Adam Thielen is an Investment Advisor Representative at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He also leads the Estate, Trust, and Gift taxation team at Olsen Thielen & Co., Ltd, where he has worked for over a decade providing CPA services in tax compliance and financial advisory. Avantax Planning Partners provides investment advice and planning primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, using model-based style allocation strategies and discretionary portfolio management overseen by an Investment Advisory Committee. The firm operates within a larger corporate group offering access to a range of affiliated advisory and consulting services.

Deborah Bluhm is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Gradient Securities and RIA Registrar, LLC since 2015. She also serves as a director of compliance and consultant for independent RIAs through RIA Registrar, LLC. Gradient Securities, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a non-discretionary approach that combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and often employs third-party managers while arranging and monitoring these relationships.

Francis Kulak is a financial advisor at Moors & Cabot, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at FBL Financial Group and Bank of the West. He is also involved with Farm Bureau Life and related affiliates in insurance and financial planning activities. Moors & Cabot provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of analytic approaches and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and consulting services.

Ernest Miller is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Gradient Advisors, he worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc, and he spent eight years with On Call Pavement Sweeping, Inc. He is also involved with Poppyseed Wealth Management LLC, providing advisory services outside of his primary role. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, focusing on a largely non-discretionary model with a documented approach to risk and portfolio analysis.

Mark Robinson is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Gradient Advisors, he worked at RIA Advisory Group, LLC and held roles at several insurance and financial services firms. He is also an owner of Insurance Brokers of MN, which offers various health and property insurance plans. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates multiple analysis techniques and risk assessment tools.

Aaron Tice is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 17 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Proequities, Inc. and as the founder and sole owner of Cirrus Retirement Solutions, Ltd., a firm focused on comprehensive financial planning. Regal Investment Advisors, operating as LionShare, provides model portfolio implementation and discretionary investment management to a network of independent advisors, managing approximately $2.88 billion across proprietary and third-party strategies.

Michael Hughes is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Gradient Financial Group and has been involved in sports officiating as an umpire and referee outside the financial industry. Hughes is also a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4374, a Catholic fraternal charity organization. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, utilizing a largely non-discretionary model and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in portfolio management.

Jack Welchlin is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Gradient Securities and Core Income Advisors since 2023, following roles at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. He also works with Core Income Advisors to assist financial advisors and carriers in processing annuity contracts. Gradient Securities, 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, delivering advice primarily on a non-discretionary basis and utilizing third-party managers alongside affiliated entities.

Casey Mccarty is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of advisory work, he provides accounting and bookkeeping services through T.A.B.C. Associates LLC. 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 operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives, employing a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses in portfolio management.

Paul Vessel is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gradient Securities since 2020 and previously held positions at Questar Asset Management, Questar Capital Corporation, and Allianz Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor providing proofreading services for manuscripts. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm combines SEC-registered investment advisory services with broker-dealer activities and utilizes a mix of third-party managers and non-discretionary strategies.

Jamie Jochum is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Gradient Securities, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and Prudential-affiliated firms. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers advisory services alongside commissionable securities and insurance products, typically delivering advice on a non-discretionary basis with client approval required for trades.

Michael Farrington is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience and also serves as Director of Compliance at RIA Registrar, LLC, providing compliance consulting. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, with a focus on non-discretionary advice and extensive use of third-party managers.

Kevin Mix is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gradient Securities and its related entities since 2011 and is currently affiliated with Looking Glass Wealth Management. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, offering a mix of advisory services and commissionable securities and insurance products.

David Mushel is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Gradient Advisors, he was a student for ten years. He also works with RIA Registrar in a registration and compliance role. 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.

Adam Estall is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Gradient Advisors, LLC. He has held roles within Gradient since 2017 and previously worked at Case Central, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Estall also holds a position as Senior Vice President of Product and Strategies at Gradient Financial Group. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates primarily through third-party money managers and Investment Advisor Representatives, employing a largely non-discretionary model that integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Grace Haverkamp is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been with Gradient Securities since 2013, including roles at Gradient Wealth Management and Gradient Insurance Brokerage. Outside of advising, she serves as a co-trustee for a family living revocable trust and has held a vice president of marketing position within the insurance sector. Gradient Securities, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary model with an investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, often utilizing third-party managers.

Rachel Sams is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Our Hearts Align, a nonprofit focused on pregnancy loss awareness, and participates in several professional networking and community groups in Florida. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm combines SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer activities and frequently utilizes third-party managers while maintaining client approval on investment decisions.

Patrick Guerin is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked with various Gradient entities since 2011 and serves as President of 45 North Wealth Group, LLC. Additionally, he holds leadership roles at Gradient Life Brokerage, LLC and Gradient Financial Group. 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, employing a largely non-discretionary model that includes risk analysis tools and multiple portfolio analysis methods.

Keith Severson is a financial advisor with Lifeworks Advisors, LLC in Maple Grove, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Strategic Wealth Group Registered Investment Advisor, Fiduciary Management Group, and Griffin Capital Securities. Lifeworks Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and businesses with discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm integrates tax and accounting capabilities through affiliated entities and employs a planning-based tranche investment approach combined with factor-based and smart-beta strategies.

Andrew Shuldheisz is a financial advisor with Larson Financial Group, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and David Klein. Larson Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting primarily for doctors and related businesses. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs using both strategic and tactical approaches while also offering third-party manager recommendations and pension consulting services.