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24yrs

Christopher Ohnstad

Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors

Christopher Ohnstad has worked in the financial industry for 24 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After five years at Wells Fargo Investments, Christopher joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2011, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Christopher holds the CFP® designation.

One of 2437 advisors with offices in Minneapolis, and one of 2209 fiduciaries.

Minneapolis, MN 55402CFP®Top 25% by experience in MinneapolisFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience24 years (since 2002)
How that compares ?Top 25% by experience in Minneapolis
Office90 S 7th St 10th & 11th FLS [Ge-Rbo], Minneapolis, MN 55402
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$475,575
Advisors at the firm14,100
States licensed ?1 state

Services through Wells Fargo Advisors

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Designations

CFP®

Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. 2011 – now
  2. 2006 – 2011
    Wells Fargo Investments, LLCPreviously

Questions to ask Christopher

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  1. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  2. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  3. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  4. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  5. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Christopher

How do I contact Christopher?

Call Christopher’s local office at (612) 667-0654 or the Wells Fargo Advisors main office at (314) 875-3000, and ask for Christopher Ohnstad.

How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?

Christopher has been in the industry since 2002, about 24 years. Top 25% by experience in Minneapolis.

What licenses does Christopher hold?

Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Christopher a fiduciary?

Christopher is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Christopher paid?

Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Christopher for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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