Lucas Ratanawong is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Ameriprise since 2020 and prior work with Shoreline Sightseeing in Chicago, as well as experience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and in local parks and education sectors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, which delivers written recommendation reports and ongoing advice centered on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Fred Lawless II is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience, currently advising at Ameriprise in Shoreview, MN. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of LCBO, LLC, a business that manages aspects of his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, combining proprietary research, algorithmic tools, and collaboration between a centralized service team and individual advisors.

Russell Lewis III is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. He serves on the Board of Directors for the IDTS Medical Foundation, which supports patients unable to afford respiratory care. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, offers a range of advisory programs to individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Michael Davison is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Clayton St George is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Fortis Investors, Inc. and Fortis for over 30 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and co-owns a rental property with his wife. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm supports diverse client types including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients.

Braden Dodds is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage for ten years. Dodds also operates an investment advisory LLC, Dodds Investment Solutions. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Richard De Souza is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management services for busy professionals. He focuses on retirement planning, college education planning, insurance and risk mitigation, financial strategies, legacy planning, and access to lending and cash management services through Bank of America. Richard works closely with his clients to develop clear financial goals and strategies, enabling them to preserve their most important assets and concentrate on their careers and families. With over 14 years of experience in the financial services industry, Richard began his career in 2008 and has since supported clients through various complex financial needs, including portfolio management and retirement income distribution planning. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certification. Richard earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota System. Richard lives in Minneapolis and volunteers with Books for Africa, a nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting and distributing books to African students. In his free time, he enjoys biking, cooking, golfing, music, soccer, table tennis, and traveling.

Adam Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Woodbury, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2010. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Brandon O Hara is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Thrivent Investment Management. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, providing comprehensive, goal-based planning across various financial topics without discretionary portfolio management.

Christel Ingles is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Northwestern Mutual - Columns Resource Group from 2010 to 2018 before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary investment research and third-party data to support tax-aware withdrawal strategies and Social Security claiming options.

Matthew Adey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including PGIM Investments, Prudential Investment Management Services, and BlackRock Financial Management. Adey is currently based in St. Paul, MN. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies, including Monte Carlo simulations and the use of secular return estimates.

Courtney Saul is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Saul worked at Thrivent Financial and Wings Credit Union, among other roles. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christopher Pankratz is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 1995 and previously with Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. from 2001 to 2024. He also owns a sole proprietorship providing life and long-term care insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services that emphasize model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Thomas Westlund is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Excelsior, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to provide tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Emma Broderick is a Financial Consultant I specializing in helping clients pursue their financial goals through trust, transparency, and ongoing guidance. She focuses on creating an environment where clients feel safe and supported in making informed financial decisions. Emma works collaboratively with clients to develop personalized financial plans that provide clarity and confidence at every stage of life. Outside of her professional role, Emma has interests in fitness, food, gardening, music, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Patrick Zastrow is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1999 and with Primerica Advisors since 2018. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved part-time in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing, with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Christopher Olson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivered by a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Kent Sipola is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 8 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC U.S. Wealth Management since 2015. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable investment strategies and integrates both in-house and third-party managers to tailor portfolios according to clients’ risk profiles.

Cali Roane is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has held roles at several organizations including Thomson Reuters and Preferred Resource Group, alongside her current positions with LPL Financial and Independent School District 622. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in retail sales at Indian Hills Golf Club. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, delivering advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Benjamin Lacroix is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, delivering personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.