Michael Laatsch is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Great Valley Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in coaching through NextGen Leadership. 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 a blend of in-house strategies and third-party managers across various platforms.

Justin Larson is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services and LPL Financial. Larson provides administrative support to Great Valley Advisor Group, Inc., dedicating significant time to this activity. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team 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, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through both in-house and third-party strategies.

Angela Mhiripiri is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Royal Alliance from 2016 to 2020 and has been with Focus Financial since 2016. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers personalized investment advisory services, including portfolio management, asset allocation, and retirement plan consulting, with an emphasis on coordination with other professionals for estate and tax planning.

Richard Reid is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Securities since 2013 and also owns and operates several other businesses, including Scott Reid CPAs, providing tax and accounting services, and Scott & Sarah Investments, a master franchise for high-end graphic printing. Reid is also treasurer of the nonprofit organization World Link Associates. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, and non-discretionary asset management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, emphasizing non-discretionary advice with client approval required for trade execution.

Keith Gangl is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Investments, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for 24 years. Gradient Investments, LLC provides discretionary investment management to a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a proprietary Wright Investment Strategies framework and offers a range of discretionary portfolios employing various asset types, including private equity and structured notes.

Katie Grage is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Gradient Advisors, LLC, and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Director of Compliance for RIA Registrar, a compliance consulting firm. Gradient Securities, LLC (doing business as Gradient Wealth Management) offers financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary investment model and incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis often supported by third-party managers, while also disclosing relevant revenue-sharing relationships.

Adam Troendle is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC, Fred Troendle and Associates, Royal Alliance Associates, Atlas Insurance Brokers, and American Family Insurance. He is also involved in insurance services, quoting life insurance within a comprehensive financial planning context. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers personalized investment advice and financial planning, emphasizing coordination with other professionals for estate planning and related legal or tax matters.

Kimberly Johnson is a financial advisor with Gradient Investments, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Gradient Investments since 2021 and serves as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at RIA Registrar LLC, a role she has held since 2019. Gradient Investments, LLC provides discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a proprietary Wright Investment Strategies framework and offers a variety of model and custom portfolios managed on a discretionary basis.

Patrick Kulzer is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CRI Securities and Minnesota Life Insurance Company for 24 years, as well as at Cetera and Cetera Advisor Networks. He also owns Growth Consulting, LLC, which provides management consulting services. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary model and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, often utilizing third-party managers to support client portfolios.

Bryon Deiss is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Cetera. Outside of advising, he is also a musician and vocalist who performs with the Righteous Rock Band at events several times per year. Gradient Securities, LLC (doing business as Gradient Wealth Management) provides financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary investment approach and collaborates with multiple third-party managers, offering implementation support and ongoing client reviews.

Randy Birkinbine is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ausdal since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and financial planning through his ownership of B & N Financial, LLC. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment and planning services tailored to client objectives, combining proprietary strategies with third-party money managers and maintaining dual registration as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer.

David Matthews is a CFP® with 21 years of experience, currently serving as a Senior Financial Advisor at Focus Financial and OSAIC since 2014. He provides financial planning and operational support to clients of David Beissler. Outside of his advisory role, Matthews is president of Appaloosa Consulting Inc., an S-Corp established for tax purposes. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with a range of investment and financial planning services.

Steven Nelson is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Advised Services since 2024 and concurrently held roles at Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2021. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing Services for three years. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm combines third-party methodologies and proprietary models, and its affiliation with Principal Financial Group provides access to proprietary products and integrated operational resources.

Alissa Tinklenberg is a financial advisor with Focus Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and has experience at Cargill, Optum, and CliftonLarsonAllen. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Hopkins Hurricanes. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charities, offering personalized investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes coordination with other professionals for estate planning and provides detailed operational disclosures to enhance client transparency.

Brian Limborg is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC and has previously worked at EFS Advisors and Advanced Advisor Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Limborg is involved in managing several family-owned businesses, including a cafe and a resort, and serves as president of the Sigma Nu Holding Association and vice president of the Little Whitefish Lake Association. 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 and financial planning, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction through a combination of in-house strategies and third-party platforms.

Paul Stein is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners. He has worked at Advisornet Financial, Inc. since 1992 and was previously with CETERA Advisor Networks LLC from 2013 to 2019. Stein also sells fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance and refers clients to an online banking service. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan and participant consulting, and related advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Tate Hullett is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with a Series 65 designation. He has been in the industry for one year and has previously worked at PPS Wealth, Principal Preservation Services, and other firms. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches across various asset types and offers ERISA-related plan services.

David Paton is a financial advisor with The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. in Woodbury, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 11 years before joining Oak Ridge in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Paton serves as Treasurer for two nonprofits: Neighbors Inc., a community food shelf in St. Paul, and Black Oak Lake Preservation in Wisconsin, which focuses on water quality and recreational enhancement. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers portfolio management, written financial plans, and access to third-party managers and platforms, managing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Zechariah Schaefer is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with the CFP® designation and six years of industry experience. He is the owner and tax preparer of Ascent Tax Services LLC and works as an instructor for insurance and financial industry training courses through Kaplan Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he creates and sells artwork as a sole proprietor. Focus Financial serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, offering personalized investment management and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes coordination with other professionals for estate planning and related legal or tax implementation.

Liddy Achter is a financial advisor at Fiduciary Counselling Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. for eight years before joining her current firm in 2020. Fiduciary Counselling Inc. serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and family-related entities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services alongside accounting, tax, estate planning, and administrative support. The firm utilizes written investment policy statements and model portfolios based on asset allocation and capital market assumptions, and it maintains unique relationships with affiliated trust and investment management companies.