Brandon Wendland is a financial advisor with EFS Advisors in Cambridge, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at EFS Advisors, Advanced Advisor Group LLC, and prior experience outside finance, such as with LMG Drainage and the North Dakota National Guard, where he currently serves as a Recon Sergeant. EFS Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to a broad client base including individuals, businesses, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm uses a client-centric suitability scoring process and integrates technology like proprietary household-aggregation software and AI tools to support investment decisions.

Dean Ingvalson is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at EFS Advisors. He has been with Educators Financial Services since 2009 and is also associated with Advanced Advisor Group LLC. EFS Advisors provides investment advisory and financial consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, business entities, charitable organizations, qualified retirement plans, estates, and trusts. The firm employs a client-centric suitability scoring system to recommend model portfolios and offers continuous supervisory portfolio management, with an in-house Advisory Committee conducting quarterly fund reviews.

Aleasha Browen is a financial advisor at EFS Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Wintergreens. Browen is also an owner of Olive Tree Financial LLC, a pass-through entity established for tax purposes to facilitate compensation related to her advisory services. EFS Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to individuals, business entities, charitable organizations, qualified retirement plans, estates, and trusts. The firm employs a client-centric suitability scoring process to recommend model portfolios and integrates technology tools, including proprietary household-aggregation software and AI, to support investment decisions.

Todd Opdahl is a financial advisor with Advanced Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advanced Advisor Group since 2006 and has been affiliated with EFS Advisors since 2001. Advanced Advisor Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial consulting to individuals, business entities, charitable organizations, estates, and trusts. The firm employs a client-centric suitability process to align clients with model portfolios and conducts regular reviews of investment options through an internal Advisory Committee.

Gregory Gorman is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Parkland Securities and Sigma Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally competes in demolition derbies at local county fairs. J. W. Cole Advisors serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives, offering portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Allene Johnson is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience working with Newton Financial Solutions, LLC. Outside of financial advising, Johnson works as a bartender and waitress at Splitrocks. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a variety of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services while supporting customized portfolio implementation through both internal and external managers.

John Newton is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 22 years of industry experience. He is a Series 63 license holder and has operated Newton Financial Solutions, LLC since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches soccer at Cambridge Christian School. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

Randell Chumley is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Parkland Securities and SPC prior to joining J. W. Cole Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Highland Money Management, Inc. and participates in local community service by delivering food to a local food shelf. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions made on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Peter Newton is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2010. He is also co-owner of Newton Financial Solutions, LLC, which provides securities, advisory, insurance, and accounting services. Outside of his advisory work, Newton is involved in youth sports as an assistant soccer coach at Cambridge Christian School and as a soccer official for MSHSL Soccer in Cambridge, MN. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients with a range of advisory programs, including custom portfolio solutions, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers operational, compliance, and investment management support while allowing advisors discretion in constructing client portfolios.

Daniel Johnson is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Cambridge, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth and Newton Financial Solutions, LLC since 2013. Johnson also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including model portfolios and personalized indexing options, supported by operations, technology, and compliance infrastructure.

Timothy Newton is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Cambridge, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has operated Newton Financial Solutions, LLC since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches insurance continuing education courses for Kaplan Professional Schools in the Twin Cities region. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and back-office services.

Cason Laase is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Highland Money Management and the University of St. Thomas. In addition to his advisory role, he assists with research, client communication, technology operations, and general business functions at Highland Money Management. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Kelby Jennissen is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Frandsen Bank & Trust for nine years. Jennissen also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, providing operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

David Johnson is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Parkland Securities and Sigma Planning Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Linwood Harvest and Hive, a hobby farm. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Lisa Skordahl is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with OSAIC since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a sole proprietorship engaged in sales through online platforms and also works as a fixed insurance agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through a wide network of advisers, utilizing advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms.

Blake Cheeley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Francis, MN, and has 16 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2010. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Pederson is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 48 years of industry experience and has held prior roles at Midwest Wealth Advisors, North Star Consultants, Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Co., and C.R.I. Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Midwest Wealth Advisors and has been involved in fixed insurance sales through North Star Consultants and Balanced Planning Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and affiliated third-party managers.

La Rae Klocksien is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Cambridge, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously managed WillowBridge, Inc, a wellness service company offering salon, massage, and yoga services, where she assisted with reporting, marketing, and IT. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and planning across a wide range of financial topics without discretionary trading authority.

Alicia Walsh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Shannon Olson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Parkland Securities LLC. Olson also serves as Operations Manager and Registered Representative at North Metro Money Management, where she is involved in client meetings, application preparation, and process streamlining. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across a variety of investment types.