Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

HPZ Marketing

HPZ Marketing is a Minneapolis fractional and interim CMO practice founded in 2019 and run by CEO Jessica Kelley, with a second office in Malta serving European clients. Its site describes building the strategic marketing plan, executing it alongside the client's team and owning the results for B2B companies under about $10 million in revenue, with additional offerings for private equity, healthcare and startups. Kelley states that clients work directly with her and that she keeps a deliberately small roster. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereA Minneapolis owner-operated fractional CMO practice with a stated focus on small B2B companies and a published, direct-engagement model. Number 7 of the fractional CMOs in the Midwest.

Who leads itJessica Kelley, CMO/CEO.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for Midwest fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

A fit forSmall businesses, startups and private equity portfolio companies that need a part-time or interim CMO for a few hours a week, from a WBENC-certified women-owned practice.

Based in
Minneapolis, MN
Founded
2019
Team size
1–10 people
Led by
Jessica Kelley, CMO/CEO
Known for
fractional and interim CMO · small B2B companies · demand generation · private equity and healthcare
Best for
Small businesses, startups and private equity portfolio companies that need a part-time or interim CMO for a few hours a week, from a WBENC-certified women-owned practice.
Estimated cost

Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for Midwest fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

HPZ Marketing homepage, captured September 28, 2026
hpzmarketing.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

UpdateA one-person fractional CMO practice founded in 2019, with a second base in Malta.

Sources hpzmarketing.com, linkedin.com · LinkedIn ↗

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