Sydney Jirak is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Sydney worked at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, and Posh Jesmer, among other roles. Outside of advising, Sydney has been involved with Scannell LLC in a registered staff capacity. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Timothy Jirak is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise in Minnetonka, MN. 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 advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Garrett Quady is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has recently transitioned to the financial industry, joining UBS in 2025 after diverse work experience including roles at Black Bird Limo and Three Rivers Park District. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Lauren Taney is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, where she has worked since 2008. She has 16 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning through dedicated teams. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved tools and proprietary modeling methods to support its planning process.

John Haerle is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Dain Rauscher since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor consultant promoting nutritional products. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Derek Spavin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Birchwood, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, utilizing a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional provider.

Julie Kearney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2006 to 2026 before joining LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with MB Holdings, LLC, serving as a paraplanner for another financial practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lori Busch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base and provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Connor Fabio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022, with prior roles at Wells Fargo and other firms. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Bradley Newbauer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a cabin rental business, handling janitorial duties and bookkeeping. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations. The firm operates as a large institutional provider offering advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Dana Roberts is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2014, with prior experience at CRI Securities and Securian Financial Services. Roberts also serves as a FINRA arbitrator. 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 through written recommendation reports and annual advice, utilizing proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Kathryn Austin is a financial advisor at Osaic with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Benjamin F. Edwards for three years. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach supported by tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and portfolio optimization, and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Sigrid Nielsen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Golden Valley, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Wintrust Mortgage Barrington Bank and Trust. Outside of advising, she is a writer, author, and speaker, with a pending book titled "Letters from Sigrid," and she serves as Finance Director for the nonprofit WEMN Women Entrepreneurs of MN, among other volunteer roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive advisor and branch network as well as its additional affiliated capabilities.

William Thureson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a property management LLC with his spouse, handling managerial duties for rental properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved analytical tools.

Molly Schutz is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked as an independent consultant selling and educating consumers on therapeutic-grade essential oils and has served as an election judge for the City of Eagan. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through multiple advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party managers with options for tax management and responsible investing.

Kristin Printon is a financial professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Securian Financial Services, and CRI Securities. Kristin serves on the advisory board of the Diaper Bank of Minnesota, a nonprofit providing diapers to organizations supporting families with young children. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through various program platforms and third-party managers.

Scott Graul is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, Scottrade, and TD Ameritrade. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Head of Operations and Financial Planner at Sandvold Financial Group, where he oversees cash flow and manages the customer service team. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, emphasizing model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of investment programs tailored to various client needs.

Warren Ludford is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008, working at the firm for 18 years. Ludford is based in Roseville, MN, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by various operational and research tools.

Daniel Griep is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1993. Mr. Griep serves on the investment committee for DeLaSalle High School’s endowment funds, contributing to the drafting of the Investment Policy Statement. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant operations and principal trading.

Steven Van Sloun is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at Deepwater Asset Management and F2 Group. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.