Ricky Nelson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in St. Louis Park, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003 and also has involvement with Kim Fishman Audiology, LLC, operating as an independent contractor for Midwest Hearing Loops since 2016. Besides his advisory role, he is engaged in selling home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure without fixed fees, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plans.

Gail Nieuwsma is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Lakeville, MN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank from 1992 to 2020 before joining Thrivent in 2020. Outside of advising, she owns a rental condo in Ft Myers, Florida. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning across multiple topics. The firm offers planning as either a one-time or ongoing engagement and integrates these services with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

James Lunde is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity since 2012, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, use of systematic methodologies, and integration of AI-driven research in portfolio management.

Kelly Contreras is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lakeville, MN, and has 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets across a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Derek Steele is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Lakeville, MN, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2015. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jamie Lexvold is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years at the firm and five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as an independent contractor shopper for Instacart. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Scott Yeomans is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Thrivent Financial, RBC Capital Markets, and Northwestern Mutual. Yeomans also teaches at the University of Northwestern in St. Paul. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment and advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Michael Schmid is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Edward Jones since 2002. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Three Dog Holdings, LLC, a company engaged in office rentals. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Sophia Pexa is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her work history includes roles within Thrivent Financial, Starship LLC, and several other organizations across finance and education sectors. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management.

Cheryl Johnston is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously spent 24 years at Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Lost Lake Farm LLC, a farming business in Prior Lake, MN. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Steven Struthers is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at FBL Financial Group and Farm Bureau Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates two multifamily rental properties. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning covering a broad range of topics, delivered either as a one-time or ongoing engagement, with options to combine planning and managed-account services.

Matthew Bromelkamp is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Apple Valley, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at Tavern on France. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Robert Petersen is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory work, Petersen is involved in an entrepreneurial venture, Ai Ventures. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides multiple portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and features institutional-level support and compliance resources.

Kevin Cunniff is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2015. Outside of advising, he is the owner of a courier delivery business. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning that covers a wide range of topics but does not include implementation of recommendations or discretionary portfolio management.

Jeffrey Myers is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Myers is a scout leader and a small group leader at Hosanna Church. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach that combines asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance analysis, and diversified portfolios including stocks, bonds, and alternative investments.

Jessica Fields is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of experience in the financial industry, all with Edward Jones. Based in Apple Valley, MN, she has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a co-trustee of a family trust. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Bryant is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and over four years of diverse work experience, including roles at CAPTRUST Financial Advisors LLC and Thrivent. His background also includes positions outside the financial industry, such as teaching at Iowa State University and John F. Kennedy Jr. High School. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across various investment types.

Adam Marso is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Burnsville, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he held academic positions at the University of Minnesota, University of North Dakota, Henderson State University, and Arkansas State University. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering both one-time and ongoing planning engagements. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under its WealthPlan option.

Michael Cassel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Lakeville, MN, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following an 11-year tenure at the University of St. Thomas. Outside of advising, he owns a photography business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored reports and ongoing advice focused on income and tax strategies.

Jaeson Morrison is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Burnsville, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked for the City of Richfield and the City of Northfield. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. Its approach combines detailed written recommendations across various planning areas with the option to integrate planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing structure.