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.

Brian Thorkelson is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DAI Securities, LLC, AdvisorNet Wealth Management, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Lurie Wealth Advisors. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets through a multi-team approach emphasizing asset allocation and diversification, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with third-party independent managers and model portfolios.

Anthony Ferrara is a financial advisor with Larson Financial Group, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Larson Financial Group and its affiliated broker-dealer, Larson Financial Securities, since 2010. Ferrara is also involved as an owner of AJF Holdings, LLC, which provides financial advisory services through Larson Financial Group. Larson Financial Group offers 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 customized discretionary programs using both strategic and tactical investment approaches, and it integrates third-party money managers, AI-assisted tools, and affiliated services that extend into broker-dealer activities, real estate brokerage, private equity, and pension consulting.

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 at NorthRock Partners, LLC with two years of industry experience. She has previous experience at U.S. Bank and UMB Private Wealth Management. Based in Minneapolis, MN, she has been with NorthRock Partners since 2021. NorthRock Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored investment approach emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing, and incorporates private market investments and AI tools in portfolio management.

William Bergstrom is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network since 1995 and serves in executive and board roles within the firm, including as a 401k Trustee and compensation committee member. Bergstrom is also involved in managing a family testamentary trust and has established entities as part of his succession planning. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers personalized advisory services that incorporate portfolio management, asset allocation, and coordinated planning with other professionals to address legal and tax considerations.

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 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.

Thomas Kirihara is a financial advisor at The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Fidelity Investments. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers portfolio management, written financial plans, and access to third-party managers and platform solutions.

Robert Burns is a financial advisor at Advisory Solutions Group with five years of industry experience. He has previously worked at CS Planning Corp. and operated Pillars of Success LLC, an entity overseeing two accounting firms. Mr. Burns also manages R.W. Burns & Sons LLC, a personal holding company. Advisory Solutions Group serves retail clients through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and provides turnkey business and back-office services to other registered investment advisory firms, employing a diversified investment approach that includes quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Tyler Cook is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management Inc., Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., Ernst & Andrew, LLC, and THRIVENT Financial. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to independent managers, typically constructing long-term diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs along with other investment vehicles.

Trevor Nelko is a financial advisor with Focus Financial Network, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network and OSAIC since 1999. Nelko is also the owner of Nelko Financial Services, Inc. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

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 with Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at UnitedHealthcare and Optum. In addition to his financial advisory work, Cline owns and operates Benjamin Cline Music, providing musical entertainment for weddings and events. Van Clemens Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon, utilizing modern portfolio theory and both fundamental and technical analysis, with access to a wide range of third-party managers and an in-house Growth Opportunities model.

John Layton is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Financial Network, Inc. since 1996. He is also the owner of La Fainera Sport Inc and is active as a guitarist in a band. 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, providing a range of investment management and financial planning services.

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.

Jeremy Smalley is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2007. 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 integrates third-party methodologies with proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated products and comprehensive supervision.

Paul Giannobile is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network Inc. since 1998 and is president of 401K Solutions, Inc., an S-Corp used for business expense and tax planning. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers managed account services and financial planning with a personalized investment approach that incorporates portfolio management, asset allocation, and coordination with external professionals for estate and tax planning.

Cassity Wingenbach is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. Wingenbach has previously worked at Eide Bailly Advisors and United Planners' Financial Services among other firms. Outside of advising, Wingenbach served for 16 years at Bismarck Gymnastics Academy. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a multi-team approach with a focus on asset allocation and diversification, managing approximately $5 billion in client assets.