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Blake Faust

Blake Faust

Blake Faust

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

Blake joined Boulay Wealth in 2026, bringing more than a decade of experience in retirement benefits consulting. He partners with corporate clients to design and manage retirement plans, with a focus on investment oversight, fiduciary governance and employee engagement.

Prior to joining Boulay Wealth, Blake led retirement consulting teams at multiple local RIAs, advising business owners and plan sponsors on benefit strategies aligned with broader business objectives. His work helped organizations improve operational efficiency, mitigate risk and strengthen overall plan health metrics. With a background in personal financial planning, Blake brings a practical, people‑focused approach to employee engagement, helping individuals better understand and use their benefits while simplifying plan oversight for leadership. He primarily supports small‑ and mid‑sized businesses that view their retirement plan as a strategic tool to attract, retain and reward 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®)
  • FINRA Series 65 Registered

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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"Strong retirement plans live at the intersection of business strategy and employee well-being. I work with leaders to cut through complexity and build benefits that work for their organization and the people who power it."

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