Tucker Rohde is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cannaday Wealth Management DBA and Cannaday Bloom Wealth and Insurance Solutions. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in a small business venture related to real estate short-term rentals. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation generally managed on a discretionary basis by TPMMs.

Nicholas Halvorson is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he has modeled men's clothing for J Hilburn Clothing Company on a limited basis. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Jason Lynch is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having worked previously at CSP & Associates, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., and Northwestern Mutual. Prior to his advisory career, he spent two years managing a bar and grill. Principal Securities provides 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 overseas. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Brian Grabinski is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Park Avenue Securities LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Minnesota Life Insurance Company from 2015 to 2018 and attended William Mitchell College of Law from 2014 to 2017. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client solutions combining discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to proprietary programs, third-party advisory platforms, insurance products, and alternative investments.

Stephen Husten is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and also engages in financial services and tax savings consulting through U.S. Business Consulting. Husten has held roles at Ameritas and related firms since 2017 and operates an independent financial advisory business, Midwest Secure Retirement. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party models across multiple program platforms.

David Bender is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Atlas Wealth & Retirement. Bender is also involved in fixed insurance products, including fixed life, fixed annuity, disability income, long-term care, health, and Medicare supplemental contracts. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs delivered through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Jonathan Jaranson is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Savant Wealth Management since 2025 and previously worked for Irwin Schaffer LLC and Prairieview Partners LLC for 17 years. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and a range of related implementation services provided through affiliated entities.

Ryan Drake is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., and most recently at Beacon Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent for fixed life and annuities, disability, long-term care, and medical insurance through various carriers. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under multiple advisory and promoter arrangements.

Trevor Skaar is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Private Advisor Group since 2015 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2012. He is also licensed to sell life insurance and fixed annuity products in Minnesota. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite platform, and access to third-party managers, implementing a fiduciary-based advisory model.

David Engler is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Osaic Institutions, Inc., bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Hiway FCU Investment Services, where he worked for 18 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent author and writer, a coaching clinic coach, and a fitness instructor at the YMCA. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services and operates a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure with a focus on client choice in discretionary authority and access to alternative investments and lending solutions.

Laura Pope is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC. She has worked with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation since 2014 and Transamerica Retirement Management since 2009. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by offering managed portfolio programs and investment education services supported by Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and research. The firm operates at scale with a focus on non-discretionary asset management rather than standalone financial planning.

Naomi Savolainen is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including RBC Capital Markets, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Outside of finance, she owns and designs jewelry through her business, Mimiomi Jewelry. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports diverse investment approaches and is notable for its retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Joseph Masciopinto is a financial advisor with Creative Planning holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BrganKDV Wealth Management, Lockton, Kestra Financial, Gallagher Benefit Services, Global Retirement Partners, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant coach for the U10 age group at Team Gilboa Ski Club of Minnesota, focusing on alpine ski racing for children aged 8 and 9. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, complemented by supplemental approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Paula Price is a CFP® professional based in St. Paul, MN, with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Savant Wealth Management since 2025 and previously worked at Prairieview Partners for 12 years. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management and related financial services. The firm’s investment approach combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and sub-advised mandates, supported by integrated legal, accounting, and trust services.

Leah Brooks is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Her career includes roles at Landmark Wealth Management Group and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. She also holds wealth advisor positions with CBS and DPL Financial Partners. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party Independent Managers and employs both active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes.

Craig Drake is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with firms including Beacon Financial Group, Fathom Financial, and Incentive Compensation Alternatives. Drake is a partner in Drake Financial, LLC, which provides operational support, business partnering, and practice succession planning. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides access to third-party money manager asset allocation and managed account solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Lance Huebner is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for over ten years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Cadlee Company, LLC. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of more than 400 independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management via multiple platforms and employs various analytical approaches, acting as a fiduciary when a written advisory agreement is in place.

Alexander Chan is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at H-Beck, CRI Securities, and Securian Financial Services, among others. Chan has been with Cetera-affiliated firms since 2023. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice. The firm offers ancillary services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate planning, and its investment process emphasizes diversified allocations tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance within a larger Cetera network.

Richard Ramsay is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2017, following an 11-year tenure at SII Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Ramsay is involved in real estate development and management through several ventures including Lexington Development and Apres All Day. J.W. Cole Advisors is a national SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Mark Kutzke is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Rochester, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Zenith Wealth Management, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. His prior work includes roles at Pratt Kutzke & Associates and Northstar Financial Partners, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs and services along with back-office support in operations, trading, compliance, and practice management.