Cory Zafke is a financial advisor at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Clearpath Wealth Advisors and Allianz Life Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Zafke serves as chapter president and instructor for the American Financial Education Alliance, providing financial educational workshops. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Ryan Warner is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Maple Grove, MN, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has 23 years of industry experience, with previous roles at Oakwood Capital Securities, Mercap Securities, Valor Capital Management, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, Warner owns an eBay business. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, trustees, retirement plans, and other RIAs. The firm employs model-based, asset-allocation strategies and offers services including financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management.

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.

Jacqueline Fursman is a financial advisor at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Clear Path Financial Services and Lifestyle Financial & Tax Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she provides Medicare education and enrollment services as an insurance agent. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using various asset classes and employs multiple management approaches to meet client objectives.

Mitchell Stolba is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Great Valley Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2014. Stolba is engaged in multiple investment advisory roles within affiliated entities, including activities as an insurance agent. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

John Stadtmueller is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Invest Financial Corp. John joined Realta Investment Advisors and Realta Equities in 2026. Realta Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs an individualized investment approach using asset allocation across multiple asset classes and offers portfolio management implemented in-house or through third-party managers.

Derrick Avelar is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience currently serving at Simplicity Wealth. His prior experience includes roles at Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC, Creative Planning, and Advance Capital Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales as an owner of Bluepoint Wealth Management. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, as well as financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers technology-driven advisory and operational services for other advisers.

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.

Jason Clark is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently with Larson Financial Group, LLC since 2024. He previously worked at Financial Freedom, Inc. for 19 years. Clark refers clients to Wold Financial for term life insurance. Larson Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on serving doctors and related businesses. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs, employing both strategic and tactical approaches, and integrates AI-assisted tools alongside human review for its services.

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.

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.

Aaron Brandt is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC in Minnetonka, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with nine years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Great Valley Advisor Group, LPL Financial, and Exeter Wealth Management since 2016. 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 with a focus on individualized portfolio construction and oversight, utilizing both in-house and third-party managed strategies.

Sean Barrett is a financial advisor with AdvisorNet Wealth Partners based in Minnetonka, MN, holding a Series 66 license and 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Cetera Advisor Networks. He is also involved in financial planning through Advanced Retirement Resources Inc. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and related advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Isabella Armour is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her background includes roles at General Mills, Cavender-Bares Lab at the University of Minnesota, and running her own business, Isabella Armour LLC. Outside of finance, she teaches and manages a swing dance studio in Saint Paul, MN. 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 investment advisory programs, retirement planning, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Lawrence Whipple III is a financial advisor with Summit Trail Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Corient, Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. Summit Trail Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, trusts, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, family-office services, and retirement plan advisory. The firm employs an investment process focused on asset allocation, investment selection, and portfolio construction across multiple asset classes and outcome buckets, utilizing an open-architecture approach with various investment vehicles.

Laura Haupt is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Nepsis Advisor Services, Inc., Facet Wealth, and CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors. JNBA Financial Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and family office clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and non-investment business consulting, employing multi-asset portfolios with a mix of fundamental and technical analysis supplemented by AI tools.

Susan Wieneke is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked with firms including Bison Advisors and OneAmerica Securities. Wieneke is also involved with the Catholic Order of Foresters. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering advisory services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan solutions. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, alongside technology and operational support for other advisers through its managed account platform.

Ryan Williams is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC and previously worked at LPL Financial, FSC Securities Corp, Guardian, and Park Avenue Securities. Williams is involved in various insurance-related activities, including specializing in HSA and Medicare Supplement products. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team 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, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through both in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Jeffrey Schlicht is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving with Level Four Advisory Services. He has worked at Level Four Financial, LLC since 2014 and previously at LPL Financial from 2014 to 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Level Four Insurance Services as an agent. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $5.32 billion across 115 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering fee-only financial planning and asset management tailored to client needs.

Joshua Justin is a financial advisor at JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Black Line Group and Wipfli LLP. JNBA Financial Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and family office clients. The firm employs multi-asset portfolio strategies using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and covered-call approaches, integrating fundamental and technical analysis along with AI tools to support investment decisions.