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 People work hard for their money, but spend very little time or effort planning the financial futures of their families and businesses. If this sounds like you, contact Carlson Financial Strategies now to start your financial plan.  There is no obligation to plan how to meet your goals.

Organizing one's finances can be daunting, and mistakes can be costly.  To implement an effective, integrated financial program, most people need the sound financial advice and competent assistance of a trained, experienced financial professional. James Carlson is one of the best and a very good person to know.

Jim is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin in Superior with degrees in Business and Biology.  He has been serving clients in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area since 1986.  Through his training, experience and resources, he can help you manage your financial and protection needs. 

With his help, you can select financial tools and products that can help protect you and your family.  Then you can exceed your needs and work to meet your goals.  A plan well done will allow you to have more free time to enjoy your family and spend and enjoy your money.

We are associated with multiple highly rated insurance and investment companies and  offer high quality, affordable products to meet your needs. 

We work with families, individuals and businesses.  Carlson Financial is uniquely qualified.  We have been meeting clients goals since 1986. With over twenty six years of experience helping business owners, employees and families  design a plan to meet your goals.

Working together with attorneys and accountants we help owners to protect their businesses with buy-sell agreements and disability benefits.  As a "Macro Manager," Jim can refer specialists for tax planning, liability protection, banking, financing and mortgage planning. 

Good financial planning is working together to accomplish more in less time.  Knowledge and understanding assures success.  "WHEN DO YOU WANT TO KNOW YOU CAN BE FINANCIALLY SECURE?"

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