John Hanten is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a financial advisor at Marks Group Wealth Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2019, following prior roles at Independent Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, JLL Inc, Bank of America, Merrill, Hirshfield's, and Creighton University. Marks Group Wealth Management primarily serves high-net-worth families and individuals, as well as private foundations, endowments, non-profit boards, and corporate retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management through actively managed strategies that combine fundamental and technical analysis, implementing them directly and with independent managers under formal oversight arrangements.

Luke Swirtz is a financial advisor at The Life Group Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining The Life Group, he held positions at AEL Financial Services, American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company, and Allianz Life Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a paid on-call firefighter and trustee for the Carver Fire Relief Association. The Life Group Wealth Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, families, corporate executives, business owners, and retirement plans. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach and manages approximately $146.2 million in client assets.

Harrison Grodnick is a financial advisor with Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and co-operator of Tortoise Properties, LLC. Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group provides discretionary portfolio management focused on an All‑Cap Value equity strategy for a diverse client base, including individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, and institutional accounts. The firm emphasizes valuation metrics and macroeconomic factors in its investment process and manages over $1 billion in assets with a small team.

Daniel Colvin is an investment adviser representative at Fiat Wealth Management with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Foundations Investment Advisors, Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, and OneAmerica Securities. Colvin also served five years in the United States Army. Fiat Wealth Management is a team of 14 advisers managing approximately $517 million in assets, serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, estate-planning access, and tax-related planning, utilizing third-party model portfolios and tax-sensitive tools such as Holistiplan.

Crescent Hoffman is a financial advisor at BlueStem Wealth Partners, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2007 to 2023. Hoffman serves on the Board of Directors for the Central MN Sexual Assault Center and is a licensed paraplanner with LM Partners, LLC. BlueStem Wealth Partners provides personalized financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, family offices, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis to build long-term portfolios and offers a combination of direct advisory services and external manager recommendations.

Phillip Grodnick is a financial advisor with Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group since 2003. Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group specializes in discretionary portfolio management using an All-Cap Value equity strategy for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, pension and profit-sharing plans, government entities, insurance companies, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes valuation metrics, balance-sheet strength, growth prospects, and macroeconomic analysis in its investment process and manages over $1 billion in assets with a small team.

Valerie Thomas Ruth is a financial advisor at Marquette Wealth Management in Minnetonka, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Carlson Capital Management, LLC and CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors LLC before joining Marquette. Marquette Wealth Management serves individuals, high net worth families, trusts, foundations, and donor-advised funds with financial planning and discretionary investment management, also providing consulting and fiduciary services to employee benefit plans. The firm employs a disciplined, research-driven investment process emphasizing global asset allocation, diversification, and factor-aware active strategies, managing over $1.06 billion in discretionary assets with a compact team.

Kyle Janovsky is a financial advisor at High Note Wealth, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Delaware Investments and Dynasty Wealth Management. High Note Wealth is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services, employing tailored investment strategies that incorporate fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, as well as modern portfolio theory.

Chelsea Tufte is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Cherry Tree Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Cherry Tree since 2013. Cherry Tree Wealth Management is a team-based SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $593 million for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach focused on asset allocation and primarily uses passively managed institutional-class mutual funds and ETFs.

John Max is a financial advisor at BlueStem Wealth Partners, LLC with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and C.H. Robinson. Max holds the Series 66 designation and serves as an advisor at LM Partners, LLC, where he is involved in fiduciary activities. BlueStem Wealth Partners offers personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, and qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis to build long-term portfolios and provides a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative assets.

Jason King is a financial advisor at Oakwood Capital, Inc. in St. Louis Park, MN, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles within multiple Oakwood Capital affiliated entities since 2019 and previously worked at Prosperity Capital Advisors and other financial services companies. Outside of investment advisory, he serves as a business consultant for C2P Enterprises, LLC. Oakwood Capital provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and small business retirement plans. The firm primarily manages portfolios on a non-discretionary basis and utilizes third-party managers and model portfolios while conducting regular reviews and reporting for client accounts.

Sheri Rhyan is a financial advisor at Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, and NBC Securities. Outside of finance, she owns and operates Restoration4U, a residential cleaning and organizing business, and Family Three LLC, a costume sales venture. Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, utilizes third-party technology and risk assessment tools, and offers access to alternative and private investments, including conditional IPO orders where eligible.

Jon Breimhorst is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Oakwood Capital, Inc. since 2018. He previously worked at UBS from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community activities in Prescott, Wisconsin, including serving as secretary for the Prescott Community Club and as a board member of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. Oakwood Capital provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and small business retirement plans. The firm predominantly manages portfolios on a non-discretionary basis and utilizes third-party managers and model portfolios, incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with at least annual reviews for client accounts.

Brennan Skon is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at The Advocate Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Schwarz Dygos Wheeler Investment Advisors LLC, Birchwood Financial Partners, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He also serves as Vice President of Financial on the board of the American Marketing Association – Minnesota Chapter. The Advocate Group provides financial planning and investment management to individuals, high net worth clients, pension and retirement plans, trusts, and business entities, managing over $800 million in assets. The firm emphasizes comprehensive financial plans centered on aligning risk and returns, with a client base that includes senior officers of large companies.

Cayden Saxon is a financial advisor at Financial Perspectives with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Golden Valley Country Club for nine years. Saxon also assists with tax preparation seasonally through an affiliated accounting practice. Financial Perspectives serves individuals, trusts, businesses, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-team model and offers tailored portfolio management using third-party managers and various custodial platforms, alongside affiliated tax preparation services.

Ryan Weiss is a financial advisor at Oakwood Capital, Inc. in St. Louis Park, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years at Entrust and earlier roles at Valmont Industries and full-time education periods. Oakwood Capital provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small business retirement plans. The firm primarily manages portfolios on a non-discretionary basis and utilizes third-party managers and model portfolios combined with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

John Feltl is a CFA® charterholder with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Feltl Advisors since 2014 and has worked at Feltl & Company since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairman of the board and holds approximately 20% ownership in Key Community Bank in Inver Grove Heights, MN, where he contributes about five hours per month. He is also a director of Relevant Radio, a charitable organization. Feltl Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily to individual investors, including non–high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $132 million in client assets, offering non-discretionary advice and wrap-fee programs through its clearing relationship with RBC.

Robert Caverly Jr. is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience, currently serving at Bond & Devick Wealth Partners since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Saint Louis Park, MN. Outside his advisory role, he is president of the board for the Minnesota Thunder Academy, a youth sports organization. Bond & Devick Wealth Partners manages approximately $705 million for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses through a nine-advisor team. The firm uses a goals-based, fiduciary approach combining fundamental, quantitative, and cyclical analysis, offering comprehensive portfolio and financial planning services, including ESG research and both long-term and tactical investment strategies.

Derek Nutter is a financial advisor at Pine Grove Financial Group with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Gray Pines Wealth Management and CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a wealth management business that focuses on managing securities within retirement and individual accounts. Pine Grove Financial Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan sponsors through a team of 14 advisors managing approximately $1.5 billion. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach with strategic and tactical asset allocation, offers fiduciary consulting and management services, and sponsors private investment vehicles for select investors.

Damon Longstreet is a financial advisor at Landolt Securities, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Landolt Securities, he worked in roles at Arctic Wolf and United Healthcare, among other companies. Landolt Securities provides investment management and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis, managing a majority of client assets in small-cap growth stocks, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside access to third-party asset management programs.