Michael Droddy is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and business owners, particularly those in their prime working years, focusing on areas such as divorce transition planning, institutional and corporate benefit services, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in finance and marketing from Iowa State University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Prior to joining Merrill in 2015, he worked for MML Investor Services. Based in Saint Paul, MN, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife, Emily, and their son. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, cooking, football, gardening, golfing, music, singing, traveling, and spending time with his family. Michael believes in developing financial strategies tailored to each client's vision and goals, drawing on the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to address a wide range of financial needs.

Carrie Anton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, she worked for Focus Financial Network Inc and Royal Alliance Associates. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a blog called The No Trauma Zone, which focuses on alleviating trauma response and stress-related illnesses. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Robert Gebhard is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Gebhard has also been involved with Storycraft since 1990. In addition to advisory work, he receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed account options, supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Austin Boniface is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has prior work experience at Magnetic North Advisors and Augsburg College. In addition to his advisory roles, he is involved with Legacy Capital, a business entity connected to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party research.

Heikki Rouvinen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019. Prior to advising, he spent 15 years in the hospitality industry with Deco Catering and Green Mill Restaurants. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Mark Gallagher is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC Wealth Inc and spent 30 years at Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates income tax preparation and health insurance businesses, including Medicare-related plans. OSAIC Wealth Inc serves a broad range of clients from individual investors to institutions, offering integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs various tools and third-party solutions to manage diversified portfolios that can include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Adri Mehra is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. Mehra holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for eight years before joining Cetera in 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with options including third-party managers, model portfolios, and bespoke strategies.

Jordan Fowler is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing a focus on simplifying complex financial matters. In this role, Jordan collaborates with clients to organize their financial situations and develop customized financial plans utilizing Fidelity's tools and resources. Jordan has accumulated experience in various financial advisory positions including roles as an Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Investments Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as an Investment Counselor at Fisher Investments. This progression reflects a deepening expertise in financial planning and investment strategies. Outside of professional responsibilities, Jordan enjoys activities such as camping, fitness, spending time at the lake, outdoor adventures, skiing, and caring for pets.

Brian Mc Quade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in River Falls, WI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a past president of the River Falls Rotary and has officiated youth hockey for more than 30 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Christopher Kuechenmeister is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has previously served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard and held roles at Ciranda and Home Pro America. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach combines holistic analysis with optional managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Gero Feaman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several Cetera entities since 2023, as well as at CRI Securities LLC and Securian Financial Services Inc. from 2005 to 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers and various program structures.

Benjamin Lewis is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Tenet Corp and API Inc before joining RBC in 2022. 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 various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile and investment preferences.

Kurt Kobes is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. INC. in Inver Grove Heights, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016 before joining Baird in 2016. Outside of financial advising, he operates a small photography business, specializing in one wedding or event per year. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients with customized financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and overlays, including traditional and non-traditional asset allocations, and provides municipal advisory and public finance services alongside its broader capabilities.

Kenton Dotas is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oakdale, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, ranging from non-high-net-worth households to corporate and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Brian Schulte is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to that, he was with UVest Financial Services Group, Inc. and TCF National Bank/TCF Insurance. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christopher Schwartz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients.

Alexander Farley is a financial advisor with Cetera in Eagan, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has recent experience with Farley Financial Partners and Infor, and has been with Cetera since 2025. His background includes roles at educational institutions and retail prior to entering financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment options and oversight, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Rebecca Bown is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning and offers access to various investment products and strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sor Her is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Sor Her worked at Bank of America and Merrill for 10 years. 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.

Eric Wenzel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at SagePoint Financial and OSAIC. He also operates Wenzel Financial Services, which he has managed since 1992. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and third-party research.