James Renn Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008, as well as City National Bank since 2017. He serves on the board of the SHJON Podein Children's Foundation, a nonprofit organization involved in fundraising and charitable gifting. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles and employs a mix of in-house and third-party managers, including options for tax management and responsible investing.

Dan Pias is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Financial Dimensions Group and Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.) for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Schuler, Matheson, Pias and Associates, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Daniel Guibert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Coon Rapids, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truestone Financial Credit Union and CUNA Mutual Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Shaylah Anwar is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes four years at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and roles at the University of Minnesota and Kohl’s. She works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including model portfolios used by intermediary platforms.

Richard Vande Vegte is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at LPL Financial LLC, Thrivent Investment Management Inc., THRIVENT Financial, Edward Jones, and PRUCO Securities, LLC. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and municipal advisory services, supported by ongoing manager selection and advanced research tools.

Todd Songstad is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he has employment as a package handler with FedEx. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a broad array of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Andrew Schelitzche is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at firms including Waddell & Reed, Schelitzche Group Inc., Manifest Wealth Management, and ZZ Properties LLC. Schelitzche has also owned and operated Schelitzche Group Inc. since 2017. 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 provides a range of financial planning and asset management solutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Jayme Kruse is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Osseo, Minnesota, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, Jayme worked at Kruse Law Firm, PLLC for two years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a network of approximately 23,701 advisors nationwide. The firm manages about $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a variety of affiliated offerings including mutual funds, tax-efficient services, and securities-based lending.

Brian Kujawa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northland Securities, Inc. and Cetera Investment Services LLC. Kujawa is associated with Generations Investment Services, LLC, an entity linked to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced tools and a large network of advisors.

Joshua Osborne is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Anoka, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked in mortgage finance and education roles and has been a band member for a local cover band, The Low Down, since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Aaron Barber is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2009. Barber is also a principal and trustee of Barber Financial Inc., where he maintains a significant ownership interest and manages investment-related activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through client meetings and written summaries.

Danielle Anderson is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been associated with Anderson Financial Services and Raymond James Financial Services since 2016. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports its clients through a broad advisor network and specialized advisory programs.

Matthew Nugent is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation. He has recently transitioned from a career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, where he held positions at companies including Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Bio-Techne. Nugent is based in Brooklyn Park, MN, and has been with Ameriprise since 2025. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, using proprietary research and third-party tools to provide clients with tailored, tax-aware recommendations.

William Folkes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Mark Wood is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He joined Edward Jones in 2026 and has prior experience running a business, Max’s Mowing and More, for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branches nationwide.

Islam Elkaffas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he is a sports referee and owns a fantasy football ranking and trade calculator service. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that delivers written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Crosland is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hanover, MN, bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head coach for the Buffalo High School Boys Swim and Dive team and is a scoutmaster for Scout Troop 563. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Deidre Tomczak is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Maple Grove, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank before joining Thrivent. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority, and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Alexander Gabriel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fridley, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that analyze income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team using algorithmic automation and research-driven approaches, while also offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

David Keniston is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Champlin, MN, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.