The Financial Planning Co. exists to improve financial lives. We commonly work with people with retirement planning, notably investment management and income planning. Whether through finding previously unknown opportunities for clients or figuring out how much is enough for those who’re ready to step away or establishing financial ground rules for increasing the odds of success, FPC works hand-in-hand with clients on their way to financial independence. We believe that plans rarely work but planning does. Luke DeBoer has a long history of guiding individuals, families, and corporations in multiple facets of financial planning, including investing, retirement planning, insurance, & employer benefits consulting. To support these efforts, Luke is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, completed the Certified Benefits Professional program, and holds an MBA with a concentration in Tax from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. His professional career includes time at Fidelity Investments as a consultant, leading the financial wellbeing efforts for Delta Air Lines and for UnitedHealth Group, and as a Sr. Relationship Manager at Optum Bank, specializing in HSA’s and their relationship with retirement savings. Luke is married to Gina DeBoer and they have 5 children (Isabella, Veda, Judah, Lucia, Amelia), ages 6-15. They are members at Oakwood Community Church in Waconia. Luke also serves as a Board Member and the Treasurer of the Waconia public school district. Luke is a native Minnesotan, having grown up in the Elk River area.

Jonathan Held is the principal advisor at Landcasted Capital Management LLC in Waconia, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners, WaterStreet Asset Management LLC, and SNS Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as principal consultant at Alpha Beta Consulate, LLC, a technology and management consulting firm for registered investment advisers, a position he has held since 2011. Landcasted Capital Management serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional clients, and other RIAs by combining portfolio management with financial planning and sub-advisory services. The firm emphasizes social-impact investing, options-based risk management, and provides customized strategies including focused US equity, multi-strategy ETF portfolios, and structured protection strategies.

Daniel Uecker is a financial advisor with Pankonin Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Focus Financial and Royal Alliance Associates, and he has owned Uecker Insurance since 1988. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an elder at Immanuel Lutheran Church and is president of the Gaylord Chamber of Commerce. Pankonin Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals and plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes client-tailored portfolios based on documented profiles and investment policy statements, and serves over 800 clients with two advisors.

Zachary Miller is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Upstream Financial Advisors LLC since 2023. He previously worked at Miller Wealth Management LLC and Avantax Advisory Services from 2021 to 2024 and has operated Miller Tax & Consulting PLLC since 2015. Miller is also the sole owner of an inactive financial advisory practice registered as Miller Tax & Consulting PLLC. Upstream Financial Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and tax preparation services. The firm employs an asset allocation approach blending passive and active strategies and incorporates ESG and commodity-linked investments upon client request.

Andrew Kalenberg is a financial advisor at The Financial Planning Co. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked as the Controller of Central Counties Cooperative since 2018. Prior to that, he held positions at E2 Electrical Services and Peterson Jurgerenson Public Accountants. The Financial Planning Co. primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as employer plan sponsors and institutional clients. The firm focuses on passive portfolio construction using low-cost index funds and ETFs, offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and employee benefit plan advisory services.

Ashton Pankonin is a financial advisor at Pankonin Financial Group in Belle Plaine, MN, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Focus Financial Network, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an independent insurance agency. Pankonin Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals and plan sponsors. The firm manages client assets through third-party programs and offers ongoing planning with regular client reviews, serving over 800 clients with two advisors.

Derek Ketcho is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Upstream Financial Advisors LLC since 2023 and has prior experience with Cahill Financial Advisors, JNBA Financial Advisors, US Bank Private Wealth Management, and HomeTown Bank. Upstream Financial Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and tax services. The firm uses a blend of passive and active investment strategies focused on asset allocation and tailors managed accounts to client goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Jeffrey Hackler is a financial advisor at Fortis Group Advisors LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fortis Group Advisors since 2020, with prior experience at LPL Financial and INVEST Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a boys swim coach at Waconia High School. Fortis Group Advisors is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, institutions, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and estate coordination using a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, strategic asset allocation, and institutional manager due diligence.

David Heine is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He has held roles at Valmark Securities, Avantax, and Prudential Advisors-Twin Cities Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, Heine is a partner at SLS, Inc., a tax preparation and financial services firm. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and supports its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and specialized product platforms.

Christopher Hanson is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Focus Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of advising, he occasionally works as a PGA Tour golf spotter for CBS Sports. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers personalized investment advice, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning while emphasizing coordination with other professionals for estate and tax planning.

Nicholas Norring is a financial advisor at Inspire Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Pivotalogic Inc for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Executive Director and Co-Founder of BOLD3 Coffee, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity organization. Inspire Advisors, LLC manages approximately $1.33 billion in discretionary client assets, serving individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, broker-dealers, and other advisers. The firm incorporates Biblically Responsible Investing using proprietary tools and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative methods to manage portfolios while offering discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Elliot Syverson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at firms including All Star Financial and Tundra Technical Solutions. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent nine years in full-time education. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities, providing investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a systematic, quantitative approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis to manage risk and implements client strategies primarily through ETFs and mutual funds.

Cory Beam is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Root Financial Partners and has previously worked at Empower Advisory Group, Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, and Fisher Investments. Beam serves as an officer in the United States Army Reserves. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement-plan clients. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and offers specialized portfolio options alongside educational programming and online academies.

Kelly Weidendorf is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at SLS, Inc. and Liquibox. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in financial services operations and client services at SLS, Inc. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and maintains several unique governance and advisory arrangements within the insurance and ETF sectors.

Ian Schrup is a financial advisor at Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. Outside of finance, he is involved with H&B Specialized Products, where he assembles and installs school lockers, athletic equipment, and stadium seating. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and retirement plans. The firm uses third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios to implement client strategies and offers alternative and private investment options to eligible clients.

Peter Nelson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 23 years of industry experience, including roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for a family trust. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with brokerage and advisory services, offering proprietary and third-party investment programs along with financial and retirement planning. The firm manages approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets under management and supports a range of investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Timothy Luther is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Victoria, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a commercial real estate property through New Prague Advisors, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax-smart strategies and income planning. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Timothy Dreier is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Norwood Equipment, Stender Inc., PFS Investments Inc., ISD 108, and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-driven strategies and limited separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Steven Korinek is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Jordan, MN. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at Amazon for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Mitchel Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2013 in various capacities. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing customized recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and combines automated and tailored approaches in its retirement planning.