Benjamin Johnson is a financial advisor at Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. Before joining the financial sector, he worked for seven years with the Minneapolis Police Department and has maintained ownership of Heritage Embroidery since 2004. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

James Mertz is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently a financial advisor at Focus Financial Network and OSAIC, having previously worked at LPL Financial and SII Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Mertz Wealth Strategies, a business focused on income tax preparation. Focus Financial Network 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, offering a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Paula Reynolds is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with firms including BrightPath Financial, Regulus Advisors, Questar Capital Corporation, and Strategic Asset Preservation. Outside of her financial career, Reynolds is an ordained minister who officiates wedding ceremonies occasionally and volunteers actively with the Woodbury Days Council and Eagle Brook Church. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients and financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, alongside model portfolios that are regularly monitored and rebalanced, and offers technology and operational services to other advisers through its managed account platform.

Evan Chang is a financial advisor with Focus Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets Corporation and Cetera. He also serves as Chief Compliance Officer at Focus Financial Network, overseeing the compliance and supervisory framework for the registered investment adviser. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, third-party manager access, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Kenneth Kauth is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Harbour Investments and Lakes and Plains Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent under Lakes and Plains Advisors, including offering equity indexed annuities. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable and corporate clients, retirement plans, and other financial advisors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to construct customized strategies using various investment instruments and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

Anna Hupert is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Osaic Wealth and Land O'Lakes, among other organizations. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers personalized investment advice and coordinated estate planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various investment platforms.

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 at Focus Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Focus Financial and Royal Alliance, as well as at Syngenta. She is based in Minneapolis, MN. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion across 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

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.

Katie Grage is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC and holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. She has 17 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Gradient Advisors, LLC and as Director of Compliance at RIA Registrar. Outside of advising, she is involved in compliance consulting through her role at RIA Registrar. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary investment model and incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with third-party manager 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 Atlas Insurance Brokers and American Family Insurance. 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, offering a range of managed accounts, third-party manager access, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

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 with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in White Bear Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 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 owns B & N Financial, LLC, where he provides financial planning and investment advisory services. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, combining advisory and brokerage services including insurance products.

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 with Principal Advised Services in Maplewood, MN, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Coyote Logistics. He has been with Principal Financial Services and affiliated entities since 2021. 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 integrates proprietary models and third-party methodologies and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, which provides access to a range of affiliated financial products and services.

Elizabeth Odegaard is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member-owner of Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, a local brewery in Minneapolis. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to corporations, offering services such as financial planning, investment management, and fractional family office solutions. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and oversees a multi-team advisory staff managing approximately $1.4 billion in assets.

Alissa Tinklenberg is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Cargill Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with Hopkins Hurricanes since 2024. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers personalized investment advice and financial planning through various management and platform options, emphasizing coordination with other professionals for estate planning and detailed operational disclosures.

Brian Limborg is a CFP® professional at Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with EFS Advisors and Advanced Advisor Group, LLC since 2009. Outside of advising, he is involved in local community activities, including serving as President of the Sigma Nu Holding Association and co-owning several businesses in Stillwater, MN, such as the Little Whitefish Cafe and Little Whitefish Resort, which he operates with his spouse. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction using both in-house strategies and third-party managers, and provides financial planning and retirement consulting through various platforms.