Christian Gaffy is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at various financial and tax service firms since 2015 and has been involved in coaching and mentoring ice hockey goalies through multiple hockey academies and local associations for over seven years. He also serves on the finance council for a local church and school, advising on budget and facilities management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to third-party money managers and a variety of program structures.

Lindsay Rasmussen is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2021, Rasmussen worked for Medtronic, Inc. from 2006 to 2021. 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, and estate planning, with options to combine planning and managed-account services under its WealthPlan program.

Ryan Rambacher is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He works closely with a select group of families and business owners to provide personalized financial advice and planning, focusing on understanding life priorities and creating strategies aligned with clients' long-term goals and aspirations. His approach emphasizes asking insightful questions to tailor wealth management plans that address unique opportunities and challenges. Ryan's areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He and his team leverage Merrill Lynch's investment experience and the banking strength of Bank of America to execute plans at a high level. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Wisconsin System and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Ryan lives in Stillwater, MN with his wife Andrea, daughter Zoe, son Carter, and their Alaskan Klee Kai, Scooby Doo. In his personal time, he enjoys antiquing, boating, fishing, football, golfing, gymnastics, pickleball, running, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Scott Ellingson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and previously spent 13 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, and supports advisors with research tools and diverse investment strategies.

Jill Brett is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked previously at Securian Financial Services, CRI Securities, Winter And Associates, and Strong Capital Management. Outside of her advisory role, she has served in a polling capacity for Washington County, MN. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored portfolio strategies using a combination of in-house and third-party managers and provides a range of advisory programs with various investment and administrative options.

Hannah Notebaart is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Wyoming, MN. She has one year of industry experience and has worked at Edward Jones since 2023. Her background includes roles in home care and food service, as well as academic experience at Hamline University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and nonprofits. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a broad network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products.

Margaret Koenig is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Osceola, WI, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Kelly Services Global, LLC and Hudson Hospital & Clinic. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated capabilities through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Neil Bonneson Bruce is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in White Bear Lake, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Associated Investment Services, Inc., CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., CUNA Mutual Group, Dougherty & Company LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 with various investment strategies, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Steven Wright is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Osceola, Wisconsin, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at Land O'Lakes, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christian Utecht is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Hartford Financial Services Group and Keyot LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and planning services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Aquib Khan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Anthony Thole is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He currently works at RBC Capital Markets and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Mark Almlie is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. based in Osceola, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2008 and is also involved in ownership and management roles related to The RiverGroup Financial Advisors and a family farm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, offering advisory programs as well as institutional consulting and portfolio management.

Paul Demro is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in St. Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Demro is a volunteer firefighter and serves as vice president and board member of the Ham Lake Firefighters Relief Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Melissa Albrecht is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following three years with First Call Hospitality. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as secretary for the Tigersharks Swim Club, a charitable organization in Farmington, Minnesota. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Benjamin Wedell is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including 24 years with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in agricultural product ownership and operates as a health insurance agent. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, tax, and estate matters. The firm’s approach combines goal-based analyses and planning with managed-account programs, while maintaining a separation between planning services and portfolio management.

Travis Amiot is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial industry, all of which have been spent at Edward Jones since 2005. He serves on the Board of Directors for St Croix Catholic School in Stillwater, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kenneth Maahs is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and concurrently has been involved with Lakeland Mortgage Corporation since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Ken Maahs and Associates, Inc., an independent insurance sales and investment firm. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires, efficient frontier analysis, and rebalancing.

Timothy Pauley is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Raymond James Financial Services in various capacities since 1999. Pauley serves as a director on the Osceola Industrial Development Corp board and owns The RiverGroup Administration Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Michael Goehner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2003. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.