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Registered investment advisers, the advisors registered through them, the capital they report, the private vehicles they run and the people who own them, as a graph with a filing date behind every number. RAUM is what the adviser filed, a move is two registration dates, and a class is a rule you can read.

SEC-registered adviser

Fiduciary Counselling Inc

Independent wealth managerSt Paul, MinnesotaCRD 104753SEC 801-4158websiteIAPD
Latest filing Mar 17, 2026
First filing on the tape Mar 30, 2012 · 30 filings
SEC status approved since Dec 7, 1966
RAUM
$10B
reported, Item 5.F
Discretionary
44%
of RAUM
Private clients
88%
$8.8B individuals and HNW
Advisors
17
registered through the firm on IAPD
RAUM per advisor
$592M
derived; firm RAUM over IAPD count
Employees
87
18 advisory (5.B.1)
Offices
1
beyond the principal office
Private funds
0
reported on Schedule D
History
30 filings and snapshots on the tape
RAUM$10B as of Mar 17, 2026
Mar 30, 2012$3.7B then
HNW client RAUM$8.2B as of Mar 17, 2026
Mar 23, 2018$4.1B then
State-registered IARs (5.B.3)18 as of Mar 17, 2026
Mar 30, 20120 then
Employees (5.A)87 as of Mar 17, 2026
Mar 28, 201372 then
Private funds: no history
RAUM +5.8% over the last fiscal year-4.5% a year over threeIARs 18 to 18
Practice profile
derived from the filing of Mar 17, 2026; every figure names its basis
Archetypes, each a printed rule
  • Independent boutique · a wealth manager with no broker-dealer, bank or insurance affiliate, 2 to 25 advisors, one to three offices, no public reporting company control
  • UHNW private wealth · private-client share at least 50 percent, HNW at least 90 percent of private-client RAUM, and average HNW client assets at least $10M
RAUM per advisor
$592MderivedRAUM over IAPD advisors; not a book size
Clients per advisor
97derivedindividual and HNW clients (5.D) over advisors
Average HNW client
$12.7MderivedHNW RAUM over HNW clients
Average account
$5.7MderivedRAUM over accounts (5.F.2.f)
Discretionary
44%derivedof RAUM
Institutional
4.7%derivedpensions, charities, corporations, government, insurance, banks, other advisers
Employees per advisor
5.1derivedItem 5.A over advisors
Advisors per office
8.5derived2 offices incl. principal (1.F.5)
RAUM growth, one year
+5.8%derivedbetween the last two annual amendments
Advisor growth, one year
+0.0%derivedItem 5.B.3 between annual amendments
Client growth, one year
+2.3%derived
Compensation
percentage of assets, fixed feesreportedItem 5.E
Advisory activities
financial planning, portfolio management for individuals, portfolio management for businesses and institutions, portfolio management for investment companies, selection of other advisers, educational seminars, otherreportedItem 5.G
Custody
$7.4B, 416 clientsreportedItem 9.A
Ownership
no PE, bank or public-company owner found on Schedule Aderived
Advisor book size
not public; not estimatedreported
Also answered yes on Form ADV
  • buys or sells securities as principal to or from clients (8.A.2)
  • has discretionary authority over which securities are bought or sold (8.C.1)
  • receives research or other products from a broker-dealer, soft dollars (8.E)
  • has custody of client cash or bank accounts (9.A.1.a)
  • has custody of client securities (9.A.1.b)
Where the RAUM sits
Form ADV Item 5.D, latest filing
