Thomas Gillen is a CFP® professional currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. He has been in the financial industry since 2023, with prior experience at Landmark Wealth Management Group and a background at Menards, Inc. outside of finance. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, and outsourced CIO services to a broad client base that includes individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of asset-allocation modeling and third-party independent managers, employing both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Justin Mishacoff is a financial advisor at &Partners with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Lumitas Wealth Strategies, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Wells Fargo. He is a co-owner of Lumitas Wealth Strategies, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management and financial planning through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with oversight of third-party managers.

Richard Ramsay is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2017, he spent over four decades with Sii Investments, Inc./Ramsay Financial Advisers, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Ramsay serves as treasurer and board member of a Christian Science church and participates on the Rotary District Grant Committee. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, employing discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by fundamental and technical analysis as well as digital advice platforms.

Rick Peterson is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities since 2016 and has additional experience with Atlas Wealth & Retirement and CSP & Associates. He is involved in outside insurance activities related to long-term care, disability, fixed life and annuities, health, and supplemental medical insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel overseas. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Lars Engman is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at One Source Virtual and Ceridian. Engman is also a partner at New Horizons BFS LLC, where he provides investment advice and financial planning. J. W. Cole Advisors serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis.

Joshua Rebholz is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. He serves on the boards of multiple healthcare and nonprofit organizations, including the Courage Kenny Foundation and the MN Brain Injury Alliance, and is involved in organizing charitable golf events. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations by offering tailored investment advisory programs that combine in-house and third-party management with customizable portfolio strategies.

Alan Tyson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Woodbury, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services, as well as involvement with companies outside the financial sector. He is a partner at Clear Image Press, Inc., a specialty printing business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Kimberly Cox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Morgan Stanley, spanning over a decade before joining LPL Financial. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, delivering advice through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Katherine Robbins is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with five years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015 and is currently based in Hudson, WI. 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 and offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Luke Ellis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bayport, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ellis is involved in leadership and operational oversight of Peniel Reflection, LLC, an investment-related business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Connelly is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in UPSTREAM Stillwater LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making.

Craig Lundquist is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including CUNA Brokerage Services, Ideal Credit Union, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and Bremer Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-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 and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Max Murphy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodbury, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and joined the industry in 2025. Prior to his advisory role, his background includes service with AmeriCorps and involvement with several nonprofit organizations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms.

Andrew Meier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Chicago Title Insurance Company for four years before joining Edward Jones in 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Chad Rinkenberger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent 14 years at Kohl's Department Stores. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Johnson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Great Lakes Coca Cola for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of an online dietary supplement startup called GUT HABITS LLC. 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 across various financial topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Eric Edson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with VECTOR MARKETING. 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Hayward is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Woodbury, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2004 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2002. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in selling loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with trading and custodial services provided by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Jack Buckley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 13 years before joining LPL Financial in 2016. Buckley maintains a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with a range of investment strategies and technologies.

Matthew Chew is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He joined Thrivent in 2026 and has no prior industry experience in financial advising. His background includes diverse roles across several organizations, including the University of Northwestern St. Paul and various service and security positions. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based financial planning and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing structure called “WealthPlan.”