Alex Vanden Boogaard is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth Inc with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Gallagher Financial Services, Inc., and U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management. He is also involved with Gallagher Financial Services, where he offers and sells fixed insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, providing advisory and brokerage services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various managed portfolio strategies and third-party manager programs.

Gregory Blaeser is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021 and previously served at VOYA Financial Advisors for seven years. Blaeser is also president and owner of MoneyGeeks Financial Network, Inc., and serves as president of a local homeowners association board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting various program structures and custodial relationships for its network of over 10,000 advisors.

Ashton Beck is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Wealth Management in 2019, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank for one year and has experience in the food service industry at several establishments. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Roger Williams is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Williams serves as Vice Chair on the board of the Minnesota Boychoir, a nonprofit organization providing music education and performance opportunities for boys in the Twin Cities area. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across a variety of topics. The firm enables clients to combine planning with managed-account programs through its WealthPlan option while keeping the services separate.

Michael Erpenbach is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles at Willy Zimmerman, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and other firms. Erpenbach has also served on the St. John's University Alumni Board and the SJU Alumni Association. 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.

John Deleeuw is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lino Lakes, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, as well as involvement with Koch bus company and Island View Golf Club. Outside of advising, he has participated in non-investment activities such as working as an Instacart shopper. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure and utilizes third-party asset managers alongside BNY Mellon Advisors for portfolio implementation.

Sheila Sullivan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Patrick Tinucci is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and also serves at City National Bank since 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs and customizes strategies to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Christine Vander Heyden is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management and holds a Series 66 designation. She has eight years of industry experience and previously worked at TCF National Bank for sixteen years. Her professional background is focused within Thrivent and its affiliates since 2017. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations on a variety of planning topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services and includes periodic reviews, without discretionary trading authority for the Dedicated Planning Service.

Jonathan Yocum is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2019 and previously at JPB LLC from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member and president of Landsvagar Farm, LLC, a small tree farm, and serves as an officer and board member of Yocum Properties, LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Lawrence Calhoun is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Old National Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and trust companies.

Bernardo Escobedo Diaz is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Charles Schwab, having previously worked at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He also has experience with Brandman University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational support.

Nathaniel Willaert is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lake Elmo, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through its Premier Retirement Income service.

Nathaniel Conery is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones and has previously worked at LPL Financial, U.S. Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Greta Farley is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Duddingston Sylvester Group at Merrill, where she develops long-term relationships with clients and their families, guiding them through significant financial decision points. Her expertise includes wealth planning, pre- and post-retirement strategies, tax-sensitive investing, and trust and estate planning services. Greta prioritizes clear communication to help clients weigh their options and align solutions with their individual parameters. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Iowa State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. Greta combines technical insight with practical knowledge to support clients in pursuing their financial goals and securing their wealth outlook. Residing in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, with her husband and two children, Greta enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor activities, skiing, reading, and watching movies.

Jodi Jenson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Jackson Rynda is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America prior to his current role. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Austin Bock is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, CTB Financial Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Alpha Delta Phi MN Alumni Board. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment approaches including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and customized strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Brent Hanson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and previously spent five years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Hudson Raidaire Booster Club, acting as treasurer. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that combine discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning, tailoring investment strategies to individual risk profiles through a blend of internal and external investment managers.

Spencer Anderson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wilian Financial Group, Outback Steakhouse, and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.