  • High-net-worth individuals$8.2B81%
  • Corporations and businesses$738M7.3%
  • Individuals$659M6.5%
  • Charitable organizations$468M4.7%
  • Investment companies$5.7M0.1%
  • Other investment advisers$3.7M0.0%
Individual clients
1,002reported
HNW clients
643reported
Pension plan clients
0reported
Charitable clients
25reported
Accounts
1,761reported
Financial planning clients
251-500reported
Wrap fee programs
noreported
Custody of client assets
$7.4B for 416 clientsreported
Compensation
% of AUM, fixedreported
Class basis
private_client_share=0.88 fund_share=0.0 institutional_share=0.05 related_bd=false related_bank=false bd_reps=0.0derived
Advisors registered through the firm
17 on IAPD today, longest tenure first
NameBranchHere sinceIn industryPrior firms
Elizabeth B. Van HoeverCertified Financial PlannerSt Paul, MnJan 30, 201429 y0
Christian Audrey NielsenChartered Financial AnalystSt Paul, MnJan 30, 201415 y0
John H. ObergCertified Financial PlannerSt Paul, MnJan 30, 201434 y0
Jeffrey R. TolzinCertified Financial PlannerSt Paul, MnJan 31, 201437 y0
Thomas W. WalshCertified Financial PlannerSt Paul, MnFeb 23, 201735 y0
Meaghan E BrasseyCertified Financial PlannerSt Paul, Mn Apr 17, 201811 y0
John Joseph KeolkerCertified Financial PlannerTacoma, Wa Apr 17, 201822 y2
Adam J TlustySt Paul, MnAug 7, 201819 y0
Liddy Marie AchterSt Paul, MnOct 27, 202021 y1
Andrew Edward LangChartered Financial AnalystSt Paul, MnNov 5, 202022 y0
Isaac Blaine DaughertySt Paul, MnDec 9, 202010 y0
Sean Patrick DeichertCertified Financial PlannerSt Paul, MnJan 4, 202215 y2
Jaclyn Steiger RoofCertified Financial PlannerTacoma, Wa Jul 15, 202210 y1
Devon Mikala SandhuChartered Financial AnalystSt Paul, MnNov 27, 202310 y0
Michael Patrick ClanceyChartered Financial AnalystSt Paul, MnJan 15, 202518 y0
Patrick Daniel CarotenutoCertified Financial PlannerSt Paul, MnMar 18, 202510 y0
Laura W NealSt Paul, MnJul 20, 202612 y2
Advisor movement
0 left, 1 joined in 12 months
net +1 in 12 months0 left in 90 days1 joined in 90 daysdeparture rate 0.0% of current headcount0 left over 36 months
Left, latest
Joined, latest
Private funds
No private fund reported.
Owners and control persons
Schedule A and B, latest filing
  • Barry Ann Burns · Directorcontrol
    since 08/2008 · owns less than 5%
  • Guy James Castellano · Directorcontrol
    since 03/2012 · owns less than 5%
  • Lynn Shari Clifford · Chief Financial Officer Chief Operations Officercontrol
    since 02/2014 · owns less than 5%
  • G Amy Fields · Directorcontrol
    since 12/2023 · owns less than 5%
  • Ann Elizabeth Greiner-Quiett · Chief Operations Officercontrol
    since 10/2014 · owns less than 5%
  • G Sarah Isabel · President, Chief Executive Officer And Directorcontrol
    since 07/2025 · owns less than 5%
  • Edward Andrew Lang · Chief Investment Officercontrol
    since 04/2022 · owns less than 5%
  • Jay Douglas Lineberry · Chief Trust Officercontrol
    since 04/2022 · owns less than 5%
  • Julie Mary Mckinley · President, Chief Executive Officer And Directorcontrol
    since 02/2011 · owns less than 5%
  • Alan Joel Sommers · Director - Estate, Trust & Legalcontrol
    since 09/2025 · owns less than 5%
  • Barry Steven Weinstein · Directorcontrol
    since 12/2011 · owns less than 5%
  • Keith Jason Mitchell · Chief Compliance Officer
