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Donny Braun

Donny Braun is a Personal Office® Advisor for NorthRock Partners, specializing in advising Fortune 500 corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth families. With more than 20 years of experience, Donny provides tailored guidance on generational wealth transfer, trust management, and complex financial strategies for business owners and senior leaders at companies like Target, UnitedHealth Group, Ameriprise, U.S. Bank, Microsoft, and Cardinal Health.

Throughout his tenure at NorthRock, Donny has played a key role in shaping the firm’s client service model, driving innovation to support affluent families and corporate executives with the intricacies of multi-generational estate planning, tax-efficient wealth structuring, and holistic lifestyle management. Working closely with CEO Rob Nelson, Donny is at the forefront of family office advisory services, delivering strategic insights and bespoke solutions for those navigating substantial wealth events and liquidity planning.

Known for his high-touch, relationship-driven approach, Donny serves as a trusted partner at the center of his clients’ lives. His deep commitment to their success extends far beyond financial strategy—he frequently celebrates weddings, anniversaries, baby showers, and college graduations with the families he advises. His passion lies in creating lasting impact across generations, ensuring that wealth is preserved, values are upheld, and financial legacies are seamlessly transitioned.

Professional and Community Involvement

Donny proudly serves as a Board Member of Arrow Giving Foundation, which offers a platform to support grant-based education initiatives and financial literacy programs, empowering the underserved through generous empathy and helping all to reach their fullest potential.

Personal Life

Donny and his wife, Robin, live in Ham Lake, Minnesota, and enjoy supporting their two adult sons. Deuce is working as an associate advisor in the Twin Cities area, while Jackson is studying business with intentions of becoming a CPA. When he’s not indoors, Donny is also an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and fishing.