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 bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and offers various investment programs alongside both retail and institutional services.

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 at Raymond James & Associates with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management, Avantax Investment Services, American Century Investment Services, and First Command Financial Planning. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm provides tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and institutional consulting via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Stephen Doody is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones since 2003. He serves as a director for the South St. Paul Lions and is president of South St. Paul Future, Inc., a nonprofit focused on economic development in South St. Paul, MN. Additionally, he acts as a PA announcer for the South St. Paul School District athletic events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee portfolios, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nicholas Jackson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

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.

Anthony Bushman, CFP®, serves as the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill. He began his career with Merrill as an intern in the fall of 2004. Following five years of military service, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University. Anthony's expertise includes family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Anthony applies advanced technology to deliver Personal Wealth Analysis, focusing on helping clients meet their personal and financial goals. In addition to his professional commitments, Anthony is involved with Salute MN. His personal interests include boating, cooking, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family.

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.

Maurice Jones is a financial advisor with Cetera in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Ascension Financial Services, which provides financial coaching, tax, and business process services with a focus on inclusion and equity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management programs and financial planning services across multiple custodial relationships and program structures.

Gabriel Myren is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lowe's, Ceres Global Ag. Corp, and DoorDash. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Sara Reincke is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at M Health Fairview - University of Minnesota Medical Center, E.T. Kelly & Associates, LLC, and Target Corporation. She is based in St. Paul, Minnesota. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering advisory work through a network of financial advisors using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Scott Thole is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of experience helping high net worth families develop and manage financial strategies. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation, offering expertise in areas such as financial independence, risk management, retirement planning, tax minimization, trust structures, estate planning, and charitable giving. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Scott served as Vice President at Morgan Stanley in Chicago for a decade, gaining insight into leading financial firms. He co-founded Chicago HOPE, a nonprofit organization providing four-year college scholarships and mentoring to low-income students, which has maintained a 100% graduation rate since its inception in 2006. Scott earned his MBA from St. Xavier University and his bachelor's degree from St. Mary's University. He lives in North Oaks, Minnesota, with his wife, Julie, and their three daughters.

Derek Shoden is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in White Bear Lake, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a collectibles business selling items on eBay. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, delivering written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines proprietary research and modeling with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.