Catherine Shannon serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is a financial professional with over eighteen years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in areas such as college education planning, corporate executive services, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Kate holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She possesses Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations as well as life and health insurance licenses. Catherine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature from the University of Minnesota, where she graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University, where she was a Jane Addams-Andrew Carnegie fellow. In addition to her professional commitments, Catherine is actively involved in her community as a member of the board for Project DIVA International. She is affiliated with the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, Indiana University Alumni Association, and is a founding member of the Mortar Board Foundation.

Jon Gadberry Jr. is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise in Eden Prairie, MN, having previously worked at Orgel Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Steve Miura, American Century Investment Services, Inc., and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Coteau Holdings, LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Russell Stains is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning approach incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques but does not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Mason Schuler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Maple Grove, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked in various roles including marketing and financial services. Outside of his advisory duties, he is a business owner of Schuler LLC, a non-investment related enterprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment and planning solutions and uses advisor-facing technology to support client strategies.

Amy Erck is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018 and has prior experience at The Fountain Group, Beacon Hill Staffing Group, Kroll Ontrack, and operated a law office from 2013 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery tools and scenario modeling, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lindsay Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 2005, focusing on developing financial strategies for high net worth individuals and business owners. Lindsay holds the CFP® certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned Bachelor's degrees in Economics and Finance, along with a minor in Accounting, from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Lindsay's professional expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, services for endowments, foundations and non-profits, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Lindsay lives in Minnetonka with her husband, Matthew, and their two children. She is actively involved in her community, supporting non-profit organizations such as Wishes & More, and serves on the Gleason Lake Association Board. Her personal interests include interior decorating, music, painting, and spending time with her family.

Davis Breen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a client support specialist at Sterling Retirement Resources. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management and retirement services. The firm offers multiple program options and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Joseph Simonett is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. before joining Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Jian Yang is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Gutowsky Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial Inc. and Cetera Advisors LLC. He serves on the board of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Steven Rowan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Plymouth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and MML Investors Services Inc. since 2009. Rowan also works as an insurance broker, focusing on sales and service of traditional and fixed indexed insurance products. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, providing recommendations based on firm-approved analysis tools.

Judy Fredrickson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored investment strategies.

Lauren Boulware is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2016 and was previously with RBC Capital Markets Corporation from 2009 to 2016. She holds a Series 66 credential. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery conversations and planning tools as part of its financial planning process.

Kadee Watkins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at multiple firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a fitness instructor with The Barre and serves on the finance committee of the Orono Foundation for Education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers both retail and institutional investment solutions.

Peter Eckerline is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jennifer Hicks is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously serving at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. She is based in Wayzata, MN. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options for both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and demographics.

Andrea Radke is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Jefferies, and Heritage Partners Group. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management strategies incorporating both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Crystal Hatteberg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Royal Alliance Associates, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Stevens Foster Financial Advisors. She also serves as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Operations for Eagle Creek Financial Advisors, a financial planning business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated advisory and brokerage services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party money managers to construct portfolios across a range of asset classes.

Anthony Schuster is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he provides financial planning advice and investment management recommendations through his outside employment with WDA, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a retirement income service that provides clients with written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Samuel Allen is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at several Cetera entities as well as AdvisorNet Financial Inc. Outside of advising, he has worked as an operations and billing specialist for AdvisorNet Financial Wealth Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that enables advisors to use a range of portfolio management strategies and program structures.