Ryan Michaelis is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as Vice President at B&E Investment Advisers, Inc. in Wayzata, MN. He has been with B&E Investment Advisers since 2017 and previously worked at Berthel Fisher & Company Planning, Inc. and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Michaelis holds a 5% ownership interest in both B&E Investment Advisers and B&E Pension Advisers, where he provides financial planning and pension consulting services. B&E Investment Advisers offers financial planning, asset management, third-party money manager selection, and pension consulting to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm primarily uses a non-discretionary investment approach, recommending model portfolios and third-party managers through Valmark platforms, while servicing a client base that includes significant pension consulting engagements.

Benjamin Scheibe is a financial advisor at Market Gauge Asset Management with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Market Gauge since 2022. Prior to that, he was with Rocket Capital Management and Feltl and Company. He also serves as Senior Vice President of Investments at Rocket Capital Management. Market Gauge Asset Management is a six-advisor team providing discretionary portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, as well as sub-advisory and model services to TAMPs and third-party managers. The firm employs proprietary, tactical, rules-based strategies that integrate fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

Jeffery Quick is a financial advisor at Paladin Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Principal Securities Inc and Union Financial, Inc. He is involved in several related businesses, including providing administrative services for estate planning through Paladin Legal Services, LLC. Paladin Wealth, LLC offers fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual clients, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment approaches and also provides ERISA 3(21) advisory services for retirement plans.

Thomas Bruce is a financial advisor at Swan Wealth Management LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Thomas has worked at multiple firms, including Cetera Advisors LLC and Longboard Asset Management. He is also involved with Financial Strategies Group as a financial professional. Swan Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house portfolio management, third-party sub-advisors, and outsourced model strategies, applying fundamental, technical, cyclical, charting, and macroeconomic analysis to manage client accounts.

Michael Barrett is a financial advisor at Bright Angel Advisors LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Heritage Capital Advisors, LLC and Moller & Barrett LLP. Barrett also owns an affiliated accounting practice and may offer tax preparation and accounting services to clients. Bright Angel Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, creating individualized investment policy statements. The firm manages approximately $224 million across about 35 accounts, employing fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term trading approach.

Eric Moleski is a financial advisor at GEN Financial Management Inc. in Plymouth, MN, holding a CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience and has been with GEN Financial Management since 1998. GEN Financial Management provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, estate planning, and retirement planning for executives, business owners, families, and individuals, including high-net-worth clients and company retirement plans. The firm uses an Investment Committee to oversee model portfolios, emphasizes long-term holding and tax efficiency, and communicates regularly with clients through newsletters and performance reports.

James Steffen is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the sole advisor at Trott Brook Financial, where he has worked since 2018, and has prior experience at LPL Financial and LaSalle Street Securities. Steffen serves as the finance chair and treasurer on the board of Achieve Services, a nonprofit focused on employment opportunities for disabled adults. Trott Brook Financial serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach with customized asset allocation and routine portfolio monitoring, managing approximately $98 million in assets for about 146 clients.

Syleste Arroyo is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Echo Wealth Management, LLC, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Echo Wealth Management, Arroyo worked at Silveroak Wealth Management, Wiss & Company LLP, and Riker Danzig LLP. Echo Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, foundations, and participant-directed retirement plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach across multiple asset classes, emphasizing low-cost, factor-based ETFs and incorporating option strategies and structured notes for clients with longer time horizons.

Jason Rose is a financial advisor at Hofkin Capital Management, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has served as a fundraiser for the Greater Twin Cities United Way since 2018. Hofkin Capital Management is a fee-only investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans with an equities-focused approach that combines macro and company analysis. The firm is notable for its use of margin, hedging strategies, and performance-based fees for qualified clients.

Corissa Moos is a financial advisor at Sieben Wealth Planning LLC in Edina, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. She worked at RBC Capital Markets for seven years before joining Sieben Wealth Planning in 2022. Sieben Wealth Planning serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with customized wealth management and financial planning services. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering discretionary portfolio management and written financial plans.

