Lauren Asenbrenner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021. Her prior work includes roles at Hennepin Healthcare and the University of Minnesota Duluth. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service providing tailored retirement income planning advice with a focus on dependable income sources 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 credential 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 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Matthew Beck is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial in St. Paul, MN. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he is a soloist and engages in singing activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

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 with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2004 and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

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.

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 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked across various Fidelity entities since 2016. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jody Gunderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edina, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Great Point Capital, S2K Financial, and various real estate and financial services firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Adeline Meyer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and various positions related to education and community outreach. 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, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Tracy Edwardsen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in St. Louis Park, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Volunteer Hospitality Lead for a local organizing committee that plans cross-country ski races. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Logan Goetzinger is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked with Foley Equipment Company, River Creek Farms, and Browns Shoe Fit Co. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based financial planning and managed-account services as separate but consolidated options, focusing on comprehensive planning without discretionary trading authority.

Rachel Holzem is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she held a variety of roles in retail and education, including positions at Pandora Jewelry and the University of Minnesota. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ashley Jager is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bloomington, MN, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and having six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, she worked at Raytheon Technologies Corporation for 11 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brandon Hoium is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked for Furniture Mart USA for ten years in sales. Thrivent provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers ongoing or one-time planning engagements and integrates planning with managed-account services under its WealthPlan option.

Jason Soli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Optum Financial, and Edward Jones. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.