Elizabeth Kenney is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2017 and previously at Assimilated Strategy Group and Kari Lynn & Company. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Jacqueline Larson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Baytons since 1995 and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008, including her current role at City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs and tailors strategies based on each client’s Advisory Risk Profile, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers along with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Michael Pierce is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1996, bringing extensive experience in retirement planning strategies and a focus on assisting individuals, families, and business owners with comprehensive financial planning. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of St. Thomas and holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and retirement income. Michael is committed to working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. He participates in community volunteer work and has personal interests in biking, chess, golfing, ice hockey, reading, and skiing. Michael resides in Medina with his wife, Joni, and their sons, Ryan and Liam.

Graham Burke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at WaterRock Financial LLC and MD Financial / Vestment Financial, along with prior experience in financial services and education. 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 advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various investment strategies and technology tools across a large network of advisors.

Garrit Otten is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family-focused financial planning. He partners with clients to create personalized strategies aligned with their unique goals, emphasizing trust, transparency, and open communication. His expertise spans college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement income, tax minimization, legacy planning, and portfolio management services. Garrit holds a Bachelor's Degree from St. Olaf College and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA™), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He applies his extensive industry knowledge to help clients navigate financial complexities and make informed decisions that support their families’ long-term success. Based in Minneapolis, Garrit is actively involved in his community through his participation with Orono Youth Hockey. When not advising clients, he enjoys boating, football, golfing, ice hockey, pickleball, running marathons, skiing, reading, and spending time with his wife Mackenzie, son Tripp, and their dog Kopitar. He also serves as a varsity assistant coach at Mound Westonka High School, reflecting his commitment to family and community engagement.

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.

L Jason Ripple is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Zen Partners LLC, a private company unrelated to investment activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Joseph Gribben is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 1998, as well as City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Michael Munger is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on serving high-net-worth individuals and families. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2019 and collaborates as part of the Norman Munger Wealth Management Team, working alongside Katherine Norman and Tracy Manson to provide comprehensive financial strategies. Their approach emphasizes long-term planning tailored to clients' financial, philanthropic, and legacy goals, with a disciplined investment process and meticulous risk management. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Michael began his career at Deloitte in Minneapolis, specializing in tax strategies for families, trusts, and private businesses. Although he does not provide tax advice in his current role, his background as a former CPA from a Big 4 firm contributes to his proficiency in portfolio strategy, stock option planning, retirement and estate planning, and insurance analysis. He holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas. Outside of his professional work, Michael is active in the Minneapolis/St. Paul community as a volunteer with Special Olympics and Junior Achievement. He is also involved in sports as an official for high school athletics through the Suburban Officials Association. His personal interests include boating, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, refereeing, skiing, soccer, spending time with his family, and table tennis.

Philipp Wagener is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, covering diverse areas including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized planning needs.

Whitney Blasko is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Wayzata, MN. She joined the Merrill office in 2010 after beginning her career in wealth management in New York City during college. Whitney has over 15 years of experience helping clients with a holistic approach to investing and wealth management, considering the many factors that impact a client's financial future. She specializes in areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, and support for women and LGBT wealth planning. Whitney holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia University with a concentration in economics within Latin American studies. Whitney is also a member of the Columbia Alumni Club of Minnesota and the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce. In addition to her professional work, Whitney is actively involved in community organizations such as Hammer Residences, Interfaith Outreach, and the Junior League of Minneapolis. She and her husband Greg live in the Wayzata area and enjoy participating in outdoor activities including wake surfing, various styles of biking, skiing, and she is working on rediscovering her interest in golf.

Alex Hoffman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Aerotek. Outside of his advisory role, Hoffman independently creates and distributes music through major streaming platforms. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through in-house and third-party investment managers, integrating capabilities across capital markets and asset management.

Cooper Lukenda is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Wayzata, MN, and has three years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022 and previously worked at Solifi and St. Olaf College, where he also serves as an assistant men's golf coach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment services, including programs informed by its Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Ryan Ahern is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of experience at UBS Financial Services. He has worked at UBS since 2016 and holds the Series 66 designation. Ryan is based in Wayzata, MN. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances, while offering institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

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.

Kristin Klein is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2007. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Margret Ortloff is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Clutch Brewing Co. and Buffalo Wild Wings. RBC Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm uses a tailored investment approach incorporating in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management and responsible investing.

Nicholas Stern is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2018 and previously worked at LoCorr Funds. 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 and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Matthew Dornik is a CFP® and CFA® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor in Excelsior, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages WDA, Inc., which oversees his Ameriprise business operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice, with a focus on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

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.