Steven Blume is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, RBC Capital Markets, and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, among others. Blume serves on the board of BestPrep, a nonprofit organization focused on providing Minnesota high school students with business, career, and financial literacy skills. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary managed account solutions. Schwab’s integrated platform combines advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services while leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and research-driven guidance.

Lindsey Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chanhassen, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at TruStone Financial Credit Union and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a wide range of investment strategies and incorporating advanced tools for operational support.

Heidi Olson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Burnsville, MN, where she has worked since 2016. She has nine years of experience in the industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lauren Asenbrenner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Burnsville, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Hennepin Healthcare and the University of Minnesota Duluth. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jonathan Wells is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate as a licensed contractor and realtor, managing property acquisitions and remodeling projects. He also serves on the board of the Fraternity Purchasing Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers 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.

Christopher Wagner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rosemount, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a tree removal and landscaping business called You Got Wood?. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Sok is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and served in the Army. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside alternative investment options.

Jacob Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, serving clients by developing personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. He joined Merrill in 2022 and leverages sophisticated wealth management tools to create comprehensive plans addressing various aspects of clients’ financial lives. Jacob brings over a decade of experience in financial services, including roles in wealth management and leadership at several national banks and financial companies. His expertise encompasses college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, and socially responsible investing. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Religion from Concordia College – Moorhead. Jacob is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor designations. Residing in Eagan, Jacob lives with his wife, Marisa, their two daughters, and their golden retriever. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing and exploring local parks with his family.

Ashley Jager is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bloomington, MN, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and having six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, she worked at Raytheon Technologies Corporation for 11 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brandon Hoium is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked for Furniture Mart USA for ten years in sales. Thrivent provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers ongoing or one-time planning engagements and integrates planning with managed-account services under its WealthPlan option.

Scott Swenson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor strategies to client goals.

Sneha Mishra is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Bremer Bank. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Lewis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakeville, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO on the board of directors for the nonprofit Just Cause. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Gary Olson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2021. Prior to his financial career, Olson served for 18 years with Mdewakanton Public Safety. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses across a broad range of financial topics without managing client accounts directly.

Timothy Flynn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota unemployment office, the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, and Private Philanthropy Services. Flynn is also a commissioned notary in the State of Minnesota. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment options and uses various advisor tools and platforms to support its network of over 22,900 financial professionals.

Scott Pierce is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is involved in his family business, Minnesota's Best Painting Company, where he provides consulting and training support. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Gregg Burrell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and having 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Burrell is involved in direct sales of nutrition products through a commission-based arrangement. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Thomas Gillund is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Kiley Demery is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Demery is also an agent selling fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Charles Reimers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edina, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016, following two years at MSI Financial Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors.