Lexie Ligday is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2025, Lexie worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2022 to 2024 and gained additional experience at Joshua Willour and Dave Dettmann during 2023-2024. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, provides a wide range of advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm offers multiple wrap fee programs and integrates in-house and third-party managers to tailor investment strategies to clients’ risk profiles.

Amy Brinckerhoff is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, with investment strategies tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Vicky Nelson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1991 and Primerica since 1990. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Nicole Brunner is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Prudential, Saybrus Partners, and AIG. OSAIC serves a diverse client base of retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and risk-assessment methods to construct portfolios across various investment vehicles, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Kelsey Kocon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lake Elmo, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2016, Kocon worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Jack Buckley Financial. She is also a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by various investment platforms and research tools.

Scott Racine is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Investment Services, and he owns Racine Tax & Financial Services, a tax preparation and accounting business. He is also involved in Tax-Smart Advisory Group LLC, a shared services company supporting financial advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple investment strategies and program platforms.

Charles Limberis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of advising, he manages leasing and tax preparation activities for investment-related entities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Klos is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Fisher Investments with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2018 and previously worked at American Family Insurance and the University of Wisconsin. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research and uses tax-aware processes and defensive tactics to manage risk.

Nicholas Karbon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney llc since 2009 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Council Chairman and on the Building Committee for Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers investment planning tools that incorporate various modeling techniques, while generally acting in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Ryan Johnson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Your Legacy Partners and Prudential Financial. Outside of finance, he has experience working in local government and at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Abigail Fettinger is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in White Bear Lake, MN. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and M Health Fairview. Outside of finance, she has worked in education and at a golf course. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Tedra Scott is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise since 2016. She previously worked at Raymond James & Associates before joining Ameriprise Financial Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual guidance focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nathan Kerkow is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1995 and is currently based in Forest Lake, MN. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Secretary for the Wildcat Pride Scoreboard Fund, and he is an assistant coach for the boys lacrosse team at Chisago Lakes High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Mark Stanger is a ChFC® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held advisory roles at Flagship Bank and AdvisorNet Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in selling fixed insurance products and operates a financial services business under the name Landmark Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Mark Miller is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2010. His background includes business activities such as facilitating legal document establishment through North Oaks Legal Services and occasional motivational speaking at churches, colleges, and businesses. He is also a licensed notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jeffrey Filipek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including VOYA Financial Advisors, Cetera, and Jackson National Life. Outside of his advisory role, Filipek is involved in coaching soccer and serves on the board of the Minnesota Soccer Referee Program. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of advisors.

Joshua Erickson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wyoming, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Patrick Gherity is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Vadnais Heights, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Bremer Bank, Raymond James Financial Services, and CUNA Brokerage Services. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kristina Elfering is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010 and owns Elfering & Associates, a civil engineering business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Anthony Zajac is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. The firm serves more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. Edward Jones manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.