Stephen Dixon is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Birchwood Financial Partners, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Dixon teaches financial literacy to young people through Bestprep and serves on the board of the nonprofit Hamel Athletic Club, where he is treasurer and league information officer. He also teaches courses for Kaplan Professional Education aimed at individuals preparing for the CFP exam. Birchwood Financial Partners provides personalized financial planning and investment management primarily for individuals and couples, as well as high-net-worth clients and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on asset allocation, manager selection, and aligning portfolios with client risk profiles.

Eric Schierhorn is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. He has been with Abbey Street since 2019, including his current role starting in 2022, and previously worked at Anglet Hormadi. Abbey Street serves corporate retirement plans and private family and multigenerational wealth clients, offering retirement plan consulting, private wealth planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary oversight. The firm employs an independent, fiduciary-oriented investment process combining quantitative and qualitative analysis to support discretionary mandates and committee decision-making.

Jesse Kuusisto is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Laurel Wealth Planning in Edina, MN. He has been with Laurel Wealth Planning since 2017 and previously worked at Augsburg College from 2013 to 2017. Laurel Wealth Planning is a fee-only advisory firm that serves individuals and various institutional clients, managing approximately $453.6 million across a six-advisor team. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create individualized investment policies and utilizes a range of investment strategies, including equities, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and derivatives.

Jane Truckenbrod is a financial advisor with Capital Management Associates Inc in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Capital Management Associates Inc and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2016 and spent nearly three decades at First Advisors prior to that. Capital Management Associates, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, providing investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside asset allocation, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management across a broad range of securities.

Mark Walsingham is a financial advisor with Tradition Wealth Management LLC in Edina, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Tradition Wealth Management since 2017 and previously at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. and Gradient Securities, LLC. Tradition Wealth Management serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach, including model portfolios, ETFs, and third-party manager programs, and provides specialized services such as 1031 exchange consulting and ERISA fiduciary roles.

Tristan Peyton is a financial advisor at Tradition Wealth Management LLC in Edina, MN, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Tradition Wealth Management since 2025 and has prior experience at the City of Bryan and US Solar. Tradition Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $2.55 billion in discretionary assets. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services, typically using model portfolios with various investment vehicles and offering access to alternative strategies and IPO participation.

Ryan Scott is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Abbey Street, where he has worked since 2025. He has experience outside the financial industry at The Refuge Golf Club and in education with the Andover School District. Abbey Street serves corporate retirement plans and private family and multigenerational wealth clients, providing consulting, portfolio management, and fiduciary oversight through an independent, fiduciary-oriented investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Harrison Grodnick is a financial advisor with Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and co-operator of Tortoise Properties, LLC. Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group provides discretionary portfolio management focused on an All‑Cap Value equity strategy for a diverse client base, including individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, and institutional accounts. The firm emphasizes valuation metrics and macroeconomic factors in its investment process and manages over $1 billion in assets with a small team.

Stephen Finn is a financial advisor at USAdvisors Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Osaic Wealth, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Finn also serves as an in-office notary for insurance and employee-related documents. USAdvisors Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm with 14 investment professionals managing approximately $488 million in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering portfolio management, model-portfolio strategies, financial planning, and estate and business succession planning, utilizing model solutions from multiple institutional providers.

Melissa Glennie is a financial advisor with Capital Management Associates Inc in Minneapolis, MN. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Glennie has been with Capital Management Associates and its affiliated broker-dealer since 1998. Capital Management Associates provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, asset allocation, and options strategies, and utilizes third-party asset managers within its Managed Accounts Program.

Phillip Grodnick is a financial advisor with Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group since 2003. Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group specializes in discretionary portfolio management using an All-Cap Value equity strategy for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, pension and profit-sharing plans, government entities, insurance companies, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes valuation metrics, balance-sheet strength, growth prospects, and macroeconomic analysis in its investment process and manages over $1 billion in assets with a small team.

Matthew Serrano is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor with Capital Management Associates Inc in Minneapolis, MN. His prior experience includes roles at RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Merrill. Outside of advising, he volunteers as a financial coach for young adults and recent widows. Capital Management Associates, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in managing portfolios, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside a manager-of-managers program.

Samuel Ludzack is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc., having joined the firm in 2024. Prior to this, he held roles at several financial services firms and also worked in education and golf course operations. Punch & Associates serves private and institutional clients, managing over $2 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a multi-cap investment approach focused on fundamental research and manages both discretionary portfolios and private micro-cap and nano-cap funds.

Matthew Neal is an advisor with Motiv8 Investments LLC in St Louis Park, MN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved in financial services since 2015, with prior experience at Kay Stienessen CPA and Excelsior Financial Group. Motiv8 Investments LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm customizes investment advice based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing a range of asset classes and analytical methods, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with consulting and educational services.

Connie Biselx is a financial advisor at All Star Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining All Star Financial in 2026, Connie worked at Merrill and Thrivent Investment Management. She also has an 11-year background running a business called Unglued. All Star Financial offers personalized financial planning, tax preparation by in-house certified public accountants, and investment management services to individuals and various types of entities. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with globally diversified, risk-based model portfolios and incorporates macroeconomic indicators to inform portfolio decisions.

Tenner Stoe is a CFP® with nine years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Boyum Wealth Architects LLC and has previously worked at firms including Bernicke Wealth Management, Great Valley Advisor Group, Fidelity Investments, and Edward Jones. Boyum Wealth Architects LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary, customized basis using various analytical approaches and investment vehicles tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals.

Sara Kantor is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Cornerstone Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Edina, MN, where she has worked since 2013. She is also involved in her husband’s business, The Kantor Group, Inc., a brand strategy and graphic design firm, assisting with company finances. Cornerstone Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive financial planning, wealth management, and retirement planning. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation process using quantitative factors to build long-term portfolios, conducts portfolio reviews at least six times per year, and offers alternative billing arrangements tailored to client needs.

Kyle Janovsky is a financial advisor at High Note Wealth, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Delaware Investments and Dynasty Wealth Management. High Note Wealth is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services, employing tailored investment strategies that incorporate fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, as well as modern portfolio theory.

John Hause is a financial advisor with Tradition Wealth Management LLC in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Tradition Wealth Management since 2003 and spent over two decades at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. Additionally, Hause is an owner and producer at TWM Insurance, an affiliated insurance agency. Tradition Wealth Management serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes model portfolios, ETFs, and alternative investments, and it provides specialized services such as 1031 exchange consulting and ERISA fiduciary roles.

Daniel Johnson is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Wealth Group – Austin B. Colby & Associates. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and CREW2, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Johnson is a licensed independent insurance agent in Eden Prairie, MN. The Wealth Group – Austin B. Colby & Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses tailored investment strategies and employs techniques such as asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and technical analysis, with accounts reviewed at least semi-annually.