Megan Reichel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she held various roles including ownership and management positions in hospitality and event center businesses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services and investment strategies supported by a large national network of financial advisors.

Kurt Stein is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Annandale, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including households across various net-worth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Don Guggemos Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Winsted, MN, and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several local boards, including the Priests' Pension Plan Board of Trustees and the Winsted Area Chamber of Commerce, and is involved in religious education and veterans' organizations. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement, emphasizing tax-smart withdrawal strategies and integrated portfolio analysis. The firm employs a centralized consulting team that combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to generate tailored retirement recommendations.

Joel Hillmann is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Cokato, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a large network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based financial planning across various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed accounts while keeping these services separate.

Michael Gagnon is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently advising at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked within Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Gagnon serves on the finance committee of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly, MN, and participates in local community baseball team activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Samuel Kittock is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Little Caesars and Decorators Service Co. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team that provides non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations combining modeling, tax-efficiency analysis, and asset management. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Valerie Hillstrom is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Linder Financial Resources and Brookridge Assisted Living. OSAIC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse investment programs and employs a process that integrates risk assessment, asset allocation, and portfolio optimization.