Travis Busch is a financial advisor at Balefire, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Thrivent Financial, Mutual of Omaha, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant varsity basketball coach at Providence Academy. Balefire, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charities, and business entities. The firm employs a core-and-tactical investment approach with oversight from an Investment Committee and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA corporate solutions across a multi-advisor platform managing approximately $2 billion in assets.

Patrick Schneeman is a financial advisor at Boulay Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Valmark Securities, Inc. for four years. Schneeman serves as a volunteer board member for the University of Marquette Alumni Association's Minnesota Chapter and as a member of the Finance Committee for the Nativity School Advisory Council in St. Paul, MN. Boulay Wealth advises individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes a model-portfolio approach emphasizing diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, supported by integrated services including tax preparation and insurance through affiliated entities.

Jacob Wolkowitz is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Accredited Investors Wealth Management since 2011. Accredited Investors Wealth Management provides fee-only wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a mean-reversion investment approach and offers clients access to a range of private investment strategies alongside traditional portfolios.

Meghan Hanes is a financial advisor at Boulay Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at John Hancock and John Hancock Distributors LLC for 13 years before joining Boulay Financial Advisors in 2020. Boulay Wealth is a multi-advisor wealth management firm serving individuals, corporate retirement and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, and other entities. The firm employs defined Target Portfolio Allocation models focused on diversification, cost management, and after-tax outcomes, and offers comprehensive financial planning along with institutional retirement plan consulting.

Brian Grogan is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. in Minnetonka, MN, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Western International Securities, Inc. and Financial West Group. Grogan is also the owner of Optimum Financial Group, LLC, a financial planning business. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access through a variety of platforms and account management options. The firm is dually registered as an SEC investment adviser and FINRA broker-dealer, managing over $900 million in client assets and offering both brokerage and advisory implementation pathways.

Christopher Geist is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Simplicity Wealth since 2021 and previously at Financial & Tax Architects, Inc. in 2019, as well as First Income Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Geist is involved in managing consultants and recruiting advisors in an insurance marketing organization. Simplicity Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, alongside discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and technology solutions for other advisers.

Chad Carlson is a financial advisor with Boulay Wealth in Eden Prairie, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valmark Securities, Inc. from 2015 to 2019 and has been associated with Boulay Financial Advisors since 2001 and Boulay, P.L.L.P. from 2000 to 2021. Boulay Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm uses a model-portfolio approach with an emphasis on diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, integrating advisory, tax/accounting, and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Catherine Hogan is a financial advisor at Boulay Wealth with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at The Advocate Group before joining Boulay Financial Advisors, LLC, which became part of Boulay Wealth. Boulay Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm uses a model-portfolio approach emphasizing diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, supported by integrated advisory, tax, and insurance services through affiliated firms.

Laura Stenzel is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Boulay Financial Advisors, LLC since 2019, and previously worked at KPMG as well as Olsen Thielen CPA's. Stenzel also spent time in an academic role at St. Cloud State University. Boulay Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm uses a model-portfolio approach emphasizing diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, integrating advisory services with tax and insurance offerings through affiliated firms.

Corey Kiewiet is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and ETRADE from Morgan Stanley. He also offers insurance products through multiple companies, earning compensation on sales. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

David Pratt is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC in Edina, MN. He has held roles at Focus Financial Network, FDI, Inc., Pensions Plus, Inc., and Financial Designs of Edina, Inc. Pratt is also the Chief Operating Officer and owner of FDI Incorporated, which provides insurance placement and retirement plan consultation services. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a comprehensive investment process combining risk tolerance assessments, asset allocation software, and portfolio optimization, offering access to a broad range of investment products and custodial platforms.

Bailey Norby is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining JNBA, Bailey worked at The Advocate Group, LLC and Lutz Financial Services, LLC. Outside of finance, Bailey is involved in dog sitting and walking through Rover. JNBA Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers family office services and business consulting, utilizing a team-based approach and a range of investment strategies.

Jeremy Mc Daniel is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Boulay Wealth, where he has worked since 2025. He has a total of eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Boulay Financial Advisors and Principal Financial Group. Boulay Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm uses a model-portfolio approach emphasizing diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, supported by its integration with affiliated accounting and insurance firms.

James Armour is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Armour is an independent agent involved in long-term care and life insurance sales. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various asset classes.

Abigail Evenson is a CFP® and Series 65–registered advisor with Boulay Wealth, bringing three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at BerganKDV Wealth Management and The University of St. Thomas. Boulay Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm employs a model-portfolio approach focusing on diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, with integrated advisory, tax, and insurance services through affiliated companies.

Matthew Delaney is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Boulay Wealth and previously spent nine years at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC. Boulay Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm uses a model-portfolio approach emphasizing diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, and offers an integrated advisory, tax, and insurance service model through affiliated firms.

Corinn Berken is a financial advisor at JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked in wealth management at Wells Fargo Private Bank for four years. Berken has been with JNBA Financial Advisors since 2017. JNBA Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers team-based family office services, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting for select clients such as professional athletes, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms for portfolio management.

Steven Walstad is a financial advisor at Compass Financial Management LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been affiliated with Independent Investment Advisors Inc. since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent for various companies. Compass Financial Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting, combining fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to implement both long- and short-term investment strategies.

Kevin Paulus is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Savage, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. At Principal, he also serves as a sales manager supervising investment advisor representatives who provide one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies and proprietary models. The firm benefits from integration with the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated mutual funds, bank products, and model services.

Jon Melander is a financial advisor with Boulay Wealth in Eden Prairie, MN, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bfa Holdings, LLC since 2022 and has been with Boulay Financial Advisors and related firms since 2015. Melander serves as an advisory board member for the Positive Coaching Alliance of Minnesota, a nonprofit focused on youth and high school sports development. Boulay Wealth advises individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm employs a model-portfolio approach emphasizing diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, and is distinct for its integration with an affiliated accounting firm and ownership of an insurance agency.