Thomas Thompson is the principal of Thompson Financial Transitions Inc. in White Bear Lake, MN, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. Thompson has a background that includes roles at SagePoint Financial and Kristi Seifert, LLC, and he also works as an independent insurance agent selling life insurance, long-term care, and annuities. Additionally, he assists with tax preparation and serves as power of attorney managing investments and financial affairs for a family member. Thompson Financial Transitions Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, with discretionary trading authority and direct management of insurance contract assets alongside platform-based solutions.

Kevin Boyd is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years before founding KMB Wealth Management, LLC in 2020. The firm provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and small businesses through a wrap fee investment program that combines financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage transactional services. KMB Wealth Management employs a Core + Satellite investment approach, blending indexed funds with actively managed positions, and integrates comprehensive financial planning tailored to client objectives.

Scott Langguth is a financial advisor with Strategic Finance & Management, LLC in Prior Lake, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience, including a prior role at SPC. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with tax preparation for family members. Strategic Finance & Management, LLC is a small independent advisory firm serving individuals and various institutional clients. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, consulting, and estate management, using a mix of analytical approaches to portfolio construction and providing educational seminars.

John Bernstein is the sole advisor at Bernstein Financial Advisory in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 65 credential with seven years of industry experience. He founded and has operated the firm since 2019, with a prior three-year period away from the industry. Bernstein Financial Advisory provides portfolio management and financial planning services tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, entrepreneurs, small business owners, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm employs fundamental analysis, long-term purchase strategies, and option writing, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, as well as free public educational seminars and workshops.

Dalton Pierce is the sole advisor at Bluenose Wealth LLC in South Minneapolis, MN. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to founding Bluenose Wealth LLC, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2024 to 2026 and served six years in the U.S. Navy. He is also affiliated with the University of Minnesota since 2023. Bluenose Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, primarily using a passive investment approach through index mutual funds and ETFs. The firm focuses on tailored financial plans covering retirement, tax, estate, business planning, and insurance reviews.

Robert Davis is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Financial Compass Corporation since 2005. He has also maintained a role as an insurance agent with various carriers since 1998. Financial Compass Corporation provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting primarily to individual clients, focusing on households below the high-net-worth level. The firm employs a long-term, suitability-driven approach that includes portfolio construction with mutual funds and ETFs, discretionary trading authority, and regular review of third-party managed accounts.

I spent over 10 years helping corporations, hedge funds and institutional investors squeeze every last dollar out of their investments before I finally asked myself: what is most important in life, and what's keeping me from getting there? So, what's important to me: spending time with my family, pursuing a career I'm passionate about and running a business that allows me to partner with like-minded individuals. My dad passed away at age 58 and I constantly remind myself that life is short, and I better not regret how I live it. I am now lucky enough to say I work in a field that brings me happiness and fosters my personal values. A perfectionist by nature and self-proclaimed finance/tax nerd, I genuinely love helping individuals simplify their financial lives so they too can focus on what's most important to them.

Brian Durand is a financial advisor at Strategic Financial Planning, Inc. in Minnetonka, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Strategic Financial Planning, Inc. since 2002. Strategic Financial Planning, Inc. provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals and families, focusing on retirement, investment, tax, estate, and education planning, as well as small-business owner benefits and life-event guidance. The firm tailors investment strategies to each client’s risk profile using a modern-portfolio-theory framework, primarily employing exchange-traded funds and no-load mutual funds.

Curtis Purington is the sole advisor at Fiduciary Wealth in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Safe Harbor Capital Management, Oppenheimer, and Wells Fargo Investments. Fiduciary Wealth provides discretionary investment management primarily to individual clients with moderate to aggressive risk tolerances and long-term investment horizons. The firm emphasizes concentrated, non-diversified equity portfolios using a combination of technical, cyclical, quantitative, and fundamental analysis, along with option strategies, under discretionary authority.

Hi! I'm Laura Seymour, CFP® and founder of TorchLight Financial. I founded TorchLight in 2011 and have over 17 years of experience helping retirees and pre-retirees navigate one of life's most important financial transitions. My clients are typically asking: Can I afford to retire, and when? Will my money last? Is my plan optimized? It is my goal to use clear language to help educate you about financial concepts to enable you to make the best decisions for YOUR life. I provide comprehensive advice tailored to your personal situation and goals - no cookie cutter plans or advice allowed! I want to be a trusted partner for your financial life journey. Clients can work with me in two ways: Wealth Management: ongoing holistic comprehensive planning advice partnered with professional investment management services Consulting Planning Services: comprehensive financial planning advice on a consulting basis (planning recommendations provided but you execute the trades and don't have to move your assets) I grew up on a dairy farm in western Minnesota (near Willmar) as the eldest daughter. I put myself through college, have been a lifelong learner and I value authentic, genuine relationships. I am grateful for clients who have trusted me to help them with their financial decisions. Travel and cycling are my non-work passions. I have been lucky enough to travel widely and love how it broadens my perspective. Shannon (my life partner) and I want to go on a Tour de France bicycle trip and climb Mont Ventoux (even though he will always beat me up the hills!). Enjoying Minnesota summers on my Bianchi Infinito and heading to a local brewery with friends are my favorite summer activities. Please reach out and share more about yourself! I'd love the opportunity to learn more about you.

Lee (Leroy) Wenzel is the sole advisor at Wenzel Analytics, Inc., an independent firm based in Eden Prairie, MN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has seven years of industry experience, while leading Wenzel Analytics since 2001. The firm is notable for publicly disclosing full performance results and conducting educational outreach, including hosting a monthly Investment Insights discussion group at a senior center. Wenzel Analytics serves individual households through discretionary portfolio management across various account types, emphasizing continual evaluation and active trading with a limited set of ETFs. Client communication focuses on quarterly reporting and ongoing contact, with financial planning provided incidentally.

