Christopher Sok is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 2 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Army. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm combines centralized custody and brokerage services with multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Scott Pierce is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Prior Lake, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he consults and provides training for his family-owned painting business, Minnesota's Best Painting Company Inc., which operates with a small team and mostly without his daily involvement. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Elizabeth Walker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management division since 2017. Prior to that, she worked at Marshalls for two years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a large network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various financial topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account options while keeping services separate.

Sydney Kirchoff is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles at Thrivent Financial and its affiliates since 2017. Outside of financial services, she has entrepreneurial experience operating Sydney's Services for ten years and has worked in childcare and educational settings. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account services through its WealthPlan option while maintaining separation between the two.

Staci Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shakopee, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA from 2012 to 2021 and Wells Fargo Clearing in 2021 before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

Charles Frieler is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Riversource Distributors, Inc. Frieler also manages an advisory business through OKL, LLC as an insurance specialist. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Scot Kretzschmar is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of experience, currently with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2009. He serves on the board of the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on workforce development through grants and scholarships. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm’s approach separates planning from implementation and managed accounts, with periodic reviews conducted by financial advisors.

Christine Mc Coy is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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 range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.

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.”

Matthew Brakefield is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. He is also president of Citizens Asset Strategies in Cologne, MN. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm employs a range of investment approaches, including proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary implementation.

Jon Gadberry Jr. is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise in Eden Prairie, MN, having previously worked at Orgel Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Steve Miura, American Century Investment Services, Inc., and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Coteau Holdings, LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Kelly Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Prague, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, Johnson worked in educational roles at several schools including The Gardner School and Primrose School. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored written recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

John Gutowsky Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial Inc. and Cetera Advisors LLC. He serves on the board of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Carol Sullivan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a sole proprietorship in the advertising specialty and promotions business, servicing existing customers. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Laurie Raps is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2017, following six years at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients by providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative screening and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios and uses various risk management techniques including derivatives and tax-loss harvesting.

Peter Hess is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Hess serves as a track coach for middle-distance runners at Waconia High School. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based analyses and a range of planning topics without portfolio management for institutional clients.

Lance Flannery is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and manages Flannery Holdings, LLC. He is also involved with Wealth Guidance, Inc., an active business he has maintained for 18 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Julie Eide is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Prague, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

James Wiberg is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Chaska, MN, with 30 years of industry experience. He has held his current roles at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning across various financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and asset management separate.