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Blake Faust

Blake Faust

Blake Faust

CFP®, AIF®, CPFA®, CRPS®
Senior Retirement Plan Advisor

Blake joined Boulay Wealth in 2026 and brings 13 years of experience in retirement benefits consulting. He works closely with Boulay Wealth’s corporate clients on plan design, investments, fiduciary responsibilities and employee engagement. Prior to joining Boulay Wealth, Blake led retirement plan consulting teams and worked directly with business owners and plan sponsors to improve retirement benefits while simplifying administration and reducing liability. He draws on a background in personal financial planning to connect with employees on a personal level and help them make the most of their retirement benefits. Blake focuses on growing small to mid-size businesses looking to strengthen their retirement benefits as a tool to reward and recruit talent.

EDUCATION

  • University of Minnesota – Duluth — B.A. Finance
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional
  • Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®)
  • Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS®)
  • Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®)

INVOLVEMENT

  • National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) — Member
  • Financial Planning Association of Minnesota — Member

HONORS

  • National Association of Plan Advisors – Aces: Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40 — 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

PERSONAL INTERESTS

  • Spending time with his family and German Shepherd, Rizzo
  • Cooking and trying new restaurants
  • Golfing and cheering for Minnesota sports

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"Corporate retirement benefits can be complicated. My goal is to cut through the noise and deliver straightforward, practical advice so business owners can focus on growing their business."

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