Christopher Oleson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked for Midwest Special Instruments from 2011 to 2023. 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, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

David Anderson Jr. is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019, following 15 years at FSC Securities Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he is a notary and an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Erik Plaisted is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked for Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years. He is also the Branch President at Sterling State Bank, where he underwrites loans and manages staff. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and offers access to multiple investment products and third-party managed solutions.

Jason Briscoe is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2007 and with Thrivent Investment Management since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a real estate investment company focused on rehabbing homes for resale, primarily as a financier. 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 planning covering topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and special needs planning, with the option to combine planning with a managed-account program called “WealthPlan” under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Joe Hajjali is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, N.A., and was involved in the retail and food service industries, including operating Lustrous Spirits Inc. Dba MGM Wine and Spirits and Maki International Restaurant Co. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Anthony Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Savage, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked for RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS INC for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Certainty of Uncertainty, LLC as an Associate Financial Advisor and Insurance Specialist. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis within a structured, algorithm-supported approach to retirement income planning.

Jason Hotzler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial, Thrivent Investment Management, Edward Jones, and KLDiscovery. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to various model portfolios and research.

Shawn Vradenburg is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Lakeville, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and its affiliates since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Helping Hands committee at South Cities Church, which provides financial assistance to church members in need. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning across various areas including retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm provides these services through a network of advisors without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Ian Mc Cready Flora is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent ten years at the University of Virginia. 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 and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Christian is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he worked for FSC Securities Corporation for 26 years. He has also been active in community service, serving on the board and as president of the Lakeville Rotary Club. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and diversified investment portfolios, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

James Carlson is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at ON Investment Management Co and The O.N. Equity Sales Company, as well as recent experience with Avantax entities. He also manages Carlson Financial Strategies, which provides financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors and serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and planning services through multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Neal Doty is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and participant advice programs.

Brad Melsa is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2022. Prior to this, he spent ten years at Commonwealth Financial Network and has been associated with Think Mutual Bank since 2012. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and is notable for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Jeremy Oliver is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 22 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship providing fixed insurance products such as life insurance and long-term care. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities, through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios with diverse investment options.

Christian Dane is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Lakeville, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Thrivent Financial and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. prior to his current position. 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 planning across various financial topics, delivered as either one-time or ongoing engagements without discretionary trading authority.

Jacob Helberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo and Advisornet Financial. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a Public Notary in Minnesota. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Aaron Fritz is a CFP® professional at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2022 and previously held roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Fritz serves as Treasurer on the Boards of Directors for both the Eastview Hockey Association and Eastview Athletic Association Football. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with tax-aware withdrawal strategies and ongoing advice.

Alexander Gaustad is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, The Vanguard Group, and Wold Architects & Engineers. He also worked with the Bloomington Jefferson Hockey Association and Jackfish Bay Property Management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning and advice through a centralized team working alongside advisors.

Karl Pawlowski is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He was previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of advising, he has involvement in commercial real estate business ownership in Shakopee, MN. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-based modeling and tax-efficient strategies to generate personalized recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Dale Kersten is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at The Home Depot and Exlar Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an election judge in Dakota County and is a board member of Project Miracle, a nonprofit organization focused on providing resources to underserved communities. Thrivent Investment Management delivers dedicated planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of financial topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate service relationships.