# Rob Nelson

> Rob Nelson is the Minneapolis-based CEO and founder of NorthRock Partners, a financial and lifestyle advisory firm whose Personal Office model coordinates investments, taxes, insurance, estate planning, cash flow and philanthropy. A financial advisor since 1993 and an NFLPA-registered advisor since 2012, Nelson has expanded the business by treating the handoffs between specialists as a client problem worth solving.

- **Role:** CEO & Founder at NorthRock Partners
- **Organizations:** NorthRock Partners, Foundation X, Ashby Legacy Fund, Arrow Giving Foundation, Taylor Foundation, Schwab Advisory Board, Financial Planning Association, NFL Players Association Financial Advisor Program
- **Education:** B.A. in Business Administration, Bemidji State University
- **Known for:** Built a financial-advice career spanning more than 30 years., Expanded NorthRock from $1 billion in direct assets in 2017 to $5 billion by 2023, according to his Kitces interview., Developed NorthRock's Personal Office model across investments, tax, estate, insurance, cash-flow and philanthropic services.

## Career timeline

- **1993** — Graduated from Bemidji State University and began work at Ameriprise Financial Services and its predecessors.
- **1997** — Became a member of the Financial Planning Association.
- **2012** — Became an NFLPA-registered financial advisor.
- **2013** — Became CEO and founding partner of the independent registered investment adviser NorthRock Partners.
- **2019** — NorthRock added Todd Moser's Chicago team in an acquisition of more than $1 billion and announced Tony Parker as president of its sports, artists and entertainment division.
- **2022** — NorthRock launched the NorthRock X brand for athletes, entertainers, executives and entrepreneurs.
- **2023** — Sammons Financial Group acquired a majority stake in NorthRock; Nelson remained an active leader and minority owner.
- **2025** — Joined the Schwab Advisory Board and was listed as a Taylor Foundation board member.
- **2026** — Discussed integrating generosity and philanthropy into financial advice on Foundation X's A Better Way podcast.

## Achievements

- Built a financial-advice career spanning more than 30 years.
- Expanded NorthRock from $1 billion in direct assets in 2017 to $5 billion by 2023, according to his Kitces interview.
- Developed NorthRock's Personal Office model across investments, tax, estate, insurance, cash-flow and philanthropic services.
- Holds the Chartered Financial Consultant designation.
- Has served as an NFLPA-registered financial advisor since 2012.
- Chairs the board of Foundation X and has held leadership or board roles with the Ashby Legacy Fund and Arrow Giving Foundation.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Foundation X published Nelson's A Better Way podcast conversation about putting generosity at the center of financial advice.
- **2025-10** — NorthRock announced the addition of Sacramento-based WGG Wealth Partners, expanding its California presence.
- **2025-01** — Nelson joined the Schwab Advisory Board, as listed on his LinkedIn profile.

## Links

- Website: https://northrockpartners.com/team/rob-nelson
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-rob

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Last updated: 2026-08-27