MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA and ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA — (Marketwired) — 06/17/13 — Today BMO Private Bank released the first in a series of studies examining the wealthy in Minnesota (defined as those with investible assets of $1 million or more). The inaugural report shows that 78 percent of Minnesota millionaires are self-made, one of the highest percentages in the U.S. Nationally, 67 percent of high-net worth Americans says they were primarily responsible for generating their own wealth.
“The large percentage of self-made millionaires demonstrates that the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Minnesota,” said Steve Marsich, Senior Vice President, BMO Private Bank. “Our state has a well-educated work force, is home to headquarters of several major businesses and possesses a population with a strong work ethic. It shouldn-t come as a huge surprise that Minnesota is a fertile ground for businesspeople who are willing to build their own wealth.”
Other key findings from the study included:
Key National Findings:
On a national level, the study found the following:
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The online survey was conducted by Pollara between March 28th and April 11th, 2013 with a random sample of 482 American adults who have $1M+ in investable assets. The margin of error for a probability sample of this size is +/- 4.5%, 19 times out of 20.
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