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Karstens Investment Counsel

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Our clients are our first priority.

Experts in wealth management and fiduciary care.

Karstens Investment Counsel

Fiercely Independent

We put forth great effort to maintain our independence and to ensure that conflicts of interest are minimized.

Experts in wealth management and fiduciary care.

Karstens Investment Counsel

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The responsibilities of fiduciaries have been described as “the highest known to the law.” This gives our clients peace of mind, knowing that we are providing advice that is in their best interest.

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Wealth Management

Wealth is built not by luck or brilliance but by time, knowledge and discipline.

 

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Retirement Plans

Our staff has more than 70 years of combined experience in the qualified retirement plan industry. We continue to provide our clients with prudent practices to produce successful outcomes.

 

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Medical Community

Karstens Investment Counsel has been recognized by Medical Economics Magazine as one of the 150 Best Financial Advisors for Doctors.

 

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Our Team

Learn more about our amazing team of professionals.

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Mike has over 25 years of investment management experience and founded Karstens Investment Counsel, Inc. in 1993. He received his degree in...

Mike Karstens, CFP®, AIFA®

President and Chief Executive Officer, Investment Advisor Representative

Darren joined Karstens Investment Counsel in 2001 and is a Vice President of Investments. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural...

Darren Obrecht

Vice President-Investments, Investment Advisor Representative

Mark joined Karstens Investment Counsel in 2006 as a Retirement Plan Specialist. He has a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration...

Mark Johnson, AIFA®

Senior Retirement Plan Specialist, Investment Advisor Representative
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Steve joined Karstens Investment Counsel in May 2008. His experience in the industry includes portfolio allocation,...

Steve Olafson, CFP®

Investment Advisor Representative

Karen Crawford is a Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA®) and a Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA®). She has provided consulting,...

Karen Crawford, QPA®, QKA®

Chief Operating Officer and Retirement Plan Specialist

Deb has been with Karstens Investment Counsel since 1996, and is currently responsible for compliance, internal accounting, record-keeping, and...

Deb Kavan

Finance Manager and Chief Compliance Officer
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Ryne joined Karstens Investment Counsel in 2016.  He has worked in the field of Investments and Finance since 2011 and has...

Ryne Bessmer, AIF®

Investment Advisor Representative

Susan Calvin joined Karstens Investment Counsel in 2016 as Office Manager.  She is responsible for coordinating the firm’s website...

Susan Calvin

Office Manager

Latest Blog Posts

Spear-Phishing: Don't Take the Bait

Submitted by Karstens Investments on October 31st, 2019

by Deborah Kavan 

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Projected 2020 IRS Contribution Limits

Submitted by Karstens Investments on October 31st, 2019

 by Mark E. Johnson, AIFA ®

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  • Tax Planning
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Qualified Charitable Contributions

Submitted by Karstens Investments on October 30th, 2019

by Steve L. Olafson, CFP ®

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