# FPA-MN ASCEND Conference

- Dates: 21 October 2026 to 22 October 2026
- Location: Saint Paul RiverCentre, Saint Paul, United States
- Address: 150 West Kellogg Blvd Saint Paul, MN
- Organiser: Financial Planners Association of Minnesota
- Industry: WealthTech
- Expected attendance: 300

## About

The ASCEND Conference is hosted by the Financial Planners Association of Minnesota and brings financial planning professionals together for two days of learning, connection, and keynote sessions. It is for financial planning professionals from across Minnesota.

## Who attends

Join financial planning professionals from across Minnesota at the 2026 ASCEND Conference for two days of learning, connection, and inspiration.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://fpamn.org/page/ascend-conference)
- [Registration](https://fpamn.org/events/register.aspx?id=2061848)
- [Agenda](https://fpamn.org/page/ascend-schedule-2026)
- [Call for speakers](https://fpamn.org/page/call-for-proposals) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Banking & Finance

## Speakers

- William Bengen
- Heather and Douglas Boneparth
- Libby Greiwe
- Kristin Harad
- Jeff Hybiak
- Dr. David Kelly
- Brian Levitt
- Mona Mahajan
- Michael Thomas

## Sponsors and partners

- Panaromix
- SEM Wealth Management
- Sunbelt Business Advisors
- Wesely CPA's
- Affiance Financial
- Affiliated advisors
- Altruist
- Avantis Investors
- Axos Advisor Services
- Capital Group | American Funds
- Charles Schwab
- Compeer Financial

## Ticket pricing

USD 374 to 924

## Where to stay

- **InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront**: 60 m from the venue, 11 Kellogg Boulevard East, Saint Paul, 55101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.intercontinentalstp.com/our-hotel)
  - Phone: +1 651 292 1900
- **The Saint Paul Hotel**: 200 m from the venue, 350 Market Street, Saint Paul, 55102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.saintpaulhotel.com/)
  - Phone: +1-651-292-9292
- **DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Downtown St. Paul**: 360 m from the venue, 411 Minnesota Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mspmsdt-doubletree-st-paul-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 651-291-8800
- **Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown**: 520 m from the venue, 180 Kellogg Boulevard East, Saint Paul, 55101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-place/en-US/mspzs-hyatt-place-st-paul-downtown)
  - Phone: +1-651-647-5000
- **Hampton Inn & Suites**: 750 m from the venue, 200 7th Street West, Saint Paul, 55102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mspdohx-hampton-suites-downtown-st-paul/)
  - Phone: +1 651-224-7400
- **Courtyard**: 750 m from the venue, 150 Smith Avenue North, Saint Paul, 55102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/mspcd)
  - Phone: +1 651-204-4050
- **Holiday Inn**: 800 m from the venue, 175 7th Street West, Saint Paul, 55102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/st-paul/mspal/hoteldetail)
- **Drury Plaza Hotel**: 910 m from the venue, 175 East 10th Street, Saint Paul, 55101
  - [Hotel website](https://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/minnesota/embassy-suites-st-paul-downtown-MSPSPES/index.html)
  - Phone: +1-651-222-3337

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