Ralph Dougherty is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Ralph & Harriet Dougherty, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Chad Olson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firm since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, Olson is associated with Wealth Management Midwest, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Kazuma Matsuo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mizuho Bank Ltd. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He completed multiple terms at St. Olaf College during his early career. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Nicholas Uzpen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Guaranty Bank, Impremis, Associated Bank, and Instacart. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Peaceful Place Properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Benjamin Lewis is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Tenet Corp and API Inc before joining RBC in 2022. 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 various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile and investment preferences.

Elizabeth Staples is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Staples serves on the Board of Directors for Stillwater Area JO Volleyball and works as an apparel and event coordinator. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Thomas Vanyo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Robbinsdale, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on 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 advice through a centralized consulting team.

Andrea Murphy is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a limited partner in a real estate business, Granite Properties, LLP. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jeffrey Nelson is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Roseville, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously operated Nelson Financial Services since 1988, in addition to a 41-year tenure at AMEV Investors/Fortis Investors, Inc./Woodbury Financial Service. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an insurance agency providing life, long-term care, and fixed annuity sales. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third‑party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios, and supports a complex platform that includes multiple mergers and private-equity involvement.

Amy Wild is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she operates Wild Staging & Organization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Barry Oxton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saint Paul, MN, and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients' retirement planning.

Matthew Sullivan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020, following seven years at Piper Jaffray Investment Management. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities as part of the broader J.P. Morgan organization.

Katarzyna Nienaltowska is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Nathaniel Klauser is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of experience in the financial industry, all of which have been spent at Edward Jones. He is based in New Brighton, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a rental property in Andover, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Roan O Leary is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held various roles including positions at K Capital Partners LLC and the Preservation Society of Newport County. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Nicholas Bednarczyk is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. He has been with Raymond James since 2009 and previously worked at The MissionBridge Wealth. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Quantas Financial Inc, an inactive company originally used for office expense management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, providing tailored advice supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Martin Rychley is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Forest Lake Hockey Association, overseeing youth teams. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering various investment strategies, supported by over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

William Defiel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. He is a board member of a condominium association, where he participates in maintenance and repair decisions. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, investment planning, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party managers.

Joseph Romain is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2024, following three years of self-employment. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and portfolio management options tailored to clients’ risk profiles. The firm combines in-house and third-party investment managers and provides integrated capital markets and alternative investment capabilities.

Gregory Krampe is a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Gregory has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999, bringing extensive experience in total wealth management by providing advice and guidance on multidimensional personal and business finances. His approach involves understanding the specific situations of his clients to establish objectives, develop appropriate strategies, and review progress toward achieving financial goals. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Gregory earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Indianapolis. Outside of his professional work, he lives in Mahtomedi with his wife and two children. He is involved in the community as a youth sports coach and enjoys running marathons, boating, and spending time with his family.