    since 03/2021 · owns less than 5%
Entity owners
  • Cassiopeia Holdings Company · Shareholder
    direct · owns 75% or more
  • Fiduciary Services Company, LLC · Trustee
    indirect · owns F of Ties That Bind Purpose Trust
  • Ties That Bind Purpose Trust · Shareholder
    indirect · owns 75% or more of Cassiopeia Holdings Company
Related persons
Schedule D 7.A
  • Fiduciary Services Company, LLC
    n
Office movement
IAPD branch city; joins and departures in 12 months
OfficeAdvisorsJoinedLeftTeams outForming
St Paul, Mn · principal1710
Tacoma, Wa300
Offices
Schedule D 1.F, the 25 largest
  • Tacoma, WA4 employees
ADV anomalies
5 against comparable advisers; where to look, not conclusions
  • control person changedChange between filings · filing Mar 17, 2026
    SOMMERS, JOEL, ALAN (DIRECTOR - ESTATE, TRUST & LEGAL) appeared on Schedule A between the filings of 2024-03-12 and 2026-03-17
    peers: independent wealth managers, $5B to $20B (289)
  • control person changedChange between filings · filing Mar 17, 2026
    ISABEL, SARAH, G (PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR) appeared on Schedule A between the filings of 2024-03-12 and 2026-03-17
    peers: independent wealth managers, $5B to $20B (289)
  • control person changedChange between filings · filing Mar 17, 2026
    GREINER-QUIETT, ELIZABETH, ANN (CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER) left Schedule A between the filings of 2024-03-12 and 2026-03-17
    peers: independent wealth managers, $5B to $20B (289)
  • control person changedChange between filings · filing Mar 17, 2026
    MCKINLEY, MARY, JULIE (PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR) left Schedule A between the filings of 2024-03-12 and 2026-03-17
    peers: independent wealth managers, $5B to $20B (289)
  • control person changedChange between filings · filing Mar 17, 2026
    LINEBERRY, DOUGLAS, JAY (CHIEF TRUST OFFICER) left Schedule A between the filings of 2024-03-12 and 2026-03-17
    peers: independent wealth managers, $5B to $20B (289)
What changed
consecutive filings, newest first
  • Accounts · 1,721 to 1,761
    Sep 22, 2025 to Mar 17, 2026
  • Corporate clients · 83 to 87
    Sep 22, 2025 to Mar 17, 2026
  • HNW clients · 576 to 643
    Sep 22, 2025 to Mar 17, 2026
  • Individual clients · 1,032 to 1,002
    Sep 22, 2025 to Mar 17, 2026
  • Assets in custody · $6.7B to $7.4B
    Sep 22, 2025 to Mar 17, 2026
  • Employees · 91 to 87
    Sep 22, 2025 to Mar 17, 2026
  • Discretionary RAUM · $4.0B to $4.4B
    Sep 22, 2025 to Mar 17, 2026
  • HNW RAUM · $7.7B to $8.2B
    Sep 22, 2025 to Mar 17, 2026
  • Individual RAUM · $695M to $659M
    Sep 22, 2025 to Mar 17, 2026
  • Non-discretionary RAUM · $5.5B to $5.7B
    Sep 22, 2025 to Mar 17, 2026
  • RAUM · $9.5B to $10B
    Sep 22, 2025 to Mar 17, 2026
  • Financial planning clients · 251-500 to 251-500
    Mar 5, 2025 to Jul 1, 2025
  • Accounts · 1,691 to 1,721
    Mar 12, 2024 to Mar 5, 2025
  • Corporate clients · 77 to 83
    Mar 12, 2024 to Mar 5, 2025
  • HNW clients · 548 to 576
    Mar 12, 2024 to Mar 5, 2025
  • Individual clients · 1,036 to 1,032
    Mar 12, 2024 to Mar 5, 2025
  • Assets in custody · $6.3B to $6.7B
    Mar 12, 2024 to Mar 5, 2025
  • Employees · 88 to 91
    Mar 12, 2024 to Mar 5, 2025
  • State-registered IARs · 19 to 18
    Mar 12, 2024 to Mar 5, 2025
