Shelby Ferstl is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Valeo Financial Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Meristem Family Wealth from 2016 to 2018. Valeo Financial Advisors is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $13 billion in assets for individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, uses independent managers as appropriate, and provides both comprehensive financial planning and a simplified model portfolio option called Valeo Essentials.

Michael Branch is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network Inc. and Osaic since 1995. Branch also has involvement in the sale of fixed insurance products as a minor part of his practice. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers personalized investment advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning, while emphasizing coordination with other professionals for estate planning and related legal or tax matters.

Rex Kautzman is a financial advisor with Focus Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for over a decade. Kautzman is also the owner of Brooklands, a financial services business, and serves as a trustee for the Irrevocable Olson Family Trust. 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, providing a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Ernest Miller is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with On Call Pavement Sweeping, Inc. for eight years. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm operates primarily through third-party money managers and Investment Advisor Representatives, utilizing a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Mark Robinson is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Gradient Advisors, he worked at RIA Advisory Group, LLC and held roles at several insurance and financial services firms. He is also an owner of Insurance Brokers of MN, which offers various health and property insurance plans. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates multiple analysis techniques and risk assessment tools.

Peder Jacobson is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Christensen Fonder Dardi PLLC and currently serves as Principal Attorney at Jacobson Estate Law PLLC, where he focuses on estate planning and related legal matters. 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 advisory services with an emphasis on estate planning and collaboration with outside professionals.

Michael Hughes is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC in Arden Hills, MN, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Gradient Advisors, he held roles within related entities and has experience outside finance as a sports official. He is also a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4374, a Catholic fraternal charity organization. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jack Welchlin is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Gradient Securities and Core Income Advisors since 2023, following roles at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. He also works with Core Income Advisors to assist financial advisors and carriers in processing annuity contracts. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals and various business entities. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, delivering advice primarily on a non-discretionary basis and utilizing third-party managers alongside affiliated entities.

Sarah Morgan is an investment adviser representative at Focus Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Morgan also provides sales and service of insurance products including life, long-term care, and annuities. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charities, and corporate entities, offering managed accounts, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes personalized investment advice, coordination with outside professionals, and detailed disclosures to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Steve Olsonoski is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial and OSAIC since 1999 and has also worked with National Benefits since 1985. Olsonoski holds a Series 63 designation. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering managed accounts, third-party manager access, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Sean Deichert is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. He has 10 years of industry experience, with prior roles at LPL Financial, Cetera, and Bell State Bank & Trust. Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and family-related entities, offering investment management alongside accounting, tax, estate planning, trust, and administrative services. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach based on asset allocation and modern portfolio theory, managing portfolios through both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Casey Mccarty is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Cetera and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Casey also serves as an accountant and CPA at T.A.B.C. Associates LLC, a role he has held since 2018. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, offering a largely non-discretionary investment approach aligned with client objectives and documented risk tolerance.

Paul Vessel is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gradient Securities since 2020 and previously held positions at Questar Asset Management, Questar Capital Corporation, and Allianz Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor providing proofreading services for manuscripts. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm combines SEC-registered investment advisory services with broker-dealer activities and utilizes a mix of third-party managers and non-discretionary strategies.

David Tomfohrde is a financial advisor with St. Bernard Financial Services, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at St. Bernard Financial Services since 2019 and previously spent six years with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Tomfohrde serves as a board member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church Men's Club and is an independent insurance agent. St. Bernard Financial Services serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses with portfolio management and investment implementation across mutual funds, annuities, and life insurance. The firm employs a long-term, conservative growth approach with tactical asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and academic research, typically managing client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jamie Jochum is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Gradient Securities, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and Prudential-affiliated firms. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers advisory services alongside commissionable securities and insurance products, typically delivering advice on a non-discretionary basis with client approval required for trades.

John Ingham is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He is currently with Gradient Investments, LLC and previously worked at several firms in 2024 and 2025, including Robert Half and Case Central, LLC. Gradient Investments, LLC provides discretionary investment management to individuals, institutions, and various other client types. The firm employs a proprietary Wright Investment Strategies framework and offers a range of managed portfolios, including strategic, tactical, private wealth, and tax-aware custom indexing strategies.

Michael Farrington is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience and also serves as Director of Compliance at RIA Registrar, LLC, providing compliance consulting. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, with a focus on non-discretionary advice and extensive use of third-party managers.

Michael Binger is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gradient Investments, LLC since 2012 and is a passive investor in O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co., a spirit sales business. Gradient Investments, LLC provides discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and various other entities. The firm employs a proprietary investment framework and offers a range of model and custom portfolios across multiple asset classes, focusing on fee-only advisory services.

James Walsh is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience, currently advising clients at Focus Financial. He has been with Focus Financial Network and OSAIC since 1996. Outside of advisory services, he is the owner of Walsh Financial Management Inc., where he manages the business operations. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers personalized investment advisory services, emphasizing collaboration with other professionals for estate planning and related legal or tax matters.

Eric Bratvold is a financial advisor at Dakota Wealth, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Stillwater Investment Management, LLC for 15 years. Dakota Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, charitable organizations, business enterprises, pooled investment vehicles, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a diversified, customized portfolio approach with a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis, and manages a range of investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, private funds, and registered investment companies.