Christine Vander Heyden is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management and holds a Series 66 designation. She has eight years of industry experience and previously worked at TCF National Bank for sixteen years. Her professional background is focused within Thrivent and its affiliates since 2017. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations on a variety of planning topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services and includes periodic reviews, without discretionary trading authority for the Dedicated Planning Service.

Jonathan Yocum is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019, he worked at JPB LLC from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole member and president of Landsvagar Farm, LLC, a small tree farm, and serves as an officer and board member of Yocum Properties, LLC. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Lawrence Calhoun is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been associated with Old National Bank since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Ann Benson is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with OSAIC Wealth since 2014. She also served as a registered assistant at Financial Dimensions Group Inc. from 2014 to 2024. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various tools and platforms to construct and manage diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Thomas Karp is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, where he has worked since 2023, following a 14-year tenure at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Karp is also the owner of Karp Financial Advisors, Inc., through which he provides tax preparation and assists clients with term life insurance and fixed annuity products. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Finance Committee for the Encampment Forest Association. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party partnerships to construct portfolios that include a diverse mix of securities and alternative investments.

Drew Albrecht is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held various roles including at the University of Northwestern St. Paul and Hallmark Builders Inc. He also has experience working with Doordash and Shipt. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nathaniel Willaert is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lake Elmo, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through its Premier Retirement Income service.

Nathaniel Conery is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones and has held previous roles at LPL Financial, U.S. Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Greta Farley is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Duddingston Sylvester Group at Merrill, where she develops long-term relationships with clients and their families, guiding them through significant financial decision points. Her expertise includes wealth planning, pre- and post-retirement strategies, tax-sensitive investing, and trust and estate planning services. Greta prioritizes clear communication to help clients weigh their options and align solutions with their individual parameters. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Iowa State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. Greta combines technical insight with practical knowledge to support clients in pursuing their financial goals and securing their wealth outlook. Residing in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, with her husband and two children, Greta enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor activities, skiing, reading, and watching movies.

Jodi Jenson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Jackson Rynda is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He has held roles at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America prior to his current position. Jackson holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Stillwater, MN. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Patrick Walsh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cottage Grove, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Cottage Grove Athletic Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven strategies and algorithmic tools to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations focused on income sources, tax efficiency, and Social Security options.

Austin Bock is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2026. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, CTB Financial Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. He serves on the Alpha Delta Phi Minnesota Alumni Board. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by model portfolios, subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Brent Hanson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Hanson serves as treasurer on the board of the Hudson Raidaire Booster Club for the Hudson High School Dance Team. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to each client’s risk profile, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party managers.

Heather O'Connor is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been working in the financial services industry since 2006 and joined Merrill in 2012. Heather focuses on helping clients develop customized strategies to achieve their financial goals, specializing in areas including college education planning, corporate benefits, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Heather grew up in Braham, Minnesota, on a working dairy and crop farm, an experience that has influenced her work ethic and approach to financial advising. She earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Anthropology and Criminal Justice, along with a Certificate of Forensic Science, from Hamline University in 2002. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Residing in Shoreview with her husband Patrick, Heather is a former board member and ongoing member of Giving WoMN, an organization that supports women's leadership in philanthropy. She is also involved with Junior Achievement. In her spare time, Heather enjoys reading, walking her dog, cooking, spending time with family, and traveling.

Anders Ahlberg is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes operating Anders R. Ahlberg LLC for five years and experience at Whelan Security for three years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including oversight of registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, utilizing model portfolios comprised of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Nikolas Neuman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Meridian Services and RBC Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he has worked as a delivery driver for DoorDash. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm’s investment approach includes tailored strategies based on client risk profiles and access to both in-house and third-party managers.

Michael Schwartz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at LPL Financial and Investment Centers of America, Inc., and currently serves as president of Eastwood Wayne, LLC, a transportation business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm offering a multi-manager platform to serve individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers through multiple program structures.

Stephen Braatz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oakdale, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Board Chair for Resolute, a family ministry nonprofit. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Kenneth Duhadway is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering its program on a non-discretionary basis.