Michael Branch is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network Inc. and OSAIC since 1995. Focus Financial Network, Inc. manages approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, third-party manager access, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

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 Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Gradient Advisors, he worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc, and he spent eight years with On Call Pavement Sweeping, Inc. He is also involved with Poppyseed Wealth Management LLC, providing advisory services outside of his primary role. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, focusing on a largely non-discretionary model with a documented approach to risk and portfolio 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.

Aaron Tice is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 17 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Proequities, Inc. and as the founder and sole owner of Cirrus Retirement Solutions, Ltd., a firm focused on comprehensive financial planning. Regal Investment Advisors, operating as LionShare, provides model portfolio implementation and discretionary investment management to a network of independent advisors, managing approximately $2.88 billion across proprietary and third-party strategies.

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 a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. She also has experience in client service and insurance product sales, including life, long-term care, and annuities. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charities, offering managed account services and financial planning. The firm provides personalized investment advice with an emphasis on coordination with legal and tax professionals for estate planning.

Susan Trammel is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement in Plymouth, MN, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at ICMA-RC Services, LLC, Securian Financial Services Inc, and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Outside of her advisory work, she is a joint property owner of a rental property managed by a third party. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain non-profit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management using asset-class allocation models and a total wealth approach.

Ryan Kompelien is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Berger Financial Group since 2015 and was previously with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2015 to 2020. Berger Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, businesses, corporate executives, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary wealth management, comprehensive financial and retirement planning, income tax planning and preparation, succession planning, and retirement-plan consulting through its affiliate Quorom, using proprietary investment strategies and fundamental analysis.

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.

Casey Mccarty is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and Securian Financial Services Inc. He also serves as an accountant and CPA for T.A.B.C. Associates, where he has been involved 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, employing a largely non-discretionary model supported by tools such as the Color of Money Risk Analysis.

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.

Carter Morrissette is a financial advisor at Berger Financial Group with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Berger Financial Group in 2024, he worked at Boulay Financial Advisors, LLC for two years and has a background in education, including roles at the University of Eau Claire and Maple Grove Public Schools. Berger Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, businesses, corporate executives, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary wealth management, comprehensive financial and retirement planning, income tax planning, succession planning, and retirement-plan consulting through its affiliate Quorom, utilizing proprietary long-term investment strategies developed by an Investment Committee.

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.

Adam Schoepke is a financial advisor with Berger Financial Group in Plymouth, MN. He holds the Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Berger Financial Group in 2022, he worked briefly at Baker Tilly and held several other positions while completing his education. Berger Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, businesses, corporate executives, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary wealth management, comprehensive financial and retirement planning, income tax planning and preparation, succession planning, and retirement-plan consulting through its affiliate Quorom, using proprietary long-term investment strategies developed by an Investment Committee.

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.

Vince Darling is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Financial. His work history includes roles at OSAIC and Focus Financial Network since 2018, alongside involvement with Darling Sales and Service Company since 2012. He is active in the Financial Planning Association of Minnesota’s NexGen Committee as a volunteer and board member. Additionally, he occasionally provides pet sitting services through the Rover app. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion across 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services with a diversified investment approach.