Luke Martinson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Mediterranean Cruise Cafe, a business engagement dating back to 2023. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Nicholas Ternes is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Prior Lake, MN, and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Scenic Heights Owners Association and is involved in managing his advisory business through ownership interests in related entities. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, including a specialized retirement-income planning service for clients with significant investable assets. The firm employs a combination of research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

Paul Youngs is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Shakopee, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Brittany Cage is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chaska, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Meghan Villanueva is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016, initially working with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. before continuing at the current entity. The firm serves both individual and institutional clients and offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendations and annual advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Tyler Swanson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, Commonwealth Financial Network, and FPS Financial, Inc. He is based in Bloomington, MN. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of advisors, providing access to financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Reese Prellwitz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, Reese held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Northwestern Mutual, as well as academic positions at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and St. Cloud State University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Chansoknea Theng is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, they worked at the Royal Bank of Canada and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Theng has entrepreneurial experience as the owner of BZBar, a packaged food business, and served as Chief Recruiting Officer at ChefNote LLC, a software company focused on social media recipe influencers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Goenner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BFC Planning, Securities Management & Research, ProEquities, and The Strategic Financial Alliance. Outside of his advisory work, Goenner serves as treasurer for the Township of Clear Lake and the St. Marcus Cemetery Board in Minnesota, and he is involved in his family’s cosmetic business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and supports proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Christina Klug is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Designed for Learning and EdTechTeam, among others. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies along with affiliated investment products.

Mitchel Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2013 in various capacities. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing customized recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and combines automated and tailored approaches in its retirement planning.

John Shrewsbury is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to that, he spent three years with various Federated entities, including Federated Investment Counseling. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Karen Oaster is a Series 63 licensed advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burnsville, MN, and has 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1990 and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while maintaining oversight of model offerings.

Kyle Kronlokken is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Patrick Krall is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Expeditors International of Washington and had roles with the Oakland Athletics and Clemson University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Richard Hanna is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bloomington, MN, and has 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 1984 and with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of finance, he works part-time in catering at a Minneapolis-based company. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Emily Simpson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. She previously worked for U.S. Bank for six years before joining Thrivent in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, Simpson serves as Vice President on her neighborhood homeowners association board. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning across various areas such as retirement and estate planning. The firm offers planning separate from portfolio management, with options to combine planning and managed accounts under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Nathan Brusseau is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Diversified Wealth Management LLC. Brusseau is involved in community service as President of the New Prague Rotary Club and serves as a board member for the New Prague Area Education Foundation; he also owns and operates Promoveo Development LLC, a real estate management company. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services with an emphasis on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, recent consolidation, and a complex affiliate network that supports a wide range of investment programs.

Jeffrey Pirk is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Strong Tower Wealth Management/Cetera Advisor Networks, and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Executive Director of Cities Alive, a nonprofit coordinating worship-related training events for churches, musicians, and associated artists. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Emily Ost is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakeville, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Board of Directors for ECFE Advisory Council and is involved with Royal Ideas, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.