives, all of which the firm identifies as potential conflicts to be managed.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services ($0 to $20,000); flat or fixed fees for retirement plan consulting up to $10,000

Percentage

$0+: Up to 2% annually, negotiable; flat or tiered fees possible $0+: RBC wrap fees from 0.10% to 0.45% depending on account size $0+: Orion TPM fee: 0.15% wrap fee plus model strategist fees $0+: Vise TPM fee embedded in advisory fee; Vise long-short model with total fees up to 3%

Commissions

Commissions earned from sale of securities and insurance products through affiliated broker-dealer and insurance agency

Project-based
Subscriptions

Ongoing monthly planning services fees between $100 and $1,000 billed in advance

Other

Minimum fee: Retirement Plan Consulting Services minimum annual fee up to $2,500 Fee-only: Fixed financial planning fees ranging from $0 to $20,000; ongoing monthly planning fees from $100 to $1,000 per month

Main office location

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

900 2 Nd Avenue South, Suite 1500

Minneapolis MN 55402, United States

Number of offices

5

Most active in

Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Missouri · Nebraska · North Dakota · Oklahoma · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Thomas P

Series 63, Series 65

Minneapolis, MN

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

Thomas Paske is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Van Clemens Wealth Management in 2025, he worked at Cherry Tree Wealth Management, LLC for seven years and operated Numbers by Tom Paske & Diane Kramer, Inc. for over three decades. Van Clemens Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support. The firm incorporates a range of advisory products and combines modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis to tailor investment strategies.

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Andrew K

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Minneapolis, MN

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

Andrew Knutson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Ian Donaldson, Keith Moeller, and Ameriprise Financial. Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, employing a customized investment approach that combines modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis.

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Terry L

ChFC®, Series 63

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

Terry Lindner is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has worked in various roles including at Waddell & Reed, Inc. He also serves as CEO of the Financial Advisor Training Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to training new financial advisors through a certification program. Van Clemens Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support. The firm tailors advice based on client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers, and incorporates a blend of portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis.

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Joseph G

Series 63, Series 65

Minneapolis, MN

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

Joseph Godfrey is a financial advisor with Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Waddell and Reed, and various insurance agencies. He serves as board member, chair, and treasurer for Good Soil Ministries, a nonprofit organization. Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client objectives and offers access to a broad range of third-party managers, combining modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis.

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Benjamin C

Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

Benjamin Cline is a financial advisor with Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current roles at Van Clemens firms, he worked at UnitedHealthcare and Optum. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Benjamin Cline Music, providing musical entertainment for weddings and events. Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support. The firm combines modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis and provides access to a large network of third-party managers and affiliated business lines for coordinated services.

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Alan M

Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

Alan Markham is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise and Edward Jones, alongside a two-decade career running Alan Markham Design. Van Clemens Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support. The firm customizes strategies based on client objectives and uses a blend of modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis.

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Joshua R

CFP®, Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

Joshua Ross is a CFP® with three years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC. He has previously worked for WBI Energy, Inc. for over two decades and holds a board position at the Financial Advisor Training Institute, a nonprofit organization. Van Clemens Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support. The firm customizes advice based on client objectives and uses a mix of modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis, offering access to a broad range of third-party managers and affiliated business lines.

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Brian W

Series 63, Series 65

Bennet, NE

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

Brian Willet is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. He is CEO and executive coach at Advisor Game Plan, LLC and co-founder and CEO of Willet & Cumro Innovations, LLC. Willet also serves on the boards of the nonprofit organizations Nebraska Supreme and ETG Midwest. Van Clemens Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support. The firm customizes advice based on client objectives and employs a blend of modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis.

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Timothy C

Series 63, Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

Timothy Clarkson is a financial advisor with Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Van Clemens and Co. Incorporated since 2002 and currently serves on the board of directors for Recombinetics, a non-public gene editing company. Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm integrates modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis, offering customized investment strategies through in-house and third-party management.

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Neal H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Breaux Bridge, LA

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

Neal Hebert is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC and has held previous roles at firms including LPL Financial and Securities America. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with Body Symmetry, L.L.C., a non-investment related business. Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support. The firm offers customized investment strategies utilizing both in-house and third-party managers, blending modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis.

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Robert H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Bellevue, NE

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

Robert Hahn is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Willet, LLC dba Beyond Tangible Wealth, LPL Financial, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and Securities America Inc. Outside of advising, he is Vice-President and Coach at Advisor Game Plan, LLC, focusing on executive coaching for business leaders. Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support. The firm customizes advice based on client objectives and employs a blend of modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis, offering access to over 500 third-party managers and a specialized Growth Opportunities Model focused on micro- and small-cap equities.

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Aaron S

Series 66

Hopkinsville, KY

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

Aaron Shanklin is a financial advisor with Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Hopkinsville, KY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Modern Woodmen of America. Van Clemens Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support. The firm customizes investment advice based on client objectives and employs both in-house and third-party managers, utilizing a blend of modern portfolio theory and fundamental and technical analysis.

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Melissa C

CFP®, Series 66

Dallas, TX

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

Melissa Cox is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Dallas, TX. She has worked with Doucet Asset Management and Institutional Securities Corp, among others, throughout her career. She also owns Future Focus Wealth, where she is involved in authoring and public speaking. Van Clemens Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, including ERISA retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and estate-planning support. The firm employs a combined investment approach that includes modern portfolio theory along with fundamental and technical analysis, providing customized strategies using both in-house and third-party managers.

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Whitney C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Minneapolis, MN

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

Whitney Christeson is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at USAdvisors Wealth Management, Securities America, Eagle Strategies, and New York Life. Outside of financial advising, she owns a public speaking and online course business called Strategic Visionaries, LLC. Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support. The firm customizes advice based on client objectives and employs both in-house and third-party managers, with an investment approach that combines modern portfolio theory and fundamental and technical analysis.

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Michael R

Series 63, Series 66

Minneapolis, MN

Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC

Michael Ross is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with the Van Clemens organizations since 2002. Van Clemens Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support. The firm customizes advice based on client objectives and utilizes both in-house and third-party managers, employing a blend of modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis.

Annuities Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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