Angosa Deressa is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Deressa held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of financial services, Deressa was involved with East African Healing Services Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Adam Garen Greenleaf is a financial advisor at Stifel with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, Greenleaf is active in community organizations, serving on the boards of a local synagogue, a pluralistic ritual bath initiative, and a regional academic debate league. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for asset allocation and financial planning.

Jody Otto is a CFP® with 39 years of experience in the financial industry, currently advising at Osaic since 2024. Prior to joining Osaic, she spent 11 years at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. She also oversees managerial activities and contract approvals for a sports training facility, the Irish Sports Dome. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services with an emphasis on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization utilizing multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Trent Lorenz is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Tyler Westphal is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in entrepreneurial ventures as CEO of STP Ventures LLC and managing partner of UAM Stillwater LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and serves a wide advisor network, with notable capabilities in municipal finance and employer advisory services.

John Barber is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Innovative Court Reporters, a court reporting business. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment resources.

David Olson Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Edina, MN, and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Olson is involved in business ventures including managing a tax preparation service and several real estate operating entities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes proprietary research and third-party data to deliver personalized recommendations within a restricted enrollment framework.

Lauren Asenbrenner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Burnsville, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Hennepin Healthcare and the University of Minnesota Duluth. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Paras Kumar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and has also worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Christopher Wagner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rosemount, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a tree removal and landscaping business called You Got Wood?. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, 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 access, and institutional platforms.

Jeffrey Lindell is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2015, working at both Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a family investment involving farm land, where he assists with oversight of farming operations. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Stephen Madsen is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Lake Elmo Bank, where he serves as Vice President of the Investment Department. Madsen is also an insurance agent licensed to sell life, health, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures, third-party manager options, and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Christopher Green is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, including its affiliated entities, and previously spent 11 years with Axa Advisors, LLC. He is based in Golden Valley, MN. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, offering tailored Recommendation Reports that address income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by specialized committees to deliver these services, focusing on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Andrew Lewis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, JP Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo, and Heartland Solar. Outside of his advisory work, he has worked as a driver and independent contractor for ride-sharing and delivery services such as Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Martinez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2004 and transitioned to Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Ryan Betz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and board member of the Delta Chi Housing Corporation, a nonprofit organization managing the chapter house for the Delta Chi Fraternity at the University of Minnesota. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Daniel Bigaouette is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes six years at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. He serves as a finance council member at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines proprietary research and third-party analytics to offer diversified investment solutions across brokerage and advisory platforms.

Jacob Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, serving clients by developing personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. He joined Merrill in 2022 and leverages sophisticated wealth management tools to create comprehensive plans addressing various aspects of clients’ financial lives. Jacob brings over a decade of experience in financial services, including roles in wealth management and leadership at several national banks and financial companies. His expertise encompasses college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, and socially responsible investing. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Religion from Concordia College – Moorhead. Jacob is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor designations. Residing in Eagan, Jacob lives with his wife, Marisa, their two daughters, and their golden retriever. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing and exploring local parks with his family.

Lindsey Stokes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2016, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and use of AI-driven methodologies in portfolio management.

Jody Gunderson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Gunderson has worked at a variety of firms including Great Point Capital, LLC and S2K Financial LLC. Outside of financial advising, Gunderson has experience in the home furnishings remodeling business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms supported by advanced research tools and a broad network of investment adviser representatives.