Christopher Dock is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Solucient Consulting, LLC, a non-investment related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement advice services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with a focus on flexibility and scale.

Mathias Hoefferle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Eagan, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His career includes multiple periods at Edward Jones beginning in 2019, interspersed with roles in education, realty, and transportation. 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 under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

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 at Osaic with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Branch President at Sterling State Bank, where he underwrites loans and manages a team of employees. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and access to various managed-account solutions. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to construct diversified portfolios, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple investment types.

Jason Briscoe is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2007 and Thrivent Investment Management since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a real estate investment company focused on financing home rehabilitation projects. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based holistic planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping the services separate.

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 with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Thrivent Investment Management, Edward Jones, and KLDiscovery. He operates under the DBA ProsperLane Financial for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by various technology tools.

Jennifer Akins is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Prior Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Rivertown Dental for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network as well as affiliated capabilities beyond traditional advisory services.

Shawn Vradenburg is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Helping Hands committee at South Cities Church, where he votes on financial assistance for members in need. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs, while maintaining separate services for planning and portfolio management.

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.

Dave Erickson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at CHS Inc for two years and Ecolab Inc for eighteen years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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 credential and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

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.