Elizabeth Walker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management division since 2017. Prior to that, she worked at Marshalls for two years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a large network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various financial topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account options while keeping services separate.

Kiley Demery is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, Kiley worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Kiley also operates Demery Wealth Advisors, a business related to investment advisory and fixed insurance sales. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and technology.

Charles Reimers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2016 and previously worked at Metlife Securities from 2012 to 2016. Reimers holds the Series 63 designation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various management strategies.

Daren Koppendrayer is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services. He also maintains ownership of Koppendrayer S Corp for tax purposes and is involved with the CCS Educational Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving 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 investment approaches.

Willow Fields is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, based in Edina, MN, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Willow held positions at several organizations including Jovie, Power Nutrition, and Northrock Partners. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and delivering model portfolios through systematic methodologies.

Krista Winograd is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 licensee with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2024, alongside roles at Olson Wealth Group, Origin Financial, Intriq, LLC, and Aurochs Financial Group. She is also a commissioned notary in Minnesota. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to proprietary and third-party research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Everett Bakke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. from 2009 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with BDLR Group, Inc. and serves as a registered team member with the AFA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Peter Schnobrich is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He previously served in the United States Air Force for 21 years and worked at American Heritage Bank before joining Cetera in 2022. Schnobrich also serves as the treasurer for the Providence Academy Parent Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Vitali Kan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to that, he had roles at several financial services firms and was briefly involved with Classic Gymnastics. Kan also contributes as a paraplanner to support his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary recommendations focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, with advice supported by internal research and third-party data.

Nicholas Devasia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edina, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and has a background that includes roles in education and sports organizations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sydney Kirchoff is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles at Thrivent Financial and its affiliates since 2017. Outside of financial services, she has entrepreneurial experience operating Sydney's Services for ten years and has worked in childcare and educational settings. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account services through its WealthPlan option while maintaining separation between the two.

Philipp Wagener is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, covering diverse areas including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized planning needs.

David Bergman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, and Strategic Financial Concepts. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Lucky Shots Pickleball Club in Minneapolis. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Cheryl Larsen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2021, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice through a centralized consulting team.

Andrew Hicks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 license. He has professional experience from roles at Caliber Accounting & Tax, LLP and North Coop, LLC prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers financial planning both directly and through employer-based agreements.

Staci Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shakopee, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA from 2012 to 2021 and Wells Fargo Clearing in 2021 before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

Jason White is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business called JW and Assoc., which involves staff payroll and expenses. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendation reports, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Charles Frieler is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Riversource Distributors, Inc. Frieler also manages an advisory business through OKL, LLC as an insurance specialist. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Scot Kretzschmar is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of experience, currently with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2009. He serves on the board of the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on workforce development through grants and scholarships. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm’s approach separates planning from implementation and managed accounts, with periodic reviews conducted by financial advisors.

Michelle Nelson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2003. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.