Margaret Swanson is a CFP® professional at Modus Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. She has been with Modus Advisors since 2017. Modus Advisors serves individuals, trusts, pension and corporate plan sponsors, and business entities by providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers tailored portfolios that include stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, options, and other securities, and features a notable focus on risk disclosure and integration with Schwab advisory platforms.

Peter Weiss is a financial advisor at Modus Advisors, LLC in Excelsior, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside of financial services, such as positions at Moxi Works and Pacaso. Modus Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-method analytical approach and utilizes a range of investment vehicles, including derivatives and separately managed accounts, serving a diverse client base with approximately $514 million in assets under management.

Debra Pladsen is a financial advisor at Fortress Financial Group, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC for eight years before joining Fortress Financial Group in 2021. Fortress Financial Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm managing approximately $352 million for around 330 clients through an eight-advisor team. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses, using a fiduciary, long-term investment approach supported by both fundamental and technical analysis.

Kyle Smith is a financial advisor with MD Financial Advisors dba Vestment Financial, holding a Series 65 license and with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining MD Financial Advisors, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and spent several years in education at the University of Minnesota Duluth and Litchfield High School. MD Financial Advisors is a team-based SEC-registered adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and businesses. The firm follows a market-efficient, long-term investment philosophy that emphasizes asset allocation, diversification, rebalancing, and tax-aware portfolio design using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.

Jesse Sills is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with MD Financial Advisors, also known as Vestment Financial, where he has been working since 2022. His professional background includes roles at the University of Minnesota Duluth and Spring Lake Park High School. MD Financial Advisors dba Vestment Financial is a team-based SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $304 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and businesses, employing a market-efficient, long-term investment philosophy centered on asset allocation, diversification, rebalancing, and tax-aware portfolio design using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.

Matthew Fossen is a financial advisor at Colliers Securities LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Colliers Securities since 2005. Colliers Securities LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing brokerage, custody, execution, and investment advisory services. The firm offers both non-discretionary fee-based advisory through its Colliers Director program and discretionary wrap programs managed by unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Matthew Lesnikowski is a financial advisor with Saxony Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Patrick Capital Markets since 2021 and Morgan Stanley Investment Management and Distribution from 2014 to 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he has a part-time role in customer sales and service at Menards, a home improvement chain. Saxony Capital Management serves individual and institutional clients through a multi-team approach, offering discretionary asset management alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm employs various investment strategies, including technical and fundamental analysis, and utilizes sub-advisors for model-based strategies.

David Heine is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He has held roles at Valmark Securities, Avantax, and Prudential Advisors-Twin Cities Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, Heine is a partner at SLS, Inc., a tax preparation and financial services firm. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and supports its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and specialized product platforms.

Kamali Chambers is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Great Valley Advisor Group, Chambers worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Michael Binstock is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Securities, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Client One Securities, LLC, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., and Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp. Binstock serves as Director of the Minneapolis Area for the F3E Foundation for Financial Education. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines project-based financial planning and ongoing asset management using a mix of fundamental and cyclical security analysis, proprietary model allocations, and access to external money managers.

Jonathan Manchester is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Bailard, Inc. since 2016. Bailard provides wealth management and asset management services to both individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management across multi-asset and single-asset strategies. The firm employs a multi-asset diversification approach combining quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment, and offers sustainable and impact investing options upon client request.

Kerry Edwards is a financial advisor at Level Four Advisory Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, Edwards serves as president of the Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Alumni Board and operates a lawn service business. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.5 billion for individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, wrap platforms, and sub-advisors, with a notable corporate structure that includes broker-dealer and trust/banking affiliations.

Jason Clark is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Larson Financial Group, LLC since 2024 and spent 19 years at Financial Freedom, Inc. Clark refers clients to Wold Financial for term life insurance. Larson Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with an emphasis on serving doctors and related businesses. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs employing both strategic and tactical approaches, alongside AI-assisted tools to support research and client documentation.

Christopher Hanson is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Focus Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of advising, he occasionally works as a PGA Tour golf spotter for CBS Sports. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers personalized investment advice, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning while emphasizing coordination with other professionals for estate and tax planning.

Nicholas Norring is a financial advisor at Inspire Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Pivotalogic Inc for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Executive Director and Co-Founder of BOLD3 Coffee, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity organization. Inspire Advisors, LLC manages approximately $1.33 billion in discretionary client assets, serving individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, broker-dealers, and other advisers. The firm incorporates Biblically Responsible Investing using proprietary tools and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative methods to manage portfolios while offering discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Elliot Syverson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at firms including All Star Financial and Tundra Technical Solutions. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent nine years in full-time education. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities, providing investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a systematic, quantitative approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis to manage risk and implements client strategies primarily through ETFs and mutual funds.

Matthew Binstock is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Scheels and the Lafayette Club, as well as teaching positions at Minnesota State University and Mayer Lutheran High School. He is also involved with Western Lakes Financial in a licensed operational specialist capacity. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses through a network of 127 advisors. The firm employs project-based planning combined with ongoing asset management, utilizing fundamental and cyclical security analysis and proprietary model allocations through its CreativeOne Wealth platform.

Gregory Petrie is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and Peak Brokerage Services. Outside of finance, he is a band member of the Accomplice cover band. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering tailored portfolio management and access to model portfolios and third-party managers.

Cory Beam is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Root Financial Partners and has previously worked at Empower Advisory Group, Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, and Fisher Investments. Beam serves as an officer in the United States Army Reserves. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement-plan clients. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and offers specialized portfolio options alongside educational programming and online academies.

Dylan Fisher is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Western Lakes Financial and Emery's Lawn Care & Roll-Offs. Outside of financial services, he works as a marketing and SEO specialist for 3 Plains Outdoor Marketing & Design and serves as a fishing guide. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party manager programs through a network of over 120 advisors.