Mike Nimmo is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Simplicity Wealth and has previously worked at Kinetic Investment Management and Allianz Life, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of Play It Forward Group, which organizes a charity golf tournament with a portion of proceeds donated to charity. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and a managed account platform for advisers.

Paul Giannobile is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network Inc. since 1998 and is president of 401K Solutions, Inc., an S-Corp used for business expense and tax planning. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers managed account services and financial planning with a personalized investment approach that incorporates portfolio management, asset allocation, and coordination with external professionals for estate and tax planning.

Cassity Wingenbach is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. Wingenbach has previously worked at Eide Bailly Advisors and United Planners' Financial Services among other firms. Outside of advising, Wingenbach served for 16 years at Bismarck Gymnastics Academy. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a multi-team approach with a focus on asset allocation and diversification, managing approximately $5 billion in client assets.

Aaron Brandt is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC in Minnetonka, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with nine years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Great Valley Advisor Group, LPL Financial, and Exeter Wealth Management since 2016. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting with a focus on individualized portfolio construction and oversight, utilizing both in-house and third-party managed strategies.

Aaron Niedorf is a financial advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including The Leaders Group Inc and CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. Niedorf also serves as Executive Vice President of Sales at IFC National Marketing. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients, through a network of approximately 100 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation frameworks and third-party platforms.

Sean Barrett is a financial advisor with AdvisorNet Wealth Partners based in Minnetonka, MN, holding a Series 66 license and 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Cetera Advisor Networks. He is also involved in financial planning through Advanced Retirement Resources Inc. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and related advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Jon Berg is a financial advisor with The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. in Golden Valley, MN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Oak Ridge since 2003. Outside of finance, Jon is a songwriter and performer who produces music both physically and digitally. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers portfolio management, written financial plans, and access to third-party managers and platform solutions.

Isabella Armour is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her background includes roles at General Mills, Cavender-Bares Lab at the University of Minnesota, and running her own business, Isabella Armour LLC. Outside of finance, she teaches and manages a swing dance studio in Saint Paul, MN. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement planning, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Scott Rickford is a financial advisor with The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Oak Ridge since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in cattle ownership, which is a completely passive activity unrelated to his investment work. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers portfolio management, written financial plans, and access to third-party managers and platforms, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Susan Wieneke is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked with firms including Bison Advisors and OneAmerica Securities. Wieneke is also involved with the Catholic Order of Foresters. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering advisory services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan solutions. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, alongside technology and operational support for other advisers through its managed account platform.

Brandon Cowan is a financial advisor with The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. in Golden Valley, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group since 2014. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers portfolio management, written financial plans, and access to third-party managers and platform solutions.

Ryan Williams is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC and previously worked at LPL Financial, FSC Securities Corp, Guardian, and Park Avenue Securities. Williams is involved in various insurance-related activities, including specializing in HSA and Medicare Supplement products. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through both in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Daniel Swenson is a financial advisor at Balefire, LLC with a Series 65 designation and over 15 years of professional experience. Prior to joining Balefire in 2025, he worked at IMEG Consultants and Horizon Virtual, and spent 14 years at CentraCare Health. Balefire serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities with discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA-focused corporate solutions. The firm employs a team-based investment process using a core-plus-tactical philosophy and licensed third-party research, customizing client relationships by risk profile and goals.

Jeffrey Schlicht is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving with Level Four Advisory Services. He has worked at Level Four Financial, LLC since 2014 and previously at LPL Financial from 2014 to 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Level Four Insurance Services as an agent. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $5.32 billion across 115 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering fee-only financial planning and asset management tailored to client needs.

Fredrik Borstad is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and is involved in several business activities, including operating Waterfront Financial Group, LLC and owning Succession Strategies Group (BOSS GROUP). Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and due diligence on third-party advisers.

Travis Hansberger is a financial advisor at Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management for 13 years before joining Great Valley Advisor Group and Millstone Wealth Management. Hansberger serves on the finance committee of Groves Academy, an independent day school for children with learning disabilities and attention disorders. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of approximately 190 advisors.

Samuel Wade is a financial advisor at Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory roles, he has experience in real estate and hospitality sectors, having worked at firms including Patriot Realty and Spring Hill Golf Club. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Jonathan Dennison is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Focus Financial Network since 2013 and Osaic since 2015. Dennison is also the owner of New Liberty Wealth LLC, a personal LLC that manages his revenue streams separately from his advisory firm. 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.

Derek Wiitala is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC in Minnetonka, MN. He has prior experience working at Endeavr Financial Planning & Wealth Management, Isthmus Partners, and Reinhart Partners, as well as the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers customized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies, and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting through a large network of approximately 190 advisors.

Derek Hagen is a CFP® and CFA® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Root Financial Partners. He previously worked at Money Quotient and holds a long-term association with Meaningful Money, which he has been involved with since 2017. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement plans. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and utilizes both in-house and unaffiliated sub-advisers for specialized portfolio management.