Brian McKnight, CFP ®
Partner
.png)
.png)
.png)
I was raised in a Midwest family of entrepreneurs. My youth was spent playing in the rock and sand piles of the family sand and gravel business. In my teen years, my family owned and operated a ski resort in Wisconsin. At the University of Minnesota, I graduated with a degree that I designed encompassing both finance and economics. Living in Minnesota for over 20 years, I now reside in Woodbury with my wife Heather and our three children, Owen, Isaiah, and Kjerstin. We enjoy travelling and spending time together outdoors.
My family's ownership in small businesses taught me firsthand the hard work and dedication that is required to make a business successful. Additionally, having a sister with special needs who will never be able to live on her own helped me to realize the importance of proper planning for everyone. Every person has unique situations that must be evaluated in order to find a solution and make a plan.
I joined the practice as a Financial Advisor in 1998 and am a founding member of The Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group. Since then, I have been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS in both 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Playing an instrumental part in the team's management of more than 50 public pension plans, I keep my experience up-to-date by participating in the Minnesota Office of the State Auditor's Working Group. As a portfolio manager for our teams' strategies, I oversee strategy implementation and all changes the advisors decide upon.
I enjoy spending time with my family and coaching youth sports for my kids. As an avid downhill skier, I've skied throughout the U.S. and Europe. Staying in shape is important to me, and I accomplish this by lifting weights, working with a personal trainer and practicing yoga. My other interests include travel, nutrition and NFL football. Growing up in Wisconsin, I'm naturally a Green Bay Packers fan.
As a team, it is our mission to enhance the quality of our clients' lives and bring prosperity and blessings to those we serve. My mission is to help clients accomplish their goals in all facets of their lives. I strive to understand the motives behind someone's hopes, dreams and aspirations, which allows me to have the greatest possible impact on their lives.
*2024 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/22 - 3/31/23 (Source: Forbes.com). Fee paid for use of marketing materials. 2023 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/21 - 3/31/22 (Source: Forbes.com). Fee paid for use of marketing materials. The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. More information on the methodology behind these rankings can be found at SHOOK Research: https://www.shookresearch.com/a-methodology.html.
**2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2025; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/23 - 6/30/24 (Source: Forbes.com). Fee paid for use of marketing materials. 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23 (Source: Forbes.com). Fee paid for use of marketing materials. 2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22 (Source: Forbes.com). Fee paid for use of marketing materials. 2022 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21. (Source: Forbes.com). Fee paid for use of marketing materials. 2021 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2021; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/19 - 6/30/20. (Source: Forbes.com). Fee paid for use of marketing materials. The Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. More information on the methodology behind these rankings can be found at SHOOK Research: https://www.shookresearch.com/a-methodology.html.
Contact Information
(612) 324- 0240
333 South 7th Street, Suite 2370
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group, LLC (“PMWMG”) is a federally registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Registration as an investment adviser does not constitute an endorsement of PMWMG by the SEC nor does it indicate that PMWMG has attained a particular level of skill or ability.
This website www.parrmcknightwmg.com is owned and operated by Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group, LLC. PMWMG offers investment advisory services. All content available on this website is general in nature, not directed or tailored to any particular person, and is for informational purposes only. Neither the website or any of its content is offered as investment advice and should not be deemed as investment advice or a recommendation to purchase or sell any specific security. Neither this website nor its contents should be construed as legal, tax, or other advice. Individuals should consult with their own tax or legal advisers before entering into any advisory contract.
PMWMG does not make any representations or warranties as to the accuracy, timeliness, suitability, completeness, or relevance of any information prepared by any unaffiliated third party, whether linked to the Website or incorporated herein, and takes no responsibility therefor. All such information is provided solely for convenience purposes only and all users thereof should be guided accordingly.