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Taylor Harwood, CFA®, CFP®

Partner

Taylor Harwood is a founding partner of Crane Capital Management, where he helps clients align their wealth with their values and long-term goals through thoughtful financial planning and disciplined investment management. He is passionate about helping individuals and families achieve financial confidence and enjoy the quality of life they envision.

Before launching Crane Capital Management, Taylor spent more than a decade advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and charitable organizations. He served as a Portfolio Manager at U.S. Bank for 10 years, overseeing customized investment portfolios for affluent clients. He later joined Bank of America Private Bank as a Private Client Advisor, where he managed all aspects of ultra-high-net-worth clients' financial relationships, including investment strategy, wealth planning, and banking solutions.

Taylor earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of St. Thomas and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of St. Thomas Graduate School of Business. He is both a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder and a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) professional.

An active community leader, Taylor currently serves on the Boards of Directors for the Montessori Center of Minnesota and Pillsbury United Communities. He has also previously served on the boards of the Minnesota Children's Museum and Jeremiah Program.

Taylor lives in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with his wife and two children. Outside the office, he enjoys golfing, fishing, and spending time with his family.