Ryan Betz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and board member of the Delta Chi Housing Corporation, a nonprofit organization managing the chapter house for the Delta Chi Fraternity at the University of Minnesota. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Jaime Junker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked with firms including Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Junker serves as Town Chairman in Forest, Wisconsin, overseeing local government functions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Kayla Dmowski is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Woodbury, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Erus Energy, and Tender Paw Pet Grooming. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Derek Delsing is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2023 and previously was employed at Securian Financial Services, Inc and Minnesota Life Insurance Company from 2015 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a single-family home rental business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management strategies, financial planning, and retirement services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Michelle Letch is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Arden Hills, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.) since 2013 and previously spent four years at Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she provides fixed insurance products to clients. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with multiple program options, leveraging a large, complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Dana Sandborgh is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cottage Grove, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Tobias Kaplan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Lake Elmo, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having five years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and its affiliated entities since 2015. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering broad financial planning without portfolio management, and supports integration with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing system called WealthPlan.

Robert Metcalf is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding the Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He worked at AllianceBernstein L.P. for 10 years before joining UBS in 2012. Metcalf serves on the board of directors and the investment committee for People Serving People Charities, an organization providing emergency shelter for homeless children and their families. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Monica Magnuson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, Monica works annually as a baker at Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar during the Minnesota State Fair. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers, along with various portfolio management and financial planning services.

Richard Nilsen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakeland, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Anne Kersten is a Series 66-licensed advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2012 and 2013 respectively. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for one year. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for CGTA Research Group, a nonprofit focused on Huntington’s research. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a range of financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority.

Brian Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera since 2021, previously serving at VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a replay technician for the Big Ten Athletic Conference and officiates games for the National Football League. He also serves on the alumni board for Saint Thomas Academy. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Phillip Gartner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013 and concurrently serves in the Minnesota National Guard. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a youth soccer coach and trainer with the St Croix Soccer Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Taube is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, delivering detailed, non-discretionary Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Ryan Thimjon is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining RBC in 2025, he worked at Korn Ferry for eight years and Feltl and Co for three years. Outside of finance, he serves on the board of his condominium homeowners association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client risk profiles.

Caleb Barrett is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Ameriprise in Lake Elmo, MN, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously held roles at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Adam Laberda is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Ameriprise in Stillwater, MN. His previous roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, Allianz Life Financial Services, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of finance, Laberda operates Life in Place LLC, a carpet cleaning business serving residential and commercial clients. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

William Weyandt is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve complex financial goals by developing strategies tailored to their short- and long-term objectives. His approach includes managing discretionary custom investment strategies and selecting suitable portfolios from a wide range of Merrill and third-party investment options. Since beginning his career in finance in 2012 and joining Merrill in 2017, William has specialized in areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and small business strategies. He employs a rules-based, data-driven investment process utilizing research from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America resources. He also assists with advanced estate planning services and wealth transfer. William holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota System and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He was born and raised in Minnesota and currently lives in the south metro area with his wife and two sons. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor activities throughout the seasons, including camping, fishing, and hunting. He is involved in community organizations such as Delta Waterfowl, Habitat for Humanity, and the Saint Paul Area Chamber's Ambassador Committee.

Lane Gans is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently an advisor at Ameriprise in Eagan, MN. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in The Prairie Group LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Russell Bertsch is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Arden Hills, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Ramsey County Election Judge from 2022 to 2025. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, providing portfolio management primarily for individual investors rather than institutional clients.