John Mathison is a financial advisor at Associated Investment Services, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various financial institutions including Fidelity Investments and Wells Fargo. Mathison is currently affiliated with Associated Bank, N.A. as well. Associated Investment Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual investors as well as small corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions. The firm offers a variety of model portfolio and separately managed account programs through third-party managers and its affiliate Kellogg Asset Management, delivering advisory services via the Envestnet/NFS platform with a predominantly non-discretionary management approach.

Charles Thalheimer is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at NorthRock Partners, LLC since 2019. Prior to this, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years. He serves on the board of directors for Barrington Youth and Family Services. NorthRock Partners is a full-service wealth management firm advising individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, private funds, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach that includes broad asset allocation, diversification, and the use of both public and private market strategies.

Chad Steeves is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Focus Financial since 2008. Steeves also serves as president of SWMG LLC and is a partner in Bergstrom Financial Group LLC, entities involved in financial business operations. Focus Financial Network, Inc. manages approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning, employing diverse investment strategies and coordinating with clients’ tax and legal advisors.

Annie Paul is a financial advisor at Riverbridge Partners, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Riverbridge since 2019. Prior to joining Riverbridge, she was employed at UnitedHealth Group and TripleTree LLC. Riverbridge Partners provides discretionary equity and income portfolio management to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm follows a growth-equity investment process centered on five key factors and offers services including sub-advisory mandates and management of pooled investment vehicles.

Shauna Bednar is a CFP® professional with five years of experience at NorthRock Partners and a total of fourteen years in the financial industry. She previously worked at U.S. Bank and UMB Private Wealth Management. Shauna is based in Minneapolis, MN. NorthRock Partners is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, private funds, and other business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach emphasizing diversification and broad asset allocation, and it offers a range of personal office services including tax preparation and bill pay.

Dustin Rudolph is a financial advisor with Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Allianz Life and its affiliates for seventeen years as well as at Northwestern Mutual and F&G Insurance Company. Rudolph is also the owner of Legacy Ascent Wealth, an insurance-related business focused on annuities and life and long-term care insurance. Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.96 billion. The firm employs a range of model portfolio solutions and discretionary asset management strategies and supports a network of about 89 investment adviser representatives across multiple offices.

Ximena Silva Avila is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Perennial Financial Services with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Edward Jones, as well as consulting work at O'Rourke Strategic Consulting. Perennial Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting for individual, trust, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs a range of portfolio strategies tailored to client goals and incorporates new technology, including AI tools, to enhance portfolio analysis and client services.

William Bergstrom is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network, Inc. since 1995 and also has prior experience at Royal Alliance Associates, INC. Bergstrom serves as a board member and compensation committee member at Focus Financial Network and acts as a trustee for a family testamentary trust. 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, third-party manager access, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Joseph Godfrey is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with firms including LPL Financial, Waddell and Reed, and various insurance carriers. He serves as board chair and treasurer of Good Soil Ministries, a non-profit organization, and is a board member of the Financial Advisor Training Institute. Van Clemens Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm customizes portfolios using discretionary and non-discretionary management, incorporating modern portfolio theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and employs third-party managers alongside an in-house Growth Opportunities model focused on micro- and small-cap equities.

John Watkins is a CFP® professional with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Focus Financial and OSAIC, where he has worked since the early 1990s. Watkins serves as Board Chairman and Executive Committee Chair for Focus Financial Network, participating in board governance and business continuity planning. He also acts as co-trustee on his parents' revocable living trust. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, providing a range of investment management and financial planning services tailored to client needs.

Jeffrey Ballek is an independent advisor representative with NWF Advisory Services Inc, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Crown Capital Securities LP, Keller Williams Integrity Realty, and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. He is also the owner of Ballek Wealth Management LLC, which sells insurance products, and maintains a realtor’s license through Coldwell Banker Realty. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering a range of wrap and non-wrap account programs. The firm uses an open-architecture wealth management platform combining advisor-managed portfolios, third-party models, and both strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Jeffrey Kolodjski is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Great Valley Advisor Group since 2014 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2012. Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, using a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers across multiple platforms.

Korey Koob is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Momentum Independent Network Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Wells Fargo Bank, and TCF Bank. Hilltop Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and broker-dealer services with an open-architecture platform that includes third-party and firm-sponsored strategies. The firm combines custody, banking, and market-making capabilities and sponsors municipal bond strategies co-advised by leading asset managers.

Andrew Koskie is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, CRI Securities, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of finance, he owns a landscaping and lawn mowing business. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services primarily through a network of CPA firms and advisor representatives, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses.

David Beissler is a Certified Financial Planner® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Focus Financial Network, Inc. since 2002 and currently serves as Board Chair at the firm. Beissler also holds a role at OSAIC and has a background with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. 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, third-party manager access, and financial planning services.

Alexandra Grupe is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked in various roles within the Principal Financial Group family since 2022. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies with proprietary models. The firm offers both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program, leveraging its affiliation with Principal Financial Group to access a range of proprietary products and integrated services.

Tyler Cook is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management Inc, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., and THRIVENT Financial. He is also the owner of Storyline, LLC, an entity established for business expenses related to his advisory activities. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term strategies with customized asset allocations using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments, supported by a network integrated within the broader Thrivent group.

David Moser is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with BlueSpring Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at Kestra Financial Inc. and SNS Financial Group, LLC. BlueSpring Wealth Management serves individuals, business owners, trusts and estates, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a customized investment process overseen by an Investment Committee and provides services including independent manager recommendations and specialized strategies for concentrated positions.

Benjamin Cline is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Van Clemens, he worked at UnitedHealthcare and Optum. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Benjamin Cline Music, providing musical entertainment for weddings and events. Van Clemens Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizes third-party managers, and offers an in-house Growth Opportunities model focused on micro- and small-cap equities.

Brian Eder is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners and previously spent 20 years at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities. Eder is the president and founder of Birdies 4 Brains, a nonprofit organization. OnePoint BFG provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach utilizing a combination of third-party managers, proprietary models, and technology integration for portfolio management and operational support.