Our Services

Through North Star Consultants, Inc., the insurance brokerage firm, we offer alternatives for your business and individual financial needs.

  • Business Insurance Products and Strategies

  • Retirement Programs/Pension Plans

  • Individual Insurance

  • Fixed Annuities

  • Employee Benefits Programs

  • Long Term Care Insurance


    • North Star Consultants, Inc., is licensed to conduct business in the following states: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Montana, Arizona, Tennessee, and Michigan.

    Through the Business Benefit Council, Inc., we offer employee benefit analysis.

  • Business Benefit Strategies


    • The Business Benefit Council is Licensed to conduct business in the following states: Arizona, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

    Through CRI Securities, Inc., securities dealer, registered representatives provide a variety of securities products.

  • A Broad Range of Mutual Funds

  • Stock and Bond Brokerage Services


    • CRI Securities, Inc. is affiliated with North Star Consultants, Marathon Advisors and the Business Benefit Council.

    CRI Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC , is registered to conduct securities business in: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Mississippi, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.

    Through Securian Financial Services, Inc., an affiliate of CRI Securities, our registered representatives offer variable annuities, variable life, and securities. Securian Financial Services is not an affiliate of North Star Consultants, Marathon Advisors or the Business Benefit Council. Securian Financial Services is registered to conduct business in all 50 states.

    Through Marathon Advisors, Inc., the registered investment advisor, we offer fee-based financial planning services, investment advisory and asset management services, as well as financial seminars and workshops. Fee-based planning is typically used for more complex financial situations, or at a client's request. Our services are tailored to address the specific circumstances of our clients and can include:

  • Comprehensive, Written Financial Plans for Individuals and Businesses

  • Specialized Problem Solving and Analysis of Specific Complex Financial Issues

  • Investment Advisory Services

  • Seminar Services


    • Marathon Advisors, Inc., is registered to conduct investment advisory business in the states of: Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.