Christopher Connelly is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in UPSTREAM Stillwater LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making.

Craig Lundquist is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including CUNA Brokerage Services, Ideal Credit Union, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and Bremer Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Max Murphy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodbury, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and joined the industry in 2025. Prior to his advisory role, his background includes service with AmeriCorps and involvement with several nonprofit organizations. 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 serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms.

Andrew Meier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Chicago Title Insurance Company for four years before joining Edward Jones in 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Chad Rinkenberger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent 14 years at Kohl's Department Stores. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Edson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with VECTOR MARKETING. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Edward Markgraf is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1983 and Primerica Advisors since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered percentage-based wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Michael Hayward is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Woodbury, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2004 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2002. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in selling loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with trading and custodial services provided by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Cassie Smith Challacombe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has a non-investment related business involving rental property ownership with her spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Eva Stukenberg is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Secretary and Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Riverwood Place Business Condominium Association in Mendota Heights, MN. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Gavin Craig is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Roseville, MN, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1995. He is co-owner of GMW Management LLC and owner of Gavin Craig LLC, both involved in managing his Ameriprise business outside of trading hours. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning based on comprehensive investment research and ongoing advice.

Jack Buckley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 13 years before joining LPL Financial in 2016. Buckley maintains a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with a range of investment strategies and technologies.

Kyrie Kons is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Kyrie held roles at Phillips Medisize and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, among other positions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Matthew Chew is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He joined Thrivent in 2026 and has no prior industry experience in financial advising. His background includes diverse roles across several organizations, including the University of Northwestern St. Paul and various service and security positions. 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 clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing structure called “WealthPlan.”

Scott Sommer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Sommer also provides wealth management services at Royal Credit Union. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both third-party and proprietary strategies, and supports a large network of advisors with advanced research and operational tools.

William Lundquist is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1981 at Norwest Bank, becoming its first financial advisor in South Dakota. Following Norwest's merger with Wells Fargo Investments, he continued to work with families across South Dakota and neighboring states to develop and implement wealth management strategies. In 2010, he joined Merrill Lynch to further serve his clients. William holds a double major bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics from Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His areas of expertise include executive compensation, philanthropic planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization, among others. Throughout his career, he has focused on building open relationships with individuals and families to understand their financial goals and provide comprehensive guidance. In addition to his advisory role, William is actively involved in his community. He is currently a member of the Investment Committee at Augustana University and serves on the Board of the South Dakota Children’s Home Foundation. Over the past four decades, he has contributed to various non-profit boards, including United Way, the South Dakota State Board of Tourism, South Dakota Symphony, Sioux Falls YMCA, and Augustana University Board of Trustees. William and his wife have been married for over 40 years and have three sons and five grandchildren.

Grant Kruckeberg is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2008. He has 17 years of industry experience. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Bradley Koch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that typically do not include individual security recommendations.

Lynne Amen is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she served as an Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, gaining a broad range of experience within the company since 2021. Drawing on her background as a college professor, Lynne focuses on providing clients with a collaborative experience that helps simplify complex financial concepts. Her approach centers on empowering clients to make thoughtful decisions tailored to their individual financial goals. Outside of her professional work, Lynne enjoys engaging in fitness activities, visiting museums, listening to music, exploring outdoor adventures, attending theater performances, and traveling.

Derek Fisher is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously was employed by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage for six years. He is based in Stillwater, MN. 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 solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.