Andrew O'Neill is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Gradient Securities since 2011. O'Neill is also involved in several business ventures, including ownership of O'Neill Asset Management, LLC, and serves as a board member for Community Kids, an inner-city ministry. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer offerings and routinely utilizes third-party managers in its investment approach.

Christian Nielsen is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Fiduciary Counselling Inc. since 2011. The firm advises individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and related entities, offering investment advisory services alongside accounting, tax, estate planning, and administrative support. Fiduciary Counselling implements client portfolios based on asset allocation and capital market assumptions, conducting manager due diligence and portfolio administration while maintaining close relationships with affiliated trust and investment companies.

Mathias Beck is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, based in Mahtomedi, MN. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at North Point Advisor Group and Highpoint Trading LLC. His background also includes involvement with White Bear Basketball and experience at the University of Minnesota. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing both in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Michael McCullough is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Gradient Securities since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an accounting practice as a CPA through Michael J. McCullough, Ltd. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals and various institutional clients, often utilizing third-party managers and offering a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services.

John Oberg is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fiduciary Counselling Inc. in St. Paul, MN. He has been with Fiduciary Counselling Inc. since 1992. Fiduciary Counselling Inc. advises individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and related entities, providing investment advisory services alongside accounting, tax, estate planning, trust and charitable administration, and various administrative offerings. The firm employs a structured investment approach based on written policy statements, asset allocation, and capital market assumptions, and operates in conjunction with affiliated trust and investment management companies.

Osni Ferreira Filho is a financial advisor with Eversource Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Since 2022, he has consulted on Faith-Based Investing, ESG, and Values-Based Investing through Wealthfluence. Eversource Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing wealth management, financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services. The firm offers multiple investment platforms and emphasizes investor profiling and values-based strategies, including a private markets platform and stewardship planning.

Peter Taurinskas is an investment advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual Trust Asset Management, Inc., Mutual Trust Co. of America Securities, and operating as a sole proprietor. He is also the owner of Ten Point Wealth Management, LLC, where he provides financial planning and advisory services. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, employing a largely non-discretionary model and using a variety of analytical tools to support portfolio management.

Adam Thielen is an Investment Advisor Representative at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He also leads the Estate, Trust, and Gift taxation team at Olsen Thielen & Co., Ltd, where he has worked for over a decade providing CPA services in tax compliance and financial advisory. Avantax Planning Partners provides investment advice and planning primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, using model-based style allocation strategies and discretionary portfolio management overseen by an Investment Advisory Committee. The firm operates within a larger corporate group offering access to a range of affiliated advisory and consulting services.

Deborah Bluhm is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Gradient Securities and RIA Registrar, LLC since 2015. She also serves as a director of compliance and consultant for independent RIAs through RIA Registrar, LLC. Gradient Securities, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a non-discretionary approach that combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and often employs third-party managers while arranging and monitoring these relationships.

Christopher Neston is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in White Bear Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and also dedicates time to referring small businesses as a resource to help them operate more efficiently. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of about 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, with a dual focus on brokerage and insurance activities.

Jared Deutsch is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and Mass Mutual Investors Services, and has over a decade of experience with JD Insurance Services, Inc. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, focusing on individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through a combination of in-house strategies and third-party platforms.

Shelby Ferstl is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Valeo Financial Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Meristem Family Wealth from 2016 to 2018. Valeo Financial Advisors is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $13 billion in assets for individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, uses independent managers as appropriate, and provides both comprehensive financial planning and a simplified model portfolio option called Valeo Essentials.

Ernest Miller is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Gradient Advisors, he worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc, and he spent eight years with On Call Pavement Sweeping, Inc. He is also involved with Poppyseed Wealth Management LLC, providing advisory services outside of his primary role. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, focusing on a largely non-discretionary model with a documented approach to risk and portfolio analysis.

Mark Robinson is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Gradient Advisors, he worked at RIA Advisory Group, LLC and held roles at several insurance and financial services firms. He is also an owner of Insurance Brokers of MN, which offers various health and property insurance plans. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates multiple analysis techniques and risk assessment tools.

Michael Hughes is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Gradient Financial Group and has been involved in sports officiating as an umpire and referee outside the financial industry. Hughes is also a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4374, a Catholic fraternal charity organization. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, utilizing a largely non-discretionary model and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in portfolio management.

Jack Welchlin is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Gradient Securities and Core Income Advisors since 2023, following roles at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. He also works with Core Income Advisors to assist financial advisors and carriers in processing annuity contracts. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals and various business entities. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, delivering advice primarily on a non-discretionary basis and utilizing third-party managers alongside affiliated entities.

Sean Deichert is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. He has 10 years of industry experience, with prior roles at LPL Financial, Cetera, and Bell State Bank & Trust. Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and family-related entities, offering investment management alongside accounting, tax, estate planning, trust, and administrative services. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach based on asset allocation and modern portfolio theory, managing portfolios through both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Casey Mccarty is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of advisory work, he provides accounting and bookkeeping services through T.A.B.C. Associates LLC. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives, employing a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses in portfolio management.

Paul Vessel is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gradient Securities since 2020 and previously held positions at Questar Asset Management, Questar Capital Corporation, and Allianz Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor providing proofreading services for manuscripts. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm combines SEC-registered investment advisory services with broker-dealer activities and utilizes a mix of third-party managers and non-discretionary strategies.

David Tomfohrde is a financial advisor at St. Bernard Financial Services, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at St. Bernard since 2019, following six years at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church Men's Club. St. Bernard Financial Services provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, and estates. The firm follows a long-term, conservative growth approach using tactical asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing low-cost, no-load funds and collaborative, largely non-discretionary account management.