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Mendota Financial Group, LLC

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Client assets under management

$247,331,000

Clients

166

46% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 5 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

33

Low

Average account size

$1,489,946

About

Mendota Financial Group provides financial consulting and discretionary investment management to individuals (including high-net-worth clients) and a range of other entities. The firm offers one-time financial consulting analyses and ongoing portfolio management, and may recommend or engage third‑party investment managers while custodial reporting is handled by independent qualified custodians.

MFG typically begins relationships with a documented financial consulting process to assess goals, cash flow and risk tolerance, then implements tailored asset allocations intended for long‑term buy‑and‑hold investing with at least quarterly monitoring and reviews. The firm uses fundamental and cyclical analysis across a broad set of securities and also serves as a sub‑advisor to other advisers, sharing management responsibilities and fees in those arrangements.

What distinguishes Mendota from many peers is its ownership links to other investment enterprises: the principals are partial owners of Mendota Venture Capital, LLC (an exempt venture capital adviser that charges performance‑based fees and accepts only accredited investors) and are involved with an affiliated Manager/Company offering tax‑credit opportunities. The brochure discloses these affiliations and the potential conflicts they create (and that MFG itself does not solicit investments in MVC), which the firm addresses through disclosure and its internal policies.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Wealth management

Fee options

Fixed

Financial Consulting Services charged on a fixed fee basis with a minimum of $2,500

Percentage

$0 - $1,500,000: 1.00% $1,500,001 - $4,000,000: 0.80% $4,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.60% Over $10,000,000+: 0.40%

Other

Minimum fee: Quarterly minimum of $2,500 for Investment Management Services; $2,500 minimum fee for Financial Consulting Services Fee-only: Fees for Financial Consulting Services typically charged on a fixed fee basis; fees are negotiable

Main office location

Mendota Financial Group, LLC

634 West Main Street, Suite 302

Madison WI 53703, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Illinois · Iowa · Louisiana · Michigan · Minnesota · Texas · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Daniel G

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 65

Madison, WI

Mendota Financial Group, LLC

Daniel Gresch is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mendota Financial Group, LLC since 2005. He is a managing member of KUMADA, LLC, an entity established to facilitate personal investments among partners, and serves as treasurer for the Saint Francis Xavier School Committee. Mendota Financial Group provides financial consulting and discretionary investment management to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored asset allocation with a long-term, buy-and-hold approach that incorporates fundamental and cyclical analysis. The firm also offers sub-advisory services and manages client portfolios with customized holdings and restrictions.

Wealth management
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Owen A

Series 65

Madison, WI

Mendota Financial Group, LLC

Owen Ahrens is a financial advisor at Mendota Financial Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Elite Retirement Group and UPS, as well as roles in education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and local high schools. Mendota Financial Group provides financial consulting and discretionary investment management to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored asset-allocation strategies and a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach. The firm also offers sub-advisory services and emphasizes customized portfolio management with regular reviews.

Wealth management
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Brian H

CFA®, Series 65

Madison, WI

Mendota Financial Group, LLC

Brian Hellmer is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He currently works at Mendota Financial Group, LLC and has prior experience with the State of Wisconsin Investment Board and the Wisconsin School of Business. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Badgers United and Badger Advocates. Mendota Financial Group provides financial consulting and discretionary investment management to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach tailored to client-specific needs. The firm also performs sub-advisory services and manages client portfolios with quarterly reviews.

Wealth management
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Kurt A

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Madison, WI

Mendota Financial Group, LLC

Kurt Ahrens is a financial advisor at Mendota Financial Group, LLC in Madison, WI, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience and has been with Mendota Financial Group since 2005. Ahrens is a managing member of KUMADA, LLC, an entity formed to facilitate personal investments alongside two partners. Mendota Financial Group provides financial consulting and discretionary investment management to individual and institutional clients. The firm focuses on tailored asset allocation with a long-term, buy-and-hold approach and utilizes fundamental and cyclical analysis, offering both initial financial consulting and ongoing portfolio management.

Wealth management
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Ethan A

Series 65

Madison, WI

Mendota Financial Group, LLC

Ethan Ahrens is a financial advisor at Mendota Financial Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has a diverse work background including roles in delivery services, education, and military service in the United States Army. Mendota Financial Group provides financial consulting and discretionary investment management to individual and institutional clients, beginning with detailed needs assessments and tailored asset allocation recommendations consistent with a long-term, buy-and-hold approach. The firm also manages sub-advisory assignments and customizes portfolios to client-specific holdings and restrictions.

Wealth management
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