Robert Stark is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Buffalo, MN, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Skybridge Americas from 2016 to 2018. Stark serves as a board member for Spectrum High School in Elk River, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and provides discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment options.

Lucas Headley is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to that, he worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years. He is also the managing partner of Paragon Operations, LLC, a financial management company. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive advice within a large institutional framework that includes advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Ryan Wipf is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Otsego, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of Freeport Financial Association Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Fred Sowatzka is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles with Avantax Advisory Services and MFG Investments. He serves as treasurer and partner in several business ventures related to financial and tax advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Eric Ebeling is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Buffalo, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2017 and previously worked at Marco Inc and Neil's Plumbing. Outside of his advisory role, he manages the finances of land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning but does not provide portfolio management for institutional clients, focusing instead on delivering written recommendations across a wide range of financial topics.

Craig Jergenson is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at Invest Financial Corp. for nine years. In addition to his advisory roles, he has operated Coach Craig Jergenson since 1994. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Jenny Karst is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, she worked at Target for 13 years. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a power of attorney position involving medical decision making and bill paying. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers standalone planning or combined planning and managed-account services under its WealthPlan billing option.

Brenda Roux is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Elk River, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Roux is an Independent Sales Consultant for Norwex cleaning products and serves on the boards of the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce and NAIFA-Minnesota. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan, while maintaining the separation of these services.

Juan Preciado is a financial professional at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Equitable Advisors, and Arvest Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Precious Legacy LLC, an entity used for tax purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. It offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

James Powers is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Wealth Management Group of KC, Inc., and Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. Powers is also involved as a volunteer with the Association of Financial Educators, providing financial education through a nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a broad network of independent Financial Professionals.

Nouachi Vang is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Kestra Advisory, The Vanguard Group, and TIAA-CREF. Vang is also an author and conducts financial literacy workshops through the Association of Financial Educators. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by model portfolios and research.

Gary Haworth is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, following a nine-year tenure at INVEST Financial Corp. He is also president of Gary T. Haworth & Co Ltd, a non-investment-related business he has managed since 1989. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial services supported by proprietary and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Ryan Hartneck is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and Columbia Threadneedle Investments. Outside of his advisory role, Hartneck is involved in youth sports, serving as an assistant coach for the Orono High School Varsity Softball team and volunteering as the Player Development and Equipment Director for the Minnesota Renegades Softball Program. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes proprietary investment research and works within a defined product ecosystem.

Roger Strege is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Autism Allies, a nonprofit organization, and leads Special Needs Planners, which assists families with disabilities in maintaining eligibility for social services and establishing guardianship and trusts. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, using firm-provided tools and third-party platforms to manage diversified portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Brandon Walters is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Buffalo, MN, holding ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Walters serves as a board member of Impact Christian Academy in Buffalo, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment solutions, and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Larson is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, having joined in 2024 after a 22-year tenure at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. Larson serves on the boards of Y Hockey Ministries International and Legacy Christian Academy. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through independent financial professionals using various portfolio management platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Jordan Redepenning is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2017, following a year at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a football and basketball official. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing, tax-aware retirement planning and written recommendation reports based on proprietary research and third-party data.

Thomas Middagh is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Otsego, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various educational roles, including positions with the St. Michael - Albertville School District and multiple public schools. Outside of his advisory work, Middagh is involved in youth sports as a football and baseball coach and serves as a basketball official. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Elizabeth Engle is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2018, following roles at McAdam LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2014 to 2018. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates, utilizing a centralized investment policy committee and tax-aware strategies to manage risk and positioning.

Thomas Geissler is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Geissler also operates Geissler Financial, a business aligned with his LPL activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.