Alissa Tinklenberg is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Cargill Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with Hopkins Hurricanes since 2024. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers personalized investment advice and financial planning through various management and platform options, emphasizing coordination with other professionals for estate planning and detailed operational disclosures.

Paul Stein is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners. He has worked at Advisornet Financial, Inc. since 1992 and was previously with CETERA Advisor Networks LLC from 2013 to 2019. Stein also sells fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance and refers clients to an online banking service. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan and participant consulting, and related advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Steven Klane is a financial advisor at Berger Financial Group with 12 years of industry experience. He previously operated Klane Wealth Management, LLC for 18 years before joining Berger Financial Group in 2024. Berger Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, businesses, corporate executives, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, comprehensive financial and retirement planning, income tax planning, succession planning, and retirement-plan consulting through its affiliate Quorom, employing proprietary, long-term investment strategies primarily managed on a discretionary basis.

Richard Vasterling is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Larson Financial Group, LLC and has previously worked at Comprehensive Asset Management & Servicing, Inc. and Counsel Wealth Management. Larson Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs using strategic and tactical approaches, including option overlays and separately managed accounts, and integrates AI-assisted tools alongside human review for research and documentation.

Zechariah Schaefer is a CFP® professional with six years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN. He has worked with several firms including OSAIC and Selective Wealth Management and is also an instructor for insurance and financial industry courses at Kaplan Financial Education. Outside of finance, Zechariah creates and sells artwork. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporate entities, offering managed account services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes personalized investment advice and coordinates with other professionals for estate planning and related legal or tax services.

Rachelle Nelko is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts based in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with Lincoln Investment since 2010 and United Brokerage Services, Inc. since 1994, where she serves as president overseeing multiple business functions and works with clients on insurance products including life, annuities, and Medicare plans. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with access to proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and specialized advisory services, operating through a network of several hundred advisors managing approximately $8.8 billion in assets.

Ryan Dillon is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Secured Retirement Advisors and Allianz Life Financial Services and spent 17 years with Pro Links Sports. Dillon is also involved with Fundamental Wealth Designs, LLC, an insurance sales business focused on life insurance and annuities. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with model portfolios and asymmetric rebalancing, supported by a large network of affiliated advisers.

Robert Smrekar is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Berger Financial Group since 2020, following a four-year tenure at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, Smrekar is an independent insurance agent, providing insurance services to clients. Berger Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, businesses, corporate executives, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, tax planning, succession planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing proprietary, long-term investment strategies developed by its Investment Committee.

Andrew O'Neill is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Gradient Securities since 2011. O'Neill is also involved in several business ventures, including ownership of O'Neill Asset Management, LLC, and serves as a board member for Community Kids, an inner-city ministry. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer offerings and routinely utilizes third-party managers in its investment approach.

Mathias Beck is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, based in Mahtomedi, MN. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at North Point Advisor Group and Highpoint Trading LLC. His background also includes involvement with White Bear Basketball and experience at the University of Minnesota. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing both in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Michael McCullough is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Gradient Securities since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an accounting practice as a CPA through Michael J. McCullough, Ltd. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals and various institutional clients, often utilizing third-party managers and offering a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services.

Scott Mullinix is a Senior Financial Advisor and Investment Director at Focus Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network, Inc. since 2017 and previously worked at TIAA CREF. Mullinix is also a partner in Bergstrom Financial Group LLC and president of Mullinix Investment Management LLC. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, providing a range of managed account services, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning.

Kyle Danner is a CFP® professional with 9 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Larson Financial Group, LLC since 2018. He also has a Series 66 license and has been involved with Larson Financial Securities, LLC since 2016. Larson Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a particular focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs that incorporate both strategic and tactical approaches, and employs tools such as option overlays and separately managed accounts while using AI-assisted methods to support research and documentation.

Samuel Wilczek is a financial advisor at Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to joining Focus Financial, he worked briefly at Ameriprise - Alacrity Wealth Advisors and has experience working outside the industry. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm provides managed account services and financial planning, emphasizing personalized investment advice and coordination with other professionals for estate planning and related legal or tax matters.

David Peck is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at OSAIC, Charles Schwab, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a drummer in a hobby band. Focus Financial Network, Inc. manages approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors, serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of investment management and financial planning services, utilizing diverse strategies and investment vehicles tailored to client needs.

Robert Sandison is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network and OSAIC since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Peregrine Financial, Inc., a Subchapter S corporation. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with a range of managed account services, financial planning, and retirement consulting.

Josue Castillo Sr. is a financial advisor with Focus Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network, Inc. and OSAIC since 1995. Castillo also serves as CEO of Focus Advisors 2010, a corporation established for tax purposes related to his securities business. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, investment access, retirement consulting, and financial planning services.

Peter Taurinskas is an investment advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual Trust Asset Management, Inc., Mutual Trust Co. of America Securities, and operating as a sole proprietor. He is also the owner of Ten Point Wealth Management, LLC, where he provides financial planning and advisory services. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers 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, employing a largely non-discretionary model and using a variety of analytical tools to support portfolio management.

Joseph Dieckhaus is a financial advisor with Advisory Solutions Group and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience and previously worked with firms including LPL Financial and Riversource Distributors Inc. He also serves as Chief Compliance Officer for Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services. Advisory Solutions Group, operating as FocusPoint Solutions, serves retail clients and supports other registered investment advisory firms with financial planning, portfolio management, and back-office services. The firm uses a mix of quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis to construct diversified portfolios and offers model implementation, research, and account administration solutions.

Blake Paurus is a financial advisor with Berger Financial Group in Plymouth, MN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Legacy Hoops Basketball Academy. Berger Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, businesses, corporate executives, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary wealth management, comprehensive financial and retirement planning, tax planning, and succession planning, delivering investment recommendations primarily through proprietary, long-term strategies developed by an Investment Committee.