Mark Maes is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Edina, MN. He has worked with Ameriprise since 1999, including both Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and its current form. Outside of his advisory role, he is a freelance trumpet musician and plays for church and small gigs. 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 retirement planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anna Lomnicki is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in St. Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. She joined RBC Capital Markets in 2023 and has experience across various roles prior to her current position. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Todd Rabell O'halloran is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Hastings, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he works in the hospitality field as a server and bartender at a local restaurant and as a cook for a food vendor at the Minnesota State Fair. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm’s services do not include implementation of recommendations and maintain separate planning and managed-account offerings under a consolidated billing option.

Lisa Nelson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edina, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in cosmetic and personal care product sales through her ownership of BlueStone Enterprises, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets, providing written, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Alexander Possis is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, using both in-house and third-party managers and customizable investment solutions.

Mitchell James is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN. Prior to his advisory role, he has held various positions including at Class "A" Valet and Scotlynn USA Division Inc. Mitchell also works as a goalie coach for Devenir Goaltenders, an activity he has been involved with since 2017. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Charles Thauwald is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2018 in various roles, including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant. He holds the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and is licensed in insurance in California. Prior to joining Fidelity, Charles worked as a Risk Advisory Consultant at Ernst & Young from 2016 to 2018. Charles specializes in helping individuals and families simplify their financial lives by providing personalized guidance and financial strategies focused on clients' goals and priorities. He works with clients on retirement preparation, wealth growth, and navigating life transitions, offering straightforward advice and collaborative planning to facilitate informed decisions. Outside of his professional work, Charles enjoys cooking and baking, spending time with family, fitness activities, exploring food, playing golf, and caring for his pets.

Kasey Hafenbrack is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saint Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Hafenbrack has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2010. Outside of advising, Hafenbrack serves as co-chief executive officer of Exeter Operational Support, LLC, overseeing office management functions, and volunteers as team treasurer for a local high school boys varsity soccer team. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written retirement income recommendations, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with advisors.

Jack Tousignant is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, previously serving as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Jack focuses on building trust and strong communication to foster relationships with clients. He aims to create personal connections by understanding what and who is most important to each client, setting the foundation for success. His approach involves educating and guiding clients through developing, implementing, and maintaining personalized financial plans, with regular reviews to work toward their financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Jack's personal interests include family activities, football, social events with friends, golf, skiing, and traveling.

Luke Martinson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Mediterranean Cruise Cafe, a business engagement dating back to 2023. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Phillip Macdougall is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments and its affiliated entities since 2013. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios, and it is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Zachary Schillinger is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN. His prior work includes roles at Bremer Bank and the University of St. Thomas. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Meghan Villanueva is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016, initially working with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. before continuing at the current entity. The firm serves both individual and institutional clients and offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendations and annual advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lawrence Calhoun is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Old National Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and trust companies.

Tyler Swanson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, Commonwealth Financial Network, and FPS Financial, Inc. He is based in Bloomington, MN. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of advisors, providing access to financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Adrian Johnson is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in Edina, MN. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Reese Prellwitz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, Reese held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Northwestern Mutual, as well as academic positions at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and St. Cloud State University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Chansoknea Theng is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, they worked at the Royal Bank of Canada and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Theng has entrepreneurial experience as the owner of BZBar, a packaged food business, and served as Chief Recruiting Officer at ChefNote LLC, a software company focused on social media recipe influencers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christina Klug is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Designed for Learning and EdTechTeam, among others. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies along with affiliated investment products.

Zachary Ancel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors since 2021 and an extended tenure at Von Hanson's Meats. He is also involved in a business operating under the name The Bailey Group. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.