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JNBA Financial Advisors

Wealth managementRIA

Bloomington, MNCRD 106550Updated

JNBA Financial Advisors is an investment adviser based in Bloomington, MN, registered with the SEC since 1984. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and charitable organizations. Its regulatory assets under management total $2.01 billion, as filed on 22 September 2026.

1,115
Clients
$1.78M
AUM per individual client
31
Advisory staff
3
Offices
0.65–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 22 September 2026SEC record

Services and clients

JNBA Financial Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, estate planning, family office services, insurance, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 1,000 clients last fiscal year.

JNBA Financial Advisors reports 1,115 clients. They include 591 individual clients, 514 high-net-worth individuals and 10 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($2.01B across 4,157 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 12 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients1,115 clients
Assets$2.01B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)53%14%
High-net-worth individuals46%84%
Charitable organizations<1%2%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
591
Regulatory AUM
$280M
AUM share
14.0%
Avg. per client
$473K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
514
Regulatory AUM
$1.69B
AUM share
84.3%
Avg. per client
$3.29M
Charitable organizations
Clients
10
Regulatory AUM
$34.4M
AUM share
1.7%
Avg. per client
$3.44M

Total

Clients
1,115
Regulatory AUM
$2.01B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.8M
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
12
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
1000

JNBA Financial Advisors fees and minimums

JNBA Financial Advisors charges 0.65%–1.00% a year for its Investment advisory services. The fee is negotiable and has a $10,000 annual minimum. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Stand-alone financial planning and consulting
Planning and consulting fees are negotiable, generally $1,500 to $10,000 on a fixed fee basis, or $125 to $250 per hour.

Who owns JNBA Financial Advisors

Jnba Financial Holdings, LLC owns 75% or more of JNBA Financial Advisors and is in turn owned by Jnba Financial Advisors Inc (75% or more). The leadership team of JNBA Financial Advisors includes President Kimberlee Brown. It has 36 employees, 31 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Kimberlee Brown
    President/Chief Compliance Officer
  • Richard Brown
    Chairman and C.E.O.

Investment adviser representatives

30 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • Lawrence J. Becker
  • Corinn M Berken
  • Stacy Mae Biermaier
  • Michael Neil Bilotta
  • Westyn Micheal Bodell
  • Kimberlee Marie Brown
  • Richard Stephen Brown
  • Andrew J Buccanero
  • Brendan James Doherty
  • John William Foster
  • Haley Ann Frecon
  • Laura Rose Haupt

Staff

  • 36 employees
  • 31 in advisory functions
  • 31 state-registered reps
Ownership chain
Jnba Financial Advisors, LLC· the adviser
  • Jnba Financial Holdings, LLC

    Control person · since January 2021

    Owns 75% or more of Jnba Financial Advisors, LLC
    • Jnba Financial Advisors Inc

      Control person · since January 2021

      Owns 75% or more of Jnba Financial Holdings, LLC
      • Richard Brown

        Control person · since August 1998

        Owns 75% or more of Jnba Financial Advisors Inc

Growth and acquisitions

JNBA Financial Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $1.22B (July 2021) to $2.01B (September 2026); clients rose from 925 to 1,115 and employees from 26 to 36.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
JNBA Financial Advisors figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
September 2026$2.01B1,115363
March 2025$1.68B1,091343
March 2024$1.5B1,027363
March 2023$1.3B1,029323
March 2022$1.47B995313
July 2021$1.22B925263

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, JNBA Financial Advisors has 2 offices (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses in Minnesota.

Listed office addresses in Minnesota
BloomingtonDuluth

Minnesota · 2 listed addresses

  • 8500 Normandale Lake BLVD, Suite 450, BloomingtonHQ
  • 324 West Superior Street, Duluth

Other business names

JNBA Financial Advisors has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.

  • Jnba Financial Advocates

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Jnba Financial Advisors, LLC
Headquarters
8500 Normandale Lake BLVD, Suite 450, Bloomington, MN 55437
Website
jnba.com
SEC file
801-21522
Structure
Delaware LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

JNBA Financial Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($1.99B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. JNBA Financial Advisors has custody of $750M in client assets for 484 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$1.99B
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $1.99B100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, JNBA Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (87%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $1.32B across 830 positions; the largest are iShares TR (13.2%), SPDR Index Shs Fds (9.3%) and iShares TR (7.0%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks9%
  • Funds87%
  • Bonds1%
  • Cash4%

Reported 13F holdings

$1.32B
Reported 13F value
830
Positions
55.9%
In the 10 largest
+10.0%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. iShares TR · Core S&P500 ETF13.2%
  2. SPDR Index Shs Fds · ST Str PO EX ETF9.3%
  3. iShares TR · 0-3 Mth Treasury7.0%
  4. American Centy ETF TR · Intl EQT ETF5.2%
  5. iShares TR · Core S&P Mcp ETF4.6%
  6. SPDR Series Trust · ST Str P400mid4.2%
  7. Vanguard Index Fds · Growth ETF3.8%
  8. SPDR Index Shs Fds · ST Port Mark ETF3.1%
  9. Vanguard Tax-managed Fds · Van FTSE Dev Mkt2.9%
  10. Vaneck ETF Trust · Mrngstr Wde Moat2.7%

Together, the ten largest are 55.9% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 23 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does JNBA Financial Advisors have?

JNBA Financial Advisors has 1,115 clients and manages $2.01 billion for them, as of September 2026. They include 591 individual clients, 514 high-net-worth individuals and 10 charitable organizations.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 22 September 2026

What services does JNBA Financial Advisors offer?

JNBA Financial Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, estate planning, family office services, insurance, and tax planning.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4

How much does JNBA Financial Advisors charge?

JNBA Financial Advisors charges 0.65%–1.00% a year for its Investment advisory services. The fee is negotiable and has a $10,000 annual minimum.

Source: PART 2A, filed 17 March 2026

Which custodians does JNBA Financial Advisors use?

JNBA Financial Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $1.99B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 22 September 2026

How many financial advisors does JNBA Financial Advisors have?

JNBA Financial Advisors has 31 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 36 employees, and 31 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

What does JNBA Financial Advisors invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, JNBA Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 87% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 9% exchange-traded equities, 4% cash and equivalents and 1% U.S. government and agency bonds.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns JNBA Financial Advisors?

JNBA Financial Advisors is owned through a chain of holding companies by Richard Brown. Its direct owner is Jnba Financial Holdings, LLC (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 22 September 2026

How does JNBA Financial Advisors get paid?

JNBA Financial Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Is JNBA Financial Advisors registered with the SEC?

Yes, JNBA Financial Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 29 June 1984. Its CRD number is 106550 and its SEC file number is 801-21522.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 22 September 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact JNBA Financial Advisors?

JNBA Financial Advisors’ main office is at 8500 Normandale Lake BLVD, Suite 450, Bloomington, MN 55437. Its phone number is 952-844-0995. Its website is jnba.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 22 September 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 22 September 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. PART 2A, submitted 17 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 106550.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 6 July 2021 to 22 September 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 23 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. The logo is reproduced for identification from Jnba Financial Advisors, LLC, website.

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