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Peter Scott Melsness

Peter Scott Melsness

CFP®
SUPERIOR FINANCIAL
ROCHESTER, MN
·CRD# 5130671·20 years experience

Professional Summary

Peter Scott Melsness, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SUPERIOR FINANCIAL, LLC located in Rochester, Minnesota. Peter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Peter has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$250K–$500K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

Physicians & Medical Professionals

Services Offered

  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning

Biography

Peter is founder and principal owner of Superior Financial.  Peter is an advocate of the Fee-Only financial planning model and believes strongly that it is the best approach for delivering financial planning services to the public. Peter is a NAPFA Registered Financial Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. A native of Minnesota, Peter is married with four children and enjoys an active lifestyle with many interests including, traveling, hiking and spending time with family. Peter is...

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2010

Years of Experience

20 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SUPERIOR FINANCIAL, LLC·CRD# 148326
RIA
3265 19th Street Nw Suite 320, Rochester, MN 55901
September 24, 2013 - Present
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 18387
BD
Rochester, MN
May 22, 2006 - September 30, 2008

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Current Firm

SUPERIOR FINANCIAL, LLC
SUPERIOR FINANCIAL, LLC

NAME 305 | SUPERIOR FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 148326 / SEC#: 801-136350
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/27/2026 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (11/12/2019 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (6/2/2026 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (6/1/2026 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (6/1/2026 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

3265 19th Street Nw Suite 320, Rochester, MN 55901

Phone Number

(507) 316-0160

# of Employees

1

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 3 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SUPERIOR FINANCIAL ADV PART 2A FOR SEC REGISTRATION V.04.24.26 (4/24/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

385

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$112,181,935

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

Peter Scott Melsness is the owner of PSM Properties, LLC, which manages investment properties personally owned by Mr. Melsness. Superior Financial, LLC always acts in the best interest of the client and clients are in no way required to the services of any representative of Superior Financial, LLC in connection with such individual's activities outside of Superior Financial, LLC.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
SUPERIOR FINANCIAL, LLC
SUPERIOR FINANCIAL, LLC

NAME 305 | SUPERIOR FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 148326 / SEC#: 801-136350
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/27/2026 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (11/12/2019 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (6/2/2026 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (6/1/2026 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (6/1/2026 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Minnesota
(1/29/2016)
IAR
Texas
(1/26/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2007About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2006About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2006About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Peter Scott Melsness's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Peter

  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning

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