Thomas Ottman is a financial advisor with Aquinas Capital Advisors LLC in Andover, MN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has managed his advisory practice since 1990, including founding Aquinas Capital Advisors in 2016. Aquinas Capital Advisors provides non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and limited-scope ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services primarily to individuals and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes client education through public seminars and workshops, tailoring portfolios to clients' goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance using both fundamental and technical analysis.

I’m Carter Michaelson, CFP®, CSLP®, and the founder of illumiFI Wealth. I started this firm to help people cut through financial complexity and make confident, tax-smart decisions about their money. With a focus on financial planning, investments, and tax strategies, I work alongside clients to create a clear path toward financial freedom. At illumiFI Wealth, I believe financial advice should be independent, transparent, and values-driven. That’s why the firm is fee-only — no commissions, no hidden agendas. Our approach is also rooted in behavioral finance: helping clients overcome the biases and emotions that can get in the way of good decisions. My favorite moments are when a concept clicks — those “lightbulb” moments where clients feel clarity and confidence about their next steps. I launched illumiFI Wealth because I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming money can feel — from student loans to charitable giving to retirement planning. My mission is to provide clarity, confidence, and purpose so clients can focus on what truly matters: living generously and pursuing the life they’re called to live.

Thomas Hallberg is the principal advisor at Wealth Transitions, an independent firm based in Forest Lake, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience, including 25 years at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. Outside of his advisory work, Hallberg is engaged in life and spiritual coaching and public speaking. Wealth Transitions provides investment management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm also conducts public seminars on topics such as estate transfer, tax reduction, and preparing heirs, using client-specific strategies that incorporate fundamental analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and Monte Carlo simulations.

Christine Thomas is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She is the founder of CMT Financial, LLC, where she has served since 2026, and has previously worked with True Vision MN LLC and Berger Financial Group. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in book publishing as president of My Book, LLC, which focuses on self-help topics, and also works as an independent consultant selling cleaning products. CMT Financial, operating as Ideal Life Advisory, is a fee-only fiduciary wealth management firm providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and estates. The firm emphasizes retirement, education, tax, risk-management, and estate planning with a consultative approach that customizes portfolios primarily using mutual funds and ETFs under discretionary authority.

Hi, I’m Scott, the founder of Renovate Financial Planning, where we specialize in working with Real Estate Investors. I get to wake up every day excited to get to work because I combined the career I love (financial planning) with my hobby, side-gig of real estate investing! It’s hard as a Real Estate Investor to find an advisor who understands real estate or who won’t advise you against it! As a Real Estate Investor myself and an avid researcher on all things real estate and financial planning, I am here to help you reach all your financial and real estate goals. Our comprehensive financial planning includes real estate consulting, investment management, long-term tax planning, insurance and risk management, estate planning, and retirement planning. We’re here to make sure you have everything you need to live your best life now and into retirement. When I’m not meeting with clients, nerding out on real estate or researching tax strategies for financial planning, I can be found adventuring outside with my wife and three daughters or by the fireplace drinking coffee. If you would like to know more about Renovate Financial Planning and how we could help you, please reach out! We would love to have a free phone consultation with you to see if we would be a good fit!

Tiffany Brynteson Johnson is a financial advisor at FFP Wealth Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with FFP Wealth Management in various capacities since 2006. FFP Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management using a strategic asset allocation and core-and-satellite approach focused primarily on income and secondarily on growth.

Nathan Bartell is a financial advisor at FFP Wealth Management, LLC with Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining FFP Wealth Management, he worked for the City of Farmington and was a full-time student for nine years. FFP Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation and core-and-satellite approach focused primarily on income, investing mainly in no-load mutual funds and ETFs while tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Linda Wilke is a financial advisor with Jones Kertz & Associates, Inc. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 31 years of industry experience. Wilke has worked at Whittlinger Investment Corporation since 1994. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as an accountant at WCM Inc., an investment advisory firm in Minneapolis. Jones Kertz & Associates provides personalized portfolio management and wealth-planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, and retirement accounts. The firm manages its own wrap fee program, combining fundamental stock selection and technical analysis with diversified bond and mutual fund investments.

