About Us
Guiding Your Wealth, Supporting Your Future
Our independent, fiduciary wealth management firm serves clients in and around Grand Forks, North Dakota, combining deep investment experience with down-to-earth, personalized service. Your wealth should support the life and legacy you want. We’re here to help guide it.
Stay on Track with CFP® Professional Guidance
Our lead advisor holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation to provide you with excellent guidance. This designation requires in-depth, ongoing education and a commitment to ethics. This means you’re working with someone trained to put your best interests first.
Grow Your Wealth with a Big-Picture Perspective
You don’t have to chase returns to grow your wealth. Our strategies are designed to help you build long-term success in ways that feel comfortable and sustainable. We focus on aligning your investments with your risk tolerance and needs so you can reach your goals.
Meet Brian Thompson
We’re proud to be part of your financial journey—not just as a professional, but as an advisor you actually enjoy talking to.
Brian Thompson
Certified Financial Plannerâ„¢
Brian Thompson has over 21 years of advisory experience and has been part of FS Wealth Management since 2005. He graduated from Mayville State University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Brian and his wife Emily...
Cole Wigestrand
Financial Advisor
Your Dedicated Support Network
Through our affiliation with First State Bank, we offer the trusted support of a long-standing community institution. Together, we provide seamless financial guidance that bridges everyday banking and long-term planning.
Understand Your Plan and the Purpose Behind It
We believe confidence grows with clarity. That’s why we take time to explain what we’re doing and why we’re doing it, so you always know where you stand, what’s next, and how it connects to your bigger goals. Our planning is grounded in your values and focused on long-term impact.
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Our Approach
We take the time to get to know you, supporting your goals with growth-oriented, risk-balanced strategies.
Who We Serve
We guide individuals, families, and business owners as they pursue the life and legacy they desire.
Contact Us
Clients call us to chat, ask questions, and plan together—not just to check their portfolio. We’re here for you.