Cassandra Schmidt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Prudential Financial and Securian Financial Group. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a residential rental property business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad range of clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies and maintains a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Tim Bridgeman is the Vice President and Branch Leader at the Oakdale Investor Center, where he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to serving clients. In his role, he partners with clients to develop personalized financial plans and assists in their implementation. Tim has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various positions including Sales Director, Senior Sales Manager, Sales Manager, and Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2011 to 2022 before joining Fidelity Investments in 2022. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Tim enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, golf, hiking, kayaking, and traveling. He is also involved in volunteering.

Nicholas Nerland is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Nerland serves on the finance committee of the Moundsview Football Booster Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jonathan Brass is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing tailored advice and guidance to individuals, couples, and families. He focuses on helping clients streamline and coordinate multiple aspects of their financial lives, including liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Jonathan began his financial career at Piper Jaffray, where he worked for six years before joining Merrill in 2006. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of St. Thomas and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designations. Jonathan is also a member of the Notre Dame Club of Minnesota. Residing in Mendota Heights, Jonathan coaches youth hockey and has been involved in coaching for many years. His personal interests include boating, golfing, ice hockey, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Kelene Skrypek is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Skrypek serves on several investment-related committees, including the endowment committee of Nativity of Our Lord Church and the finance council for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services across a broad range of areas. Advisors use Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries, with clients choosing whether to implement them through brokerage or advisory programs.

Peter Vogel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS INC for eight years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Vogel serves on the Board of Directors for the Farmington Youth Basketball Association and acts as a tournament director. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Veronica Kuechenmeister is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Woodbury, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Ryan Schultze is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2026. His prior work history includes roles at Monster Beverage Corporation, Grant Thornton LLP, and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, as well as various positions in the food and service industries. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Labelle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cottage Grove, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Seigfreid is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hudson, Wisconsin, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at Edward Jones totaling 19 years, as well as positions at Infinex Financial Group, Waddell & Reed, Cetera Advisors, and the Prosperity Network of Advisors. 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 services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Todd Lins is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera since 2021, with prior roles at Voya Financial Advisors and Capital Street Financial Services. He is also an independent insurance agent based in St. Paul, MN. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program platforms featuring a multi-manager investment approach.

Christine Dawly is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 26 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Merrill prior to joining Raymond James in 2023. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, drawing on diverse portfolio management styles and affiliated research to support client-tailored strategies.

Micah Ziemke is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Ameriprise and Helpstone, Inc. Fidelity’s affiliated Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s notable activities include serving as a commodity pool operator, advising multiple funds, and employing AI-driven research methods.

Brandon Evens is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Wells Fargo and Thrivent Financial. Outside of finance, he operates Evens Drone Operations, a business active since 2020. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

David Lenahan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 22 years of industry experience, including 27 years at Merrill prior to joining UBS in 2024. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Jesse Krongard is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, previously serving as a Financial Representative and then as a Relationship Manager. Jesse works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans that manage risk and align with their priorities. His professional experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, allowing him to build expertise in client relationship management and financial planning. Jesse's approach involves partnering with clients to pursue their financial goals and striving to find strategies aimed at financial success. Outside of his professional work, Jesse's personal interests include bowling, fitness, golf, and snowboarding.

Jen Pietka is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has held multiple roles within the firm, including Investment Consultant in 2025, Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025, and Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as an Agent Account Representative at State Farm from 2020 to 2023. Throughout her career, Jen has focused on partnering with clients to plan holistically and support them at various stages of their financial journeys. She aims to be a resource for education and to assist clients in achieving their unique financial goals through appropriate tools, strategies, and relationships. Outside of her professional work, Jen enjoys camping, exploring food, outdoor adventures, skiing, practicing yoga, and spending time with her pets.

Ngoc Thai is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, with prior experience at Merchants Bank and Quali-Mac Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved with Royal Ideas LLC in a non-investment-related capacity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with advisory solutions delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance products typical of a large institutional provider.

Thomas Sundberg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hastings, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithmic support in its advisory process.

Paige Hoffman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. She has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Willy Zimmerman, Waddell & Reed, and Kestra Investment Services. Hoffman is also the owner and CFO of The Hoffman Group, a business entity she established in 2023. 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 advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.