Brian Kertz is a financial advisor with Jones Kertz & Associates, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Whittlinger Investment Corporation since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Senior Operations Manager at WCM Inc., an investment advisory firm in Minneapolis. Jones Kertz & Associates provides personalized portfolio management and wealth-planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, and retirement accounts. The firm operates its own wrap fee program with Fidelity and manages portfolios internally using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, emphasizing asset allocation and continuous monitoring.

Joseph Van Dam is a financial advisor at All Terrain Financial Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with All Terrain Financial Advisors since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at SNS Advisory Group, LLC and SNS Financial Group, LLC. Van Dam is also an active owner of a life and health insurance agency. All Terrain Financial Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and consultative services to individuals, trusts, foundations, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, including option-based strategies, to build customized portfolios primarily for high-net-worth clients and sophisticated investors.

William Fondell is a financial advisor at All Terrain Financial Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at All Terrain Financial Advisors since 2018, following five years at SNS Financial Group. All Terrain Financial Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consultative services to individuals, trusts, foundations, registered investment advisers, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to build customized portfolios, including option-based overlays and sophisticated index option strategies primarily for high-net-worth clients.

Ross Welte is a financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with 5 Stone Financial Group, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Regal Investment Advisors, Regulus, Guardian Life Insurance, and Park Avenue Securities. In addition to advisory services, he is a licensed insurance agent offering insurance products to clients. 5 Stone Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients, employing a flexible investment approach that includes asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and both long- and short-term strategies. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and provides ongoing financial planning options.

Dylan Flategraff is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Dynic Wealth Management LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Dynic, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for nine years. He also teaches undergraduate economics and finance courses as an adjunct professor at Concordia University and the University of St. Thomas. Dynic Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term investment strategy, offering tailored portfolios that include stocks, ETFs, bonds, mutual funds, alternative investments, and options.

Brian Skolte is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at All Terrain Financial Advisors since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at SNS Financial Group, LLC and its affiliates from 2014 to 2017. He is also an active licensed life and health insurance agent. All Terrain Financial Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consultative services to individuals, trusts, foundations, and other entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to build customized portfolios, including option-based strategies, and serves a clientele that includes high-net-worth and sophisticated investors.

Luke Eberly is a CFP® certificant with one year of industry experience, currently advising at Drost Financial. He previously worked at CWM, LLC, Shilanski & Associates, Inc., and Accredited Investors. The firm serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, young families, and corporate executives, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning with a focus on fundamental security analysis and modern portfolio theory.

Carter Colemer is a financial advisor at FFP Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Winona National Bank and Pipestone Systems. FFP Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management, using a strategic asset allocation and core-and-satellite approach focused primarily on income and secondarily on growth.

Steven Drost is a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Drost Financial, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he held roles at Private Client Services LLC, Affiance Financial, and Echo Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Drost is the Co-Founder and CEO of Quivr CRM, a Salesforce OEM partner focused on customer experience development. Drost Financial serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, young families, and corporate executives, providing discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines fundamental security analysis with modern portfolio theory, using both passive and active investment vehicles to implement individualized portfolios.

James Steffen is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the sole advisor at Trott Brook Financial, where he has worked since 2018, and has prior experience at LPL Financial and LaSalle Street Securities. Steffen serves as the finance chair and treasurer on the board of Achieve Services, a nonprofit focused on employment opportunities for disabled adults. Trott Brook Financial serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach with customized asset allocation and routine portfolio monitoring, managing approximately $98 million in assets for about 146 clients.

Drew Erickson is a financial advisor with 8 years of industry experience, currently with 5 Stone Financial Group, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has prior experience with firms including Penn Mutual Insurance Company, Ohio National Insurance Company, and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, Erickson is a co-head coach for youth hockey in Thief River Falls. 5 Stone Financial Group, LLC is a Minnesota-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm’s investment approach is tailored to client objectives and involves asset allocation, technical analysis, and regular account reviews.

Michael Mccool is a financial advisor at Jones Kertz & Associates, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Capital Management Securities, Inc., Capital Management Associates, Inc., VSR Financial Services, Inc., and First Advisors. He serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the HighGrove Condominium Association. Jones Kertz & Associates, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and wealth planning services to individuals, business owners, trusts, retirement accounts, and select institutional clients. The firm employs a bottom-up fundamental research process supplemented by technical analysis, managing portfolios internally with a focus on individual stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.