Daniel Rickett is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisors and Capital Street Financial Services, where he is also president. Rickett serves as a committee member of the Neighborhood Development Center in St. Paul, MN. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Matthew Svendsen is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and multiple securities licenses. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. from 2022 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Svendsen is president and CFO of Be Brave Live Free Inc., where he manages business and financial reporting activities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes a variety of investment strategies and platforms, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

William Hansen is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Lake Elmo, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous work experience at Jamf spanning 16 years. Hansen joined Thrivent in 2025 and has been associated with the firm and its affiliates since then. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic analyses encompassing a broad range of planning topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Jeremy Steward is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice centered on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kyle Heller is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His work history includes roles at North Star Resource Group, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services, among others. Heller is also a partner in J&K Acquisitions and involved in several business ventures outside of his advisory work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Michael Woods is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Wipfli Financial Advisors, The Leaders Group, Allianz Life Financial Services, and GBS Insurance and Financial Services. Woods also works as an Associate Financial Advisor with Paragon Operations, LLC, providing client service and administrative support within the Ameriprise franchise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm delivers non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations combining modeling and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation.

Joseph Byriel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Woodbury, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Cecelia Miller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Inver Grove Heights, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, she worked in various roles including education and community center positions, as well as puzzle room operations. Miller also serves as an associate advisor at Paragon Operations, LLC, providing client service and administrative support. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Johan Eriksson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner involved in property management through GyldenKey Partners. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Jackson Plessl is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to define their financial goals and develop tailored portfolio strategies designed to help achieve those goals. Jackson provides ongoing advice and adapts client portfolios as their personal situations evolve. He has expertise in retirement planning, investment management, education planning, family wealth management, tax minimization, and various other areas. Jackson holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University. Jackson grew up in a military family and has lived around the world, which informs his approach to helping clients create individualized financial strategies. Outside of work, he is involved with community organizations including Feed My Starving Children, Habitat For Humanity, and Second Harvest. Personal interests include boating, hiking, scuba diving, soccer, spending time with his family, and woodworking.

Jessica Madigan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera since 2023, following over two decades at Cri Securities, Inc. and Securian Financial Services. Madigan serves as an elected board member of Premier Resource Group, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Anthony Vang is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held positions at CBRE, Robert Half, and other employers. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Matthew Brunner is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and its affiliated entities since 2020. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Finnegans Brew Co. and Grandmas Restaurants Inc. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed-account options under consolidated billing while maintaining separate service structures.

Kenath Harris is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2017, he worked at Burnsville Toyota and served eleven years in the Army. Harris also serves as a chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserve, providing spiritual resiliency and ethics guidance. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and broad financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority.

Connor Hassing is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Inver Grove Heights, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked as a camera operator for the University of Minnesota Duluth Athletics Department. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors.

Joshua Grossman is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, all spent at Edward Jones since 2006. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Hastings, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and partner in a real estate business, Jellen LLC, located in Rosemount, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Charles Porter is a Senior Financial Advisor with The Porter Group, a role he has held since 2009. He focuses on implementing comprehensive wealth management strategies and services that include analyzing funds and products, comparing performance results, and aligning asset allocation with each client's investment objectives. Charles provides traditional advice and guidance while maintaining communication on investment opportunities, market trends, and cash flow management to help clients achieve their financial goals. Born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, Charles attended Totino Grace High School and earned a Bachelor of Business Management degree from Saint Louis University in 2009. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, NMLS certification (ID: 1483122), Life & Health Insurance licenses, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Charles resides in Vadnais Heights, MN. Outside of his professional work, Charles enjoys a variety of personal interests including boating, cooking, gardening, golfing, music, scuba diving, spending time with his family, tennis, traveling, and woodworking.

Nicholas Snow is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, and Third Street Advisors, among others. In addition to his advisory work, he has outside employment with SB Nation, VOX, and Alpha Dog Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Daniel Hovland is a CFP® and CFA® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012 and is also associated with Gruba, Hovland, & Co. Since 2008, he has operated a business called Tailored Wealth Strategies and serves as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, offering both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Shane Meldahl is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked briefly at MD Financial Advisors and has held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions in education and food service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a range of investment services.