Shauna Bednar is a CFP® professional with five years of experience at NorthRock Partners and a total of ten years in the financial services industry. Prior to joining NorthRock Partners, she worked at U.S. Bank and UMB Private Wealth Management. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored investment approach focused on asset allocation, diversification, and periodic rebalancing, often incorporating independent managers and private market allocations into client portfolios.

Cory Zafke is a financial advisor at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Clearpath Wealth Advisors and Allianz Life Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Zafke serves as chapter president and instructor for the American Financial Education Alliance, providing financial educational workshops. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Ryan Warner is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Maple Grove, MN, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has 23 years of industry experience, with previous roles at Oakwood Capital Securities, Mercap Securities, Valor Capital Management, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, Warner owns an eBay business. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, trustees, retirement plans, and other RIAs. The firm employs model-based, asset-allocation strategies and offers services including financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management.

Joseph Godfrey is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with firms including LPL Financial, Waddell and Reed, and various insurance carriers. He serves as board chair and treasurer of Good Soil Ministries, a non-profit organization, and is a board member of the Financial Advisor Training Institute. Van Clemens Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm customizes portfolios using discretionary and non-discretionary management, incorporating modern portfolio theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and employs third-party managers alongside an in-house Growth Opportunities model focused on micro- and small-cap equities.

John Watkins is a CFP® professional with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Focus Financial and OSAIC, where he has worked since the early 1990s. Watkins serves as Board Chairman and Executive Committee Chair for Focus Financial Network, participating in board governance and business continuity planning. He also acts as co-trustee on his parents' revocable living trust. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, providing a range of investment management and financial planning services tailored to client needs.

Thomas Kirihara is a financial advisor at The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, offering managed accounts, access to third-party portfolio managers through RBC Capital Markets, and comprehensive or segmented financial plans.

Robert Burns is a financial advisor with Advisory Solutions Group in Plymouth, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Advisory Solutions Group, he worked at CS Planning Corp. and has managed several personal business entities, including serving as president of Pillars of Success LLC, which operates two accounting firms. Advisory Solutions Group serves retail clients through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives, offering financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management. The firm uses a combination of quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis to build diversified portfolios and provides turnkey business and back-office services to other registered investment advisory firms.

Jacqueline Fursman is a financial advisor at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Clear Path Financial Services and Lifestyle Financial & Tax Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she provides Medicare education and enrollment services as an insurance agent. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using various asset classes and employs multiple management approaches to meet client objectives.

Mitchell Stolba is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Great Valley Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2014. Stolba is engaged in multiple investment advisory roles within affiliated entities, including activities as an insurance agent. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

John Stadtmueller is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Invest Financial Corp. John joined Realta Investment Advisors and Realta Equities in 2026. Realta Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs an individualized investment approach using asset allocation across multiple asset classes and offers portfolio management implemented in-house or through third-party managers.

Derrick Avelar is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth. His prior experience includes roles at Bluepoint Wealth Management, Kingswood Wealth Advisors, Creative Planning, and Advance Capital Group. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach and combines advisory services with technology and operational offerings for other advisers through its managed account platform.

Tyler Cook is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management Inc, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., and THRIVENT Financial. He is also the owner of Storyline, LLC, an entity established for business expenses related to his advisory activities. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term strategies with customized asset allocations using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments, supported by a network integrated within the broader Thrivent group.

Trevor Nelko is a financial advisor with Focus Financial Network, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network and OSAIC since 1999. Nelko is also the owner of Nelko Financial Services, Inc. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Jason Clark is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently with Larson Financial Group, LLC since 2024. He previously worked at Financial Freedom, Inc. for 19 years. Clark refers clients to Wold Financial for term life insurance. Larson Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on serving doctors and related businesses. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs, employing both strategic and tactical approaches, and integrates AI-assisted tools alongside human review for its services.

David Moser is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with BlueSpring Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at Kestra Financial Inc. and SNS Financial Group, LLC. BlueSpring Wealth Management serves individuals, business owners, trusts and estates, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a customized investment process overseen by an Investment Committee and provides services including independent manager recommendations and specialized strategies for concentrated positions.

Benjamin Cline is a financial advisor with Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at UnitedHealthcare and Optum. In addition to his financial advisory work, Cline owns and operates Benjamin Cline Music, providing musical entertainment for weddings and events. Van Clemens Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon, utilizing modern portfolio theory and both fundamental and technical analysis, with access to a wide range of third-party managers and an in-house Growth Opportunities model.

John Layton is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Financial Network, Inc. since 1996. He is also the owner of La Fainera Sport Inc and is active as a guitarist in a band. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, providing a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Brian Eder is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners and previously spent 20 years at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities. Eder is the president and founder of Birdies 4 Brains, a nonprofit organization. OnePoint BFG provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach utilizing a combination of third-party managers, proprietary models, and technology integration for portfolio management and operational support.

Jeremy Smalley is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2007. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies with proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated products and comprehensive supervision.

Paul Giannobile is a financial advisor with Focus Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Focus Financial Network since 1998 and is also involved with OSAIC and 401 K Solutions, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as president of 401K Solutions, Inc., an entity used for business expense and tax planning. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.