Ingrid Strauss is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cordis Financial, LLC since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at Securian Financial Services, CRI Securities, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in managing a family farm through O'HARA FARMS LLC. Cordis Financial serves individual clients, including high net worth individuals, as well as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, constructing customized portfolios primarily using mutual funds and ETFs with an emphasis on fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory.

Brian Adamek is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at E Wealth Partners in Minnetonka, MN. His work history includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Advisornet Wealth Partners. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax and accounting management through SBI Tax & Financial Services. E Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm with a five-advisor team managing approximately $218.7 million for about 224 clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, corporations, and other entities, employing a Modern Portfolio Theory approach focused on diversified, low-cost investments and tax efficiency.

Jeffrey Ohe is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Cahill Financial Advisors, Inc. in Edina, MN, with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cahill Financial Advisors since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member-owner of Cahill Real Estate Holdings, LLC, an entity established to purchase and manage an office building for the firm. Cahill Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, businesses, foundations, and retirement plans with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, emphasizing asset allocation and long-term holdings, and integrates specialized credentials such as CPA and attorney expertise into its advisory platform.

Kong Lee is a financial advisor with Vantage Point Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ascension Wealth Stewardship LLC, VPMW Advisors, LLC, and LPL Financial, LLC, as well as operating as a sole proprietor since 2005. He is also an independent insurance agent. Vantage Point Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with model-based and manager-access strategies, leveraging LPL Financial’s platform and programs.

Jose Cabrera is a financial advisor at Dougherty Wealth Advisers LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Dougherty Wealth Advisers since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed by 3M and also spent time at St. John’s University. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Finance Director for The Cause International, LLC, a clothing company focused on team uniforms and streetwear. Dougherty Wealth Advisers LLC provides wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and high net worth clients. The firm uses asset allocation models informed by market data and client objectives to construct portfolios typically using mutual funds and ETFs, along with other investment vehicles, while offering ongoing monitoring and comprehensive financial planning services.

Michelle Damon is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cahill Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2018. She previously worked for 11 years at Feltl and Company. Damon is also a director and general board member of Camp Amnicon, a nonprofit wilderness camp for families and youth. Cahill Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, businesses, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm develops investment policies based on client objectives and risk tolerance, implementing portfolios across a range of asset classes including mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and select sub-advised strategies.

Hunter Schwimmer is a financial advisor at Affiance Financial LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he has experience working at Deer Run Golf Course. Affiance Financial serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and sponsors of employer-sponsored retirement plans by offering investment management, financial planning, and ERISA-focused retirement plan services. The firm employs a macroeconomic framework combined with fundamental analysis to develop client-specific asset allocations and utilizes a blend of passive and active investment strategies.

Molly La Fleche is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in financial services. She is currently with FPNavigators, a team firm based in Maple Grove, MN, and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and LPL Financial. FPNavigators provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory and both fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios and offers retirement plan advisory services, including acting in multiple ERISA fiduciary roles.

William Grant IV is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at 360 Financial in Wayzata, MN. His prior experience includes roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, BCU Wealth Advisors, and LPL Financial. He also hosts a podcast titled "The First 100." 360 Financial advises individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm manages approximately $700 million in assets and employs a range of investment strategies supported by fundamental and technical analysis, with an emphasis on individualized account supervision and educational webinars.

Thomas Whitnah is a financial advisor with 48 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with 360 Financial in Wayzata, MN. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at both 360 Financial and LPL Financial since 2013. 360 Financial serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and business entities by offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational webinars. The firm manages approximately $700 million in assets and employs a variety of investment strategies, with an emphasis on continuous, individualized portfolio supervision and regular client reviews.

Jack Schwartz is an investment advisor at Summit Investment Advisory Services with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Ecolab. Schwartz’s professional background also includes roles in investment advisory and registered representative capacities. Summit Investment Advisory Services offers portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing various analytical approaches and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary account management. The firm operates a hybrid model with advisors serving as registered representatives, participates in multiple LPL Financial advisory programs, and provides services documented through Investment Policy Statements.

Karen Stay is a financial advisor at Kure Advisory, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including CG Advisory Services, Geneos Wealth Management Inc., WFG Investments, Inc., and Income Planning Group, LLC. Stay has been with Kure Advisory since 2021. Kure Advisory serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities, providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services. The firm offers tailored portfolio management using various asset classes and maintains coordinated relationships with tax and estate specialists.

Leigh Niebuhr is a financial advisor at Compass Capital Management Inc with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Compass Capital Management since 2001. Compass Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and tailored advisory services to institutional clients, high-net-worth individuals, and other investors. The firm manages approximately $2.54 billion in assets, applying a fundamental research and valuation-based investment approach focused on mid-to-large-cap growth equities, intermediate-term fixed income, and selective external fund managers.

John Obrien is a financial advisor at Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group in Minneapolis, MN, with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Kowalski Financial, among other firms. Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.07 billion for about 441 clients, using a team-based approach focused on customized financial plans and primarily long-term portfolio construction.

John Hanten is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a financial advisor at Marks Group Wealth Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2019, following prior roles at Independent Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, JLL Inc, Bank of America, Merrill, Hirshfield's, and Creighton University. Marks Group Wealth Management primarily serves high-net-worth families and individuals, as well as private foundations, endowments, non-profit boards, and corporate retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management through actively managed strategies that combine fundamental and technical analysis, implementing them directly and with independent managers under formal oversight arrangements.

Luke Swirtz is a financial advisor at The Life Group Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining The Life Group, he held positions at AEL Financial Services, American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company, and Allianz Life Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a paid on-call firefighter and trustee for the Carver Fire Relief Association. The Life Group Wealth Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, families, corporate executives, business owners, and retirement plans. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach and manages approximately $146.2 million in client assets.

Harrison Grodnick is a financial advisor with Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and co-operator of Tortoise Properties, LLC. Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group provides discretionary portfolio management focused on an All‑Cap Value equity strategy for a diverse client base, including individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, and institutional accounts. The firm emphasizes valuation metrics and macroeconomic factors in its investment process and manages over $1 billion in assets with a small team.

Daniel Colvin is an investment adviser representative at Fiat Wealth Management with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Foundations Investment Advisors, Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, and OneAmerica Securities. Colvin also served five years in the United States Army. Fiat Wealth Management is a team of 14 advisers managing approximately $517 million in assets, serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, estate-planning access, and tax-related planning, utilizing third-party model portfolios and tax-sensitive tools such as Holistiplan.

Susan Becker is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. She has been with Nicollet Investment Management, Inc. since 2021. Prior to that, she worked at HomeMaker for eleven years. Nicollet Investment Management serves individuals, families, and institutional clients including corporate retirement plans, charities, trusts, estates, and business accounts. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting, focusing on internally managed growth equity strategies and customized fixed-income approaches tailored to clients’ needs.

Crescent Hoffman is a financial advisor at BlueStem Wealth Partners, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2007 to 2023. Hoffman serves on the Board of Directors for the Central MN Sexual Assault Center and is a licensed paraplanner with LM Partners, LLC. BlueStem Wealth Partners provides personalized financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, family offices, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis to build long-term portfolios and offers a combination of direct advisory services and external manager recommendations.