Eric Marquardt is a financial advisor at RossJohnson & Associates, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RossJohnson since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Penn Mutual and Farmers Financial Solutions, along with over three decades at Farmers Insurance Group. He is also a licensed agent for Penn Mutual, involved in the sale of life insurance and annuity products. RossJohnson & Associates provides personalized financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a disciplined investment process that integrates fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

Ross Welte is a financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with 5 Stone Financial Group, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Regal Investment Advisors, Regulus, Guardian Life Insurance, and Park Avenue Securities. In addition to advisory services, he is a licensed insurance agent offering insurance products to clients. 5 Stone Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients, employing a flexible investment approach that includes asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and both long- and short-term strategies. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and provides ongoing financial planning options.

James Sexton is a financial advisor at Phillip James Financial Co. in Plymouth, MN, with 12 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Phillip James Consulting Co. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential rental real estate business. Phillip James Financial serves individuals and families, particularly those retired or approaching retirement, offering integrated asset management, financial planning, retirement and tax planning, and management of held-away retirement accounts and 529 plans. The firm employs a long-term, academically based investment approach using globally diversified, tax-efficient portfolios primarily composed of low-cost ETFs, complemented by an in-house tax preparation and strategy service.

Julia Jerome is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Dorval & Chorne Financial Advisors with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cresset Asset Management, LLC, Focus Financial Network, Inc, and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Dorval & Chorne Financial Advisors provides financial planning, retirement planning, investment consultation, and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, with services tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Daniel Dorval is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Dorval & Chorne Financial Advisors and has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and AdvisorNet Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he is an author of the book *Financial Success for the Rest of Us*, generating publishing royalties. Dorval & Chorne Financial Advisors provides financial planning, retirement planning, investment consultation, and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversification based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, tailoring portfolios to clients' objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerances.

Fang Huang is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Echo Wealth Management, LLC since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Huang operates a sole proprietorship involved in non-variable insurance. Echo Wealth Management provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with factor-based exposures primarily through ETFs and institutional mutual funds.

Carter Colemer is a financial advisor at FFP Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Winona National Bank and Pipestone Systems. FFP Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management, using a strategic asset allocation and core-and-satellite approach focused primarily on income and secondarily on growth.

Corey Ross is a financial advisor at RossJohnson & Associates, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with RossJohnson since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, Ross is a licensed insurance agent, providing insurance product reviews and recommendations to clients. RossJohnson & Associates offers personalized financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm’s investment approach integrates fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Patrick Illies is a financial advisor at Twin Cities Retirement Group in Plymouth, MN, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Twin Cities Retirement Group since 2010. Prior to that, he worked at Twin Cities Land Group LLC from 2018 to 2019. Twin Cities Retirement Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients nearing or recently in retirement, providing discretionary asset management and comprehensive retirement planning services. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach across five model risk profiles and manages portfolios using a mix of no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options.

Ellen Dubuque is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience at Rossi Dubuque Breckenridge, LLC, a firm she has been with since 2011. She holds a Series 63 license and is based in Plymouth, MN. Rossi Dubuque Breckenridge, LLC is a two-advisor registered investment adviser serving individual investors, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, wealth management, and investment management services, emphasizing client-specific risk profiling, asset allocation, and the use of mutual funds and ETFs for diversification.

Thomas Sjoberg is a financial advisor at Twin Cities Retirement Group with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Twin Cities Retirement Group since 2016. Twin Cities Retirement Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or recently entering retirement. The firm offers discretionary asset management and comprehensive retirement-planning services, employing a strategic asset-allocation approach with multiple risk profiles and a variety of investment methods.

Steven Hill is a financial advisor with MHS Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and over 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. He also provides administrative support for MHS Insurance Agency and MHS Companies. MHS Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, utilizing equities, ETFs, third-party models, and alternative products while addressing potential conflicts arising from its dual licensing and insurance affiliations.

Scott Brown is a financial advisor at Underdog Wealth Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Underdog Wealth Management since 2014. Brown is also involved in insurance sales as a licensed agent through a related financial services firm. Underdog Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning and wealth-management services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a strategic asset-allocation approach focused on historical return and risk metrics and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

James Steffen is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the sole advisor at Trott Brook Financial, where he has worked since 2018, and has prior experience at LPL Financial and LaSalle Street Securities. Steffen serves as the finance chair and treasurer on the board of Achieve Services, a nonprofit focused on employment opportunities for disabled adults. Trott Brook Financial serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach with customized asset allocation and routine portfolio monitoring, managing approximately $98 million in assets for about 146 clients.

Syleste Arroyo is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Echo Wealth Management, LLC, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Echo Wealth Management, Arroyo worked at Silveroak Wealth Management, Wiss & Company LLP, and Riker Danzig LLP. Echo Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, foundations, and participant-directed retirement plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach across multiple asset classes, emphasizing low-cost, factor-based ETFs and incorporating option strategies and structured notes for clients with longer time horizons.

Sean Grote is a CFP® professional with six years of experience at Paradigm, Strategies in Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to joining Paradigm, he held positions at U.S. Bancorp, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, the University of Minnesota Duluth, and Piggly Wiggly Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally participates in secret shopping activities without compensation. Paradigm provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a disciplined investment process combining active and passive strategies, uses third-party research and technology tools, and emphasizes held-away account aggregation to manage a substantial asset base.

Samuel Ross is a financial advisor at RossJohnson & Associates, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RossJohnson & Associates, he worked at FMS Solutions LLC for five years and held positions at CliftonLarsonAllen and Retail Financial Services. He also spent four years at the University of St. Thomas. RossJohnson & Associates provides personalized financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and high-net-worth clients, employing a long-term, low-turnover investment approach that integrates fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods. The firm offers discretionary account management along with optional insurance and tax preparation services under separate agreements.

Drew Erickson is a financial advisor with 8 years of industry experience, currently with 5 Stone Financial Group, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has prior experience with firms including Penn Mutual Insurance Company, Ohio National Insurance Company, and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, Erickson is a co-head coach for youth hockey in Thief River Falls. 5 Stone Financial Group, LLC is a Minnesota-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm’s investment approach is tailored to client objectives and involves asset allocation, technical analysis, and regular account reviews.

Joshua Grass is a CFA charterholder and Series 63 licensee with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Allianz Life Financial Services, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, and Securian Financial, and he also spent four years at the University of Saint Thomas. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Grass is the President of AsteraWealth LLC, where he provides consulting services focused on the defined contribution market. Stapleton Asset Management, LLC serves a select client base including high-net-worth individuals, accredited investors, and institutional and charitable clients. The firm combines quantitative and fundamental analysis to create systematic, tax-aware portfolios using both active and passive funds, and it occasionally utilizes derivatives, alternative investments, and sub-advisers to manage risk or achieve specific exposures.

Patrick Ross is a financial advisor at RossJohnson & Associates, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Guardian and Park Avenue Securities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental cabin in Minnesota and is a beneficial owner of inherited land through the Estate of Charles M Ross. RossJohnson & Associates, LLC provides personalized financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods within a long-term investment approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.