Fran Tarkenton,
Founder & CEO
"The mission of business is to help people."
About Fran Tarkenton
As one of the NFL’s all-time great competitors, Fran Tarkenton knows better than most what it takes to succeed in a competitive arena. He is an NFL and College Football Hall of Famer, and took the Minnesota Vikings to Super Bowls VIII, IX, and XI. He retired holding the NFL records for wins, passing touchdowns, passing yards, pass completions, and QB rushing yards, which stood for nearly two decades.
Above all, Fran is a hands-on entrepreneur, ever since starting in the insurance business with Franklin Life in 1959. His passion for business has continued to grow, and he has built more than 20 successful companies, the largest reaching revenues of $142 million.
In 2003, Fran founded Tarkenton Financial. His mission is to provide independent financial advisors an elite IMO partner to help them grow their practices while serving the retirement income needs of retirees across the country. As CEO, Fran casts the vision for the Tarkenton Financial team and our family of independent advisors, providing leadership, insight, and coaching.
Fran has long been an entrepreneurial thought leader and media personality, contributing to a variety of major media outlets. He has also written numerous books on leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship, sharing his core philosophy: the mission of business is to help people.
The Vision of Leadership
Under Fran’s leadership, Tarkenton Financial has grown from an idea into a nationwide network of independent advisors united by shared purpose. His belief that success comes from helping others succeed continues to guide every relationship, every partnership, and every decision we make.
About Fran Tarkenton
As one of the NFL’s all-time great competitors, Fran Tarkenton knows better than most what it takes to succeed in a competitive arena. He is an NFL and College Football Hall of Famer, and took the Minnesota Vikings to Super Bowls VIII, IX, and XI. He retired holding the NFL records for wins, passing touchdowns, passing yards, pass completions, and QB rushing yards, which stood for nearly two decades.
Above all, Fran is a hands-on entrepreneur, ever since starting in the insurance business with Franklin Life in 1959. His passion for business has continued to grow, and he has built more than 20 successful companies, the largest reaching revenues of $142 million.
In 2003, Fran founded Tarkenton Financial. His mission is to provide independent financial advisors an elite IMO partner to help them grow their practices while serving the retirement income needs of retirees across the country. As CEO, Fran casts the vision for the Tarkenton Financial team and our family of independent advisors, providing leadership, insight, and coaching.
Fran has long been an entrepreneurial thought leader and media personality, contributing to a variety of major media outlets. He has also written numerous books on leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship, sharing his core philosophy: the mission of business is to help people.
The Vision of Leadership
Under Fran’s leadership, Tarkenton Financial has grown from an idea into a nationwide network of independent advisors united by shared purpose. His belief that success comes from helping others succeed continues to guide every relationship, every partnership, and every decision we make.