Sean Grote is a CFP® professional with six years of experience at Paradigm, Strategies in Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to joining Paradigm, he held positions at U.S. Bancorp, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, the University of Minnesota Duluth, and Piggly Wiggly Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally participates in secret shopping activities without compensation. Paradigm provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a disciplined investment process combining active and passive strategies, uses third-party research and technology tools, and emphasizes held-away account aggregation to manage a substantial asset base.

Samuel Ross is a financial advisor at RossJohnson & Associates, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RossJohnson & Associates, he worked at FMS Solutions LLC for five years and held positions at CliftonLarsonAllen and Retail Financial Services. He also spent four years at the University of St. Thomas. RossJohnson & Associates provides personalized financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and high-net-worth clients, employing a long-term, low-turnover investment approach that integrates fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods. The firm offers discretionary account management along with optional insurance and tax preparation services under separate agreements.

Gregory Robillard III is a financial advisor at Bannerstone Capital with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Bannerstone Capital Management LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in music as a member of the rock band Maeflies and owns Finger Mullet Music, a music publishing company. Bannerstone Capital Management is an employee-owned firm serving affluent individual clients with customized, equity-focused portfolio management on a fee-only, discretionary basis. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis alongside behavioral economics insights, managing portfolios that may include concentrated equity positions, short sales, and tailored mandates.

Ryan Norman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Captar Private Wealth with three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Principal Securities Inc and Piprude Financial, as well as involvement with FHIT Hockey and Dark Horse Athletics LLC. Captar Private Wealth advises individual and high-net-worth clients through ongoing portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a range of analytical methods and discretionary trading strategies tailored to client-specific investment policy statements.

Suzanne Mccoy is a financial advisor at Total Wealth Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Total Wealth Advisors since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a direct support professional providing care for individuals with disabilities. Total Wealth Advisors, LLC serves individual investors, including high-net-worth households, as well as retirement plans and business entities, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs asset allocation and fundamental analysis to create diversified portfolios, managing approximately $102 million in client assets.

Ashley Reiter is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience and currently serves as the sole advisor at Great River Financial in Plymouth, MN. Her prior roles include positions at Strategic Blueprint, Merino Wealth Management, and Gw Financial. She also works part-time as a financial planner and consultant for Delegated Planning Company. Great River Financial provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversification using both active and passive strategies, with portfolios constructed from ETFs and mutual funds selected for holdings, liquidity, and tax efficiency.

Arnold Abens Jr. is a financial advisor at Abens Financial Services Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Abens Financial Services since 1997 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on several advisory boards and owns a farm and an assisted living business. Abens Financial Services manages approximately $120 million across about 93 client relationships, providing discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and sentiment analysis to guide investment decisions and uses a range of strategies including margin transactions and derivatives, with portfolios commonly including equities, mutual funds, ETFs, private equity, and limited partnership investments.

Hannah Shink is a financial advisor with Financial Institution Services, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Ford Motor Company, Apple Inc., and Horizontal Integration. Financial Institution Services, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $259 million in assets. The firm focuses on tailored asset allocation strategies and invests across a range of securities, generally managing client accounts on a discretionary basis.

Drew Erickson is a financial advisor with 8 years of industry experience, currently with 5 Stone Financial Group, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has prior experience with firms including Penn Mutual Insurance Company, Ohio National Insurance Company, and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, Erickson is a co-head coach for youth hockey in Thief River Falls. 5 Stone Financial Group, LLC is a Minnesota-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm’s investment approach is tailored to client objectives and involves asset allocation, technical analysis, and regular account reviews.

Scott Moller is a financial advisor with Heritage Capital Advisors, LLC in St. Paul, MN, holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. He is also a managing partner and 33% owner of Moller, Lee & Barrett, PLLC, a certified public accounting firm providing tax, business, and estate planning services. Additionally, Moller controls Heritage Ventures, LLC, a holding company with interests in equipment leasing, beef cattle operations, and farmland investments. Heritage Capital Advisors manages personalized investment portfolios for individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, serving primarily individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a core buy-and-hold investment philosophy with a multi-year time horizon, supplemented by short-term trades, covered-call option strategies, and the use of derivatives and borrowing in some accounts.