Education
- St. Olaf College
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Ellan K. Howley
CFP®
Financial Planner
Overview
Ellan Howley serves as a financial planner in our St. Paul, Minnesota, office. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Ellan is knowledgeable in numerous areas of financial planning, including wealth transfer and philanthropy, proactive income and estate tax planning, retirement cash flow projections, retirement income optimization, insurance needs analyses, debt management, and education funding.
Before joining Savant, Ellan managed planning and operations at PrairieView Partners, which merged with Savant in 2025. She also worked as an advisor for PrairieView and as a financial consulting assistant at another firm, where she developed retirement plans and educated clients on key financial concepts.
Ellan earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where she played principal French horn in the St. Olaf orchestra and band. Outside of work, she enjoys mountain biking, canoeing, and traveling north with her husband and two young children. Always eager to learn, Ellan loves exploring new skills and hobbies.
Professional Designations
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
Insights & Perspectives
Thought leadership on wealth management, tax strategy, and financial planning.
Why Smart Families Still End Up with Messy Estates
Well-advised families still end up with messy estates. Learn where plans come apart, what Illinois’ $4 million exclusion…
A Good Financial Strategy Isn’t Always Worth Pursuing
One lesson that becomes easier to appreciate with experience is that a financial strategy can be technically sound…
This Labor Day Can Mean Different Things to Different People
Are you still working because you want to, or because you believe you have to? A Labor Day…
Techniques Affluent Families Use to Help Grow and Maintain Their Wealth | On Demand Webinar
Watch the video "Techniques Affluent Families Use to Help Grow and Maintain Their Wealth" to learn expert strategies…
Get Started!
Schedule a No-Obligation Introductory Call
Schedule a CallFind a Savant Location Near You
SearchDisclosures
CFP®
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.