About BBFG

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide the highest level of customer service in helping our clients make smart decisions with their money through tax and financial planning.

Company History

Known for an outstanding reputation in their field of service, affordable fees, and satisfied clients, BBFG is located in Bloomington, MN. Proud of the services BBFG can offer clients, they are also proud of the many generations of families within their client database and the numerous referrals received on an ongoing basis.

Burns Brothers Financial Group was originally founded as Burns Income Tax by Bob Burns in 1949. Within a few years, Bob’s brothers Jim & Gene followed in his lead and joined him. What began as providing income tax services grew into also providing services in financial planning and the name ultimately became Burns Brothers Financial Group (BBFG).

Today, the company is owned by three partners, Scott Burns, Frank Ell, and Frank Shimkus. Along with the partners, the other members of the company consists of highly skilled income tax advisors/preparers and financial planners including current generation Burns’ family members.

Contact Us


Burns Brothers Financial Group LLC.

9555 James Avenue South, Suite 200
Bloomington, MN 55431

Tax Season Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday  8:00am – 8:00pm
Friday –                          8:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday –                     8:00am – 4:00pm
Call us Friday afternoons to make sure we are here.

Phone: (952) 881-4533
Fax: (952) 888-5115
Toll Free: 800-SAVE-4-IT
(800-728-3448)

E-Mailinfo@bbfg.com

Professionals associated with Burns Brothers Financial Group (BBFG) may be either (1) registered representatives with and securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC, a registered investment advisor; or (2) solely tax professionals of BBFG and not affiliated with LPL Financial.  Tax related services offered through BBFG.  BBFG is a separate legal entity and not affiliated with LPL Financial.  LPL Financial does not offer tax advice or tax related services.

The LPL Financial Representative associated with this website may discuss and/or transact securities business only with residents of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MN, ND, NJ, NM, NV, WI, WA.