Karen Oaster is a Series 63 licensed advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burnsville, MN, and has 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1990 and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while maintaining oversight of model offerings.

Richard Hanna is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bloomington, MN, and has 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 1984 and with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of finance, he works part-time in catering at a Minneapolis-based company. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Emily Simpson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. She previously worked for U.S. Bank for six years before joining Thrivent in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, Simpson serves as Vice President on her neighborhood homeowners association board. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning across various areas such as retirement and estate planning. The firm offers planning separate from portfolio management, with options to combine planning and managed accounts under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Emily Ost is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakeville, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Board of Directors for ECFE Advisory Council and is involved with Royal Ideas, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Kathy Marson is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Kinuu. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of consulting and portfolio management services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Anthony Tsakakis Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously with Wells Fargo Clearing. Tsakakis has been with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2019. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on delivering written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Vanessa Glass is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a trustee and co-trustee for family-related investment trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Gregory Thurin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1990 and has been with Ameriprise since 2020. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides ongoing planning advice and recommendations based on proprietary research and third-party data.

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.

Richard Cassada is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Blaine, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with BDLR Group Inc in a non-investment capacity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes a combination of research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process.

Jason Exley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bloomington, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience, including prior work at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brooke Anderson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with RBC Capital Markets. Her prior roles include positions at Lifelong Wealth Advisors, AdvisorNet Wealth Partners, Wells Fargo, and Securian Financial Services. She has also served in the Minnesota Air National Guard. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension 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, tailored to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Lisa Mitchell is an Investment Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. She collaborates with clients to develop financial plans based on Fidelity's financial planning and investment principles, aiming to create a clear path toward their most important goals. Her professional experience includes roles as a Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025, Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023, and Financial Representative from 2020 to 2022, all within Fidelity Investments. This progression reflects her consistent involvement in financial advisory and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Lisa enjoys activities such as camping, cooking and baking, gardening, hiking, and motorcycling.

Thomas Karner is a financial advisor at Osaic with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Sii Investments, and New England Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Karner is president of Karner & Associates, Inc., where he is involved in selling and advising on major medical and Medicare supplement insurance products. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Angela Hanson is a Series 66-registered advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with experience beginning in 2026. Prior to joining Thrivent, she worked at Kelly Education and spent 27 years with the USDA Farm Service Agency. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based financial planning and offers an option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

John Jordan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Royal Credit Union, Sagepoint Financial Inc., and PRUCO Securities, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Mcdonald is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 1995. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network alongside specialized services in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory programs.

Gregory Witt is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2018. Witt serves as a committee member offering investment and economic perspectives for St. Marys Greek Orthodox Church. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Megan Buss is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and use of algorithmic methods and AI in research.

Brandon Barkosky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked with firms including Waddell & Reed and A Vision Partners. His background also includes managing real estate rental activities through Gray Barkosky Real Estate, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.