Linda Cornish is the principal of The Cornish Group LLC dba Cornish Financial Services Group in Fergus Falls, MN, with 37 years of experience in the financial industry. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a background that includes roles at Calhoun Financial Services and American Investors Company. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in real estate brokerage, probate administration, and acts as a trustee managing beneficiary expenses. The Cornish Group provides financial planning services primarily to individuals, trusts, and corporations through tailored written plans and consultations. The firm focuses on financial planning rather than discretionary portfolio management, does not maintain client assets, and employs a fee structure based on flat or hourly fees rather than asset-based billing.

Timothy Nanson is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Farther since 2025. His prior roles include nine years at Fortress Retirement, Inc. and three years at Womack Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a food truck called Bossy Babes BBQ, where he serves as Pit Master. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven platform and direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke allocations and proprietary algorithmic model portfolios, focusing primarily on ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Kathryn Vukonich is a financial advisor at SPC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Parkland Securities since 2014 and at Security Insurance, Inc. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Forest Lodge Kennels, which breeds and sells AKC registered Bernese Mountain Dog puppies. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services. The firm’s approach includes discretionary management with periodic monitoring and model portfolios, and it operates with a corporate structure that integrates affiliated broker-dealers and insurance agencies alongside fiduciary and non-fiduciary services.

Matthew Hendricks is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fergus Falls, MN, holding a Series 66 credential with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Isaac Vatnsdal is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked at CONCOUSRE FINANCIAL GROUP for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth hockey for the Fergus Falls Hockey Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Steven Gundersen is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2006. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a large network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across a broad range of topics and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing approach called WealthPlan.

Justin Schroeder is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Walgreens for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Taylor Larson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016 and previously worked at Ruhr Development and Best Western & Bigwood Event Center. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal‑based financial planning addressing various topics without discretionary trading authority, and clients may combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Marcus Meder is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Meder's Angus Farms in Dalton, MN, coaches high school speech in Underwood, MN, and serves on the board of Park Region Telephone. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Joseph Branca is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fergus Falls, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing several commercial real estate properties and operates a consulting business focused on practice operations. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm employs a centralized team to deliver detailed, tax-efficient income strategies and relies on a combination of research, modeling, and automated tools alongside advisor collaboration.

Thomas Larson is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Ruhr Development and managing Fergus Falls Lodging. Larson has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2019. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services for individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based planning across a broad range of topics, offering clients options to combine planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate services.

Kurt Nygaard is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a fiduciary for his immediate family. LPL Enterprise provides advisory services through a large network of representatives serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach centers on model portfolios developed by its Research Department and third-party strategists, with discretionary management available through wrap programs and third-party asset managers.

Kevin Johanson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a scorekeeper for boys high school sports and provides commentary for televised local high school basketball games. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with in-house research and a broad range of investment solutions, combining large-scale advisory operations with additional financial products and services.

Brent Gundberg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fergus Falls, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Bancwest Investment Services, BlackRidgeBANK, and Bremer Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 50% owner of Ponderosa II LLC, where he participates in meetings and property inspections related to potential real estate acquisitions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Ask is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bremer Investments, Raymond James Financial Services, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by the Detroit Lakes Fire Department. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, banks, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a broad range of investment solutions supported by in-house research and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nathan Longtin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fergus Falls, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Colliers Securities LLC and the Pemberton Law Firm. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Ten Mile Lake Resort Inc. and Concordia College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Charlie Fuder is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held roles at the University of North Dakota, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Taco Johns, and Kennedy Secondary School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides annual retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dustin Morris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fergus Falls, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at INVEST Financial Corporation and has been associated with American Federal Bank since 2010. He is also a commissioned Notary Public. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a variety of investment delivery options supported by an in-house Research team and accommodates both advisory and brokerage needs through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Swanson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fergus Falls, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, with prior experience at Bank of the West and MSUM. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Otter Cove, and is head of membership for Sertoma. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic automation overseen by specialized committees.

Amy Wedll is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of the West and BMO Investment Services. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households, providing a wide range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and various portfolio management options.

Richard Condiff is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Battle Lake, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns RJG Services Inc., a business focused on office support and administration. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Justin Arneson is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Fergus Falls, MN, and has 12 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in local youth sports, serving as a basketball referee for Fergus Falls Public Schools and coaching girls' hockey teams with the Fergus Falls Hockey Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branches, supporting approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Melissa Hexum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fergus Falls, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously held roles at Cetera and Bell Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is also a fitness instructor. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a broad range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Peter Seltz is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company. Seltz is based in Minneapolis, MN. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Joel Pettigrew is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Pettigrew coaches CrossFit classes three times per week in Fergus Falls, MN. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers planning in various areas including retirement and estate planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Sethrena Simon is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Otter Tail Power Company and Otter Tail County. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches girls’ hockey in the Fergus Falls community. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called "WealthPlan," while keeping the services separate.

Derek Lee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fergus Falls, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Sysco for five years and operated his own financial services business briefly. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in organizing fishing tournaments in Fargo, ND. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions supported by an in-house Research team and combines large-scale advisory operations with insurance and annuity product offerings.

Michael Alt Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Located in Fergus Falls, MN, Alt has spent his entire advisory career at the firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Matthew Mckinney is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent and its affiliates since 2021. Prior to his current role, he was involved with McTurf Inc and Brothers Redevelopment. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics. The firm offers flexible planning engagements and a managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

Stephen Vigesaa is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on several local boards in Fergus Falls, MN, including the public schools board, a center for the arts, and holds a position as a direct support professional in community services. LPL Enterprise provides advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, and third-party asset management programs, combining advisory and brokerage services along with insurance products.

Mac Kenzie Provost is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Battle Lake, MN, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Julius Stender is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked for 15 years at Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and Thrivenet Investment Management Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community activities including serving on the Board of Directors for the Pioneercare Foundation and coaching high school football and girls JV basketball at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create personalized recommendation reports. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.