Timothy Kaley is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Gradient Advisors since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Kaley is the owner of Kaley Financial Group, LLC, where he provides wealth management, retirement planning, and insurance sales. He is also a member of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm works with 169 advisors across 154 offices and employs a range of analytical tools to customize strategies, typically delivering portfolio services on a non-discretionary basis.

Benjamin Johnson is a financial advisor at Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. Before joining the financial sector, he worked for seven years with the Minneapolis Police Department and has maintained ownership of Heritage Embroidery since 2004. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

James Mertz is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently a financial advisor at Focus Financial Network and OSAIC, having previously worked at LPL Financial and SII Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Mertz Wealth Strategies, a business focused on income tax preparation. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Wei Qiao is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to joining Van Clemens in 2024, he held roles at Bank of America and Merrill from 2019 to 2024, and at Thrivent Financial from 2012 to 2018. Van Clemens Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients across a range of net worth levels. The firm customizes portfolios through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, employing methods such as modern portfolio theory and fundamental and technical analysis, and utilizes third-party managers alongside an in-house Growth Opportunities model focused on micro- and small-cap equities.

Paula Reynolds is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including BrightPath Financial and Questar Capital Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, Reynolds is an ordained minister and officiates wedding ceremonies on a limited basis, primarily for members of her local community. She also volunteers with the Woodbury Days Council and Eagle Brook Church. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering services from financial planning to discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach with model portfolios monitored and rebalanced regularly, combining advisory services with technology solutions for other advisers.

Michael Pohl is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, where he has worked for 10 years. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and brings nine years of industry experience. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and qualified retirement plans, offering wealth advisory, asset management, financial and estate planning, and business succession consulting. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using firm-constructed model portfolios and integrates multidisciplinary planning through its parent company, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.

Cheryl Ober is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CGN Advisors, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. She previously worked at Torchlight Financial Advisors and Garrett Investment Advisors, LLC. CGN Advisors provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation strategies and tax-aware investment vehicles, often engaging third-party managers and conducting regular portfolio reviews.

Evan Chang is a financial advisor with Focus Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets Corporation and Cetera. He also serves as Chief Compliance Officer at Focus Financial Network, overseeing the compliance and supervisory framework for the registered investment adviser. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, third-party manager access, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Kenneth Kauth is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Harbour Investments and Lakes and Plains Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent under Lakes and Plains Advisors, including offering equity indexed annuities. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable and corporate clients, retirement plans, and other financial advisors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to construct customized strategies using various investment instruments and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

Anna Hupert is a financial advisor with Focus Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Focus Financial and Osaic Wealth and has prior experience at Land O'Lakes and Community Reinvestment Fund. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Edward Stober Jr. is a financial advisor at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Nepsis, Inc. and Choreo, formerly RSM US Wealth Management LLC. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors provides wealth advisory and asset management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and institutional clients, and qualified retirement plans. The firm integrates fiduciary advisory services with broker-dealer and insurance activities and offers multidisciplinary planning through its Private Client Services model.

Ruth Miller is a financial advisor at Continuum Advisory, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Osaic Wealth, Inc., Triad Advisors, and LPL Financial LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as Compliance Manager at Continuum Advisory, providing supervision and operational support. Continuum Advisory is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management. The firm utilizes a range of investment vehicles and offers tailored solutions through a network of independent advisors, managing over $1.4 billion in assets.

Michael Laatsch is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Great Valley Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in coaching through NextGen Leadership. 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, utilizing a blend of in-house strategies and third-party managers across various platforms.

Bennett Greer is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. His prior work includes roles at MassMutual Central US and First National Bank of Omaha, as well as positions at Creighton University. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and qualified retirement plans, offering wealth advisory, asset management, financial and estate planning, and business succession consulting. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach through model portfolios and integrates advisory services with multidisciplinary planning via its Private Client Services model.

Justin Larson is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services and LPL Financial. Larson provides administrative support to Great Valley Advisor Group, Inc., dedicating significant time to this activity. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team 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, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through both in-house and third-party strategies.

Keaton Duchow is a financial advisor with NorthRock Partners, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with NorthRock Partners since 2020. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various positions including at Galloway Grille and Noodles and Company. NorthRock Partners is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, private funds, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach that includes diversification, periodic rebalancing, and the use of both public and private market strategies.

Angela Mhiripiri is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Focus Financial and Royal Alliance, as well as at Syngenta. She is based in Minneapolis, MN. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion across 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Richard Reid is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Securities since 2013 and also owns and operates several other businesses, including Scott Reid CPAs, providing tax and accounting services, and Scott & Sarah Investments, a master franchise for high-end graphic printing. Reid is also treasurer of the nonprofit organization World Link Associates. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, and non-discretionary asset management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, emphasizing non-discretionary advice with client approval required for trade execution.

Matthew Donnelly is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and advisor in an insurance agency and manages administrative operations for Grey Fox Financial Partners, LLC. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.75 billion through 123 advisors, serving individuals, institutional investors, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including asset management and ERISA plan consulting, employing a mix of passive and active strategies tailored to client objectives.

Elena Dant is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. She is currently with BlueSpring Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, and has prior experience at Kestra Financial Inc. and Vector Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a freelance collaborative pianist. Vector Wealth Management serves individuals, business owners, trusts and estates, and pension and profit-sharing plans with discretionary and limited non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a client-specific investment process overseen by an Investment Committee and offers specialized strategies including custom option overlays and hedging.