Christopher Neston is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in White Bear Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and also dedicates time to referring small businesses as a resource to help them operate more efficiently. 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 about 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, with a dual focus on brokerage and insurance activities.

Matthew Anderson is a financial advisor with Gradient Investments, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 9 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gradient Investments since 2019 and was previously with Gradient Advisors, LLC and Case Central. Gradient Investments, LLC provides discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a proprietary Wright Investment Strategies framework and offers a range of model and custom portfolios managed on a discretionary basis.

Jared Deutsch is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and Mass Mutual Investors Services, and has over a decade of experience with JD Insurance Services, Inc. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, focusing on individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through a combination of in-house strategies and third-party platforms.

Shelby Ferstl is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Valeo Financial Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Meristem Family Wealth from 2016 to 2018. Valeo Financial Advisors is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $13 billion in assets for individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, uses independent managers as appropriate, and provides both comprehensive financial planning and a simplified model portfolio option called Valeo Essentials.

Brian Barrett is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at NorthRock Partners, LLC since 2019. Prior to joining NorthRock, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. He maintains an active Illinois insurance license. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach that includes broad asset allocation, diversification, and integration of private market investments, supported by AI tools alongside human review.

Michael Branch is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network Inc. and OSAIC since 1995. Focus Financial Network, Inc. manages approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, third-party manager access, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Rex Kautzman is a financial advisor with Focus Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for over a decade. Kautzman is also the owner of Brooklands, a financial services business, and serves as a trustee for the Irrevocable Olson Family Trust. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, providing a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Ernest Miller is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Gradient Advisors, he worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc, and he spent eight years with On Call Pavement Sweeping, Inc. He is also involved with Poppyseed Wealth Management LLC, providing advisory services outside of his primary role. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, focusing on a largely non-discretionary model with a documented approach to risk and portfolio analysis.

Mark Robinson is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Gradient Advisors, he worked at RIA Advisory Group, LLC and held roles at several insurance and financial services firms. He is also an owner of Insurance Brokers of MN, which offers various health and property insurance plans. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates multiple analysis techniques and risk assessment tools.

Peder Jacobson is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Christensen Fonder Dardi PLLC and currently serves as Principal Attorney at Jacobson Estate Law PLLC, where he focuses on estate planning and related legal matters. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers personalized investment advice and coordinated advisory services with an emphasis on estate planning and collaboration with outside professionals.

Mai Lee is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Mai has worked with several firms including Thrivent Investment Management, Inc., PKS Investments, Securian Financial Services, Inc., and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning with a focus on diversified, long-term strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles.

Stuart Van Ess is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and TRANSAMERICA Retirement Solutions. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies with proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to affiliated mutual funds and related products.

Connor Koppa is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Financial Network. He has held roles at Focus Financial Network since 2013, including a position at Royal Alliance from 2013 to 2016. Koppa is also president of JKW Financial, LLC, an entity established for business succession purposes. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion across 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Jared Krog is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and various divisions of Northwestern Mutual from 2010 through 2022. 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 and financial planning, employing a mix of in-house strategies and third-party managers with ongoing due diligence and portfolio oversight.

Michael Hughes is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC in Arden Hills, MN, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Gradient Advisors, he held roles within related entities and has experience outside finance as a sports official. He is also a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4374, a Catholic fraternal charity organization. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jack Welchlin is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Gradient Securities and Core Income Advisors since 2023, following roles at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. He also works with Core Income Advisors to assist financial advisors and carriers in processing annuity contracts. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals and various business entities. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, delivering advice primarily on a non-discretionary basis and utilizing third-party managers alongside affiliated entities.

Mason Sheehy is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Mutual Advisors, LLC since 2019, following earlier roles at Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, and American Family Insurance. Outside of finance, Sheehy is involved in acting, appearing in feature films. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, qualified purchasers, and institutional investors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, managing portfolios through a combination of active and passive strategies with an emphasis on diversification tailored to clients’ objectives.

Sarah Morgan is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. She also has experience in client service and insurance product sales, including life, long-term care, and annuities. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charities, offering managed account services and financial planning. The firm provides personalized investment advice with an emphasis on coordination with legal and tax professionals for estate planning.

Nathan Ahlberg is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He currently works at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company and has held prior roles at firms including U.S. Bank, Lurie Wealth Advisors, and Advisornet Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory role, Ahlberg is also an independent insurance agent. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, utilizing third-party independent managers and model portfolios in its investment approach.

Andrew Kuhl is a financial advisor at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, LLC, Lurie Wealth Advisors, and Ernst & Young, LLP. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, utilizing third-party managers and technology platforms to support its multi-team approach managing approximately $5 billion in assets.