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We are searching for bright, motivated individuals to begin a career at our firm, and we are proud to offer great benefits and career opportunities to help you continue to grow personally and professionally.
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Competitive benefits for team members
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Group medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverage |
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Short- and long-term disability |
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Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care |
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401(k) with 50% matching up to 6% |
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Paid time off after 90 days and paid holidays to support work-life balance |
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Matching funds available for 20+ hours of nonprofit volunteering or cash donations to approved nonprofits |
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Eight hours of paid volunteer time off each year |
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Regular social events put on by our Events Planning Committee |
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Multiple opportunities for personal growth through continuing education classes and exams |
Uniquely tailored career paths
We are committed to helping each of our team members develop a career that combines their talents, goals, and passions.
Many of our leaders started in entry-level roles at North Star, and through mentoring, cultivating their strengths, and developing their potential, they have become top executives and vice presidents who influence firmwide decisions. Others, after seeing the impact of financial services, have become financial professionals in their own thriving practices.
Whatever your path to success, North Star is here to support you every step of the way.
Engaging culture
Whether you work in our corporate headquarters in Minneapolis or in our branch offices in Madison, Austin, and San Diego, you’ll experience our strong North Star culture throughout our 41 locations.
Employer awards
Top Workplaces USA (2021-2022)
by EnergageTop Workplaces USA offers national recognition for large organizations, those with more than 150 employees, and those that may have operations in multiple markets. Several thousand organizations from across the country were invited, and more than 1,100 participated in the Top Workplaces USA survey. Winners of the Top Workplaces USA list are chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey, issued by Energage.
Energage’s Top Workplaces – is based on the employees’ feedback survey compared to Top Workplaces benchmark. Top Workplaces begins with the Workplace Survey. Part of the Energage Platform, the research-backed employee engagement survey measures employee engagement and what drives it. The Energage Workplace Survey measures four culture themes: 1. Align: Company values, direction, cooperation, meetings 2. Connect: Employee appreciation, meaningfulness, potential, well-informed 3. Coach: Managers care, employee development, employee growth 4. Perform: Execution, open-mindedness, innovation, clued-in leader. The research-backed employee engagement survey also measures: 1. Employee engagement: Motivation, loyalty, referral 2. Leadership: Confidence in the company leader 3. Fairly valued: Pay, benefits, training, expectations, work-life flexibility. 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.
Torch Awards for Ethics (2023, 2020, 2015, and 2011)
by The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North DakotaThe Torch Awards for Ethics celebrate and recognize local companies that demonstrate integrity and a strong commitment to ethics in all that they do. North Star was selected as the winner in their category of businesses with over 175 employees.
Top Workplaces Work-Life Balance (2021)
by EnergageIn a year where the lines between work and life blurred for many, our teams said they had the flexibility needed to balance their work and personal life.
Energage’s Top Workplaces – is based on the employees’ feedback survey compared to Top Workplaces benchmark. Top Workplaces begins with the Workplace Survey. Part of the Energage Platform, the research-backed employee engagement survey measures employee engagement and what drives it. The Energage Workplace Survey measures four culture themes: 1. Align: Company values, direction, cooperation, meetings 2. Connect: Employee appreciation, meaningfulness, potential, well-informed 3. Coach: Managers care, employee development, employee growth 4. Perform: Execution, open-mindedness, innovation, clued-in leader. The research-backed employee engagement survey also measures: 1. Employee engagement: Motivation, loyalty, referral 2. Leadership: Confidence in the company leader 3. Fairly valued: Pay, benefits, training, expectations, work-life flexibility. 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.
Charitable Champion (2019)
by Invest in OthersThis list recognizes 20 financial services firms for their exemplary efforts to give back to their communities by promoting a culture of philanthropy amongst employees and financial professionals.
Top 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Nation (2007, 2009, 2014, and 2015)
by INC 5000With a 3-year growth rate of 65% from 2011 to 20141, North Star surpassed its previous growth rates and increasing its rank by 339 spots from the 2014 List. North Star was listed under the category of Financial Services, which was comprised of 247 companies out of the 5,000 companies on the original List.
North Star Resource Group was named by Inc. as one of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America in 2020. Privately owned companies were ranked based on their revenue growth in the three previous calendar years. This ranking only includes companies that applied and paid a fee. Working with this firm is not a guarantee of future financial results. Investors should conduct their own evaluation OR (if organization & year(s) won named within the piece The Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America ranking includes privately owned companies which were ranked based on their revenue growth in the three previous calendar years. This ranking only includes companies that applied and paid a fee. Working with this firm is not a guarantee of future financial results. Investors should conduct their own evaluation
Minnesota Business Ethics Award (2015)
by Center for Ethical Business CulturesNorth Star was recognized as the 16th annual Minnesota Business Ethics Award (MBEA) in the Mid-Size Company Category.
Finalist Corporate Philanthropy Award (2015 and 2016)
by Invest in OthersThis award recognizes advisory firms within the financial industry for their philanthropic involvements.
100 Best Companies to Work For (2015)
by Minnesota Business MagazineEach year, the Minnesota Business magazine holds nominations for companies headquartered in Minnesota. An independent research firm distributes anonymous survey forms to employees of all nominated companies and the chosen 100 are based on the companies who excel the most in areas of work environment, employee benefits, and overall employee happiness. North Star is excited and honored to be listed as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for.
