Todd Utecht is a CFP® and CFA® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, where he continues to serve as an advisor. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns a non-investment related business, Peiper Properties, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial activities.

Mark Tollander is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including six years at the current firm location in Shoreview, MN. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Alexander Aristides is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at Optum and attended Saint Olaf College. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and integrating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Matthew Hanson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and having five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with D1 Yraining in Saint Paul, where he provides personal fitness training to a small number of clients. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved planning tools and extensive asset management capabilities.

Bruce Wells is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of his parents' trusts. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles and implements portfolios through a combination of in-house and third-party managers with various options for rebalancing, tax management, and responsible investing.

Amy Rosivach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Brighton, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, she worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 2017 to 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching 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 personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by algorithmic automation and oversight committees.

Matthew Lemay is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked with firms including 1834 Investment Advisors and Old National Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sandra Ganske is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA from 2011 to 2022. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company where she is based, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing a broad range of portfolios.

Jeffrey Siegle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Vadnais Heights, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2021, following prior roles at Andersen Windows and Sleep Number Inc. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services for individuals typically holding at least $1 million in investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Eric Stmartin is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer and board member for the Stillwater Area High School Hockey Boosters - Girls, where he manages budgeting and financial records. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers customizable advisory programs that integrate discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with access to both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Paige Kunkel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Her prior experience includes roles at Piper Sandler, Lexidy Law, and Kunkel & Associates, along with employment at Target. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Eric Erickson is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Revolutionary Science for 23 years. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that relies on model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Gregg Anderson is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds the CFP® designation and has 48 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.) since 1995 and previously worked at Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. for 23 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several non-investment activities, including ownership in a Jimmy John's franchise, operating a cattle farm, and preparing tax returns on a volunteer basis. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors, through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and various third-party programs to manage portfolios across a broad range of investment types.

Russell Engstrom is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Free Bikes 4 Kidz MN, a nonprofit organization that donates bicycles to children in need, where he serves as a quality control trainer and supervisor. 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 a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Sophey Stepanek is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Forest Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having five years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent Financial and its investment management division since 2020. Prior to her advisory career, she was employed at the University of Minnesota and Blaine High School. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations across various financial planning topics without including implementation. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Mark Halstensgard is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience, including over a decade at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning and allows clients to combine these services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and portfolio management separate.

Thomas Conneran is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has prior experience with Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. He serves as a board member for Pro Life Action Ministries and is involved in finance oversight as a trustee for the Church of Epiphany. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and custodial relationships.

Jeffrey Mars is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at City National Bank from 2019 to 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he has served as an assistant high school hockey coach. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored strategies, and access to both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jack Puder is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Equitable Advisors and has experience in screen printing supply distribution as an assistant at Northwest Graphic Supply Co. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports multiple account management styles, with a complex corporate structure that includes private-equity ownership and multiple merger consolidations.

Brett Manning is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arden Hills, MN, and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Manning is involved in business ownership through the Bartel Manning Group and also provides client service support and business leadership for GEM Enterprises, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.