Jake Foldenaur is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Transamerica’s affiliated entities. He also worked with Spin the Planet Enterprises and Froggy Hops earlier in his career. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice and investment education services. The firm uses proprietary software and model portfolios developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management and operates primarily with a large client base and a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Cheryl Grochowski is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kestra Advisory. She was previously with Commonwealth Financial Network for nine years before joining Kestra in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Treowth Wealth Advisors, where she prepares tax returns during tax season. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional and individual investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving a range of clients from large institutional investors to sovereign wealth funds.

Adam Rogalla is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Diversified Investors Securities Corp. since 2013 and Transamerica Retirement Management since 2009. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm uses proprietary portfolio construction and oversight tools from Morningstar Investment Management and manages a large client base with a focus on non-discretionary assets.

Joseph Sullivan is a financial advisor with Creative Planning holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at BerganKDV Wealth Management, Principal Financial Group, and Wells Fargo. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $217 billion in client assets. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and a centralized investment infrastructure.

Cory Stilp is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Brookstone since 2019, following roles at Regal Investment Advisors and Aflac. He is also a licensed insurance agent involved in the solicitation and sale of insurance and annuity products. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models, utilizes a variety of investment vehicles, and serves as both a discretionary portfolio manager and sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

Ryan Trabant is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Landmark Wealth Management Group, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., and several other firms. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC offers wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary asset-allocation modeling with third-party Independent Managers and employs both active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes.

Stephen Varley is an advisor with Kestra Advisory in Vadnais Heights, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Kestra Advisory and related entities since 1999 and is the owner of an insurance business specializing in non-variable products. Varley also serves on the board of the Hill Murray School Foundation, a private Catholic school foundation. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and various managed solutions. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and supports a broad range of investment platforms and third-party relationships.

Tucker Rohde is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cannaday Wealth Management DBA and Cannaday Bloom Wealth and Insurance Solutions. Outside of advising, he is involved in a small business venture focused on real estate short-term rentals. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory services feature direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions with ongoing client reviews conducted by its Financial Advisors.

Nicholas Halvorson is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he has modeled men's clothing for J Hilburn Clothing Company on a limited basis. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Jason Lynch is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having worked previously at CSP & Associates, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., and Northwestern Mutual. Prior to his advisory career, he spent two years managing a bar and grill. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel overseas. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Stephen Husten is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC. He has held roles at Ameritas Investment Company, Ameritas Life Insurance Company, Midwest Secure Retirement, and U.S. Business Consulting. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in business development and tax savings consulting through U.S. Business Consulting. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary programs that utilize in-house model portfolios, third-party managers, and integrated solutions with affiliated entities.

David Bender is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Lake Elmo, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Atlas Wealth & Retirement. He is also involved in fixed insurance products, including fixed life, fixed annuity, disability, long-term care, health, and Medicare supplemental contracts. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Jonathan Jaranson is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Savant Wealth Management since 2025 and previously worked for Irwin Schaffer LLC and Prairieview Partners LLC for 17 years. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and a range of related implementation services provided through affiliated entities.

Ryan Drake is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Lake Elmo, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities, Inc. since 2018 and joined Beacon Financial Group in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an agent for fixed life and annuities, disability, long-term care, and medical insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm’s services include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

David Engler is a financial advisor with Osaic Institutions, Inc. based in St. Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and Hiway FCU Investment Services from 2006 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent author and writer, a coach at a local clinic, and a group fitness instructor at the YMCA. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Naomi Savolainen is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including RBC Capital Markets, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Outside of finance, she owns and designs jewelry through her business, Mimiomi Jewelry. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports diverse investment approaches and is notable for its retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Eric Fowler is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation since 2013 and TransAmerica Retirement Solutions since 2010. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs, utilizing proprietary software and model portfolios developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management. The firm focuses on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning primarily through non-discretionary, view-only recommendations.

Paula Price is a CFP® professional based in St. Paul, MN, with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Savant Wealth Management since 2025 and previously worked at Prairieview Partners for 12 years. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management and related financial services. The firm’s investment approach combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and sub-advised mandates, supported by integrated legal, accounting, and trust services.

Teresa Brock is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including CUSO Financial Services and AXA Advisors. Brock serves as the recording secretary for the Rancho Buena Vista Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients such as retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides a variety of advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, often delivering advice through non-discretionary programs and a combination of investment adviser and broker-dealer channels.

Leah Brooks is a Certified Financial Planner® with eight years of industry experience. She currently works at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Landmark Wealth Management Group and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved as a wealth advisor with CBS and DPL Financial Partners and serves as an insurance agent for Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm integrates asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers, employing both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.