James Adams is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and has operated Adams Consulting Group since 1995, where he provides financial education sessions and consulting related to employee benefit programs. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Stephen Doody is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones since 2003. He serves as a director for the South St. Paul Lions and is president of South St. Paul Future, Inc., a nonprofit focused on economic development in South St. Paul, MN. Additionally, he acts as a PA announcer for the South St. Paul School District athletic events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee portfolios, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Richard Johnston is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 1992. He holds the Series 63 designation and operates out of Grant, MN. Johnston has an accounting-related business entity named Johnston Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Anthony Bushman, CFP®, serves as the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill. He began his career with Merrill as an intern in the fall of 2004. Following five years of military service, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University. Anthony's expertise includes family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Anthony applies advanced technology to deliver Personal Wealth Analysis, focusing on helping clients meet their personal and financial goals. In addition to his professional commitments, Anthony is involved with Salute MN. His personal interests include boating, cooking, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Jennifer Thompson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Paul, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of JetDesigns, a small art-making business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment services.

Travis Story is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has been with the firm since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a personal trainer at Lifetime Fitness in White Bear Lake. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Kevin Cunningham is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering 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 planning process using firm-approved tools and scenario modeling to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Maurice Jones is a financial advisor with Cetera in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Ascension Financial Services, which provides financial coaching, tax, and business process services with a focus on inclusion and equity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management programs and financial planning services across multiple custodial relationships and program structures.

Matthew Dickson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, TransAmerica, US Bancorp, and Ameriprise Financial. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and plays a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Gabriel Myren is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lowe's, Ceres Global Ag. Corp, and DoorDash. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Sara Reincke is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at M Health Fairview - University of Minnesota Medical Center, E.T. Kelly & Associates, LLC, and Target Corporation. She is based in St. Paul, Minnesota. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering advisory work through a network of financial advisors using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Scott Thole is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of experience helping high net worth families develop and manage financial strategies. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation, offering expertise in areas such as financial independence, risk management, retirement planning, tax minimization, trust structures, estate planning, and charitable giving. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Scott served as Vice President at Morgan Stanley in Chicago for a decade, gaining insight into leading financial firms. He co-founded Chicago HOPE, a nonprofit organization providing four-year college scholarships and mentoring to low-income students, which has maintained a 100% graduation rate since its inception in 2006. Scott earned his MBA from St. Xavier University and his bachelor's degree from St. Mary's University. He lives in North Oaks, Minnesota, with his wife, Julie, and their three daughters.

Derek Shoden is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in White Bear Lake, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a collectibles business selling items on eBay. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, delivering written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines proprietary research and modeling with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Daniel Springman is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Paul, MN, and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. 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 programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Alec Balzer is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Auto and Outback Steakhouse. 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 multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies and a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Daniel Roberts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hastings, MN, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he served in the United States Navy from 2016 to 2020 and was involved with Coffee Bene from 2014 to 2020. Roberts is also an owner of Yambaily LLC, a marketing business, and occasionally performs music under the name Yambaily. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services.

Andrew Freiberg is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes positions at Pacer Financial, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co LLC, Inland Securities Corporation, and Thrivent Financial. Fisher Investments manages discretionary portfolios for a global client base that includes institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis and utilizes tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics to manage risk across diverse investment mandates.

Alison Doyle is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years at Ameriprise and a total of five years in the industry. Her prior experience includes roles at the University of Minnesota and The Wilds Golf Club. She has outside employment with Royal Ideas, LLC, supporting the Ameriprise franchise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides customized recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Donna Klicka is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning.

Benjamin Theis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Well Groomed Lawns and the University of Minnesota Duluth. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.