Donald Hutson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1985 and also has a 15-year tenure with Bank of America, N.A. There are no other business activities reported. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kory Steil is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving clients since 1996, bringing decades of market experience to his role. Kory specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies that reflect his clients’ unique financial situations and long-term goals. His expertise includes managing investment opportunities and navigating market challenges, drawing on his experience through events such as the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 pandemic. Kory earned his Bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Arizona, graduating Summa Cum Laude with Honors. He further advanced his professional credentials by obtaining the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification in 2001 and becoming qualified as a Portfolio Manager through the Merrill Investment Advisory Program in 2004. He maintains professional designations including CFP and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional career, Kory participates in community volunteering activities. He and his wife are parents of two sons and enjoy spending their free time playing pickleball.

Don Guggemos Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Winsted, MN, and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several local boards, including the Priests' Pension Plan Board of Trustees and the Winsted Area Chamber of Commerce, and is involved in religious education and veterans' organizations. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement, emphasizing tax-smart withdrawal strategies and integrated portfolio analysis. The firm employs a centralized consulting team that combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to generate tailored retirement recommendations.

Laurie Knutson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 38 years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad array of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools.

Mark Kangas is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and features a multi-asset investment approach supported by the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Jonathan Applebaum is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC, and the Minnesota House of Representatives. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Andrew Starkey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial from 2017 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 structured planning tools combined with broad retail and institutional offerings.

Wendy Kuntz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Old National Bank (formerly Klein Bank) and LPL Financial since 2010. Kuntz serves as an election judge in Waconia and Minneapolis, MN. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of strategic and tactical model portfolios supported by both in-house and third-party research.

Matthew Buechel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a trust based in Nantucket, MA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of investment products and services.

Jeanne Rosengren is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in the financial services industry in 1986 as a securities analyst and transitioned to wealth management in 1998. Jeanne provides advisory services to high-net-worth families and small companies, focusing on family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and women and wealth. She utilizes the resources of Merrill Lynch to assist clients in clarifying their financial goals, investment selection, and asset allocation strategy. Jeanne holds a Bachelor's Degree from St. Cloud State University and professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her experience includes advising individuals and multigenerational families on retirement planning, education funding, wealth transfer, and wealth preservation. Jeanne is a member of the Children’s Legacy Advisors board. Active in her community, Jeanne has supported nonprofit organizations such as Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners, Benilde St. Margaret’s School, and Susan G. Komen, including speaking on breast cancer awareness related to her personal experiences. She resides in Plymouth, Minnesota with her husband, Steve, and their three adult children. Jeanne enjoys spending time with her family, tennis, and traveling.

Scott Hallett is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Chanhassen, MN. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and at Old National Bank (formerly Klein Bank) since 2011. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Micah Benway is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2011. He holds a Series 63 license and is involved outside of his advisory role as a board member of Feed My Starving Children and leads Paragon Operations, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Martin Cole is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Cole has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2002. 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 covering retirement, tax, estate, and other financial topics, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate under its WealthPlan option.

Jonathan Tarshish is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Phillip Heles is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chanhassen, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lauren Williams Kirsch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waconia, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Wealth Enhancement Group, Peterson Company Ltd, and CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. 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 under management and offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Susan Pauling is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waconia, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of experience in the industry. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Allina Health for six years. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Gregory Rieland is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of a recreation-related business in Rogers, Minnesota. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support its financial planning process.

Margaret Jakubik is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shorewood, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2009, working both at Ameriprise Financial Services and the current firm. Outside of her advisory role, she owns MJ3 Enterprises, through which she manages her Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Lesley Mairin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and having seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, as well as a position at The Olive Branch Oil & Spice Co. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.