Yelisey Kuts is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience currently serving at Guardian Wealth Strategies, LLC. He has held positions at multiple firms, including All Things Financial LLC and Haven Financial Group, where he also assists in the sale of fixed insurance and fixed indexed annuities as an agent. Kuts maintains involvement in insurance product sales through these affiliated entities alongside his advisory work. Guardian Wealth Strategies, LLC provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers distinct client programs that range from comprehensive planning to scaled investment solutions, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis within a structured review process.

Charles Mahar is a financial advisor at Tealwood Asset Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Tealwood Asset Management since 1995. Tealwood Asset Management provides discretionary investment management and advisory consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, charitable organizations, qualified retirement plans, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a valuation-oriented investment approach across equity and fixed-income strategies, using a proprietary strategic risk management framework with regular account reviews and performance reporting.

Matthew Hentges is a financial advisor with Great Waters Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Great Waters Financial, he worked in public education at several school districts from 2016 to 2023. He also serves as a licensed insurance agent. Great Waters Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, with specialized planning options and an insurance agency license unique among many peers.

Carol Goetsch is a financial advisor at Oakwood Capital, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including RBC Capital Markets, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and The Leaders Group Inc. Outside of Oakwood, she is involved with LIBRA, focusing on institutional market sales and insurance business. Oakwood Capital provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and small business clients. The firm primarily manages portfolios on a non-discretionary basis and utilizes third-party managers and model portfolios, conducting at least annual reviews and reporting for client accounts.

Kevin Rose is a financial advisor with Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously served 14 years in the United States Air Force and continues to serve in the Air Force Reserve. Valley Wealth Strategies is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm that provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm generally employs a long-term investment approach with flexibility for shorter-term trading and uses both internally managed portfolios and recommendations for independent managers and platforms.

Paul Wilson is a financial advisor at Schwarz Dygos Wheeler Investment Advisors LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwarz Dygos Wheeler since 2014 and previously held positions at Fidelity and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson is involved with The National Lutheran Choir as a singer and occasional bass section leader. Schwarz Dygos Wheeler Investment Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, institutions, and various organizations. The firm utilizes both fundamental and technical analysis and incorporates a range of strategies including derivatives and margin transactions within separately managed accounts.

Jonathan Horick is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Strategic Asset Management LLC and has prior experience at Stevens Foster Financial Advisors and NBW Insurance Group. Horick serves as a board member and treasurer of the Southside Family Nurturing Center, a nonprofit organization. Strategic Asset Management LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs a team of ten advisors and utilizes a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage approximately $218 million in discretionary assets with an emphasis on long-term strategies.

Sean Mcdermott is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Summit Investment Advisory Services since 2000 and holds a Series 63 license. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of financial planning books and frequently speaks at workshops and conferences on Social Security topics. Summit Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management. The firm combines fundamental, technical, quantitative analysis, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach, serving clients through proprietary managed accounts and LPL Financial–sponsored advisory programs.

Joseph Mcrae is a financial advisor with Vantage Point Wealth Management in Plymouth, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at VPWM Advisors LLC since 2014 and LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he assists his spouse with financial reporting for her advertising and marketing firm. Vantage Point Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of in-house advice, third-party managers, and LPL Financial platforms, applying both fundamental and technical analysis with regular portfolio reviews and rebalancing.

Jennifer Mccord is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience and has been with Palisade Asset Management, LLC since 2016. She is based in Minneapolis, MN, and works within a six-advisor team at Palisade. Palisade Asset Management provides investment management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals, as well as nonprofit organizations, corporations, and ERISA company retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term holdings in high-quality growth equities and conservative fixed-income management, tailoring portfolios to client needs with a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Nicholas Michel is an advisor at Strong Tower Advisory Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He has been affiliated with the University of Minnesota since 2014. Strong Tower Advisory Services is a registered SEC investment adviser managing approximately $759 million in client assets. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and estates, using a total-return investment approach that incorporates risk management, tactical rebalancing, and the use of derivatives.

Lucas Whelan is a financial advisor at Colliers Securities LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Colliers Securities since 2022, following roles at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, Cargill, Inc., and Piper Jaffray & Co. Colliers Securities serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers brokerage, custody, and advisory services through both non-discretionary and discretionary programs, utilizing third-party managers for day-to-day portfolio management.

Mark Peterson is a financial advisor with Colliers Securities LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Colliers Securities since 1997. Colliers Securities LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing brokerage, custody, execution, and investment advisory services. The firm offers both non-discretionary fee-based advisory and discretionary wrap programs, utilizing third-party advisory platforms and manager relationships to implement strategies.

Charles Kelley is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Compass Capital Management Inc in Minneapolis, MN, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Compass Capital Management since 1988. Compass Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and tailored advisory services to institutional clients as well as individual and high-net-worth investors. The firm employs a fundamental research and valuation-based investment approach, managing approximately $2.54 billion in client assets.

Kameron Richter is a financial advisor at Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Cetera Wealth Services and Pruco Securities. Richter also operates as an insurance agent through a sole proprietorship. Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation using mean-variance optimization, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with various strategies including options and margin.

Rishi Biswas is a financial advisor at Compass Capital Management Inc with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Varde Partners for 11 years before serving as an independent contractor. Compass Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and tailored advisory services to institutional clients and individual high-net-worth investors. The firm’s investment approach is based on fundamental research and valuation disciplines, managing a core equity portfolio alongside fixed income strategies and selective external fund managers.

Christopher Pavek is a financial advisor at Vantage Point Wealth Management with over 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Feltl Advisors and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on sports card promotion and sales. Vantage Point Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside model-based and manager-access strategies, leveraging LPL Financial’s platform and advisory programs.

Ingrid Strauss is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cordis Financial, LLC since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at Securian Financial Services, CRI Securities, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in managing a family farm through O'HARA FARMS LLC. Cordis Financial serves individual clients, including high net worth individuals, as well as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, constructing customized portfolios primarily using mutual funds and ETFs with an emphasis on fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory.

Megan Nadeau is a financial advisor at Tailwinds Wealth, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Great Waters Wealth Management and AdvisorNet Wealth Management. In addition to her advisory role, she is also engaged in insurance sales in New Hope, Minnesota. Tailwinds Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management and customized Investment Policy Statements. The firm employs a range of analytical techniques and investment strategies across various asset classes while offering standalone financial planning and consulting services.

Timothy Lo Stracco is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Great Waters Financial in Shoreview, MN. Prior to joining Great Waters Financial, he held roles at Foothills Financial Planning and worked in transportation at the University of Arizona. Great Waters Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing over $1.2 billion with a team of 23 advisors. The firm offers tiered financial planning and portfolio management services that integrate fundamental and technical analysis across a range of investment vehicles.