Nicholas Sarasin Fuller is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles with Avantax Advisory Services and financial planning support positions at Rychley Financial Services and Tax Smart Advisory Group LLC. Outside of financial advising, he works as a swim instructor for the YMCA of the North and as a substitute teacher through Kelly Education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party managers and program structures.

Stephen Schmidt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lino Lakes, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of 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 separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Douglas Beck is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years before joining Osaic in 2023. Outside his advisory role, Beck is owner of an automotive service business operated by his son and serves as a board member for an office building management association. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, corporate pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios comprising various asset types on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Islam Elseweissy is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works directly with clients to identify their financial goals and develop tailored strategies to pursue these objectives across various time horizons. He provides ongoing advice and portfolio management, adapting plans as clients’ needs evolve. His expertise includes managing complex financial priorities such as home ownership, education funding, elder care, and healthcare planning. Islam holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's degree from Islamic Azad University. He communicates fluently in English, Armenian, and Farsi.

Joseph Neumann is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at U.S. Bank, Northwestern Mutual, and North Shore Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over 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 through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Brandon Neumann is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2011. He has 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 license. Neumann was previously the owner of a marketing business called Twin Cities SuddenValues, which he sold and from which he receives monthly compensation. 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 options supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ruth Sattler is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a wrap-fee structure and utilizes third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for portfolio implementation.

Matthew Lemay is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at 1834 Investment Advisors Co., Old National Bank, and Mutual of America Life Insurance Company. 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 written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sandra Ganske is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA from 2011 to 2022. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company where she is based, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing a broad range of portfolios.

Sophey Stepanek is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Forest Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having five years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent Financial and its investment management division since 2020. Prior to her advisory career, she was employed at the University of Minnesota and Blaine High School. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations across various financial planning topics without including implementation. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Jack Puder is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Equitable Advisors and has experience in screen printing supply distribution as an assistant at Northwest Graphic Supply Co. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports multiple account management styles, with a complex corporate structure that includes private-equity ownership and multiple merger consolidations.

Andrew Hays is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising at Ameriprise since 2020 following an 18-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors and acts as Treasurer for the Forest Lake Nordic Team Booster Club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. Their retirement income offering is supported by a centralized service team and combines proprietary investment research with third-party data and algorithmic tools.

Christian Gaffy is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at various financial and tax service firms since 2015 and has been involved in coaching and mentoring ice hockey goalies through multiple hockey academies and local associations for over seven years. He also serves on the finance council for a local church and school, advising on budget and facilities management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to third-party money managers and a variety of program structures.

Hannah Notebaart is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Wyoming, MN. She has one year of industry experience and has worked at Edward Jones since 2023. Her background includes roles in home care and food service, as well as academic experience at Hamline University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and nonprofits. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a broad network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products.

Margaret Koenig is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Osceola, WI, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Kelly Services Global, LLC and Hudson Hospital & Clinic. 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, investment strategies, and affiliated capabilities through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Steven Wright is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Osceola, Wisconsin, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at Land O'Lakes, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Almlie is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. based in Osceola, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2008 and is also involved in ownership and management roles related to The RiverGroup Financial Advisors and a family farm. 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 employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, offering advisory programs as well as institutional consulting and portfolio management.

Benjamin Wedell is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including 24 years with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in agricultural product ownership and operates as a health insurance agent. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, tax, and estate matters. The firm’s approach combines goal-based analyses and planning with managed-account programs, while maintaining a separation between planning services and portfolio management.

Kenneth Maahs is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 63 designation and has 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and has been involved with Lakeland Mortgage Corporation since 2002. In addition to his advisory work, he operates KEN MAAHS AND ASSOCIATES, INC, a corporation focused on independent insurance sales and investments. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services with multiple investment platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Timothy Pauley is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Raymond James Financial Services in various capacities since 1999. Pauley serves as a director on the Osceola Industrial Development Corp board and owns The RiverGroup Administration Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.