Brian Mc Quade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in River Falls, WI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a past president of the River Falls Rotary and has officiated youth hockey for more than 30 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Christopher Kuechenmeister is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has previously served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard and held roles at Ciranda and Home Pro America. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach combines holistic analysis with optional managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Benjamin Lewis is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Tenet Corp and API Inc before joining RBC in 2022. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile and investment preferences.

Kurt Kobes is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. INC. in Inver Grove Heights, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016 before joining Baird in 2016. Outside of financial advising, he operates a small photography business, specializing in one wedding or event per year. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients with customized financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and overlays, including traditional and non-traditional asset allocations, and provides municipal advisory and public finance services alongside its broader capabilities.

Kenton Dotas is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oakdale, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, ranging from non-high-net-worth households to corporate and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Brian Schulte is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to that, he was with UVest Financial Services Group, Inc. and TCF National Bank/TCF Insurance. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sor Her is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Sor Her worked at Bank of America and Merrill for 10 years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Eric Wenzel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oakdale, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with OSAIC and SagePoint Financial, and he has operated Wenzel Financial Services since 1992. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and advanced research tools.

Amy Wild is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mahtomedi, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and also operates Wild Staging & Organization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Bail is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakdale, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 1994 and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is a band member with Tombstone Chapel, an activity he dedicates time to monthly. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and select separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities while offering multiple investment models tailored to different client needs.

Sarah Berg is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at H&R Block for one year and spent twenty years at Starbucks. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Alexandra Herrera is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Darin Pilacinski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodbury, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He currently provides investment advisory services through True Vision Financial Advisors, a DBA of True Vision MN, LLC, an independent registered investment advisor. His prior experience includes roles at Gladstone Wealth Partners, Financial Engines Advisors, and The Mutual Fund Store. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a wide range of strategies delivered by its extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

Kaosheng Messerly is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and has a background that includes roles with Dakota County and Ramsey County. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a licensed real estate agent assisting clients with residential home transactions. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to third-party money managers and managed accounts. The firm operates through a large network of affiliated advisers and employs multiple investment platforms and third-party solutions.

Joshua Campbell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lakeland, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an ambassador at Afton Alps/Vail Resorts, where he electronically scans lift tickets and season passes. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Cole Backstrom is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2023. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and serves as a financial professional managing the Novation Wealth Management team at Novation Credit Union. Additionally, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and participates in residential real estate analysis through a separate venture. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, with a multi-manager platform that incorporates both affiliated and third-party managers and supports a range of account structures and investment programs.

Joseph Romain is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes three years as a self-employed professional following eight years as a student. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to each client’s risk profile, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Gregory Krampe is a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Gregory has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999, bringing extensive experience in total wealth management by providing advice and guidance on multidimensional personal and business finances. His approach involves understanding the specific situations of his clients to establish objectives, develop appropriate strategies, and review progress toward achieving financial goals. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Gregory earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Indianapolis. Outside of his professional work, he lives in Mahtomedi with his wife and two children. He is involved in the community as a youth sports coach and enjoys running marathons, boating, and spending time with his family.

Gabrielle Belisle is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Royal Bank of Canada Wealth Management, and other firms. She serves as Treasurer for Empower Survivors, a nonprofit organization. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and portfolio management programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment goals.

Sandra Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 1999. Mcdonald has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, and it includes a broader range of financial products than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.