Kristin Chim is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She is currently with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. and has held positions at South Metro Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a distinctive service and distribution model.

Elvis Ndahibeshe is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Avantax Investment Services, Bank of America N.A., Merrill, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider, with an investment approach centered on diversified mutual fund and ETF allocations tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Douglas Thompson is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial in 2024, he worked at Parkland Securities for 10 years and Sigma Planning Corporation for 22 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of Men of His Word, a faith-based men's group, and is president of the church council at Ascension Lutheran Church. 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 portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Samuel Ternes is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has been working with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Retirement Solutions since 2016. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through multiple advice programs, providing asset allocation guidance and managed portfolio options that rely on proprietary tools and model oversight from Morningstar Investment Management. The firm operates at scale with a large client base and primarily focuses on non-discretionary asset management rather than high-net-worth or standalone financial planning services.

Chad Foslien is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and TRANSAMERICA Retirement Solutions since 2015. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm uses proprietary portfolio construction and guidance tools developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management and focuses on non-discretionary asset management at scale.

Neal Robinson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera Planning Partners. His career includes roles at several financial services firms, such as Avantax Planning Partners, Northwestern Mutual, J.P. Morgan, Prudential, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm also offers tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning services through a third-party provider, with an investment approach centered on diversified mutual fund and ETF allocations tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

James Audas is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services. His prior experience includes roles at Harbor Capital Advisors, Nuveen Asset Management, Macquarie Investment Management, Ivy Distributors, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner of two self-serve car wash businesses, which are operated by his spouse. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse client base of institutional and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients that include large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Steffy Kaiser is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years before joining Janney in 2024. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Joshua Mortenson is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Lakeville, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, Mortenson is a part owner of farmland through a separate business entity. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions, utilizing both advisory and promoter arrangements.

Peter Scheffler is a financial advisor at &Partners with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at RBC Capital Markets and Wells Fargo Clearing. Scheffler serves as treasurer for St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague, MN. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Kameryn Siemers is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2023. Prior to this role, Siemers worked at Midwest Money Management and SPC. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and provides access to multiple platforms and third-party advisers.

Corey Schmiedeberg is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Parkland Securities, LLC and Sigma Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in agricultural leasing as a landowner. 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 offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Rolf White is a financial advisor at SPC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at SPC since 2010 and Parkland Securities, LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches soccer for the Lakeville Soccer Club and serves as a board member for Prince of Peace Church in Burnsville, MN. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services, employing discretionary and nondiscretionary strategies tailored to client needs.

Derik Mansfield is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Farmers New World Life as an independent contractor, and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners with programs that focus on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age guidance. The firm uses proprietary software and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management to deliver both managed and non-discretionary advice at scale.

Cullen Buck is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment, he worked at Eagle Valley Financial Services and has a varied background including roles outside finance such as at FedEx Freight and in automotive detailing. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and utilizes both advisor-led and firm-managed strategies.

Adam Hartung is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Parkland Securities and Sigma Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Midwest Money Management and serves on the board of the Brian D. Hartung Foundation, a charitable organization. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Scott Rohne is a financial advisor with SPC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Parkland Securities, LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member and co-owner of Rohne Farms, LLC, where he is involved in the management and operation of a family farm. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisers. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, offering both discretionary and nondiscretionary management options.

Mark Englund is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. from 2011 to 2019. Englund is also an officer and director of Parakaleo, Inc., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans. The firm employs both firm- and third-party models to develop client strategies, combining passive and active investment exposures across various risk profiles.

Michael Nelson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, E*Trade from Morgan Stanley, Fidelity Investments, Sandvold Financial Group, Wells Fargo Bank, and Scottrade. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies to produce point-in-time financial plans and offers managed account solutions within a model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Michael Jasan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Fsc Securities Corporation for 27 years. He is also the owner of Michael R. Jasan & Associates, a sole proprietorship that maintains insurance products for individuals. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and third-party manager programs.