  • Discretionary RAUM · $3.7B to $4.0B
    Mar 12, 2024 to Mar 5, 2025
  • HNW RAUM · $7.7B to $7.7B
    Mar 12, 2024 to Mar 5, 2025
  • Individual RAUM · $673M to $695M
    Mar 12, 2024 to Mar 5, 2025
  • Non-discretionary RAUM · $5.8B to $5.5B
    Mar 12, 2024 to Mar 5, 2025
  • RAUM · $9.5B to $9.5B
    Mar 12, 2024 to Mar 5, 2025
  • Accounts · 1,667 to 1,691
    Jan 2, 2024 to Mar 12, 2024
  • Advisory employees · 17 to 18
    Jan 2, 2024 to Mar 12, 2024
  • Corporate clients · 71 to 77
    Jan 2, 2024 to Mar 12, 2024
  • HNW clients · 496 to 548
    Jan 2, 2024 to Mar 12, 2024
  • Individual clients · 1,072 to 1,036
    Jan 2, 2024 to Mar 12, 2024
  • Assets in custody · $5.8B to $6.3B
    Jan 2, 2024 to Mar 12, 2024
  • Employees · 84 to 88
    Jan 2, 2024 to Mar 12, 2024
  • State-registered IARs · 18 to 19
    Jan 2, 2024 to Mar 12, 2024
  • Discretionary RAUM · $3.3B to $3.7B
    Jan 2, 2024 to Mar 12, 2024
  • HNW RAUM · $9.9B to $7.7B
    Jan 2, 2024 to Mar 12, 2024
  • Individual RAUM · $651M to $673M
    Jan 2, 2024 to Mar 12, 2024
  • Non-discretionary RAUM · $8.3B to $5.8B
    Jan 2, 2024 to Mar 12, 2024
  • RAUM · $12B to $9.5B
    Jan 2, 2024 to Mar 12, 2024
  • Accounts · 1,648 to 1,667
    May 20, 2022 to Mar 10, 2023
  • Corporate clients · 65 to 71
    May 20, 2022 to Mar 10, 2023
  • HNW clients · 577 to 496
    May 20, 2022 to Mar 10, 2023
Signals
8 dated events
  • G Amy Fields (Director) appeared on Schedule A of Fiduciary Counselling Inc
    Mar 12, 2024 · Control person joined · fact
  • Minda Karen Grabow (Director) no longer on Schedule A of Fiduciary Counselling Inc (listed 2024-01-02, absent 2024-03-12)
    Mar 12, 2024 · Control person left · inference
  • Edward Andrew Lang (Interim Chief Investment Officer) appeared on Schedule A of Fiduciary Counselling Inc
    Apr 18, 2022 · Control person joined · fact
  • Jay Douglas Lineberry (Chief Trust Officer) appeared on Schedule A of Fiduciary Counselling Inc
    Apr 18, 2022 · Control person joined · fact
  • Chapman Nancy Orr (Chief Investment Officer) no longer on Schedule A of Fiduciary Counselling Inc (listed 2022-03-22, absent 2022-04-18)
    Apr 18, 2022 · Control person left · inference
  • Fiduciary Counselling Inc reported RAUM $11.4B, up 25% from $9.1B (2021-03-26 to 2022-03-22)
    Mar 22, 2022 · RAUM change · derived
  • Fiduciary Counselling Inc reported RAUM $7.7B, up 33% from $5.8B (2020-02-25 to 2020-03-16)
    Mar 16, 2020 · RAUM change · derived
  • Gerard Stephen Simon (Chief Compliance Officer) no longer on Schedule A of Fiduciary Counselling Inc (listed 2019-03-15, absent 2020-02-25)
    Feb 25, 2020 · Control person left · inference
Across DFX
shared identifiers only, never a name match
How to reach
public business contact points only, each with its source
Firm profile
linkedin.com/company/fiduciary-counselling-increportedpublic record, Form ADV, Sep 17, 2026
Principal office phone
651-228-0935reportedpublic record, Form ADV, Mar 17, 2026
Provenance
Form ADV
SEC filing data 2011 to 2024 and the monthly roster 2025 onreportedadviserinfo.sec.gov
Advisors
IAPD individual compilation feed, dailyreportedadviserinfo.sec.gov
Class
Independent wealth managerderiveda rule over Items 5.D and 7.A
RAUM per advisor
$592Mderivedfirm RAUM over the IAPD count; not a book size
Loaded
Sep 14, 2026