Nicholas Michel is an advisor at Strong Tower Advisory Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He has been affiliated with the University of Minnesota since 2014. Strong Tower Advisory Services is a registered SEC investment adviser managing approximately $759 million in client assets. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and estates, using a total-return investment approach that incorporates risk management, tactical rebalancing, and the use of derivatives.

Lucas Whelan is a financial advisor at Colliers Securities LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Colliers Securities since 2022, following roles at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, Cargill, Inc., and Piper Jaffray & Co. Colliers Securities serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers brokerage, custody, and advisory services through both non-discretionary and discretionary programs, utilizing third-party managers for day-to-day portfolio management.

Jennifer Lachinski is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Financial Perspectives in Minneapolis, MN, where she has worked since 2005. She has 15 years of industry experience, including a role at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2013. Financial Perspectives serves individuals, trusts, businesses, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1 billion in assets. The firm uses a multi-team advisory model and offers tailored portfolio management with access to independent third-party managers and a range of custodial and technology platforms.

Mark Peterson is a financial advisor with Colliers Securities LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Colliers Securities since 1997. Colliers Securities LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing brokerage, custody, execution, and investment advisory services. The firm offers both non-discretionary fee-based advisory and discretionary wrap programs, utilizing third-party advisory platforms and manager relationships to implement strategies.

John Randall is a financial advisor at 1834 Investment Advisors Co. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining 1834 Investment Advisors in 2024, he worked at Old National Bank, LPL Financial, Kestra Investment Services, LLC, ProEquities, Inc., and HKFS. 1834 Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm focuses on customized portfolio strategies and asset allocation, leveraging both internal and external models, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Old National Bancorp.

Emily Einwalter is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Kestra Investment Services and Kestra Advisory for eight years before joining The Advocate Group, LLC, where she has been since 2025. The Advocate Group provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, high net worth clients, pension and retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm emphasizes comprehensive financial planning centered on aligning risk with client objectives and offers specialized services in concentrated-wealth management and transition planning.

Charles Kelley is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Compass Capital Management Inc in Minneapolis, MN, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Compass Capital Management since 1988. Compass Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and tailored advisory services to institutional clients as well as individual and high-net-worth investors. The firm employs a fundamental research and valuation-based investment approach, managing approximately $2.54 billion in client assets.

Kameron Richter is a financial advisor at Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Cetera Wealth Services and Pruco Securities. Richter also operates as an insurance agent through a sole proprietorship. Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation using mean-variance optimization, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with various strategies including options and margin.

Elizabeth Kindseth is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Advocate Group, LLC since 2014. She holds a 5% ownership stake in TAG Financial Services Inc., an insurance agency affiliated with The Advocate Group, though she does not have a management role or receive compensation from the firm. The Advocate Group provides financial planning and investment management to individuals, high net worth clients, pension and retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm manages over $800 million in assets and integrates comprehensive financial planning with risk-aligned asset allocation and liquidity management, emphasizing concentrated-wealth management and equity-transition strategies for clients with concentrated employer securities.

Sean Ohagan is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Advocate Group, LLC since 2014. He holds a Series 63 license and has worked within affiliated firms since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged in insurance sales as a licensed insurance agent. The Advocate Group provides financial planning and investment management to individuals, high net worth clients, pension and retirement plans, trusts, and business entities, including senior officers of large companies. The firm manages over $800 million in client assets, focusing on comprehensive financial plans that align risk with client objectives and integrating concentrated-wealth management and equity-concentration strategies.

Joseph Rapacki is a financial advisor at 360 Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining 360 Financial, he worked at FIDERE Advisors and Boulevard Wealth Management, Inc. Rapacki is also the owner and president of Rapacki & Co, PA CPAs, where he has practiced as a CPA since 2000. 360 Financial serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm’s 360 Asset Management service offers customized portfolios with continuous supervision and integrates various investment strategies alongside educational webinars for clients.

Rishi Biswas is a financial advisor at Compass Capital Management Inc with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Varde Partners for 11 years before serving as an independent contractor. Compass Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and tailored advisory services to institutional clients and individual high-net-worth investors. The firm’s investment approach is based on fundamental research and valuation disciplines, managing a core equity portfolio alongside fixed income strategies and selective external fund managers.

Christopher Pavek is a financial advisor at Vantage Point Wealth Management with over 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Feltl Advisors and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on sports card promotion and sales. Vantage Point Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside model-based and manager-access strategies, leveraging LPL Financial’s platform and advisory programs.

Ingrid Strauss is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cordis Financial, LLC since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at Securian Financial Services, CRI Securities, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in managing a family farm through O'HARA FARMS LLC. Cordis Financial serves individual clients, including high net worth individuals, as well as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, constructing customized portfolios primarily using mutual funds and ETFs with an emphasis on fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory.

Kong Lee is a financial advisor with Vantage Point Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ascension Wealth Stewardship LLC, VPMW Advisors, LLC, and LPL Financial, LLC, as well as operating as a sole proprietor since 2005. He is also an independent insurance agent. Vantage Point Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with model-based and manager-access strategies, leveraging LPL Financial’s platform and programs.

Jose Cabrera is a financial advisor at Dougherty Wealth Advisers LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Dougherty Wealth Advisers since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed by 3M and also spent time at St. John’s University. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Finance Director for The Cause International, LLC, a clothing company focused on team uniforms and streetwear. Dougherty Wealth Advisers LLC provides wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and high net worth clients. The firm uses asset allocation models informed by market data and client objectives to construct portfolios typically using mutual funds and ETFs, along with other investment vehicles, while offering ongoing monitoring and comprehensive financial planning services.

Hunter Schwimmer is a financial advisor at Affiance Financial LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he has experience working at Deer Run Golf Course. Affiance Financial serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and sponsors of employer-sponsored retirement plans by offering investment management, financial planning, and ERISA-focused retirement plan services. The firm employs a macroeconomic framework combined with fundamental analysis to develop client-specific asset allocations and utilizes a blend of passive and active investment strategies.

Molly La Fleche is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in financial services. She is currently with FPNavigators, a team firm based in Maple Grove, MN, and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and LPL Financial. FPNavigators provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory and both fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios and offers retirement plan advisory services, including acting in multiple ERISA fiduciary roles.

William Grant IV is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at 360 Financial in Wayzata, MN. His prior experience includes roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, BCU Wealth Advisors, and LPL Financial. He also hosts a podcast titled "The First 100." 360 Financial advises individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm manages approximately $700 million in assets and employs a range of investment strategies supported by fundamental and technical analysis, with an emphasis on individualized account supervision and educational webinars.

Thomas Whitnah is a financial advisor with 48 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with 360 Financial in Wayzata, MN. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at both 360 Financial and LPL Financial since 2013. 360 Financial serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and business entities by offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational webinars. The firm manages approximately $700 million in assets and employs a variety of investment strategies, with an emphasis on continuous, individualized portfolio supervision and regular client reviews.