About Colin

Colin Burke Early, CPFA®, is a Minnesota-based financial advisor with North Star Resource Group. He is steadfast in delivering his financial wellness message to as many individuals, families, and business owners as possible, working with people from diverse backgrounds who share a common goal of taking the stress out of money.

Noted for his approachable style and educational focus, Colin simplifies complex concepts to help ensure you make informed, confident decisions. He’s fortunate to draw on more than 13 years of experience spanning investment education, insurance, risk management, and retirement plan design.

Colin holds multiple industry registrations, having passed the Series 7, 6, 66, and 63 exams, and maintains his investment-adviser registration in Minnesota. His career is grounded in client service and compliance, including prior roles supporting advisors and clients at Securian Financial and Minnesota Life, where he developed operational know-how and an educator’s approach to explaining a wide range of financial topics.

Colin attended Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he earned a B.S. in Aviation Management. This experience helped him develop an analytical, process-oriented mindset to planning—translating big-picture goals into actionable next steps and recurring check-ins.

He especially enjoys helping those saving for retirement understand risk, time horizon, and behavior, and then aligning their portfolios and protection strategies accordingly. His CPFA® credential underscores his previous experience with employer-sponsored plans and participant education.

Though based out of North Star’s Minneapolis office, Colin serves clients nationwide, combining in-person or virtual meetings with a suite of modern digital tools. Outside of work, he spends the bulk of his time coaching, cheering on, or supporting his kids’ youth athletic endeavors. Reading, cooking, and tackling far too many home improvement projects also keep him busy.

Services

Leveraging his team of subject matter experts and industry veterans assists Colin in finding creative solutions to complex problems. In addition to financial planning services, he is able to offer personalized recommendations in the following areas:

• Income and Asset Protection Strategies
• Retirement Strategies
• Wealth Management
• Tax Efficient Distribution Strategies
• College Funding