Phillip Grodnick is a financial advisor with Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group since 2003. Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group specializes in discretionary portfolio management using an All-Cap Value equity strategy for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, pension and profit-sharing plans, government entities, insurance companies, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes valuation metrics, balance-sheet strength, growth prospects, and macroeconomic analysis in its investment process and manages over $1 billion in assets with a small team.

Nikolas Wogstad is a financial advisor at Everest Financial Group with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Everest Financial Group since 2005, as well as at Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. Wogstad also serves as the CFO of Everest Financial Group, overseeing the firm’s corporate financial obligations. Everest Financial Group serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing a variety of analytical techniques and model asset allocation programs to support both long- and short-term investment strategies.

Matthew Neal is an advisor with Motiv8 Investments LLC in St Louis Park, MN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved in financial services since 2015, with prior experience at Kay Stienessen CPA and Excelsior Financial Group. Motiv8 Investments LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm customizes investment advice based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing a range of asset classes and analytical methods, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with consulting and educational services.

Valerie Thomas Ruth is a financial advisor at Marquette Wealth Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Carlson Capital Management, LLC and CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors LLC. She has been with Marquette Wealth Management since 2021. Marquette Wealth Management provides financial planning and discretionary investment management services to individuals, trusts, private foundations, donor-advised funds, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a goal-driven, globally diversified approach using a mix of investment vehicles and a research-informed, factor-based active strategy, managing approximately $872 million in discretionary assets.

Noah Haverdink is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Epiq Partners, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual in both Minneapolis and Chicago, as well as positions at Zeutenhorst Financial Inc. and Storm Lake Capital. Epiq Partners is a state-registered investment adviser that provides tailored investment consulting and portfolio management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs proprietary investment models featuring concentrated holdings combined with selective use of derivatives and private investments, managed by a four-advisor team overseeing discretionary assets.

Kyle Janovsky is a financial advisor at High Note Wealth, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Delaware Investments and Dynasty Wealth Management. High Note Wealth is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services, employing tailored investment strategies that incorporate fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, as well as modern portfolio theory.

Chelsea Tufte is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Cherry Tree Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Cherry Tree since 2013. Cherry Tree Wealth Management is a team-based SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $593 million for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach focused on asset allocation and primarily uses passively managed institutional-class mutual funds and ETFs.

John Max is a financial advisor at BlueStem Wealth Partners, LLC with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and C.H. Robinson. Max holds the Series 66 designation and serves as an advisor at LM Partners, LLC, where he is involved in fiduciary activities. BlueStem Wealth Partners offers personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, and qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis to build long-term portfolios and provides a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative assets.

Jason King is a financial advisor at Oakwood Capital, Inc. in St. Louis Park, MN, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles within multiple Oakwood Capital affiliated entities since 2019 and previously worked at Prosperity Capital Advisors and other financial services companies. Outside of investment advisory, he serves as a business consultant for C2P Enterprises, LLC. Oakwood Capital provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and small business retirement plans. The firm primarily manages portfolios on a non-discretionary basis and utilizes third-party managers and model portfolios while conducting regular reviews and reporting for client accounts.

Rachel Krube is a financial advisor at Compass Capital Management Inc in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Treadstone Funding, Varde Partners, and NUU Group. Compass Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and tailored advisory services to institutional clients as well as individual and high-net-worth investors. The firm manages approximately $2.54 billion in assets and emphasizes fundamental research and valuation disciplines in its investment approach.

Sheri Rhyan is a financial advisor with Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and NBC Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates a residential cleaning and organizing business, Restoration4U, in Minneapolis. Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC is a multi-office SEC-registered advisory team managing approximately $650.7 million for around 348 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to deliver discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Brian Mcknight is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group in Minneapolis, MN. He has held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing over the past 15 years. Outside of his advisory work, he has ownership in and serves as trustee for ZPOZ Capital, a private investment-related entity. Parr McKnight Wealth Management Group offers personalized financial planning and discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, family offices, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.07 billion and employs a customized financial planning process that guides portfolio construction using fundamental analysis and a generally long-term investment horizon.

Jon Breimhorst is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Oakwood Capital, Inc. since 2018. He previously worked at UBS from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community activities in Prescott, Wisconsin, including serving as secretary for the Prescott Community Club and as a board member of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. Oakwood Capital provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and small business retirement plans. The firm predominantly manages portfolios on a non-discretionary basis and utilizes third-party managers and model portfolios, incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with at least annual reviews for client accounts.

Brennan Skon is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at The Advocate Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Schwarz Dygos Wheeler Investment Advisors LLC, Birchwood Financial Partners, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He also serves as Vice President of Financial on the board of the American Marketing Association – Minnesota Chapter. The Advocate Group provides financial planning and investment management to individuals, high net worth clients, pension and retirement plans, trusts, and business entities, managing over $800 million in assets. The firm emphasizes comprehensive financial plans centered on aligning risk and returns, with a client base that includes senior officers of large companies.

Jennifer Oseth is a financial advisor at Compass Capital Management Inc with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Heritage Wealth Architects and Keller Williams. Outside of advising, she maintains an active real estate license. Compass Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to both institutional and individual clients, utilizing fundamental research and a concentrated equity strategy complemented by fixed income portfolios and selected external fund managers.

David Neal is a financial advisor at Tealwood Asset Management in Minneapolis, MN, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Tealwood since 1998. Tealwood Asset Management provides discretionary investment management and advisory consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, charitable organizations, qualified retirement plans, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a valuation-oriented investment approach across various equity and fixed-income strategies and utilizes a proprietary strategic risk management framework with regular account reviews and performance reporting.

Tracy Johnson is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Geometric Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2021, following five years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Geometric Wealth Advisors serves individuals, families, and trusts, including high-net-worth clients, through personalized wealth management that integrates discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes long-term, broadly diversified, "passive but not-indexed" strategies and offers tax and estate planning support, including CPA-assisted tax services.

Cayden Saxon is a financial advisor at Financial Perspectives with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Golden Valley Country Club for nine years. Saxon also assists with tax preparation seasonally through an affiliated accounting practice. Financial Perspectives serves individuals, trusts, businesses, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-team model and offers tailored portfolio management using third-party managers and various custodial platforms, alongside affiliated tax preparation services.

Benjamin Lazarus is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is currently a partner at Epiq Partners, LLC in Minneapolis, having joined the firm in 2025. Prior to Epiq, he worked at Capstone Investment Advisors and Parametric Portfolio Associates. Lazarus is also involved in a fintech venture, LOOP PORTAL LLC, which connects investment fund LPs to GPs. Epiq Partners serves individuals, families, and related entities such as pension plans and charitable organizations, providing investment consulting and portfolio management. The firm uses proprietary model strategies that combine concentrated security selection with equity options and private investments to manage approximately $291 million in discretionary assets.

Ryan Weiss is a financial advisor at Oakwood Capital, Inc. in St. Louis Park, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years at Entrust and earlier roles at Valmont Industries and full-time education periods. Oakwood Capital provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small business retirement plans. The firm primarily manages portfolios on a non-discretionary basis and utilizes third-party managers and model portfolios combined with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.