James Bowe is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He began his career in 1997 and has over 29 years of experience helping individuals and families build financial strategies. His approach emphasizes clarity, confidence, and creating long-term value tailored to each client's needs. James's financial philosophy is centered on generating a rising income stream through dividends. Utilizing proprietary analysis, historical data, and extensive research from Merrill, he develops customized strategies aimed at helping clients achieve and exceed their financial goals. He regularly reviews portfolios to ensure alignment with evolving objectives, risk tolerance, and life changes. A graduate of Brown Institute, James resides in Plymouth with his wife and son. He remains active in his community through volunteer work with organizations such as Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners and Second Harvest Heartland. Previously, he has also coached hockey and baseball.

Jean Prenevost is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Wayzata, MN, and has 19 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 assists with personal banking needs in a separate capacity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Jason Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over two decades before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Smith operates the Jason Smith Agency, providing health, life, Medicare, property, and casualty insurance services. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Samantha Donovan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience at UBS Financial and U.S. Bank, with a total of seven years in the financial industry. Donovan also attended Brown University from 2014 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market simulations to support its advisory process.

Annette Dick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 12 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct and employer-based financial planning agreements.

Paul Affeldt is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to his financial services career, he worked for seven years with the Shakopee Police Department. He is also president of Westonka Community and Commerce, where he organizes and runs meetings and helps coordinate community events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over 23,700 financial advisors serving more than four million clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a fiduciary standard.

Tim Schuth is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and having 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Insurance Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and Schad, Lindstrand & Co. He serves on several nonprofit boards in Minnesota, including as treasurer of The Lutheran Home Association and vice president of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, and he owns a tax services LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services with access to multiple investment managers and program structures.

Michael Olafson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools in its planning approach.

Jill Radermacher is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006. Prior to that, she has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a committee member at Minnetonka United Methodist Church, where she assists with counting and depositing weekly offerings. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers, offering tactical asset allocation and tax-aware investment options.

Emily Haan is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help them prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Her expertise includes college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and women and wealth. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Emily earned a Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State University. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, hiking, pickleball, running, swimming, writing, and spending time with her family. She is also involved with Grace Church Minnesota.

Dustin Christopherson is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Osaic Wealth since 2023. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial Inc. and Cetera Advisors LLC, and operates a sole proprietorship selling life, health, disability insurance, annuities, and long-term care products. He is also involved in life settlements as an insurance agent. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a multi-advisor platform, employing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization strategies.

Richard Rosati Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with a select group of clients to help them build, manage, and preserve their wealth through life’s transitions, both planned and unplanned. His approach involves listening carefully to understand his clients’ current situations, past experiences, and future goals, followed by studying, analyzing, and modeling strategies tailored to their needs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin System and a Master's Degree from the University of Minnesota System. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His focus areas include financial planning, asset management, retirement savings and income planning, risk management and insurance planning, and estate planning strategies. Richard collaborates with colleagues at Oslund Kane Wealth Management and other professional advisors to provide objective, unbiased, and cost-effective counsel. He emphasizes integrity, objectivity, competency, confidentiality, and fairness in his work, adhering to the highest ethical standards. His personal experiences with family have reinforced the importance of his work and its impact on clients and their families.

Jeffrey Pierce is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc., and he has operated J. Pierce Financial Services since 2006. Pierce serves as event chair for the Gabby Pierce Memorial Golf Tournament, which raises funds for scholarships at Waldorf University, and is a board member of the Chaska Baseball Association, where he oversees umpire training. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Grant Walters is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Prime Therapeutics, Polaris Industries, and UnitedHealth Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Brandon Janovsky is a Wealth Management Advisor at ASCJ Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill in 2009, where he spent ten years working within the Investment Solutions Group’s Chief Investment Office (CIO). In this capacity, he served as a local resource to Financial Advisors and their clients, assisting in the implementation of CIO investment views. Since joining ASCJ Wealth Management in 2023, Brandon focuses on helping clients develop wealth management and portfolio strategies tailored to their individual goals. Brandon holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a dual bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics from Monmouth University. Brandon resides in Long Lake, MN with his wife and two sons. Outside of his professional work, he is involved with the Disability Action Network (DAN) and enjoys fishing, golfing, scuba diving, soccer, surfing, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Kruse is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wayzata, MN, holding 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Deacons at St. John's Lutheran Church and has held leadership positions with the Rotary Club of Monticello. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Margaret Runke is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently advising at Edward Jones since 2018. Before joining Edward Jones, she worked for Rodan & Fields and spent a decade with Westonka Public Schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supporting approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jeremy Jung is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, Jeremy worked at Best Buy and Cabela's. Outside of finance, he owns a cabin rental business in Crosslake, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Dean Rydstrand is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Wayzata, Minnesota, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2006 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and creator of Anti-Gravity Shoelaces, a novelty and games business based in Orlando, Florida. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio investment approach.

Wendy Meyer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2016 and currently also has a role with Bank of America N.A. since 2024. 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 managed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.