Todd Hyland is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Woodbury, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and lead trainer at Bell-2-Bell Technologies and co-owner of Serendipity by Design, LLC, a consulting business focused on improving client business processes. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and maintains an operational model that includes tiered wrap fees and ongoing oversight of its investment offerings.

Scott Jarnot is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Brighton, MN. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 30 years of industry experience, including 20 years with Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. He is also a notary public in Brooklyn Park, MN. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jeffrey Hagen is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2005. He serves as Treasurer on the board of St Johns Home Corp, a for-profit entity in Stillwater, MN. Hagen also contributes to Producer's Insight by forwarding financial company advertising materials. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of advisors.

Jody Mcdonough is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC since 2024. Prior to this, Mcdonough worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and Wells Fargo. Outside of financial advising, Mcdonough serves as president of Women in Insurance and Finance and holds board roles with Irish Arts Minnesota and Boss Women United, contributing to community events and supporting the advancement of women in finance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated advisory services and employs asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that include a range of investment types, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Maria Sandoz is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with advisors to assist clients in working toward their financial goals. She emphasizes an educational approach to creating comprehensive retirement and investment plans, aiming to tailor strategies to what is most important to each client. Maria's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to that, she was a Supervision Specialist Client Service Advisor at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and a Business Operations Senior Analyst Client Service Advisor at Securian Financial Services. She began her career as a Financial Representative with New York Life Insurance Company. Maria holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, fitness, exploring food, gardening, and spending time with pets.

Courtney Doerfler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with Investment Centers of America, Inc. and has been associated with GWM Advisors, LLC for the past eight years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Emily Malecha is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, and has 24 years of industry experience. She is the owner of E. Malecha, LLC, a financial services firm, and is also affiliated with North Star Resource Group. Her prior experience includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and CRI Securities, among others. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Allen Short is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in St. Paul, MN. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop tailored plans.

Daniel Enright is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and City National Bank. 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 multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies based on each client’s Advisory Risk Profile, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Beth Wills is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience and is currently an advisor at Ameriprise in Arden Hills, MN. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. 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 focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sara Paradies is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its affiliates since 2016. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering both one-time and ongoing planning engagements. The firm’s approach includes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Ross Hillukka is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Annuities Distributors and Prudential Insurance Company of America. He serves as Treasurer of the Woodbury Community Foundation, where he assists with budgeting and financial education. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate.

Michael Ponto is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Blaine, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in The Prairie Group LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Creighton Silvain is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in St. Paul, MN, with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, and Cetera Advisor Networks. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor investment plans. The firm provides a wide range of services including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Adam Gilmore is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.) for 20 years. Outside of advising, he is involved with Diversified Insurance Brokerage, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a variety of strategic, tactical, and alternative investment approaches supported by research and advisor-focused tools.

Courtney Kero is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding the Series 66 designation and seven years with the firm. She has two years of industry experience and previously worked at the College of Saint Benedict for four years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Thomas Running is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Paul, MN. He joined UBS in 2024 and has prior work experience in various industries including retail and insurance. Before entering the financial sector, he worked at Erik's Bike Shop and the Jeremy Savageau State Farm Agency. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Sydney Shah is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera Investment Adviser LLC and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, Shah was involved with Chain Ritual LLC and Vow’d Weddings. He also has work experience with organizations including Meriprise Financial Services, Surly Brewing Company, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals across wealth segments, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting a range of program structures and custodial relationships.

Paul Schmidt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oakdale, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 23 years and OSAIC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Paul operates a property and casualty insurance business under Paul D Schmidt, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management options supported by research and technology tools.

Jonathan Enquist is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services Inc, ProEquities, Inc, and Protective Life. Outside of advising, he is involved as a business owner with GHJ Financial Advisors, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.