Maria Sandoz is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with advisors to assist clients in working toward their financial goals. She emphasizes an educational approach to creating comprehensive retirement and investment plans, aiming to tailor strategies to what is most important to each client. Maria's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to that, she was a Supervision Specialist Client Service Advisor at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and a Business Operations Senior Analyst Client Service Advisor at Securian Financial Services. She began her career as a Financial Representative with New York Life Insurance Company. Maria holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, fitness, exploring food, gardening, and spending time with pets.

Courtney Doerfler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Investment Centers of America, Inc. and GWM Advisors, LLC (DBA CPR Wealth Advisors). She is also involved with GWM Advisors, LLC as a registered investment advisor outside of her work at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Allen Short is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley and has held prior positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is based in St. Paul, MN. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Daniel Enright is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and City National Bank. 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 multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies based on each client’s Advisory Risk Profile, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Beth Wills is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving clients at their Arden Hills, MN office. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic tools overseen by dedicated committees and emphasizes the use of affiliated funds within its product-selection process.

Sara Paradies is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its affiliates since 2016. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering both one-time and ongoing planning engagements. The firm’s approach includes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Robert Royce is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in St. Paul, MN, where he has worked since 2016. He has nine years of industry experience. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of in-house and third-party investment managers and tailored strategies based on clients’ risk profiles.

Ross Hillukka is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Annuities Distributors and Prudential Insurance Company of America. He serves as Treasurer of the Woodbury Community Foundation, where he assists with budgeting and financial education. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate.

Michael Ponto is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Blaine, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in The Prairie Group LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Creighton Silvain is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in St. Paul, MN, with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, and Cetera Advisor Networks. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor investment plans. The firm provides a wide range of services including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Adam Gilmore is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 20 years with Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. fka Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Courtney Kero is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding the Series 66 designation and seven years with the firm. She has two years of industry experience and previously worked at the College of Saint Benedict for four years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Thomas Running is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Paul, MN. He joined UBS in 2024 and has prior work experience in various industries including retail and insurance. Before entering the financial sector, he worked at Erik's Bike Shop and the Jeremy Savageau State Farm Agency. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Sydney Shah is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera Investment Adviser LLC and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, Shah was involved with Chain Ritual LLC and Vow’d Weddings. He also has work experience with organizations including Meriprise Financial Services, Surly Brewing Company, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals across wealth segments, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting a range of program structures and custodial relationships.

Paul Schmidt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His previous work includes over two decades at Woodbury Financial Services, as well as roles at OSAIC and currently LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he operates a property and casualty insurance business under Paul D Schmidt, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jonathan Enquist is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services Inc, ProEquities, Inc, and Protective Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including ownership of GHJ Financial Advisors, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, using model portfolios and research from multiple sources, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Todd Johnson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Maple Grove, MN, and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers annually leading mission trips to Mexico focused on home building with Youth With a Mission (YWAM). Ameriprise serves clients primarily through retirement-income planning services tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Jennifer Olson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary models as part of its financial planning process.

Megan Lund is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Brighton, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her work background includes roles at Ameriprise since 2023 and prior experience at Bellagala, along with various positions in educational and senior living institutions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Charles Braniff is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Maple Grove, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Braniff volunteers providing pro bono financial planning to cancer patients through the Angel Foundation's Financial Cancer Care Program. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.