Scott Nordhougen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024. He spent eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining his current firm. Nordhougen has partial ownership in OneWealth LLC and full ownership of ATM Legacy Financial LLC, both investment-related ventures based in Fargo, ND. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a wide range of planning options utilizing proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through meetings and written summaries.

Chad Quamme is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors based in Fargo, ND, holding a Series 66 designation with 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dougherty & Company LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. He has ownership interests in investment-related businesses including ONE WEALTH LLC and Q CAPITAL LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that address various financial needs. The firm utilizes Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, delivering these through meetings and client summaries, with optional implementation through multiple advisory and brokerage programs.

Melinda Jury is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Fargo, ND, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2022 and has four years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lawrence Wittman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fargo, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2016, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides a broad range of planning options tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to deliver customized recommendations.

Laura Penner is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and has been affiliated with the firm and its related entities since 2017. She also works as an insurance agent selling life, health, and disability insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Kathleen Fischer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Horace, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. In addition to advisory services, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and selectively managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Michael Bale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Moorhead, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LPL Financial and Bell Bank since 2019, with prior experience in various positions including client service and notary duties at Bell Bank. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across multiple asset classes.

Jackson Lemnus is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and has prior experience in renewable energy and agricultural consulting firms. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large retail advisor and branch network.

Bryce Irsfeld is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fargo, ND. His prior experience includes roles at Scheels and COUNTRY Financial, as well as positions in education and community services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kristopher Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2022, with prior tenure at First Financial Equity Corporation. Smith is also the owner of KSCL LLC, an LLC established for tax purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and financial planning services delivered through a large network of independent advisors.

Shad Connor is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fargo, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of advising, he serves as president of Avid Properties LLC, overseeing decisions related to an office building he acquired. 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 planning on a broad range of topics and integrates planning with managed-account programs, while maintaining separate service structures and not accepting discretionary trading authority for the Dedicated Planning Service.

Anthony Paper is a financial advisor with Cetera in Fargo, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for 14 years and has operated two investment-related businesses since 2006 and 2008. Outside of financial services, he serves as a sports official for basketball and football games in the Fargo area. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party investment managers through multiple program structures.

Paul Aslakson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Fargo, ND. He has 21 years of industry experience, including 14 years with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. 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, while keeping planning services separate from managed accounts.

Brandon Askew is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fargo, ND, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at ICA Group Wealth Management, LLC, and has a background as a self-employed professional. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a business entity unrelated to investment activities. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, combining advanced operational tools with a broad platform that supports over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Ryan Crane is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Fargo, ND. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Gate City Bank and Wells Fargo. 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 institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Lacey Romie is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Moorhead, MN, and has 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014 and also serves in the Minnesota Army National Guard. In addition to her financial advisory role, she has worked at Best Buy since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Peter Hovey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including a position at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association beginning in 2015. Prior to that, he spent one year at Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs focused on financial and estate planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Corey Schille is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fargo, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Friendship Inc from 2016 to 2022 before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management in 2022. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

James Anderson is a financial advisor at Osaic with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Osaic since 2023, previously working at Century Financial Advisors, Inc. and Fsc Securities Corporation. Anderson is also a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor and an independent agent selling health, life insurance, and fixed annuities. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally sells personal items on eBay. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services across a variety of programs. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by risk-tolerance assessments and efficient frontier analysis, with access to multiple custodial arrangements and third-party managers.

Jeremy Holm is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Fargo, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of the West, BancWest Investment Services, and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary asset allocation and investment manager advisory program supported by centralized due diligence and a mix of quantitative and qualitative research.