Michael Braddy is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Strategic Investment Partners, and Networth Asset Management, among others. Braddy co-hosts a weekly financial radio show and serves as a trustee for an irrevocable life insurance trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Isaac Bumgardner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles since 2017 across firms including Avantax, Infinex Investments, and Alerus. He serves as Director of Wealth Management at HK Wealth Management, LLC, and is involved as a director at Harvest Valley Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, third-party managers, or customized strategies.

Ryan Blanchard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at MassMutual, Alerus Financial, Northwestern Mutual, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of advising, he is involved in Blanchard Realty LLC, a mortgage and real estate services business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Ryan Wipf is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Otsego, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of Freeport Financial Association Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Kinney is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Fortis Investors, Inc. / Woodbury Financial for 26 years and OSAIC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Anoka Health & Life Services, a non-variable insurance business he has maintained since 1986. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Solange Kolie is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2006 and has been with Primerica Advisors since 2017. Outside of advising, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, using model-delivery strategies from unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing. The firm operates on a large scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Britton Peterson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at AMG Prime and Continua Interiors. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses across various financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Samuel Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Coon Rapids, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked at U.S. Bank and Applebees, and he has been involved with Bricks Kitchen and Pub since 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written Recommendation Reports through a centralized consulting team.

Doreen Schmidt is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, and has 21 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Capital Corporation. Outside of advising, she owns a sole proprietorship that sells original artwork on Etsy. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, providing brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisors. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and offers access to multiple investment platforms, including third-party money managers and unified managed accounts.

Aaron De Long is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Coon Rapids, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial and AMG Prime. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a business manager at Trinity Lutheran Church and School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of investment programs and utilizes both proprietary research and third-party strategies to meet client needs.

Craig Jergenson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at Invest Financial Corp. for nine years. Additionally, he has operated Coach Craig Jergenson as a separate business since 1994. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Jenny Karst is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, she worked at Target for 13 years. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a power of attorney position involving medical decision making and bill paying. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers standalone planning or combined planning and managed-account services under its WealthPlan billing option.

Brenda Roux is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Elk River, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Roux is an Independent Sales Consultant for Norwex cleaning products and serves on the boards of the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce and NAIFA-Minnesota. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan, while maintaining the separation of these services.

Juan Preciado is a financial professional at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Equitable Advisors, and Arvest Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Precious Legacy LLC, an entity used for tax purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. It offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Timothy Fink is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and Prime Therapeutics LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in part-time sales of home security and automation products and holds a partnership interest in an investment-related venture. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.

James Powers is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Wealth Management Group of KC, Inc., and Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. Powers is also involved as a volunteer with the Association of Financial Educators, providing financial education through a nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a broad network of independent Financial Professionals.

Nouachi Vang is a CFP® certificant with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Advisory Services, The Vanguard Group, and TIAA-CREF. In addition to his advisory work, Vang is an author and conducts financial literacy workshops with the Association of Financial Educators. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Gary Haworth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at INVEST Financial Corp. and running his own firm, Gary Haworth & Co Ltd, which he has operated since 1989. He is also involved in non-investment-related business activities through two additional companies he manages. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and technology.

Roger Strege is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Autism Allies, a nonprofit organization, and leads Special Needs Planners, which assists families with disabilities in maintaining eligibility for social services and establishing guardianship and trusts. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, using firm-provided tools and third-party platforms to manage diversified portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.