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Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

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Client assets under management

$532,087,536

Clients

678

21% high-net worth

Advisors

6

of 13 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

113

Very High

Average account size

$784,790

About

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, consulting and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and retirement plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside standalone planning and specialized services such as retirement plan consulting and consulting on variable annuities through a relationship with Mutual Securities.

GMFG’s investment process is overseen by an internal investment committee and combines fundamental, technical, cyclical and behavioral analysis with an asset-allocation framework derived from Modern Portfolio Theory. Portfolios are allocated among mutual funds, ETFs, individual equity and debt securities, alternative investments and Independent Managers, and the Firm discloses use of structured products and short/inverse ETFs for hedging when appropriate.

The firm manages about $589 million for 678 clients with six advisors, resulting in a relatively large client roster per advisor compared with many peer teams and a business model that emphasizes scalable advisory relationships. The brochure also discloses reliance on third-party research and operational support (notably connections with Fidelity and Mutual Securities) and directs readers to external disclosure resources such as the SEC adviserinfo site, indicating a notable degree of integration with third-party providers and external information sources.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Charitable giving & philanthropy

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed project-based fees for financial planning and consulting services ranging from $500 to $25,000.

Percentage

0.10% – 1.50% annually (varies based on portfolio size, composition, services and individual providing the services)

Commissions

Insurance products offered by certain supervised persons under separate commission-based arrangements.

Other

Fee-only: Fixed fees for financial planning and consulting ranging from $500 to $25,000, negotiable based on scope and complexity.

Main office location

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

3222 Rice St.

Saint Paul MN 55126, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Florida · Illinois · Indiana · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · Texas · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Donald P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Saint Paul, MN

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

Donald Phillips is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC since 2023. He has held roles at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2015 and 2016 respectively. Outside of advisory work, Phillips is involved in real estate through ownership and partnership in related businesses. Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach overseen by an internal committee, utilizing a range of securities and strategies tailored to diverse risk profiles.

Charitable giving & philanthropy
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James R

CFP®, Series 63

Saint Paul, MN

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

James Ronn is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC. He holds the Series 63 designation and has held advisory roles at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and NFP Advisor Services. Ronn is president of Greater Midwest Financial Group LLC and is also involved as a co-owner or partner in real estate ventures. Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, consulting, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs an investment approach overseen by an internal committee that integrates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and behavioral analysis within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework, utilizing a diversified range of investment vehicles and strategies.

Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Nathan K

Series 63, Series 65

Saint Paul, MN

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

Nathan Kimle is a financial advisor at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Nuveen Asset Management LLC and Northwest Wealth Management, LLC. Greater Midwest Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm’s investment process combines fundamental, technical, cyclical, and behavioral analysis within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework and employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Donald S

Series 65

Saint Paul, MN

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

Donald Schroeder is a financial advisor at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of experience. His prior roles include positions at CBRE and US Bank. Greater Midwest Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, wealth management, and investment consulting. The firm’s investment approach integrates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and behavioral analysis within an asset allocation framework based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Jacob K

CFP®, Series 66

Saint Paul, MN

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

Jacob Kogler is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC since 2023. He has previously worked with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC, and briefly with Nfp Securities, Inc. Outside of advisory duties, he also works as a case manager preparing cases for advisors. Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, wealth management, and investment consulting. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental, technical, cyclical, and behavioral analysis within an asset allocation framework based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers.

Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Robert P

CFP®, Series 63

Saint Paul, MN

Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC

Robert Phillips is a CFP® certificant and Series 63 registered financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He serves as Vice President and Financial Advisor at Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC and has held advisory roles at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a real estate business. Greater Midwest Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process overseen by an internal committee and manages a diverse range of assets across approximately 700 clients.

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