Michael Kloubec is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 1993, currently serving as an advisor in Buffalo, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee chair on the board of Wright County Ducks Unlimited. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and automated processes overseen by an internal committee.

Tarun Bhatia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rogers, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Medtronic for four years and Boeing for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Martha Lewin is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1988. 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.

Robert Stark is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Buffalo, MN, with eight years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Before joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Skybridge Americas from 2016 to 2018. He serves as a board member for Spectrum High School in Elk River, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Flannery is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and over 36 years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms, including H. Beck, Inc. and Grove Point Investments, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Flannery Holdings, LLC, which he has operated since 2012. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing a variety of strategic and tactical investment approaches.

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.

Kathleen Freiderich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Kathleen is also a commissioned notary in the state of Minnesota. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Jessica Hindermann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Yevgeniy Drozdov is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 2016, following a brief tenure at Ameriprise. Drozdov serves as a board member for a nonprofit Slavic church and participates on the Business and Finance Committee of the Minnesota CFA Society. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth advisory services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its wrap fee program and managed-account offerings, combining brokerage, custody, and advisory services in an integrated platform with a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions.

Peter Vickery is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1978 and has worked at Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a City Council member for Minnetrista, Minnesota. 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, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brendan Skarda is a Financial Advisor with the A&V Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Minneapolis office. He holds the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), guiding clients through complex financial decisions by integrating personalized advice with the capabilities of Merrill and Bank of America. Brendan specializes in college education planning, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. Prior to his current role, Brendan worked as a Corporate Banking Analyst within Wells Fargo's Financial Institutions Group, where he supported financing activities, relationship, and portfolio management across asset management and insurance verticals. He assisted Fortune 500 and Middle Market companies in achieving their financial and strategic goals. He joined Merrill in 2024 as a Wealth Management Client Associate and transitioned to a Financial Advisor role in 2026. Brendan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Finance from Tufts University, graduating Cum Laude. During his time at Tufts, he played Varsity Men’s Hockey, earned all-academic NESCAC honors, and participated in the Tufts Financial Group. Outside of his professional work, Brendan enjoys spending time with family and friends, coaching Minnetonka Bantam AA youth hockey, fishing, golfing, ice hockey, and pickleball.

John Kvamme is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN. His prior roles include positions at Associated Investment Services, Inc. and Associated Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and procedures. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Andrew Lindell Sr. is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes eight years with the Bloomington School District. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Max Gardiner is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2015 as a member of The Boyd Team. He specializes in developing tailored wealth management strategies for affluent individuals to help them achieve their unique financial goals. Max offers a range of services including budgeting, investment education, trust and estate planning, alternative investments, and tax-minimization strategies. He focuses on client segments such as Corporate Executive Services, Family Wealth Management, Legacy Planning, Managing New Wealth, Women and Wealth, Sports & Entertainment, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income. Max earned a bachelor's degree in economics and labor and employment relations from Pennsylvania State University, where he graduated with high distinction. During his university years, he played on the varsity hockey team and was actively involved in THON, an organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for pediatric cancer. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Residing in St. Louis Park, Max continues his community involvement through volunteer coaching with Minnetonka Youth Hockey. In his personal time, he enjoys playing hockey, golf, tennis, and spending time outdoors with his family.

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.

Michael Levitt is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he offers a comprehensive approach to managing wealth. He works closely with clients and their families to understand their financial situations and priorities, developing customized wealth management strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. Michael provides access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. He has built and leads the Levitt Wealth Management Group, assisting clients and their families or businesses in achieving a range of financial objectives. Michael specializes in areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. His expertise has been recognized by Forbes and Shook Research, including a 2022 ranking as a Top Next Generation Wealth Advisor Best in State. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Minnesota and holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is fluent in English and Russian and is involved in community organizations. Outside work, Michael enjoys biking, hiking, running, and playing table tennis.

Ryan Carruth is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked for Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. from 2015 to 2024 and has been involved with Shavlik Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advisory services, he is an enrolled agent who prepares over 500 tax returns annually and serves as president of the Lakes at Maple Grove Homeowners Association. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.