John Tenley is a financial advisor at Summit Advisor Group with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at SNS Financial Group, LLC and Ameriprise. Summit Advisor Group is an independent firm providing discretionary investment management and ongoing financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on passive portfolio construction using low-cost index mutual funds and ETFs in accordance with client-specific investment policy statements, and it offers a subscription-style planning service with written plans and annual reviews.

Brandon Small is the principal of Invested Interests, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Minneapolis, MN. He holds the CFP® and CFA® credentials and has 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Crane Capital Management, PrideCo Capital Management, and Lyon and Small Investors. Outside of advising, he operates an accounting consulting practice as a CPA. Invested Interests, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, corporate, and nonprofit clients, including charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $7.9 million using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, incorporates socially responsible investing screens, and tailors each client relationship with a written Investment Policy Statement.

Joseph Brill is a financial advisor with Knox Avenue Financial Corp. in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Principal Life Insurance Company and Princor Financial Services Corporation for 10 years each before joining Knox Avenue Financial Corp. Brill holds leadership roles with the Kappa Sigma Building Association, a college fraternity housing organization. Knox Avenue Financial Corp. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and pension clients, managing approximately $145 million in assets. The firm specializes in tailored portfolio construction using asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and a mix of long- and short-term holdings, and it operates a wrap fee program with a high client-to-advisor ratio.

The Work Stuff– My name is Ben Smith, and I am the Founder of Cove Financial Planning, a Certified B Corporation focused on comprehensive financial planning and Socially Responsible Investing. I believe that everyone, regardless of age, occupation, net worth, and investment experience, deserves a customized financial plan and the peace of mind that comes with it. Before starting Cove, I worked for several investment companies, and saw just how boring, complex and off-putting investing can be for many people. Traditional advisors also have a reputation for specifically catering to high-net-worth individuals with a singular focus on account size. My mission is to provide access to high-quality advice to a broader range of people who want to take control of their financial lives (and maybe have some fun in the process!) I also passionately believe in helping people blend Socially Responsible Investing into their long-term financial plans. I’m here to prove that you can Do Well While Doing Good! The Fun Stuff– I’m originally from Minneapolis and have since lived in Chicago and Milwaukee. My wife Kotryna works in investment banking, and while we aren’t at the office, you can find us hanging with our newborn daughter Frances (Francie) or debating nerdy investment topics over a home-cooked meal and a glass of wine. We are big believers in learning new things and staying active. Currently, she’s teaching me how to salsa dance (not going well) and speak Lithuanian (where she’s from), while we both sharpen our tennis skills. We’re proud owners of Apple Watches for the sole purpose of beating each other’s daily fitness activity (feel free to join the competition!) We also travel as often as we can, and we’re always looking for suggestions on places to check out in Europe when visiting her family. Above all else, we both believe that life is about balance. I hope that I can help you find your balance with money, and maybe make the world a little better place in the process. Visit www.coveplanning.com to learn more and get in touch!

Harry Campbell is a financial advisor at Layline Asset Management Inc in Minnetonka, MN, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Layline Asset Management since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, Campbell serves as a director and vice president of the Minnetonka Yacht Club Foundation, a volunteer role with no compensation. Layline Asset Management is an independent, fee-based adviser serving individual investors, trusts, institutions, and other entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven and rule-based, using Relative Strength analysis combined with technical, InterMarket, and macro-economic factors to guide tactical portfolio management primarily through exchange-traded funds.

Michelle Leisen is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Wealth Planning Group LLC since 2015. She previously worked at Fidelity in two separate periods totaling five years. Michelle is also the principal of Divorce Smart LLC, a certified divorce financial analyst business that assists clients through the divorce process. Wealth Planning Group LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement accounts. The firm’s investment approach incorporates fundamental analysis and offers services ranging from long-term holdings to option strategies, managing approximately $38.7 million for about 83 clients under a sole-owner structure.

Lindy Venustus is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Create, LLC. Her background includes roles at Origin Financial and several other financial firms, alongside diverse experiences such as working for the 2020 US Census and Rover.com. Outside of her advisory work, she is an artist and author, a member of the Minnesota Watercolor Society, participates in Toastmasters, and volunteers on the Death and Dying Committee of the Minneapolis Quaker Friends. Create, LLC serves younger, well-compensated individuals and families, often focusing on clients with employer stock or those planning career transitions. The firm offers fee-only comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management through the Betterment platform, emphasizing long-term, passive, diversified investments with options for socially responsible investing and providing group education workshops and family-governance services.

Kevin Kruger is the sole advisor at Kruger Wealth Management, Inc. in Bloomington, MN, with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at his current firm since 2017, having previously been with SII Investments, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Kruger Wealth Management serves individuals and small business owners by identifying investment objectives and referring clients to independent third-party advisory firms for asset management. The firm provides written financial plans and hosts no-fee public educational workshops, focusing on long-term investment strategies through a solicitor/referral model.

William Westhoff is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 24 years at Lakeview Investment Advisors, LLC and 12 years of industry experience. He is based in Plymouth, MN, and serves as the sole advisor at his independent firm. Lakeview Investment Advisors is a fee-only registered advisory firm that provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, small businesses, and charitable accounts. The firm constructs customized portfolios emphasizing diversification and security selection and maintains an exclusive affiliation with another registered adviser for operational support and succession planning.