James Rose is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Goldman Sachs, Fisher Investments, and J.P. Morgan. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach focusing on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios constructed with low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other investment vehicles.

Jeffrey Kotsmith is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2015. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative analyses.

David Soczek is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. based in Minneapolis, MN. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining TLG Advisors in 2025, he worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities for 19 years. He also serves as Vice President at National Benefits Group, LLC, where he oversees marketing and implementation of non-qualified plans and related funding strategies. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors. The firm offers investment supervisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios that uses a research approach based on fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Nicholas Mueller is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., Advisor Group, and OSAIC. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, equity research, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

James Ehrenkrook is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Heritage Financial Group Inc., Unum/Paul Revere Life Insurance Company, and ING. Ehrenkrook is a board member of the Birchwood Office Park of White Bear Lake Association, Inc. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence across both passive and active investment strategies.

Collin Brown is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Creative Planning and previously worked at Wipfli Financial Advisers and the University of Minnesota - Duluth. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $295.6 billion in client assets and employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.

Christopher Peplinski is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at The Leaders Group Inc., Capitas, Royal Alliance Associates, Brokerage Resources Inc., and BMW of Minnetonka. He is also active as an insurance brokerage manager with Capitas. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, pension and retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs a manager selection process grounded in fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios, and offers both sub-advisor managed accounts and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Mark Finnestad is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with United Planners since 1997 and has also managed his own insurance and investment-related businesses since the mid-1980s. Outside of advisory work, he has involvement in residential rental property management. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base through independent Investment Adviser Representatives, offering advisory and brokerage services with a focus on non-discretionary account management.

David Ehrenkrook is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2013 and Heritage Financial Group Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Ehrenkrook is a freelance drummer and organizes a monthly business networking happy hour. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms and employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence to develop client investment strategies.

Staci Murphy is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Financial Dimensions Group, Royal Alliance Associates, and Avantax Advisory Services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm provides a wide range of adviser support, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Richard Martin is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with SPC. He has previously worked at Parkland Securities, American Funds, Capital Group Companies, Edward Jones, and other firms. Martin also provides notary services on an as-needed basis. SPC offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network and delivers customized, discretionary investment advice through various account programs.

Haley Hoskin is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Haley has previously worked at Berger Financial Group and LPL Financial LLC, among other firms. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Scott Kottke is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Eagle Strategies. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as the head coach for a local youth hockey team in Rogers, Minnesota. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed advice and investment education through various programs that emphasize asset allocation and retirement planning. The firm utilizes Morningstar Investment Management tools for portfolio construction and oversight, operating at scale with a large client base and a focus on non-discretionary assets.

Cason Laase is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Highland Money Management and the University of St. Thomas. In addition to his advisory role, he assists with research, client communication, technology operations, and general business functions at Highland Money Management. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Keith Stommes is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Retirement Solutions since 2015, and has been associated with Wells Fargo since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Stommes co-manages a rental property in Annandale, Minnesota. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm uses model asset allocations and portfolio oversight from Morningstar Investment Management, focusing on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age guidance through both managed and non-discretionary advisory services.

Daniel Ries is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Investor Securities Corporation and Transamerica Retirement Solutions since 2018 and previously at COUNTRY Capital Management Company from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally provides babysitting support for a family member receiving government-assisted daycare. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed portfolios and non-discretionary recommendations through programs such as Managed Advice, Advisor Managed Advice, and Today’s Advice. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary software and model portfolios provided by Morningstar Investment Management and serves a broad client base with a focus on asset allocation and retirement planning guidance.

David Flora is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, based in Blaine, MN, and has 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation since 2014 and Transamerica Retirement Management since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Flora owns and operates a photography business, Dave Flora Photography. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners with advisory programs that focus on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement age planning. The firm employs Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and model portfolios to deliver personalized, primarily non-discretionary investment advice.

Justin Herzog is a financial advisor at &Partners with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments. Herzog has been with &Partners since 2023. &Partners serves a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and other services using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

David Johnson is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Parkland Securities and Sigma Planning Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Linwood Harvest and Hive, a hobby farm. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Scott Hanson is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Maple Grove, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc since 1992 and has a career background that includes Principal Life Insurance Company dating back to 1988. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm’s advisory services include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.