Cole Kelly is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2023. Kelly serves on the finance committee for Love INC, a nonprofit organization, where he helps review financial processes and structures. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across multiple program platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Gary Hoshaw is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he owns and serves as president of Gary and Carrie Hoshaw Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes, and is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Jacob Fleming is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Focus Financial Network Inc and Strong Tower Wealth Management. Outside of financial services, he coaches youth hockey with the Elk River Youth Hockey Association. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation models, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to build portfolios across multiple asset classes for both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Jack O'Brien is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, bringing one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Equitable Advisors and data analysis at Pro Football Focus. Outside of finance, he is involved in his local community as a member of the Waconia Chamber of Commerce and the Waconia-West Carver Rotary Club, and he coaches football and participates in local hockey activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on goal-based, holistic planning without discretionary trading authority, offering clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

John Naslund is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 1981 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2009 and 2015, respectively. He holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-driven planning process.

Matthew Kuplic is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Riddle and Bloom and teaching at the University of St. Thomas. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored annual retirement-income planning advice based on proprietary research and third-party data. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation strategies and Social Security claiming guidance within a defined investment framework.

Kelly Broneak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN, with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Mark Foreman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at United Planners Financial Services and serving on the First Minnesota Bank Board of Directors. He also provides tax preparation and accounting services through Foreman and Airhart. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and third-party research.

Darcy Dahl is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN, and has 13 years of industry experience. Dahl has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of advisory work, Dahl is a fitness instructor at Barre 3 and serves on the Investment Committee for the Japanese American Citizens League. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and global market analyses.

Michael Cassidy is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2011. He is also a co-owner of ROR Tax Professionals, LLC, where he is involved in tax preparation. Cassidy has additional involvement as a partner in TPWA Operations LLC, providing occasional input on management issues. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations in coordination with clients' advisors.

Gretchen Bennett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of Lone Oak Companies LLC, a business related to rental property management in Rockford, Minnesota. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling.

Nick Plaza is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025. Before joining Fidelity, he gained experience as a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2020 to 2024. Nick focuses on helping individuals and families navigate important financial decisions through personalized planning and ongoing guidance. His approach emphasizes understanding each person's goals, priorities, and circumstances to develop strategies that align with their unique needs. He values building trusted relationships through open communication, education, and thoughtful planning. Outside of his professional work, Nick enjoys activities such as fitness, enjoying food, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, reading, and running.

Ryan Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process with firm-approved tools and incorporates a wide range of investment and financial services.

Michael Sturgis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakeville, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jeffrey Jarnes is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with 45 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has a longstanding career including roles with Fortune Financial Holdings, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and operates a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide network serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services supported by a broad selection of investment strategies and custodial relationships.

Ryan Antkowiak is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Robert W. Baird & Company since 2007. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in St. Paul, MN. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to implement a range of investment strategies.

Jacob Morris is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked for Osseo Area Schools for twelve years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Elizabeth Stromberg is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, with strategies tailored to clients’ risk profiles and implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Carl Lottman is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Plymouth, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual life Insurance Company and MassMutual Investors Services since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in health insurance sales as an agent. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Catherine Shannon is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over eighteen years of experience in the financial services industry, supporting clients with comprehensive wealth management strategies. Her expertise includes areas such as college education planning, corporate executive services, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and tax minimization. Catherine holds Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations, as well as life and health insurance licenses. She also holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature from the University of Minnesota, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She further attained a Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University, where she was a Jane Addams-Andrew Carnegie fellow. Beyond her advisory role, Catherine engages in community involvement as a member of the Board for Project Got Your Back. She is also affiliated with several professional organizations, including the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, Indiana University Alumni Association, and is a founding member of the Mortar Board Foundation.