Top Entry-Level Employer (2014-2021)
by CollegeGrad.comCollegeGrad.com ranks employers by planned entry-level hiring.
Communication — Culture Excellence Award (2021)
by EnergageThe Culture Excellence Award recognizes commitment to communicating important decisions about the firm and ensuring every member has an opportunity to make their voice heard.
Energage’s Top Workplaces – is based on the employees’ feedback survey compared to Top Workplaces benchmark. Top Workplaces begins with the Workplace Survey. Part of the Energage Platform, the research-backed employee engagement survey measures employee engagement and what drives it. The Energage Workplace Survey measures four culture themes: 1. Align: Company values, direction, cooperation, meetings 2. Connect: Employee appreciation, meaningfulness, potential, well-informed 3. Coach: Managers care, employee development, employee growth 4. Perform: Execution, open-mindedness, innovation, clued-in leader. The research-backed employee engagement survey also measures: 1. Employee engagement: Motivation, loyalty, referral 2. Leadership: Confidence in the company leader 3. Fairly valued: Pay, benefits, training, expectations, work-life flexibility. 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.
Purpose & Values — Culture Excellence Award (2022)
by EnergageTop Workplaces Culture Excellence awards celebrate organizations that excel in specific areas of workplace culture.
Energage’s Top Workplaces – is based on the employees’ feedback survey compared to Top Workplaces benchmark. Top Workplaces begins with the Workplace Survey. Part of the Energage Platform, the research backed employee engagement survey measures employee engagement and what drives it. The Energage Workplace Survey measures four culture themes: 1. Align: Company values, direction, cooperation, meetings 2. Connect: Employee appreciation, meaningfulness, potential, well-informed 3. Coach: Managers care, employee development, employee growth 4. Perform: Execution, open-mindedness, innovation, clued-in leader. The research-backed employee engagement survey also measures: 1. Employee engagement: Motivation, loyalty, referral 2. Leadership: Confidence in the company leader 3. Fairly valued: Pay, benefits, training, expectations, work-life flexibility. 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.
Work-Life Flexibility — Culture Excellence Award (2022)
by EnergageTop Workplaces Culture Excellence awards celebrate organizations that excel in specific areas of workplace culture.
Energage’s Top Workplaces – is based on the employees’ feedback survey compared to Top Workplaces benchmark. Top Workplaces begins with the Workplace Survey. Part of the Energage Platform, the research-backed employee engagement survey measures employee engagement and what drives it. The Energage Workplace Survey measures four culture themes: 1. Align: Company values, direction, cooperation, meetings 2. Connect: Employee appreciation, meaningfulness, potential, well-informed 3. Coach: Managers care, employee development, employee growth 4. Perform: Execution, open-mindedness, innovation, clued-in leader. The research-backed employee engagement survey also measures: 1. Employee engagement: Motivation, loyalty, referral 2. Leadership: Confidence in the company leader 3. Fairly valued: Pay, benefits, training, expectations, work-life flexibility. 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.
Top Workplaces Financial Services Industry (2021)
by EnergageNorth Star was named a Top Workplace in our industry, solidifying our status as a destination workplace for thriving financial professionals.
Energage’s Top Workplaces – is based on the employees feedback survey compared to Top Workplaces benchmark. Top Workplaces begins with the Workplace Survey. Part of the Energage Platform, the research backed employee engagement survey measures employee engagement and what drives it. The Energage Workplace Survey measures four culture themes: 1. Align: Company values, direction, cooperation, meetings 2. Connect: Employee appreciation, meaningfulness, potential, well-informed 3. Coach: Managers care, employee development, employee growth 4. Perform: Execution, open-mindedness, innovation, clued-in leader. The research-backed employee engagement survey also measures: 1. Employee engagement: Motivation, loyalty, referral 2. Leadership: Confidence in the company leader 3. Fairly valued: Pay, benefits, training, expectations, work-life flexibility. 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.
Top Workplaces (2016 and 2021)
by The Star TribuneNorth Star is honored to be recognized in this list of distinguished public, private and non-profit organizations. Organizations were selected based on employee responses measuring engagement, organizational health, and satisfaction.
Energage’s Top Workplaces – is based on the employees’ feedback survey compared to Top Workplaces benchmark. Top Workplaces begins with the Workplace Survey. Part of the Energage Platform, the research-backed employee engagement survey measures employee engagement and what drives it. The Energage Workplace Survey measures four culture themes: 1. Align: Company values, direction, cooperation, meetings 2. Connect: Employee appreciation, meaningfulness, potential, well-informed 3. Coach: Managers care, employee development, employee growth 4. Perform: Execution, open-mindedness, innovation, clued-in leader. The research-backed employee engagement survey also measures: 1. Employee engagement: Motivation, loyalty, referral 2. Leadership: Confidence in the company leader 3. Fairly valued: Pay, benefits, training, expectations, work-life flexibility. 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.
Awards are based primarily on criteria relative to leadership, achievement, recruiting, management practices, community service, team unity and education. Sales are not a consideration. There is no fee associated with this award. Companies must be in good standing with the Better Business Bureau for consideration. Working with this advisor or firm is not a guarantee of future financial results. Investors should conduct their own evaluation.