Michael Branham is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with The Planning Center, Inc. since 2015. The Planning Center, Inc. is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes personalized financial planning and implements portfolios using a range of investment vehicles informed by modern portfolio theory, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Spencer Rose is a financial advisor at Christensen Group Financial, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Kestra Advisory Services LLC and Kestra Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a landlord. Christensen Group Financial serves individual investors, including high net worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management for individuals and non-discretionary retirement plan consulting, using model portfolios and investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

John Feltl is a CFA® charterholder with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Feltl Advisors since 2014 and has worked at Feltl & Company since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairman of the board and holds approximately 20% ownership in Key Community Bank in Inver Grove Heights, MN, where he contributes about five hours per month. He is also a director of Relevant Radio, a charitable organization. Feltl Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily to individual investors, including non–high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $132 million in client assets, offering non-discretionary advice and wrap-fee programs through its clearing relationship with RBC.

Luke Potter is a financial advisor at MD Financial Advisors, operating as Vestment Financial, with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm in 2025, he worked in various roles at Menards, Walmart, Olympic Pools, and in educational settings. MD Financial Advisors serves individual clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, foundations, and businesses with comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes a long-term, market-efficient investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, along with tax-aware portfolio management tailored to client objectives.

Douglas Mock is a financial advisor with Everest Financial Group in Minneapolis, MN, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2024 and Securities America Advisors, Inc. from 2006 to 2024. In addition to his advisory work, he founded the Tax and Retirement Resource Center in 2010, where he educates clients on retirement planning topics such as Social Security, Medicare, and tax strategies. He also owns Doug Mock Tax Advisors, providing tax preparation and planning services. Everest Financial Group serves individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, written financial plans, and consultations, using a variety of analytical techniques and model asset allocation programs to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management.

Nathan Richter is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Strategic Wealth Group and has held roles at LeaderOne Financial, LPL Financial, and Great Valley Advisor Group, among others. Richter also operates as a sole proprietor and has been involved in selling fixed life insurance, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities through various business activities. Strategic Wealth Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan advisory services for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm uses fundamental and technical analysis to guide asset allocation and investment selection, manages $1.54 billion in discretionary assets, and offers both ongoing fiduciary advice and options for clients to retain non-discretionary control.

Robert Caverly Jr. is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience, currently serving at Bond & Devick Wealth Partners since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Saint Louis Park, MN. Outside his advisory role, he is president of the board for the Minnesota Thunder Academy, a youth sports organization. Bond & Devick Wealth Partners manages approximately $705 million for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses through a nine-advisor team. The firm uses a goals-based, fiduciary approach combining fundamental, quantitative, and cyclical analysis, offering comprehensive portfolio and financial planning services, including ESG research and both long-term and tactical investment strategies.

Rebecca Botzet is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cahill Financial Advisors, Inc. Prior to joining Cahill, she worked at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. and Summit Wealth Advocates, LLC. She is also a partial minority owner of SW Advocates, LLC, an unrelated business currently in the process of sale and dissolution. Cahill Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, businesses, foundations, and retirement plans with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services. The firm combines asset management and financial consulting under a single agreement and employs a disciplined investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, with an emphasis on asset allocation and long-term holdings.

Bailey Sauve is a financial advisor at Abbey Street with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Abbey Street, Bailey served in the Minnesota Army National Guard and worked at Jupiter Wealth Planning and the University of Wisconsin River-Falls Foundation. Bailey’s background also includes community involvement through roles at the Northfield Area Family YMCA and educational institutions. Abbey Street serves corporate retirement plans and private wealth clients, offering retirement plan consulting, fiduciary oversight, and wealth planning for individuals, families, and organizations. The firm employs an independent, fiduciary-oriented investment approach that integrates quantitative and qualitative analysis with an emphasis on diversification and ongoing due diligence.

Derek Nutter is a financial advisor at Pine Grove Financial Group with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Gray Pines Wealth Management and CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a wealth management business that focuses on managing securities within retirement and individual accounts. Pine Grove Financial Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan sponsors through a team of 14 advisors managing approximately $1.5 billion. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach with strategic and tactical asset allocation, offers fiduciary consulting and management services, and sponsors private investment vehicles for select investors.

Damon Longstreet is a financial advisor at Landolt Securities, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Landolt Securities, he worked in roles at Arctic Wolf and United Healthcare, among other companies. Landolt Securities provides investment management and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis, managing a majority of client assets in small-cap growth stocks, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside access to third-party asset management programs.

Joseph Connell is a financial advisor at Sikich Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Sikich LLP and Triad Advisors, Inc. during his career. Connell has been with Sikich Financial since 2014. Sikich Financial is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business clients. The firm employs a diversified, asset-class-based investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory, primarily using passively managed mutual funds and ETFs.

Katherine Stienessen is a financial advisor with Motiv8 Investments LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Motiv8 Investments since 2019 and previously at Harbour Investments, Inc. from 2003 to 2019. Outside of advising, she owns and operates a tax preparation and planning business and serves on the finance committee of The Lenox Foundation, supporting senior programs in St. Louis Park. Motiv8 Investments LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, retirement plan participants, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored approach based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance, utilizing multiple analytical methods and a range of investment strategies.

Timothy Wynne is a financial advisor at Feltl Advisors in Plymouth, MN, with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Feltl and Company since 2012. Feltl Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily to individual investors, including non–high-net-worth clients, as well as entities such as corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $132 million in client assets and offers wrap-fee advisory programs through a clearing relationship with RBC, delivering advice on a non-discretionary basis.

Roger Sexter is a financial advisor with USAdvisors Wealth Management, LLC, holding 47 years of industry experience. He has worked with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Securities America Inc. in addition to his current role. Outside of advising, he owns an antique sales business and is an independent insurance agent. USAdvisors Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines model portfolio strategies with fundamental security selection and offers a range of investment solutions sourced from multiple institutional providers.

Lawrence Gartner is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with ISC Financial Advisors since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as president and co-owner of Gleason Properties LLC. ISC Financial Advisors, operating as Murray Financial Group, provides investment management, retirement-plan design, and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.35 billion in assets, employing fundamental analysis, long-term strategies, and both strategic and tactical asset allocation.

Daniel Lear is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Affiance Financial LLC since 2014 and previously was with Cetera Advisor Networks from 2015 to 2017. Lear serves on the board of Best Prep, a nonprofit focused on student business, career, and financial literacy. Affiance Financial LLC serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and sponsors of employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and ERISA-focused retirement plan services. The firm uses a top-down macroeconomic framework combined with fundamental analysis to tailor client asset allocations and offers a range of model strategies with blended passive and active investments.

Danielle Cain is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with 360 Financial in Wayzata, MN, where she has been part of the team since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Fleming Investment Group. Cain is also a licensed notary in Minnesota. 360 Financial advises individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm offers customized portfolios with ongoing supervision and integrates educational webinars and workshops into its client services.

Marc Usem is a financial advisor with Private Client Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and is also involved with Affiance Financial, LLC as an advisory representative. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves on the investment committee of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation and is affiliated with Beth El Synagogue. Private Client Services is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and businesses. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management through a network of approximately 50 advisors and manages about $1.05 billion across more than 3,200 client accounts.

Tai Hwee Diong is an investment advisor with Everest Financial Group in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Everest Financial Group since 2005 and has prior experience with Securities America, Inc. and Yangtze / Great Wall. Outside of advising, he assists in managing a family restaurant and operates a management consulting firm focused on strategies and insurance matters. Everest Financial Group serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning using a variety of analytical techniques and model asset allocation programs, maintaining a relatively high client-to-advisor ratio supported by scalable processes.