Aaron Imholte is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services. He has worked at firms including Baird and UnitedHealth Group. Imholte owns Imholte Management, LLC, established for entity planning and tax purposes related to his financial planning practice. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Todd Burgess is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Otsego, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWFS Equities, Prudential Customer Solutions, and Prudential Investment Management Services. Outside of advising, he works part-time as a greenskeeper at Cedar Creek Golf Course. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, delivering point-in-time financial plans alongside optional managed account solutions.

Matthew Kruse is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Michael, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he is a landlord of rental property in Albertville, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Thickpenny is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1988 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as CEO of Brian Thickpenny, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an independent due-diligence consultant to evaluate asset managers and delegates trading to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Hiedi Hendrickson is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at OSAIC and has a background that includes over two decades with Securities America Advisors Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages an independent insurance agency focused on fixed insurance products such as health, Medicare, life, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment approach and a complex affiliate network.

Derek Larson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Buffalo, MN, with seven years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2018 and previously worked for Suburban Manufacturing Group from 2013 to 2018. Larson holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Troy Bigalke is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as an advisor at their Saint Michael, MN office. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a separate business venture under Bigalke Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on income reliability and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Jeffrey Raiche is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Albertville, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015 and has also been involved with Domino’s Pizza since 2013. 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 and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Denver Colgrove is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Osaic and Fish & Richardson, as well as prior employment outside the financial industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joshua Gross is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management, Northwestern Mutual, and LoCorr Funds. Outside of finance, he was involved with Chanticlear Pizza for over a decade. Fisher Investments serves a global client base of institutional and private investors, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research and utilizes various risk management strategies including tax-aware processes and derivatives.

Steven Cram is a financial advisor at OSAIC with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Sii Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a board member for Pilot Outreach Jail Ministry and serves as a site coordinator for Global Fingerprints, a child sponsorship program. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach includes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and options for discretionary or advisor-managed strategies supported by multiple custodial and program arrangements.

Kurt Stein is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Annandale, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including households across various net-worth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jay Collins is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Zimmerman, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Steven Novacek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Novacek is co-owner of NoMa LLC, a fitness business, and serves as the head volleyball coach for Buffalo High School's varsity team. 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 and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Bidwell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. He has prior experience at Waddell & Reed Inc. and various insurance carriers, and has operated a non-variable insurance agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Andrew Michaelides is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Ic Advisory Services, Inc., The Investment Center, Inc., and Pinnacle Financial Solutions. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed with Pinnacle Financial Advisors, where he handles paperwork, filing, and appointments. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Timothy Suchy is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Raymond Messenbrink is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in St. Michael, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Willson Burggraff is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Monticello Country Club and Sears Holdings Corporation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and fiduciary advisory services.

Jena Cox Backes is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Buffalo, MN, where she has worked for seven years. In addition to her advisory role, she is an ordained minister and teaches group fitness classes at the Becker Community Center and YMCA. She also has a long-standing involvement with Young Living as a product distributor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.