Based in MN | Serving clients throughout the Greater Twin Cities, Minnesota, the Midwest & virtually across the U.S.
Why Choose Align Marketing Group?
We specialize in providing out-sourced, strategic marketing services for professional service firms – including accounting firms, financial services firms, healthcare consulting firms, and AEC firms. With deep expertise in these industries, we work with firms across Minnesota, the Twin Cities, the Midwest, and beyond generate quality leads, build lasting credibility, and achieve sustainable growth.
Key Differentiators
Human + AI Smart Agency Approach
Blending human insight with AI innovation, we deliver smarter, faster, and more personalized marketing that bridges traditional strategy with the future of intelligent growth.
Industry-Focused Marketing
We specialize in marketing for accounting, financial, AEC, healthcare consulting, and professional service firms, bringing proven strategies and sector-specific insight.
Measurable Results
Our metrics-driven approach ensures every marketing initiative is aligned with your goals and contributes to measurable business growth.
Collaborative Partnership
We work side-by-side with your team as both a strategic marketing partner and coach, ensuring smooth alignment and shared success.
Proven Marketing Team
Our seasoned marketing professionals understand your challenges and deliver high-level strategy, accountability, and expert execution.
Minnesota & Midwest Expertise
Headquartered in Stillwater, MN, we bring deep understanding of the Twin Cities and Midwest markets, helping professional service firms thrive in their regional and national landscapes.
Our Core Values
- Professionalism – We act with integrity and excellence in every interaction.
- Reliability – You can count on us to deliver on time and on strategy.
- Growth-Mindedness – We pursue continuous improvement for our clients and ourselves.
- Coachability – We value feedback and collaboration that drive better outcomes.
- Capability – Our experience and skill set ensure high-quality, results-driven work.
- Initiative – We take proactive steps to move your marketing forward.
If you’re ready to work with an experienced and professional team that can help you with everything from content to strategic marketing, let’s talk.
Who We Serve
We partner with professional service firms that want predictable growth, stronger client relationships, and measurable marketing results:
Our best-fit clients typically:
- Lack an internal marketing team or have limited marketing support
- Are coachable, decisive, growth-oriented, and collaborative
- Seek a trusted partner to provide strategic, sustainable marketing that drives business growth
Our Services:
We offer full-service marketing for professional and technical firms. Each service is tailored to your industry, location, and growth goals.
Branding & Messaging
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Define your firm’s unique voice and value proposition. Build messaging that resonates with accounting, financial, AEC, and professional service clients.
Marketing Strategy & Business Development Coaching
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Develop a clear growth roadmap. Train your team in consultative sales, referral generation, and marketing execution.
Content & Thought Leadership
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Ghostwritten blogs, white papers, case studies, social content- crafted for your industry. Build authority and nurture leads.
Digital Marketing & SEO
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Local and niche keyword optimization drives traffic and leads. Target searches like “accounting firm Minneapolis,” “AEC marketing Minnesota,” or “financial advisory marketing Twin Cities.”
Web Design & Development
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Responsive, custom websites that highlight services, showcase your team, and convert visitors into clients.
Recruitment Marketing
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Attract and retain top talent. Promote your firm culture and positions through strategic campaigns.
Our Process
We combine strategy, execution, and measurement to deliver tangible results:
- Discovery: Understand your firm, clients, and growth goals.
- Strategy: Develop a tailored marketing plan aligned with your industry and location.
- Implementation: Execute campaigns, create content, and optimize digital channels.
- Analysis & Growth: Track results, refine campaigns, and accelerate growth.
Client Success Stories / Case Studies
“Align Marketing has been great to work with. Kristy and her team have been doing wonderful things for our company. Our team always has good things to say about the people we work with. We have seen the results. Our growth and increased name recognition is a direct result. We value what they do and look forward to continuing with Align Marketing Group.”
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“AMG is an extension of our marketing team. The AMG project manager keeps all projects running smoothly & on time. From web design & development, to copywriting blogs & social media AMG’s team has greatly increased our online presence, brand awareness and overall business development. Our firm has worked with Kristy and her team for over 7 years, and I’ve worked with them for over 5 years. I see us continuing for many more years to come!”
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“I’ve worked with Kristy for more than 10 years. She has been instrumental in the success of my financial planning practice.”
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“We have had great experiences with Align Marketing Group. AMG designed a beautiful website that reflects the personality and professionalism we were looking for. AGM continues to support us by helping us refine our messaging, challenging our plan and working within our constraints.”
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“Kristy and Colleen are great to work with!“
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“Financial service and accounting firms need a marketing agency who understands their unique industry–the tight regulations, the longer sales cycle, the ideal client profile–which is crucial to creating and executing on a great marketing plan. Because that’s Align’s exclusive focus, they are able to offer clients outsourced marketing services that are designed specifically for this industry.
Love their work and their approach–Kristy and her team have been a great partner for us!”
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“Align Marketing Group has provided CR-BPS with their amazing expertise and experience. They have taken a dynamic approach by working directly with our entire team to assist us with our brand messaging, content creation, digital marketing, communication plan, and a future website update. It has been a great experience to work with them and we will continue to do so.”
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“Since engaging the Align Marketing Group, contacts from potential new clients has increased dramatically. Many of those contacts have become clients. Best ROI on an expense I’ve ever experienced.”
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Locations We Serve
We work with clients across Minnesota, the Greater Twin Cities, the Midwest, and virtually nationwide:
- Twin Cities / Minneapolis / St. Paul
- Greater Minnesota & Upper Midwest (WI, IA, SD, ND)
- Virtual / Remote Clients Across the U.S.
Twin Cities / Minneapolis / St. Paul
Greater Minnesota & Upper Midwest (WI)
Greater Minnesota & Upper Midwest (IA)
Greater Minnesota & Upper Midwest (SD)
Greater Minnesota & Upper Midwest (ND)
Blog
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