Hannah Hofmeister is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she partners with Financial Consultants and their clients to build and maintain financial plans aligned with their goals. She focuses on understanding each person's unique background and needs to assist in co-creating confident strategies. Prior to her current role, Hannah served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments in 2023 and as a Financial Representative at the same company from 2022 to 2023. These roles have contributed to her experience in financial planning and client relationship management.

Cody Skarning is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a business with his spouse, who is an actress and independent contractor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes detailed recommendation reports and ongoing advice on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Timothy Luther is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Victoria, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a commercial real estate property through New Prague Advisors, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax-smart strategies and income planning. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Steven Lyden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo, Voya Financial Advisors, and Cambridge Investment Research. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven solutions.

Joshua Brandner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Odom Health & Wellness from 2016 to 2023. 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 under management through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions.

Alan Eleria is a Financial Consultant with extensive experience in the financial services industry. He has held roles including Financial Consultant and Relationship Manager at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2007 and 2024, Financial Education Specialist at Amerprise from 2005 to 2007, Financial Services Officer and Assistant Branch Manager at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union from 2003 to 2005, and Financial Advisor at Waddell & Reed from 1998 to 2003. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Alan brings over 23 years of experience, focusing on helping clients plan for their financial goals by understanding their unique situations and co-creating financial plans. Outside of his professional work, Alan engages in family activities, fitness, social events with friends, soccer, traveling, and volunteering.

Scott Sommer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edina, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He also serves as an advisor at Royal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by research and model portfolios.

Terresa Laird is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and Quantitative Advantage, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Registered Administrative Assistant for AdvisorNet Financial Inc DBA Portfolio Partners, where she implements SMA accounts and manages various account strategies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, and manages over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

David Chisholm is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Reilly Lee is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2015. Reilly is also a 50% owner of Birk and Lee Wealth Management Inc., a financial advisory practice based in Bloomington, MN. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment solutions, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Doan Trinh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 designation and have previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo NA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Rustan Thayer is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Leaders Group, Inc. and Questar Asset Management, with additional involvement as an annuity wholesaler and insurance agent. He is engaged in selling fixed annuities, life, disability, and long-term care insurance as part of his financial planning services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various investment types, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Steven Woolery is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Shakopee, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Woolery is also a musician who performs as a guitarist and vocalist in multiple bands. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses and offering planning engagements separate from portfolio management.

Hannah Trosen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple Ameriprise affiliated firms since 2021. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Kelly Reeves Photography since 2017 and is a registered team member at BLDR Group, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes a centralized service team for retirement advice and integrates its recommendations within a defined investment product ecosystem.

Lance Steinke is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, NA, and Merrill Lynch, where he worked for 15 and 17 years respectively. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a vacation rental property in Granby, Colorado. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with an emphasis on tailored recommendations delivered through both meetings and written summaries.

Daniel Fritz is a financial advisor at Stifel with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Stifel since 2006. Fritz serves on the Board of Directors for the University of Minnesota Fraternity Purchasing Association, advising student leaders. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Frederick Frederickson is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a 25% ownership interest in DUTCH'S DEN, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Trevor Dunn is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2015. He is based in Corcoran, MN, and holds a Series 63 license. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with TPWA Operations LLC, providing client service and administrative support for the Ameriprise Financial Practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Jordan Shockley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lumitas Wealth Strategies and Wells Fargo, as well as experience outside finance at Best Oil Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mike Stevenson currently serves as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He previously worked as an Investment Consultant at the same firm from 2024 to 2025. In his current position, he collaborates closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans that align with their retirement goals. Mike and his team engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them create personalized strategies based on their unique circumstances. Their process focuses on understanding the client's priorities and guiding them toward effective ways to pursue their financial objectives. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mike enjoys spending time at the beach, attending concerts, watching movies, following football, listening to music, and reading.