Morgan Smick is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work history at Bremer Bank and Bethel University. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Fareway Meat & Grocery and Fairmont Area Schools. Gradient Securities, LLC, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals and various business entities. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, with a business model notable for its use of third-party managers and multiple affiliated entities.

Martin Binn is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hilltop Securities in 2019, he worked at TCF Bank from 2017 to 2019. Hilltop Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through advisory and broker-dealer services, offering managed accounts, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs an open-architecture platform featuring third-party and firm-sponsored investment strategies, combined with custody, banking, and market-making capabilities.

Max Birkinbine is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ausdal since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in consulting for business owners on cost-saving measures and operates a wealth management firm providing investment advice and CFO services on a consultative basis. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, employing a range of portfolio strategies across multiple custodians.

Catherine Peters is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Peters has been associated with Gradient Advisors and its related entities since 2014. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical portfolio analysis.

John Ladick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Associated Investment Services, Inc. and previously worked at LPL Financial, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Woodbury Financial. Associated Investment Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual investors as well as small corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions. The firm uses model portfolios and separately managed accounts from third-party providers and its affiliate Kellogg Asset Management, delivering services mainly through the Envestnet/NFS platform.

Matthew Steiger is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Dakota Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and Stillwater Investment Management, LLC. Dakota Wealth, LLC serves individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises with customized wealth management and investment services. The firm focuses on primarily long-term portfolios built with mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments, and is notable for its active management of private funds and its role as a sub-adviser to a registered ETF.

Bryan Lee is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gradient Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank, Select Comfort, and Securian Financial. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through third-party money managers and Investment Advisor Representatives, employing a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Timothy Rosga is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., City National Bank, and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he operates as an insurance agent providing financial consulting and various insurance product sales through Nohner Rosga Financial. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management to individuals and institutional clients. The firm integrates third-party manager referrals and ERISA plan services with a business model that includes both advisory and broker-dealer activities.

Rose Hammes Nestor is a financial advisor with Focus Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Focus Financial and its affiliated firms since 2016. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering managed account services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with an emphasis on coordinated estate and tax planning.

Michael Clancey is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with three years of industry experience. He currently works at Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. and previously held positions at the Minnesota State Board of Investment and Portico Benefit Services. Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. provides investment advisory, accounting, tax, trust, estate planning, and estate administration services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and registered investment entities. The firm uses model portfolios based on asset allocation methodology and capital market assumptions, incorporating a range of investment vehicles including registered and unregistered funds, ETFs, private investments, digital assets, and sustainable strategies.

Laura Neal is a financial advisor at Fiduciary Counselling Inc. in St. Paul, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at ICONIQ Capital, RMB Capital Management, Arootah, Rover, and Cresset Asset Management. Fiduciary Counselling Inc. provides investment advisory, accounting, tax, trust, estate planning, and estate administration services to a broad client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a model portfolio approach driven by asset allocation methodology, utilizing a mix of registered and unregistered funds, ETFs, private investments, digital assets, and sustainable strategies.

Jeffrey Tolzin is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fiduciary Counselling Inc. in St. Paul, MN. He has been with Fiduciary Counselling Inc. since 1988, contributing over three decades to the firm. Fiduciary Counselling Inc. provides advisory and administrative services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and related entities, including a registered investment adviser and a registered investment company. The firm employs asset allocation and modern portfolio theory to implement client portfolios through both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, supported by integrated accounting, tax, estate planning, and trust administration services.

Eric Nohner is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial and OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent involved in fixed insurance sales. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer functions and frequently utilizes third-party managers while maintaining client approval on trade execution.

James Gaskins is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in the industry and concurrently operates United Financial Services, where he provides financial planning and advisory services. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm works primarily through third‑party money managers and Investment Advisor Representatives, using a largely non-discretionary model and various analytical tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Matthew Quinn is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial for over 16 years and Personal Wealth Partners, LLC for six years. Outside of advisory roles, he maintains a small farm operation and serves as a notary. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm combines individualized portfolio construction with ongoing oversight, utilizing a mix of in-house strategies, third-party managers, and sponsored platforms to provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Todd Morris is a financial advisor at Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been involved in various business activities including tax preparation and serving as president of Morris Financial Services. From 2018 to 2021, he also engaged in land flipping. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Alexis Perron is affiliated with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Alexis has experience working at LPL Financial since 2026 and previously at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2015 to 2017, as well as a long tenure at Salo, a Korn Ferry Company. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing both in-house strategies and third-party managers, with ongoing due diligence and portfolio oversight.

Matthew Engstrom is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, Bank of America, and Merrill. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities. The firm supports a network of 169 investment advisor representatives across 154 offices and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor investment strategies.

Eric Dirkes is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC in Arden Hills, MN, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Farmers Financial Solutions, Fraser, Meridian, and RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS INC. Gradient Securities, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, non‑discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement‑plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm operates primarily under a non‑discretionary model, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and often works with third‑party managers while maintaining detailed disclosures regarding its revenue-sharing and incentive arrangements.

William Voyles is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Magellan Financial and Allianz Life Company of North America. He is also the president and founder of Fundamental Wealth Designs LLC, where he engages in life insurance and annuities sales. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and regularly employs third-party sub-advisers and custodians to tailor investment advice.