Matthew Chew is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Lake Elmo, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and joined Thrivent in 2026. Prior to his current role, his background includes various positions outside the financial industry as well as completing his education at the University of Northwestern St. Paul. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and offers planning without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under separate service arrangements.

Thomas Garibaldi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he held roles in small business operations and education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients with specialized retirement income planning services that combine written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Trent Schenk is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for 15 years at Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor portfolios according to clients’ risk profiles.

Keean Benson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at Craig-Hallum Capital Group, Bayview Capital Group LLC, U.S. Bank, United Health Group, and Rushford State Bank. He also has experience in an investment-related role with Scannell LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing guidance focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Sieburg is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Alan Eleria is a Financial Consultant with extensive experience in the financial services industry. He has held roles including Financial Consultant and Relationship Manager at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2007 and 2024, Financial Education Specialist at Amerprise from 2005 to 2007, Financial Services Officer and Assistant Branch Manager at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union from 2003 to 2005, and Financial Advisor at Waddell & Reed from 1998 to 2003. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Alan brings over 23 years of experience, focusing on helping clients plan for their financial goals by understanding their unique situations and co-creating financial plans. Outside of his professional work, Alan engages in family activities, fitness, social events with friends, soccer, traveling, and volunteering.

Andrew Duddingston is a Financial Advisor currently working with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he assists clients by developing personalized investment strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. Andrew specializes in a range of services including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. He provides ongoing advice and guidance tailored to clients' evolving requirements. Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State University. He has earned several professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). These credentials support his expertise and commitment to financial planning. He emphasizes understanding what matters most to his clients and their families, helping them uncover and pursue their individual financial goals.

Mallory Travis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Minneapolis, MN, with 7 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Scott Sommer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edina, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He also serves as an advisor at Royal Credit Union. 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 offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by research and model portfolios.

Alan Johnson is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Plymouth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance and multiple AdvisorNet Financial entities. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates a woodworking business where he designs and sells custom gifts, signs, and furniture. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across a variety of asset classes.

Zenon Westrum Ostrom is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Duluth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked briefly with Cetera Advisor Networks and Financial Planning Partners, and spent several years in educational roles at the University of Minnesota Duluth and South High School. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver written recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Christopher Torborg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise in two separate periods totaling five years and was previously employed at Nordstrom for two years. 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 advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

William Lundquist is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1981 at Norwest Bank, becoming its first financial advisor in South Dakota. Following Norwest's merger with Wells Fargo Investments, he continued to work with families across South Dakota and neighboring states to develop and implement wealth management strategies. In 2010, he joined Merrill Lynch to further serve his clients. William holds a double major bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics from Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His areas of expertise include executive compensation, philanthropic planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization, among others. Throughout his career, he has focused on building open relationships with individuals and families to understand their financial goals and provide comprehensive guidance. In addition to his advisory role, William is actively involved in his community. He is currently a member of the Investment Committee at Augustana University and serves on the Board of the South Dakota Children’s Home Foundation. Over the past four decades, he has contributed to various non-profit boards, including United Way, the South Dakota State Board of Tourism, South Dakota Symphony, Sioux Falls YMCA, and Augustana University Board of Trustees. William and his wife have been married for over 40 years and have three sons and five grandchildren.

Scott Schachtman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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 a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client's risk profile.

Molly Wilson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Long Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Zimmerman and Associates and is involved with the Orono Foundation, a nonprofit supporting local schools. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, utilizing a centralized consulting team that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional firm.

Angela Tarara is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Kyle Burleson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Burleson has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Brian Pludeman is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated firms since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Pludeman serves as the Director of the Concession Stand for the Lakes International Language Academy Booster Club, assisting with volunteer scheduling and inventory management. 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 written recommendations across a range of planning topics, with options to combine planning and managed accounts under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Reese Lang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Loretto, MN, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 33 years of industry experience, including nearly three decades with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advising, Lang is involved in agricultural operations through Lang Farms and serves as president of the Wild Wings Sportsman's Club, a land conservation and sportsman's organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed, research-based recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, combining algorithmic and expert oversight in its retirement planning approach.

Nathan Schipper is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2026, he worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc and Thrivent Financial for nine years, as well as Questar Asset Management and Questar Capital Corporation for two years each. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services, implementing tailored strategies through a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.