Mike Rutter earns first appearance on AdvisorHub’s Advisors to Watch list
MINNEAPOLIS—June 16, 2026—AdvisorHub today announced its Advisors to Watch list, including Mike Rutter, CFP®, founder of The Vitality Group, an affiliate of North Star Resource Group, who ranked No. 56 on the Advisors to Watch (Under $1B) category.
This annual list includes the top financial professionals across the nation who lead practices devoted to offering a high level of service, dedication and innovative financial solutions to their clients.
“Making this list for the first time is a huge honor and a humbling achievement,” stated Rutter. “Since joining North Star and founding The Vitality Group, my mission has been to help others define and reach their financial goals, and I greatly appreciate the trust and support each of my clients and team has in me.”
Rutter founded The Vitality Group in 2007, and he and his team offer planning-focused wealth management for families, professionals and small business owners. Rutter believes every client’s situation is unique and takes pride in building meaningful relationships founded on transparency, understanding and long-term partnership.
The AdvisorHub Advisors to Watch rankings were determined based on each advisor’s score in three categories related to their financial practice: scale, growth and professionalism. Scale represents the size and profitability of the advisor’s business, with growth and professionalism representing business growth and the advisor’s regulatory record and community involvement, respectively.
To learn more about AdvisorHub’s Advisors to Watch list or to view the rankings for the Under $1B category, visit www.advisorhub.com/advisors-to-watch-under-1b-2026.
About AdvisorHub
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About North Star Resource Group
North Star Resource Group is a Minneapolis-based financial services firm that provides both individuals and businesses with the resources to help create, preserve and protect their wealth. North Star has more than 200 full-time advisors and over 218 employees. In a network of 43 offices in over 17 states, they have contributed to the financial security and well-being of over 150,000 individuals and small businesses.* To learn more about North Star Resource Group, visit www.northstarfinancial.com.
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Author: Michael Rutter, CFP®
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional, Mike understands that no two financial planning or implementation strategies are alike. He prides himself on connecting with his clients personally before creating a financial plan, working with them to learn their financial history and their future financial goals. As an advisor, he uses this information to form a relationship with clients based on trust and transparency, where his advice provides an opportunity for individual needs to be considered. Mike has his FINRA Series 7, FINRA Series 63, and FINRA 65 registrations, and is Life and Health Insurance licensed. As the founder of The Vitality Group, who has partnered with North Star Resource Group since 2007, Mike works primarily with families, professionals, and small businesses seeking financial planning advice and wealth management. The Vitality Group is a planning focused and advice driven wealth management practice that utilizes sophisticated and innovative tools, as well as a process to deliver high quality, high value, and an easy-to-understand efficient client experience. Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science and Economics from Saint John’s University. In his spare time, you can find him playing golf, hockey, and soccer. He is an avid Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Vikings fan. He grew up in Apple Valley, Minnesota and currently resides in Saint Paul, Minnesota with his wife Mariann.
*Data as of 12/2025
Mike is a Financial Advisor offering securities through Cetera Wealth Services LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, a broker/dealer. Advisory Services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a registered investment advisor. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. 2701 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 617-6000
2026 Advisors to Watch issued by AdvisorHub. Requirements at least $150m in AUM, 7 years experience, 2 years at current firm and in good standing, clean regulatory record (2 or fewer complaints and no significant judgements). Methodology, advisors are ranked on a 100-pt scale in three categories. SCALE: relative size of assets, production and quality of service; GROWTH: relative year-over-year change in assets, clients and production; PROFESSIONALISM: regulatory record, community involvement, mentorship and team makeup. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the financial professional by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award.