Derek Beiningen is a financial advisor at Elevation Wealth Management with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked for TD Ameritrade Inc. He is also a member of the Mound Fire Department. Elevation Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm primarily employs a passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using low-cost index funds and ETFs while incorporating fundamental and technical analysis as needed.

Andrew Kalenberg is a financial advisor at The Financial Planning Co. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked as the Controller of Central Counties Cooperative since 2018. Prior to that, he held positions at E2 Electrical Services and Peterson Jurgerenson Public Accountants. The Financial Planning Co. primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as employer plan sponsors and institutional clients. The firm focuses on passive portfolio construction using low-cost index funds and ETFs, offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and employee benefit plan advisory services.

Ashton Pankonin is a financial advisor at Pankonin Financial Group in Belle Plaine, MN, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Focus Financial Network, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an independent insurance agency. Pankonin Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals and plan sponsors. The firm manages client assets through third-party programs and offers ongoing planning with regular client reviews, serving over 800 clients with two advisors.

Michael Traxler is a financial advisor with Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC in New Prague, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Berger Financial Group and Private Partners, LLC, among others. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in farmland management and commercial real estate through ownership and officer positions in related businesses. Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing discretionary asset management, annuity management, and financial planning. The firm constructs investment programs based on client goals and risk tolerance, employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, and uses outside research to inform decisions.

Ernest Pepel is a financial advisor with Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC in New Prague, MN, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes a decade at Avid Fleet Maintenance prior to joining Michael Traxler Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2019. Michael Traxler Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management, annuity management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages nearly $195 million in discretionary assets across four advisors, offering tailored investment programs based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Walid Elkhoury is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Elevation Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Merrill. Outside of financial advising, he holds executive positions at Abington Auto Sales Inc. and Abington Gas Inc. Elevation Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth households, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, focusing on passive investment management with index funds and ETFs. The firm combines this approach with fundamental and technical analysis and manages third-party managers while providing financial planning and employee benefit consulting.

Derek Ketcho is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Upstream Financial Advisors LLC since 2023 and has prior experience with Cahill Financial Advisors, JNBA Financial Advisors, US Bank Private Wealth Management, and HomeTown Bank. Upstream Financial Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and tax services. The firm uses a blend of passive and active investment strategies focused on asset allocation and tailors managed accounts to client goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Nicholas Jones is a financial advisor at Remloe Capital LLC in Eden Prairie, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with over a decade of experience, including a professional trading background at US Commodities LLC. He has been with Remloe Capital since its founding in 2025. Remloe Capital is a fee-only, state-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with a single proprietary, actively managed portfolio strategy. The firm focuses on a diversified mix of exchange-listed U.S. and non-U.S. securities, ETFs, and derivatives, incorporating margin and both hedging and risk-taking positions within a discretionary program.

Yvonne Moe Olson is a financial advisor at ICON Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with ICON Financial since 2017. Outside of financial advising, she is an independent market partner with Monat Global Corp, selling hair care products on a part-time basis. ICON Financial provides discretionary asset management, hourly financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm offers investor education through public seminars and uses probability-based planning techniques, including the use of options and derivatives, to manage client portfolios.

Mark Struthers is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Sona Wealth. He previously worked at LPL Financial and founded Sona Financial, where he has been since 2016. Sona Financial serves individual clients, including professionals and business owners, offering discretionary investment management, integrated financial planning, and business-owner advisory services. The firm uses a written Investment Policy Statement and an evidence-based asset allocation framework that emphasizes passive, low-cost funds while permitting select active strategies, and provides financial planning through a proprietary retirement system available via multiple engagement models.

Ted Hefty is a financial advisor at Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. His prior work experience includes roles at Berger Financial Group, Seagate, Safe Management, and American Income Life. Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary asset and annuity management along with financial planning, using documented client goals and risk tolerance to guide investment decisions.

Jaron Kissner is a financial advisor with The Wealth Group – Austin B. Colby & Associates in Eden Prairie, MN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Wealth Group in 2021, he worked at Torrch for eight years. The Wealth Group – Austin B. Colby & Associates provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with periodic financial planning. The firm’s investment approach focuses on asset allocation based on client risk profiles, incorporating tax considerations and frequent portfolio reviews.

Chad Lea is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Group with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been affiliated with Strategic Wealth Group, Running Management Group, and LPL Financial since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at FBL Marketing Services for several years. Strategic Wealth Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis to develop client strategies, utilizes sub-advisors and third-party platforms, and manages over $1.5 billion in discretionary assets.

George Mulwee is a financial advisor with Strategic Wealth Group in Eden Prairie, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Strategic Wealth Group and LPL Financial since 2017, and previously worked at Cetera Advisors from 2014 to 2017. Strategic Wealth Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan advisory services for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm manages $1.54 billion in discretionary assets and uses fundamental and technical analysis alongside third-party manager programs to build and monitor client strategies.

Benjamin Prchal is a financial advisor with Strategic Wealth Group in Eden Prairie, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Before joining Strategic Wealth Group and LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial from 2021 to 2025 and has experience as a sole proprietor. He also worked for the City of Lake Elmo and Cedar Corporation earlier in his career. Strategic Wealth Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan advisory services for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm uses fundamental and technical analysis to guide investment strategies and manages $1.54 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2025.

Daniel Mulheran Jr. is a financial advisor at Abbey Street with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Kestra Financial Services and The KNW Group. Mulheran serves on the board of Hazeltine National Golf Club and has been its president since 2022. Abbey Street serves corporate retirement plans and private family and multigenerational wealth clients, offering retirement plan consulting, wealth planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary oversight through an independent, fiduciary-oriented investment process focused on diversification and strategic asset allocation.

Grant Bennett is a Series 65-licensed advisor with The Wealth Group – Austin B. Colby & Associates in Eden Prairie, MN, where he has been working since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Target and several educational institutions, including Crown College, Maranatha Christian Academy, and Parnassus Preparatory School. The Wealth Group – Austin B. Colby & Associates provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on asset allocation tailored to client risk profiles. The firm utilizes a mix of portfolio management techniques, emphasizes tax considerations, and conducts regular portfolio reviews.

Christopher Hamilton is a financial advisor with Strategic Wealth Group in Eden Prairie, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. He also operates several business entities related to investment and insurance services. Strategic Wealth Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advisory, and wrap fee programs for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm manages $1.54 billion in discretionary assets and uses fundamental and technical analysis to guide asset allocation and investment selection, offering both fiduciary advice and non-discretionary control options.

Craig Binsfield is a financial advisor with USAdvisors Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with USAdvisors since 2011 and has also worked with Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2024. Outside of advisory work, he owns Benefit Advisors Inc., a firm providing group insurance for businesses, and occasionally works as a ride-share driver. USAdvisors Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines asset-allocation model portfolios with fundamental security selection, offering a variety of model types and access to alternative investments to align with client objectives.

Matthew Merrick is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Group in Eden Prairie, MN, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, Merrick operates an insurance sales business as a sole proprietor. Strategic Wealth Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advisory, and wrap fee programs for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm manages $1.54 billion in discretionary assets and employs a client strategy approach that includes fundamental and technical analysis, use of model management, and hiring sub-advisors, while integrating broker-dealer and insurance activities.