Drew Bergstrom is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Financial. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC and Royal Alliance Associates, INC., as well as experience in manufacturing and at the University of Minnesota Duluth. He also holds ownership in an investment-related LLC and serves as a corporate secretary providing employee feedback to management. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts along with retirement plan consulting and financial planning services.

Rexford Cattanach is a financial advisor at Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Sequent Planning, LLC, First Income Advisors, Gradient Advisors, LLC, and Keats Group, LLC, where he serves as president of a single-member wealth management and financial planning business. He is also an active member of the Stillwater Rotary Club, participating in community service and fundraising activities. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional investment advisers, and retirement plans. The firm employs a platform-based approach, often utilizing third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, and offers alternative and private investment options to eligible clients.

Jeffery Zimmerman is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial and its affiliated entity OSAIC since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he has served as a business development manager focused on training and transitioning new advisors and staff, and holds a trustee role managing estate trust disbursements. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporations. The firm offers personalized advisory services encompassing portfolio management, asset allocation, and estate planning coordination, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various investment platforms.

Nancy Weatherup is a financial advisor with Western Wealth Management LLC in Roseville, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked for LPL Financial from 2015 to 2025 and has been with Western Wealth Management since 2026. Outside of her advisory work, she was involved with the Miss Minnesota Scholarship Organization from 2025 to 2026. Western Wealth Management serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, other advisors, and institutional clients through a decentralized network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies including firm-designed model portfolios and access to third-party managers.

Kevin Mix is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gradient Securities and its related entities since 2011 and is currently affiliated with Looking Glass Wealth Management. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, offering a mix of advisory services and commissionable securities and insurance products.

David Mushel is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Gradient Advisors, he was a student for ten years. He also works with RIA Registrar in a registration and compliance role. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical portfolio analysis.

John Cook is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Roseville, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Financial Services, Principal Life Insurance, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm utilizes a combination of third-party tools and proprietary models, serving clients with an operational integration across the Principal Financial Group family.

Courtney Ellis is an investment adviser representative at Principal Advised Services with 12 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Principal Financial Services, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Bank, and Wells Fargo. Outside of financial services, she owns two small businesses focused on bath product creation and travel booking. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering a combination of non-discretionary recommendations and discretionary wrap-fee investment management. The firm leverages proprietary models and third-party tools while operating as part of the Principal Financial Group family, integrating closely with affiliated entities to deliver its services.

Bradley Palmersheim is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Mill City Credit Union, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Palmersheim provides financial education to employees across various sectors through the Association of Financial Educators. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, employing a range of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, options, and select private investments.

Brittany Danielson is a financial advisor with Gradient Investments, LLC in Arden Hills, MN, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Premier Financial Solutions, LLC and healthcare organizations such as UNC Physicians Network and UNC Rex Healthcare. Gradient Investments, LLC provides discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a proprietary Wright Investment Strategies framework and offers a range of model and custom portfolios managed on a discretionary basis.

Adam Estall is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Gradient Advisors, LLC. He has held roles within Gradient since 2017 and previously worked at Case Central, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Estall also holds a position as Senior Vice President of Product and Strategies at Gradient Financial Group. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates primarily through third-party money managers and Investment Advisor Representatives, employing a largely non-discretionary model that integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Michael Dolezal is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC since 2014 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he holds an interest in North Point Accounting & Tax Services, LLC. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers across various platforms.

Aaron Beissler is a financial advisor with Focus Financial based in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at OSAIC and Willis Towers Watson, as well as work related to administrative support within Focus Financial Network. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers personalized investment advisory services with an emphasis on coordination with legal and tax professionals for comprehensive estate planning and related services.

Adam Tlusty is a financial advisor at Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fiduciary Counselling in 2018, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. provides advisory and administrative services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and affiliated family entities. The firm employs investment policy statements and model portfolios based on modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside tax, estate, and trust planning services.

Joel Feldkamp is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. in Hudson, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Packerland Brokerage Services since 2010, following roles at LPL Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through a network of 176 advisors managing over $1.3 billion in assets. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment solutions on the Envestnet platform.

Grace Haverkamp is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been with Gradient Securities since 2013, including roles at Gradient Wealth Management and Gradient Insurance Brokerage. Outside of advising, she serves as a co-trustee for a family living revocable trust and has held a vice president of marketing position within the insurance sector. Gradient Securities, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary model with an investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, often utilizing third-party managers.

Peter Strandt is a financial advisor at Global View Capital Management LLC with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. His background includes various roles outside finance, such as operating courier and delivery services, holiday lighting, and cleaning businesses. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm employs a technical and quantitative investment approach focused on ETFs and mutual funds, supported by proprietary research and infrastructure.

Rachel Sams is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Our Hearts Align, a nonprofit focused on pregnancy loss awareness, and participates in several professional networking and community groups in Florida. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm combines SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer activities and frequently utilizes third-party managers while maintaining client approval on investment decisions.

Elizabeth Villalta is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Focus Financial since 2012 and also holds a resident insurance producer license for accident, life, and health, which she maintains through continuing education for use in her review of insurance products. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors, serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, third-party manager access, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

David Spethmann is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial and Prudential Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm utilizes a combination of firm-designed model portfolios and advisor-directed models, applying both strategic and tactical investment approaches.