Susan Becker is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. She has been with Nicollet Investment Management, Inc. since 2021. Prior to that, she worked at HomeMaker for eleven years. Nicollet Investment Management serves individuals, families, and institutional clients including corporate retirement plans, charities, trusts, estates, and business accounts. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting, focusing on internally managed growth equity strategies and customized fixed-income approaches tailored to clients’ needs.

Crescent Hoffman is a financial advisor at BlueStem Wealth Partners, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2007 to 2023. Hoffman serves on the Board of Directors for the Central MN Sexual Assault Center and is a licensed paraplanner with LM Partners, LLC. BlueStem Wealth Partners provides personalized financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, family offices, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis to build long-term portfolios and offers a combination of direct advisory services and external manager recommendations.

Phillip Grodnick is a financial advisor with Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group since 2003. Minneapolis Portfolio Management Group specializes in discretionary portfolio management using an All-Cap Value equity strategy for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, pension and profit-sharing plans, government entities, insurance companies, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes valuation metrics, balance-sheet strength, growth prospects, and macroeconomic analysis in its investment process and manages over $1 billion in assets with a small team.

Nikolas Wogstad is a financial advisor at Everest Financial Group with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Everest Financial Group since 2005, as well as at Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. Wogstad also serves as the CFO of Everest Financial Group, overseeing the firm’s corporate financial obligations. Everest Financial Group serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing a variety of analytical techniques and model asset allocation programs to support both long- and short-term investment strategies.

Matthew Serrano is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capital Management Associates Inc. His prior experience includes roles at RBC Capital Markets and Merrill. He volunteers as a financial coach for young adults and recent widows. Capital Management Associates, Inc. offers investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a blended investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across a broad range of securities.

Samuel Ludzack is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc., having joined the firm in 2024. Prior to this, he held roles at several financial services firms and also worked in education and golf course operations. Punch & Associates serves private and institutional clients, managing over $2 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a multi-cap investment approach focused on fundamental research and manages both discretionary portfolios and private micro-cap and nano-cap funds.

Matthew Neal is an advisor with Motiv8 Investments LLC in St Louis Park, MN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved in financial services since 2015, with prior experience at Kay Stienessen CPA and Excelsior Financial Group. Motiv8 Investments LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm customizes investment advice based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing a range of asset classes and analytical methods, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with consulting and educational services.

Valerie Thomas Ruth is a financial advisor at Marquette Wealth Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Carlson Capital Management, LLC and CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors LLC. She has been with Marquette Wealth Management since 2021. Marquette Wealth Management provides financial planning and discretionary investment management services to individuals, trusts, private foundations, donor-advised funds, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a goal-driven, globally diversified approach using a mix of investment vehicles and a research-informed, factor-based active strategy, managing approximately $872 million in discretionary assets.

Noah Haverdink is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Epiq Partners, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual in both Minneapolis and Chicago, as well as positions at Zeutenhorst Financial Inc. and Storm Lake Capital. Epiq Partners is a state-registered investment adviser that provides tailored investment consulting and portfolio management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs proprietary investment models featuring concentrated holdings combined with selective use of derivatives and private investments, managed by a four-advisor team overseeing discretionary assets.

Connie Biselx is a financial advisor at All Star Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining All Star Financial in 2026, Connie worked at Merrill and Thrivent Investment Management. She also has an 11-year background running a business called Unglued. All Star Financial offers personalized financial planning, tax preparation by in-house certified public accountants, and investment management services to individuals and various types of entities. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with globally diversified, risk-based model portfolios and incorporates macroeconomic indicators to inform portfolio decisions.

Tenner Stoe is a CFP® with nine years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Boyum Wealth Architects LLC and has previously worked at firms including Bernicke Wealth Management, Great Valley Advisor Group, Fidelity Investments, and Edward Jones. Boyum Wealth Architects LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary, customized basis using various analytical approaches and investment vehicles tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals.

Sara Kantor is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Cornerstone Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Edina, MN, where she has worked since 2013. She is also involved in her husband’s business, The Kantor Group, Inc., a brand strategy and graphic design firm, assisting with company finances. Cornerstone Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive financial planning, wealth management, and retirement planning. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation process using quantitative factors to build long-term portfolios, conducts portfolio reviews at least six times per year, and offers alternative billing arrangements tailored to client needs.

Kyle Janovsky is a financial advisor at High Note Wealth, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Delaware Investments and Dynasty Wealth Management. High Note Wealth is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services, employing tailored investment strategies that incorporate fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, as well as modern portfolio theory.

John Hause is a financial advisor with Tradition Wealth Management LLC in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Tradition Wealth Management since 2003 and spent over two decades at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. Additionally, Hause is an owner and producer at TWM Insurance, an affiliated insurance agency. Tradition Wealth Management serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes model portfolios, ETFs, and alternative investments, and it provides specialized services such as 1031 exchange consulting and ERISA fiduciary roles.

Daniel Johnson is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Wealth Group – Austin B. Colby & Associates since 2021. Prior to this, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and CREW2, Inc. He is also an independent insurance agent in Eden Prairie, MN, dedicating limited time to insurance sales during trading hours. The Wealth Group – Austin B. Colby & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses tailored investment approaches and asset-allocation frameworks, and incorporates tools such as third-party aggregation platforms to manage held-away retirement assets.

Chelsea Tufte is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Cherry Tree Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Cherry Tree since 2013. Cherry Tree Wealth Management is a team-based SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $593 million for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach focused on asset allocation and primarily uses passively managed institutional-class mutual funds and ETFs.

Matthew Schwartz is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Great Waters Financial, where he has worked since 2017, previously holding roles at AdvisorNet Wealth Management and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of finance, he owns a floral design business called Ink & Ivy Designs and provides financial education seminars through Great Waters Financial. Great Waters Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, business entities, trusts, and charitable organizations, managing over $1.2 billion across more than 1,600 relationships. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management combined with financial planning and consulting, employing both fundamental and technical analysis in their investment approach.

John Max is a financial advisor at BlueStem Wealth Partners, LLC with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and C.H. Robinson. Max holds the Series 66 designation and serves as an advisor at LM Partners, LLC, where he is involved in fiduciary activities. BlueStem Wealth Partners offers personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, and qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis to build long-term portfolios and provides a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative assets.

Leonard Fox Jr is a Series 65-licensed advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is the owner, president, and Investment Advisor Representative of Scarecrow Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2020. In addition to his advisory role, he provides a newsletter and trading signals to other RIAs and IARs. Scarecrow Advisors, LLC is a state-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients with customized portfolio management and supervisory services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, utilizing both strategic and tactical asset-allocation approaches across discretionary accounts totaling approximately $74 million in assets under management.

Nicholas Davidson is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Group with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Park Avenue Securities for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, Davidson is involved in coaching and player development for youth hockey programs, including roles with Dodge County Youth Hockey and USA Hockey. Strategic Wealth Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm manages $1.54 billion in discretionary assets and utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager programs, and quarterly account reviews to develop client strategies.