About WWG

Thoughtful planning, rooted in real life

Whitney Wealth Group was founded in Minneapolis on a simple idea: financial planning should feel personal, prudent, and deeply human. We help business owners, executives, families, and nonprofits in the Twin Cities make confident decisions with their money — and align it with what matters most.

Our philosophy

Good planning is less about predicting markets and more about preparing for life — building strategies that hold up across decades, transitions, and surprises. We work as a fiduciary partner: independent, transparent, and accountable to you.

Most of our work begins with a conversation, not a spreadsheet. We listen first, then build a plan that reflects your values, your obligations, and the life you actually want to live.

Whitney laughing with a client during a planning conversation
In practice

Real conversations, real relationships

The best plans come out of honest conversation. We meet you where you are — over coffee, in our office, or by video — and build a relationship that lasts well beyond the first meeting.

Plan first, products second

Strategy comes before any recommendation. The plan tells us what — if anything — needs to change.

Tax-smart by default

We look at every decision through a tax lens, because what you keep matters as much as what you earn.

Values-aligned

Money is a tool. We help you use it in a way that reflects what you care about most.

Plain English, always

No jargon, no pressure, no confusion. Just clear thinking and honest conversation.

Our team

The people behind your plan

Whitney Emanuel, CFP®
Whitney Emanuel, CFP®
Founder & CEO
Linda Royce
Linda Royce
Office Manager & Operations Lead
Andy Bell
Andy Bell
Portfolio Management Partner, Shores Edge Financial
Honors & Recognition

Recognized for leadership in finance & community

TeamWomen WaveMaker Awards 2023
  1. WaveMaker Awards: Unchartered Territory

    TeamWomen · August 2023

    Recognizes women who have excelled in a typically male-dominated profession or industry — trailblazers who inspire and encourage others to have a similar impact.

  2. NAWBO Achieve! Award: Member of the Year

    NAWBO — Minnesota Chapter · June 2019

    Recognizes a member who demonstrates passion for the NAWBO mission, strong chapter engagement, and has consistently served in a leadership or lead volunteer role for three years or more.

  3. Top Women in Finance

    Finance & Commerce Magazine · October 2018

    Honorees are chosen for notable contributions to their profession, community, and society — including leadership and mentoring roles. Advisor performance is not a criterion.

  4. Million Dollar Round Table

    The Premier Association of Financial Professionals® · December 2017

    Honorees demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct, and outstanding client service. MDRT is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in financial services.

Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client and are not representative of any one client's evaluation. No fee was paid to participate in these awards.

Wealth With Purpose

Money should create impact beyond ourselves

At Whitney Wealth Group, we believe money is a tool for creating impact. That’s why we help clients align their wealth with their values—including charitable giving that is meaningful, intentional, and sustainable. We hold ourselves to the same standard, contributing 5% of our annual revenue to nonprofit organizations we believe in.

Whitney with the Minneapolis Women's Rotary Spring Style Show
Mocktail Happy Hour benefiting Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Center
Connections to Independence fashion show fundraiser
Volunteering at the Animal Humane Society
Whitney with a WomenVenture cohort she taught
Whitney Wealth Group Client Appreciation Party benefiting DALAC
Organizations We Support

Partners in purpose

Through annual giving, sponsorships, volunteer time, and board service, these are the organizations we partner with to create real change in the Twin Cities and beyond.

Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Center (DALAC)

Provides legal advocacy and representation to survivors of domestic abuse in the Twin Cities.

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Connections to Independence (C2I)

Supports youth in foster care as they transition to independent, successful adulthood.

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Animal Humane Society

Engaging the community to support and provide care, refuge, and adoption for animals across Minnesota.

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Minneapolis Women's Rotary

A service club of women leaders giving back to the Twin Cities and global community.

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Firebase Movement

A grassroots movement equipping leaders to bring transformation to their communities.

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Truth and Freedom Church

A faith community focused on truth, freedom, and serving the people of the Twin Cities.

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Collision

A community helping people connect with faith, purpose, and one another.

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Bethany Global University

Equipping students for global missions through education, training, and field experience.

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Source MN

A Minnesota nonprofit serving and empowering local communities.

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The Haven

Providing safe shelter, support, and recovery resources for people in need across Minnesota.

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Wilderness Fellowship

A retreat ministry offering quiet space for spiritual reflection and renewal in northern Wisconsin.

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TeamWomen

A Minnesota nonprofit advancing women through mentorship, leadership development, and community.

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New Wave Feminists

A pro-woman, pro-life organization working to create a world where all women and children are protected and supported.

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Let's talk

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