Kathy Frable

Kathy Frable, CPA

Director, Wipfli Advisory LLC

Kathy Frable is a director based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, providing more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate complex tax matters with clarity and confidence. She focuses on taxation and planning for individuals, trusts and estates, delivering practical, forward-looking guidance tailored to her clients’ financial goals and evolving needs. Kathy partners closely with high-net-worth individuals, fiduciaries and closely involved family members to design and implement tax-efficient strategies that preserve wealth and support long-term planning objectives. Her work includes income tax planning, trust and estate taxation, and advising on the tax implications of significant life and financial events. Clients value her ability to translate technical tax rules into clear, actionable insights and her commitment to proactive communication.

As part of Wipfli’s tax practice, Kathy combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative approach, helping clients anticipate challenges and capitalize on opportunities in a constantly changing tax environment. Her focus is on delivering thoughtful solutions that reduce risk, enhance compliance and create lasting value.

  • Complex individual tax planning and compliance
  • Family legacy planning
  • Retirement planning
  • Gift and estate planning and compliance
  • Charitable planning
  • Executive compensation and option planning
  • Foreign reporting
  • Tax planning and preparation for private foundations
  • Family office services

  • Certified Public Accountant

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
  • Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) - Member

University of St. Thomas - St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Bachelor of science degree in accounting
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