Maria Sandoz is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with advisors to assist clients in working toward their financial goals. She emphasizes an educational approach to creating comprehensive retirement and investment plans, aiming to tailor strategies to what is most important to each client. Maria's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to that, she was a Supervision Specialist Client Service Advisor at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and a Business Operations Senior Analyst Client Service Advisor at Securian Financial Services. She began her career as a Financial Representative with New York Life Insurance Company. Maria holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, fitness, exploring food, gardening, and spending time with pets.

Courtney Doerfler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Investment Centers of America, Inc. and GWM Advisors, LLC (DBA CPR Wealth Advisors). She is also involved with GWM Advisors, LLC as a registered investment advisor outside of her work at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Allen Short is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley and has held prior positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is based in St. Paul, MN. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Daniel Enright is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies based on each client’s Advisory Risk Profile, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Beth Wills is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving clients at their Arden Hills, MN office. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic tools overseen by dedicated committees and emphasizes the use of affiliated funds within its product-selection process.

Sara Paradies is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its affiliates since 2016. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering both one-time and ongoing planning engagements. The firm’s approach includes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Ross Hillukka is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Annuities Distributors and Prudential Insurance Company of America. He serves as Treasurer of the Woodbury Community Foundation, where he assists with budgeting and financial education. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate.

Creighton Silvain is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in St. Paul, MN, with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, and Cetera Advisor Networks. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor investment plans. The firm provides a wide range of services including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Courtney Kero is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding the Series 66 designation and seven years with the firm. She has two years of industry experience and previously worked at the College of Saint Benedict for four years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Thomas Running is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Paul, MN. He joined UBS in 2024 and has prior work experience in various industries including retail and insurance. Before entering the financial sector, he worked at Erik's Bike Shop and the Jeremy Savageau State Farm Agency. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Sydney Shah is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera Investment Adviser LLC and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, Shah was involved with Chain Ritual LLC and Vow’d Weddings. He also has work experience with organizations including Meriprise Financial Services, Surly Brewing Company, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals across wealth segments, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting a range of program structures and custodial relationships.

Paul Schmidt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His previous work includes over two decades at Woodbury Financial Services, as well as roles at OSAIC and currently LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he operates a property and casualty insurance business under Paul D Schmidt, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jonathan Enquist is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services Inc, ProEquities, Inc, and Protective Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including ownership of GHJ Financial Advisors, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, using model portfolios and research from multiple sources, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jennifer Olson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary models as part of its financial planning process.

Jonathan Timm is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years at the firm and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he was involved in the hospitality industry for over a decade. He serves on the board of the Somerset Memorial Scholarship Fund, assisting with scholarship applications and volunteering at school events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and provides discretionary and non-discretionary strategies along with affiliated investment products.

Sean Bryant is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management Inc., Avantax Investment Services, American Century Investment Services, and First Command Financial Planning. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary consulting supported by extensive research, portfolio management options, and municipal advisory services.

Richard Johnston is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 1992. He holds the Series 63 designation and operates out of Grant, MN. Johnston has an accounting-related business entity named Johnston Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Jennifer Thompson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Paul, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of JetDesigns, a small art-making business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment services.

Travis Story is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has been with the firm since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a personal trainer at Lifetime Fitness in White Bear Lake. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Kevin Cunningham is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and scenario modeling to assist clients in developing financial plans.