Patrick Smith is a financial advisor at Bearing Point Capital with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a musical group called Surreal McCoys, which recently produced a CD generating royalties. Bearing Point Capital provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a comprehensive client assessment and primarily fundamental analysis to construct customized portfolios, offering a broad range of securities and alternative investments.

Gregory Paine is a financial advisor with Capital Management Associates Inc in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. and 1st United Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in family-owned rental properties and a commercial building enterprise. Capital Management Associates, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with various investment strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, as well as financial planning and a manager-of-managers program.

Jennifer Cords is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She is currently with Cedar Cove Wealth Partners in Bloomington, MN, where she has worked since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Thrivent Financial and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. In addition to her advisory work, she is a licensed insurance agent servicing clients' insurance needs. Cedar Cove Wealth Partners manages approximately $455 million in assets for individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies, tactical asset allocation, and alternative investments, and provides coordinated estate planning services through partnerships.

Scott Foreman is a financial advisor at Capital Management Associates, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with multiple firms including Capital Management Securities, Ronin Advisory, and First Advisors. Foreman is also the secretary of the Hispanic Republican Assembly of Minnesota. Capital Management Associates, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various securities and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and a manager-of-managers program.

Jann Mauri is a financial advisor at Stevens Foster Financial Advisors in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience. Mauri has been with Stevens Foster since 2013. Mauri maintains a Minnesota insurance license for service purposes but does not receive commissions. Stevens Foster Financial Advisors serves high net worth individuals, corporate officers, small business owners, family trusts, and foundations with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines investment management with ongoing tax planning and preparation, emphasizing executive benefits and stock-based compensation, and employs a tax-aware, risk-focused approach supported by in-house tax professionals.

Christopher Sipe is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves at Cedar Cove Wealth Partners and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. In addition to his advisory role, Sipe is a licensed insurance agent involved in servicing clients' insurance needs. Cedar Cove Wealth Partners manages approximately $455 million in assets for individual and institutional clients, blending active and passive strategies, tactical asset allocation, and ESG considerations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, including estate planning coordination, and operates its own wrap program while utilizing various third-party platforms and strategists.

Benjamin Johnson is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience currently serving at Cedar Cove Wealth Partners. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Thrivent Advisor Network. He is also a licensed insurance agent providing insurance services to clients. Cedar Cove Wealth Partners is a team of 10 advisors managing approximately $455 million in assets for individual and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and estate planning coordination, employing a blend of active and passive strategies alongside tactical asset allocation and alternative investments.

Ruth Langworthy is a financial advisor at Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Punch & Associates since 2019 and previously at Hoogendoorn & Talbot, LLP. Langworthy holds a Series 65 designation. Punch & Associates serves private and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, foundations, pension plans, government entities, and trusts. The firm employs a multi-cap investment approach focused on fundamental research and offers discretionary portfolio management, Wealth Advisory services, and private fund management.

Joshua Englund is a financial advisor at Nepsis, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Nepsis since 2015. Englund is also involved in insurance sales through Englund Enterprises, Inc., which he co-founded. Nepsis, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement accounts, charities, and businesses by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and sub-advisory services. The firm offers investment management primarily through a wrap-fee program and also markets research and educational products to other financial advisors.

Daniel Jandro is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently advising at Q3 Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Advisornet Wealth Management, CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, and Lifelong Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a financial coach for low-income families through Prepare and Prosper. Q3 Advisors provides tax-focused financial planning and consulting services using fixed, pre-determined fees. The firm emphasizes comprehensive planning recommendations without managing client investment portfolios or charging percentage-of-assets fees.

Matthew Merrick is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Group in Eden Prairie, MN, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, Merrick operates an insurance sales business as a sole proprietor. Strategic Wealth Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advisory, and wrap fee programs for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm manages $1.54 billion in discretionary assets and employs a client strategy approach that includes fundamental and technical analysis, use of model management, and hiring sub-advisors, while integrating broker-dealer and insurance activities.

Robert Lewis is a financial advisor at Nepsis, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 30 years of industry experience. He was previously with BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. for six years before joining Nepsis in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Lewis receives residual insurance renewal commissions. Nepsis, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement accounts, charities, and businesses, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and sub-advisory services. The firm also provides research and educational products to other financial advisors, utilizing a wrap-fee investment approach with regular account reviews and reporting.

Jacob Ferrin is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at The Wealth Group – Austin B. Colby & Associates in Eden Prairie, MN, with one year of industry experience. Before joining the firm, he worked at Hazeltine National Golf Club for four years and was a full-time student for over a decade. The Wealth Group – Austin B. Colby & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and managed-account services. The firm tailors advice and portfolios to clients’ objectives using asset-allocation frameworks and various trading techniques, with regular account reviews and third-party aggregation to manage held-away assets.

Joseph Hankinson is a financial advisor at Tradition Wealth Management LLC in Edina, MN. He holds a Series 65 designation and began his advisory role in 2025. Prior to joining Tradition Wealth Management, he worked at Echo Global Logistics and Octagon and has experience from his academic background at the University of New Hampshire. Tradition Wealth Management serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a diverse investment approach, including model portfolios and third-party manager programs, and offers specialized services such as 1031 exchange consulting and ERISA fiduciary roles.

Mark Magnuson is a CFP® certificant with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with Strategic Wealth Group and has held roles at VPWM Advisors, LPL Financial, Jonathan Hind Financial Group, and The Prideaux Group. Magnuson is involved in fundraising activities for Charis of Minnesota. Strategic Wealth Group offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan advisory services for individuals, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm uses fundamental and technical analysis for asset allocation and investment selection, manages $1.54 billion in discretionary assets, and employs a combination of direct management and third-party managers.

Robert Cooper is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of experience at Capital Management Associates Inc in Faribault, MN. He holds a Series 66 license and is also a licensed insurance agent authorized to sell life, accident and health, variable life, and variable annuities. Cooper has been with Capital Management Associates and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2005. Capital Management Associates provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and options strategies, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as a manager-of-managers program.

Paul Burmeister is a financial advisor with Strategic Wealth Group in Eden Prairie, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Strategic Wealth Group and LPL Financial since 2016 and serves as a board member of the Conquering King Fellowship, a nonprofit organization. Strategic Wealth Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan advisory services for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm manages $1.54 billion in discretionary assets and employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager programs, and model management to build and monitor client strategies.

Paige Heltemes is a financial advisor with The Wealth Group – Austin B. Colby & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Paul A Knier, Inc. prior to joining her current team. The Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs tailored investment strategies including asset allocation, technical analysis, and managed accounts, reviewing client portfolios at least semi-annually.

Thomas Hawley is a financial advisor at Bearing Point Capital with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Bearing Point Capital in 2024, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2024. Bearing Point Capital offers personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a comprehensive, client-specific approach using fundamental and technical analysis to construct customized portfolios across a broad range of securities and investment vehicles.

Tyler Hirth is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Strategic Wealth Group. He has held various roles in wealth management and tax services since 2007, including operating Running Tax Services, LLC and Running Wealth Management Group MN, Inc. Tyler is also a non-profit board member of NAIFA. Strategic Wealth Group is a team-based advisory firm providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan advisory services for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm manages $1.54 billion in discretionary assets and integrates fundamental and technical analysis with outside manager programs and brokerage services.