Ehlers

Ehlers, Inc. is an independent municipal advisory firm serving local governments, school districts, and other public-sector clients. Drawing on deep market knowledge, decades of direct local government experience, and industry practices, the firm helps communities plan and finance projects while supporting long-term fiscal sustainability. Its services span school finance, municipal finance, economic development, public funds investments, and arbitrage support.

Ehlers advises on debt planning, issuance, and management, as well as post-issuance compliance, fiscal planning, and financial studies. For schools, it also provides referendum planning and related financial support; the firm says it has served Minnesota public schools for more than 70 years. Its economic development work includes pro forma analysis, developer selection and negotiation, tax increment financing district creation and management, and housing finance. Ehlers’ SEC-registered investment advisers help public clients develop and implement strategies for managing debt proceeds and general reserves, with support for arbitrage monitoring, reporting, audits, banking relationships, and investment policies.