Edward Markgraf is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1983 and Primerica Advisors since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered percentage-based wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Ansu Kourouma is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Wipfli LLP. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a boys' high school basketball coach. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various investment tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Cassie Smith Challacombe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has a non-investment related business involving rental property ownership with her spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Dokken is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and U.S. Bank, with additional experience at Woodbury Financial Services and Old National Bank. Dokken holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Maple Grove, MN. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Gavin Craig is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Roseville, MN, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1995. He is co-owner of GMW Management LLC and owner of Gavin Craig LLC, both involved in managing his Ameriprise business outside of trading hours. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning based on comprehensive investment research and ongoing advice.

Shawn Gaustad is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and has concurrently been associated with INVEST Financial Corp. and Topline Fcu since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and third-party subadvisors.

Alan Johnson is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Plymouth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance and multiple AdvisorNet Financial entities. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates a woodworking business where he designs and sells custom gifts, signs, and furniture. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across a variety of asset classes.

Molly Wilson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Long Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Zimmerman and Associates and is involved with the Orono Foundation, a nonprofit supporting local schools. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, utilizing a centralized consulting team that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional firm.

Paul Kieser is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Maple Grove, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2012 and has worked at John Hancock Financial since 2000. Kieser is also the owner of True North Advisory Group, a marketing entity. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by advanced portfolio construction tools and multiple third-party platforms.

Cory Odland is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021 and previously held positions at Edward Jones and Summit Companies. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Mark Gabriel is a CFP® and ChFC® with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor in Princeton, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he provides pro-bono financial planning through the Angel Foundation. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service for clients generally holding at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations in partnership with its financial advisors.

Robert Jackson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2020, he held roles at Under Armour and Total Wine and More. Outside of advising, he works as a Senior Inventory Analyst at Target Corporation, focusing on improving inventory reliability within distribution and delivery operations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority, emphasizing periodic reviews and a separation between planning and managed-account services.

Colin Schrof is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Target Corporation and Medline Industries, as well as research positions at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Texas. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Chad Anderson is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Arden Hills, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.) for 25 years. In addition to his advisory role, Anderson owns a sole proprietorship that involves raising cattle and growing crops. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizes various asset allocation and risk assessment tools, and offers access to multiple managed account platforms and third-party money managers.

Michael Sundsmo is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management in Anoka, MN since 2007. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services for individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various topics without discretionary trading authority, and its services can be combined with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Nicholas Leist is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Thrivent, he was involved with North Central University in various roles over several years. He serves as secretary on the board of Aasha Dei, a nonprofit organization that supports at-risk women and children in Southeast Asia through fundraising and community partnerships. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering holistic, goal-based analyses and addressing a range of financial planning topics without including implementation of recommendations.

Brennan Burchill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Coverall, Doctible, Pearl Forwarding, and service in the United States Navy. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Sydney Eckhart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chaska, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Sydney worked at Wells, Schluter, Hanson & Co and held roles at the University of South Dakota and Werry Family. Sydney has been with Ameriprise since 2017. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendation reports prepared by a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Trenton Fletcher is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Maple Grove, MN, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held roles at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services and currently serves as operations manager for ProWealth Financial, where he manages daily operations and oversees hiring and training. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services through a national network of representatives.

Alexandria Pearson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, she worked at True Wealth Partners and Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. Outside of financial services, she has experience working in the retail and beverage industries, including at Starbucks and Caribou Coffee. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes various tools and platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client risk tolerance and investment restrictions.