Todd Knutsen is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Securities since 2013 and also operates Knutsen Financial Group, PLLC, which provides accounting services. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer functions, frequently utilizes third-party managers, and manages a substantial amount of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Robert Kramer is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Prosperity Capital Advisors and previously worked at Sigma Planning Corporation and Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of advising, Mr. Kramer is a published book author, a board member of a local parks foundation, a freelance writer on non-financial topics, and competes in disc golf tournaments. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser offering financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trustees, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based, asset-allocation strategies and ongoing portfolio supervision, utilizing a range of model suites and third-party sub-advisors.

David Hawley is a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Innovative Planning Group, LPL Financial, and Stoneford Partners. Outside of advising, he provides administrative support to Great Valley Advisor Group, Inc., an independent investment advisor firm. Mutual Advisors offers investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm combines significant institutional capabilities with operational flexibility and utilizes a mix of active and passive investment strategies.

Cynthia Rost is a financial advisor with The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group since 2008, with prior roles at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Piper Jaffray Inc. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, serving both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers managed accounts and access to third-party portfolio managers, with most accounts managed on a non-discretionary basis and custody through RBC Clearing & Custody.

Andrew Knutson is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Van Clemens, he worked at Ian Donaldson, Keith Moeller, and Ameriprise Financial. Van Clemens Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers customized portfolio management and comprehensive planning, employing various investment strategies and third-party managers, along with its own Growth Opportunities model focused on micro- and small-cap equities.

Paula Olson is a financial advisor at The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Oak Ridge since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, offering managed accounts, access to third-party portfolio managers, and comprehensive or segmented financial plans.

Jared Hillman is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sawtooth Asset Management for ten years and was involved with Simplicity Solution from 2021 to 2024. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering a managed account platform and integrated technology solutions for advisers.

Stacy Hunt is a financial advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones, Safco Products, and Transitions Home Care. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm builds personalized portfolios through asset allocation and model-based strategies, using proprietary and third-party platforms, and offers ERISA retirement-plan advisory services.

John Foster is a financial advisor with JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with JNBA Financial Advisors since 2008. JNBA Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers team-based family office services and business consulting, including work with professional athletes, using a range of investment strategies and ongoing portfolio management.

Timothy Weigel is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, having held previous roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and related entities. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers across multiple platforms.

David Benson is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Innovation Partners LLC, Mount Yale Investment Advisors, and Wells Fargo in various advisory and clearing roles. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser managing approximately $8.29 billion in assets with 53 advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities using model portfolios that employ tactical asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, while integrating insurance distribution and annuity servicing into its advisory services.

Amy Leuma is a financial advisor with The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. in Golden Valley, MN, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and Ameriprise Financial Services. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering managed accounts and access to third-party portfolio managers through RBC Capital Markets. The firm emphasizes detailed client financial information gathering and most accounts are managed on a non-discretionary basis with periodic reviews.

Christopher Crubaugh is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners, having previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Brian Eder. Crubaugh is a partial owner of several investment-related LLCs. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a mix of proprietary models and third-party managers, with most client assets managed on a discretionary basis.

Lawrence Becker is a financial advisor at JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with JNBA Financial Advisors since 2007. JNBA Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including retirement plan consulting, family office services, and business consulting for professional athletes, using a team-based approach and various investment strategies.

Christopher Wagner is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently with BlueSpring Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. His prior career includes roles at Kestra Financial Inc., SNS Financial Group, LLC, Vector Wealth Management, and Navpoint Financial, Inc. Vector serves individuals, business owners, trusts and estates, and pension and profit-sharing plans by providing discretionary and limited non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a client-customized investment process supported by its proprietary Sojourn™ application and offers specialized strategies including custom option overlays and hedging for concentrated positions.

Aaron Smaagaard is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC and has held prior roles at LPL Financial and Northwestern Mutual. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of approximately 190 advisors. The firm combines in-house strategies with third-party managers and platforms, conducting regular due diligence and portfolio oversight to align with client objectives.

Graham Acheson is a CFA® charterholder with over 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC and previously worked at EQ by Equiniti and Wells Fargo. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and qualified retirement plans, offering wealth advisory, asset management, financial and estate planning, and business succession consulting. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by firm-constructed models and integrates multidisciplinary planning through its Private Client Services model.

Michael Hochstetler is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Focus Financial Network and OSAIC since 2007. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, third-party manager access, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Sharon Calhoun is a CFP® and ChFC® with 12 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She is currently with BlueSpring Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at Kestra Financial Inc. and Vector Wealth Management in various capacities. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an emergency medical technician (EMT). Vector Wealth Management serves individuals, business owners, trusts and estates, and pension and profit-sharing plans, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with a focus on customized investment policies and specialized strategies such as option overlays and hedging.

Debra Kuper is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Financial Network since 1996. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates out of Woodbury, MN. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.