Michael Gerberding is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at JD Mellberg Financial and Wealth Planners Of America. In addition to his advisory role, he is a fixed indexed annuity and life insurance producer, meeting with clients to analyze and recommend insurance solutions based on their individual needs. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, delivering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis through various model portfolios and managed account strategies.

Peter Newton is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2010. He is also co-owner of Newton Financial Solutions, LLC, which provides securities, advisory, insurance, and accounting services. Outside of his advisory work, Newton is involved in youth sports as an assistant soccer coach at Cambridge Christian School and as a soccer official for MSHSL Soccer in Cambridge, MN. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients with a range of advisory programs, including custom portfolio solutions, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers operational, compliance, and investment management support while allowing advisors discretion in constructing client portfolios.

Daniel Johnson is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Cambridge, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth and Newton Financial Solutions, LLC since 2013. Johnson also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including model portfolios and personalized indexing options, supported by operations, technology, and compliance infrastructure.

Timothy Newton is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Cambridge, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has operated Newton Financial Solutions, LLC since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches insurance continuing education courses for Kaplan Professional Schools in the Twin Cities region. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and back-office services.

Cason Laase is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Highland Money Management and the University of St. Thomas. In addition to his advisory role, he assists with research, client communication, technology operations, and general business functions at Highland Money Management. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Kelby Jennissen is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Frandsen Bank & Trust for nine years. Jennissen also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, providing operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

David Johnson is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Parkland Securities and Sigma Planning Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Linwood Harvest and Hive, a hobby farm. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Peter Reiner is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2021. Prior to that, he was with VOYA Financial Advisors for seven years and has been associated with The Bank of Elk River for 19 years. He is also an independent insurance agent involved in the sales of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services across multiple program platforms, managing over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients.

Clarice Toth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elk River, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of the West and several positions outside finance, including teaching at Creighton University and Elk River High School, as well as working at Caribou Coffee. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Thomas Endersbe is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic since 2023. He previously worked for 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Endersbe is an author and leadership coach, having written the book *The Three Commitments of Leadership* and providing coaching and speaking engagements related to leadership development. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party managed-account solutions to construct portfolios tailored to client risk tolerance and investment preferences.

Anthony Hackenmueller is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing 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 to generate personalized advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise.

Joshua Beck is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of experience in financial advising at Thrivent Investment Management. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor entities since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Beck serves on the Senior Leadership Council of Family of Christ Lutheran Church and works as a high school and college football official during the fall season. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm offers these planning services separately from managed account programs and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its planning engagements.

Shae Morsfield is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elk River, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Shae worked in various educational and community support roles, including positions at multiple public schools and non-profits. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Lisa Middagh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a broad range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Matthew Marjama is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2015 and was previously with Ameriprise from 2012 to 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Laguna Pool Plastering in a laborer role. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Cole Dahl is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Otsego, MN, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at The Bank of Elk River, Marshall County State Bank, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a part-time assistant basketball coach at Elk River High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Lisa Skordahl is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with OSAIC since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a sole proprietorship engaged in sales through online platforms and also works as a fixed insurance agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through a wide network of advisers, utilizing advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms.

Steven Halvorson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with over 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank before joining J.P. Morgan in 2026. He holds a Series 66 designation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Blake Cheeley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Francis, MN, and has 16 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Pederson is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 48 years of industry experience and has held prior roles at Midwest Wealth Advisors, North Star Consultants, Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Co., and C.R.I. Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Midwest Wealth Advisors and has been involved in fixed insurance sales through North Star Consultants and Balanced Planning Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and affiliated third-party managers.