Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Investment Partner in Plymouth, MN
Feltl was founded in 2002 by the Feltl family with a vision to create an investment firm that supports entrepreneurial spirit in the Twin Cities business community. Our firm specializes in serving emerging growth companies through investment banking services and provides personalized investment solutions for individual and institutional clients. With decades of combined experience, our team of financial experts delivers objective advice and access to a broad range of investment products. We maintain a strong operational foundation through our clearing relationship with RBC Correspondent Services, ensuring state-of-the-art technology and resources. Our leadership team, including CEO John C. Feltl and President Mary Joanne Feltl, continues the legacy of integrity established by founder Jack Feltl.We focus on capital raising through initial public offerings, private placements, and advisory services for companies in healthcare, technology, consumer, and industrial sectors. Our Private Client Group tailors investment portfolios to meet individual financial objectives while maintaining SIPC and excess insurance coverage for client assets. We prioritize client relationships over corporate mandates, allowing our investment professionals to recommend solutions aligned with client needs rather than firm directives. Our commitment to entrepreneurial values and personalized service distinguishes us in the financial services industry.
Services
Investment Banking
Private Client Group
Equity Capital Markets
Financial Planning
Portfolio Management
IPO Underwriting
Private Placements
Strategic Advisory
Wealth Management
Institutional Sales
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in emerging growth company investments
- Our team provides personalized portfolio solutions tailored to individual needs
- We maintain institutional-grade technology through RBC Correspondent Services
- Our investment professionals receive stock warrants for private placement sales
- We combine investment banking expertise with entrepreneurial flexibility
Associations and certifications
- FINRA
- SIPC
What people say
Customized to suit my needs
Knowledgeable financial experts
Not pigeonholed by giant firm
Services
Investment Banking
Our investment banking division specializes in capital raising for emerging growth companies through initial public offerings, private placements, and strategic advisory services. We focus on healthcare, technology, consumer, and industrial sectors, providing both buy-side and sell-side representation. With experienced professionals and institutional sales capabilities, we deliver comprehensive solutions for companies seeking growth capital.
Private Client Group
The Private Client Group offers personalized investment solutions tailored to individual financial objectives. Our professionals provide access to a broad range of products including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and insurance-based products. We emphasize relationship-driven service and objective advice without corporate product mandates, ensuring portfolios align with client-specific needs and market opportunities.
Equity Capital Markets
Our Equity Capital Markets group combines institutional sales force with investment banking expertise to execute public equity financings and private placements. We specialize in transactions ranging from $2 million to $50 million, offering bridge capital solutions and strategic advisory services. This division supports both emerging growth companies and institutional investors seeking unique market opportunities.
Financial Planning
Through Feltl Advisors, we provide comprehensive financial planning services including estate planning, retirement strategies, and tax-efficient investment approaches. Our professionals help clients navigate complex financial decisions using customized solutions that integrate with broader investment portfolios and long-term wealth management goals.
Portfolio Management
We offer tailored portfolio management services with access to professional money manager programs and fee-based arrangements. Our approach emphasizes diversification across asset classes including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. Clients benefit from ongoing portfolio reviews and adjustments aligned with evolving financial objectives and market conditions.
People
John C. Feltl
Chief Executive Officer
CEO and co-founder with 25+ years in securities industry. Chartered Financial Analyst with expertise in emerging growth companies and capital markets. Leads firm's strategic direction.
Mary Joanne Feltl
President
President and co-founder with extensive operations and technology experience in financial services. Oversees firm's day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives.
David A Rigazio
Chief Financial Officer
CFO with 30 years financial services experience. Former VP at KleinBank and finance leader at Wells Fargo. Manages firm's financial operations and compliance.
Mitchell J. Edwards
Chief Operating Officer
COO with economics and history background. Joined firm in 2003, focusing on operations and technology. Ensures efficient business processes and regulatory compliance.
Questions
What investment banking services do you offer?
We provide IPO underwriting, private placements, strategic advisory, and capital raising solutions for emerging growth companies across multiple industries.
How does your Private Client Group work?
Our investment professionals create customized portfolios based on individual financial goals, offering access to diverse products without corporate sales mandates.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Minnesota, Illinois, and Missouri with investment solutions tailored to regional business opportunities and client needs.
How can I access my investment account?
Clients access accounts through RBC's Investor Connect platform 24/7, with SIPC protection and additional insurance coverage for added security.
What makes your firm different?
We combine entrepreneurial flexibility with institutional resources, offering personalized service without product sales pressures or corporate constraints.
How do you handle emerging growth company investments?
Our investment banking team specializes in capital solutions for growth companies, focusing on IPOs, PIPEs, and strategic advisory services.
