Karissa
Mclaren

Focus Financial

CRD#7925817
Investment Advisor
in Minneapolis, MN

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Karissa Mclaren is a financial advisor based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, working with Focus Financial. Karissa has previously held positions at Lincoln County Middle School, Lincoln County High School, 21St Century, Western Kentucky University, Journeys, Old Spaghetti Factory, Cracker Barrel, Vincent Group, Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency, Buffalo Wild Wings, Liberty First Credit Union, Watering Hole, Houchens Insurance Group, Us Soccer Referee Association, Focus Financial Network Inc, and Osaic Wealth Inc. Karissa has passed the Series 66 regulatory exam and is registered to provide services in Minnesota. Currently, Karissa is part of Focus Financial, which operates out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm has 40 offices and 172 employees. Focus Financial manages assets totaling $6.3 billion and serves charitable organizations and high-net-worth individuals. The services offered by the firm include financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutional clients, pension consulting services, and selection of other advisers. The fee structure at Focus Financial includes asset-based, hourly, fixed, and other fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 66

Services Offered

Financial planning services, Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses, Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients, Pension consulting services, Selection of other advisers

Fee Structure

Percentage of Assets, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees, Others

Office Location

1000 Shelard Parkway #250
Minneapolis, MN 55426

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Focus Financial Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$6,262,663,508

MN Average: $5,289,111,388
Total Number of Employees

172

MN Average: 157
Total Number of Accounts

26,057

MN Average: 8,262
Average Account Size

$240,345

MN Average: $640,173

Investment Advisory Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pension consulting services
  • Selection of other advisers

Karissa Mclaren Work History

2024 - Present (1 year)

Focus Financial Network Inc

2024 - Present (1 year)

Osaic Wealth Inc

2023 - 2023 (< 1 year)

Liberty First Credit Union

2023 - 2023 (< 1 year)

Watering Hole

2023 - 2024 (1 year)

Houchens Insurance Group

2023 - 2024 (1 year)

Us Soccer Referee Association

2022 - 2022 (< 1 year)

Vincent Group

2022 - 2023 (1 year)

Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency

2022 - 2022 (< 1 year)

Buffalo Wild Wings

2021 - 2021 (< 1 year)

Journeys

2021 - 2021 (< 1 year)

Old Spaghetti Factory

2021 - 2021 (< 1 year)

Western Kentucky University

2021 - 2022 (1 year)

Cracker Barrel

2020 - 2024 (4 years)

Western Kentucky University

2018 - 2020 (2 years)

21St Century

2016 - 2020 (4 years)

Lincoln County High School

2014 - 2016 (2 years)

Lincoln County Middle School

Disclosures

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Financial Advisors at Focus Financial

Brett Maloney
Alexandria, MN
Robert Heck
Minneapolis, MN
Maxwell Gierke
Minneapolis, MN
Nathan Piel
Minneapolis, MN
Melissa Mansfield
Winona, MN
Jason Troendle
Saint Charles, MN
Grace Hennen
Minneapolis, MN
Zachary Martin
Wausau, WI

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