Your Locally Owned, Independent, Proactive Wealth Partner.
Personalized, disciplined, and process-driven financial planning in Lakeville, MN.
Who We Serve
At PairOne Private Wealth, we guide individuals, families, and small business owners through every stage of life. Whether you're a young professional just starting to build a strong financial foundation, a growing family focused on security for your loved ones, or preparing for retirement with confidence, we are here to help you navigate every financial season together.
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You’ve built the foundation of your career through determination, learning, and proving your value. Whether you’ve earned a college degree, advanced certifications, or starting a business, your journey has required sacrifice and focus.
Now you're facing the next challenge: navigating a financial world filled with confusing jargon, conflicting advice, and a financial system that wasn't built for you. Much of the financial industry still caters to older, wealthier investors, which leaves you underserved and overlooked.
Navigating your finances as a young professional can feel overwhelming when you don't have a clear path to follow. You're juggling student loan payments, rising living costs, and the pressure to save for future goals, while still trying to enjoy life today.
You're not alone in asking:
How do I build wealth early in my career?
Should I prioritize paying off student loans, credit cards, or start investing?
What will my future retirement look like if I start making intentional financial choices today?
What's the smartest way to budget while still enjoying life today?
Am I choosing the right investments, or should I be more/less aggressive?
How do I make sense of the investment options in my 401(k) or employer sponsored retirement plan?
I have an old 401(k) from a previous job, what are my options with those funds?
Should I invest my 401(k) into Traditional or Roth contributions?
I have excess cash sitting in my bank account, what should I do with it?
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As a young couple, you’re in the midst of very exciting and meaningful milestones—marriage, a first home, growing your family, and career changes. You’re deeply committed to building a secure and thriving life for your family, but with so many new responsibilities, uncertainty can often creep in.
As your family grows, so do the financial questions and the pressure to get things right for the people who depend on you. It’s stressful to know what to prioritize. And with life moving fast—new milestones, new expenses, new responsibilities—there’s rarely time to pause, plan, or feel confident that you’re actually building lasting wealth.
You might be wondering:
Are we making the most efficient decisions for taxes, our investments, and our debt?
Are we saving enough for our retirement and for our children’s future education?
I recently received a promotion or bonus—how should I make the most of the additional cash flow?
Am I taking full advantage of my workplace benefits?
I haven’t reviewed or rebalanced my investment accounts in a while—am I still invested appropriately for my goals?
I'm receiving employer stock through work, what should I be doing with these?
I'm expecting to be in a higher tax bracket in the future, do Roth conversions and back-door Roth contributions make sense for me?
How do we protect our family if something unexpected happens to one of us?
How do we plan for the unexpected—job changes, emergencies, or other surprises?
We recently received an inheritance, how do we manage this?
How do we define financial success as a family?
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You’ve spent decades building a successful career, sharpening your expertise, making smart decisions, and saving diligently. Your hard work and sacrifice has brought you to the verge of retirement. You may have seen others retire without a plan—uncertain, unprepared, and unable to fully enjoy the life they worked so hard for. The next phase of life deserves thoughtful, strategic planning.
Retirement brings a new set of financial and emotional challenges. Many pre-retirees and retirees voice concerns about their wealth lasting the next 20 to 30 years—especially as people live longer and market conditions grow more unpredictable. Managing taxes efficiently with retirement withdrawals is complex, and missteps can quickly erode hard-earned savings. Rising healthcare and long-term care costs add another layer of financial pressure, forcing difficult choices between protecting assets and covering essential needs.
Beyond the numbers, retirement can feel uncertain. The sudden loss of work and routine can create a void—making it difficult to find purpose, structure, or a sense of identity in this new phase of life. Instead of the freedom that was promised, many feel uneasy about spending money too soon, fear about what lies ahead, and uncertainty about how to make this stage of life both fulfilling and sustainable.
Now you may be asking:
Have I saved enough to retire comfortably—and stay retired?
Will my money last through retirement?
How do I guard against market volatility, inflation, taxes, rising healthcare costs, and longer life expectancy?
What happens if the market drops right as I retire?
What’s the most efficient way to manage taxes on my investments and income?
How should I plan for Social Security, Medicare, and possible long-term care?
How will my lifestyle shift—and how do I prepare for that financially?
What can I do to ensure my spouse and family are protected?
How do I create a lasting legacy for the people and causes I care about?
Not All Advice Is Created Equal — Here’s Why That Matters
Where you get financial advice matters. Bad advice delays your biggest goals, increases your tax burden, exposes you to unnecessary risk, and creates confusion. Unfortunately, these four common sources of bad advice do just that.
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The financial news media thrives on two emotions: fear and greed. One day, the stock market can do no wrong; the next day, it feels like the sky is falling. This constant emotional rollercoaster isn’t helpful, and it is certainly not healthy for you. The financial media may thrive on extreme emotions, but that’s not how we operate. We help you turn down the noise with the panic-driven headlines and focus on what really matters: your goals, your values, and the people you care about most.
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You may have an advisor, but if they’re not reaching out, not tailoring advice to your situation, and not communicating regularly, you’re left feeling like just another account number and questioning your financial security. Financial planning should be proactive, not passive. You shouldn’t have to wonder when your advisor will call next. With PairOne, you have a team that shows up consistently. We communicate proactively, check in often, and adapt your plan as your circumstances change.
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Many so-called “advisors” operate more like product pushing salespeople. Their conversations start with a sales pitch because their income depends on selling you more products. Their loyalty lies with the sale, not with your financial well-being. We never earn commissions on investment management. Instead, we charge a transparent, flat, asset under management fee and a flat annual planning fee. Where others rush to pitch products, we pause to listen. Our first priority isn’t a product or a portfolio — it’s you. We start by understanding your story, your values, and what success truly looks like in your life. Only then do we begin to craft a plan that fits your unique path.
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What works for your neighbor, coworker, or cousin may not work for you. Generic advice overlooks what makes your financial life unique. You deserve guidance built around your goals, not someone else’s template. We create your customized financial plan using MoneyGuide, a powerful financial planning tool that helps us align your strategy with your real-life priorities, values, and aspirations. We meet with you twice a year to review, refine, and adjust your strategy as life evolves. This ongoing service model ensures your plan stays aligned with where you are, and where you're headed.
PairOne Private Wealth - Partners In Your Financial Journey
PairOne is built on four core values: true independence as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), a collaborative team approach, financial advisors positioned strongly for the future, and an open-door philosophy with no investment minimums or barriers to entry. Together, these values create a unique client experience that’s personal, forward-thinking, and accessible. These principles shape the way we serve, the relationships we build, and the long-term trust we strive to earn from every individual and family we work with.
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Independence
Our firm operates as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) because it allows us to serve our clients with complete independence, transparency, and fiduciary responsibility. We are not limited by proprietary products, commission structures, or corporate sales agendas. This means our advice is always in your best interest, not influenced by hidden incentives. It also gives us the flexibility to build customized financial plans, select best-in-class investment solutions, and deliver the kind of hands-on, high-touch service that simply isn’t possible in a high-volume, corporate environment.
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Team Approach
With two advisors deeply involved with your financial plan, you gain the value of a professional team who knows your goals, your plan, and your story. This approach allows for greater availability, broader perspective, and consistent support. Every client meeting benefits from the combined insight, preparation, and care of two advisors who are aligned in service, strategy, and professionalism. This team-based approach is a more personal, proactive, and reliable experience.
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Positioned For The Future
An important consideration when choosing a financial advisor is the stage of their career. If your advisor retires during your peak earning and planning years, you find yourself starting over with someone unfamiliar, losing the trust and understanding that was built over time. At PairOne, we’re strongly positioned to grow alongside you for decades to come. We’ll be here to guide you through your most critical financial milestones ahead including career growth, family planning, wealth accumulation, and retirement. You won’t have to worry about starting over with someone new.
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No Barriers to Advice
We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality financial advice, no matter where they’re starting from. That’s why we have no investment minimums and no barriers to entry. Whether you’re a young professional just beginning to build wealth or someone getting a later start on planning, we’re here for you. Too often, investors are overlooked because they don’t meet a firm’s minimum asset threshold. Our goal is to eliminate that barrier by building long-term relationships, provide meaningful guidance from day one, and support you in growing your financial confidence over time. Everyone starts somewhere. We’re ready to meet you there.
Our Services
Investment Management
Disciplined and diversified investment strategies to safeguard and grow your wealth - tailored to your unique financial goals and continuously evolving lifestyle.
Retirement Planning
Professional guidance and personalized ongoing financial planning designed to help you achieve peace of mind today, a worry-free retirement, and ensure unwavering financial stability.
Risk Management
Our licensed insurance team analyzes your current insurance coverage and helps implement protective solutions for you and your family in the event of death, disability, or the need for long-term care.
Estate Planning
Review and coordination of your estate planning documents, beneficiary designations, and account structures to help ensure your legacy is protected and aligned with your wishes.
How To Get Started
1) Connect with Us
Start with a relaxed, no-pressure conversation during an Introduction Meeting. We’ll take the time to understand your goals, any current challenges, and what matters to you most. The conversation is rooted in your needs and if our personalized approach and services align with what you’re looking for.
2) Get a Personalized Financial Plan
After clarifying your goals during the Introduction Meeting, we’ll organize your financial data and present your personalized MoneyGuide plan that covers retirement, taxes, insurance, and investments. You’ll walk away with a clear roadmap for your financial future.
3) Put The Plan Into Action
Once you’re engaged in our services, we help turn your plan into action. From building your investment portfolio to implementing tax and insurance strategies, we guide and execute the steps needed to grow and protect your wealth.
4) Stay On Track With Ongoing Support
Life evolves and your plan should too. Our ongoing financial planning service includes semi-annual review meetings, quarterly portfolio rebalancing, and continuous support to ensure your strategy stays aligned with your goals.
Contact Us
Have questions? Please fill out the contact form below. Our team looks forward to connecting with you soon.