Daniel Tuohy is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Bloomington, MN since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on those with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated consulting team.

Todd Andersen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Christian Dane is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Lakeville, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Thrivent Financial and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. prior to his current position. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning across various financial topics, delivered as either one-time or ongoing engagements without discretionary trading authority.

Carrie Berard is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Baird, she worked at Stitch Fix and HomeServices Lending LLC dba Edina Realty Mortgage. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of Hands of the Kingdom, a nonprofit organization. Baird’s DDK Group operates within its Private Wealth Management department, serving individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies and emphasizes ongoing manager selection, internal research, and use of technology to support client advice.

Jacob Helberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo and Advisornet Financial. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a Public Notary in Minnesota. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Camisha Needom is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Wells Fargo. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a photo booth business. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model‑based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third‑party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kathleen Vaughan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2016, previously spending two years at Morgan Stanley. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jackson Raskob is a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at State Farm, T-Mobile, and the American Diabetes Association, where he was involved for five years. He also has a decade of experience with Medina Entertainment Center. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through its network of Financial Advisors, offering comprehensive planning across a range of topics without portfolio management or institutional advisory services.

Aaron Fritz is a CFP® professional at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2022 and previously held roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Fritz serves as Treasurer on the Boards of Directors for both the Eastview Hockey Association and Eastview Athletic Association Football. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with tax-aware withdrawal strategies and ongoing advice.

Robert Barnett is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Barnett Wealth Management Group, combining a personalized boutique-style approach with the resources and intellectual capital of Merrill Lynch to serve senior corporate executives, professionals, and multi-generational families managing significant wealth. His practice focuses on helping clients navigate complexities such as concentrated company equity, restricted stock, grants, and options, as well as managing liquidity, planning for retirement, and handling complex family financial circumstances. Robert's credentials include being a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant since 2005, holding the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation earned in 2012, and additional certifications such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Benefits Consultant. He also holds Merrill's Portfolio Manager designation, allowing him to manage discretionary investment strategies for clients. Robert earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of St. Thomas and began his financial services career at American Express Financial Advisors while still in college. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2007. Robert has been recognized on the Forbes/SHOOK "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2024 to 2026 and was previously named to Forbes' "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" list in 2019. In 2012, he contributed as a subject matter expert for the Certified Financial Planner Board in developing the national certification exam. He lives in Prior Lake with his wife, Amy, their two daughters, and two Labrador Retrievers. Outside of work, Robert is an active private pilot and volunteers as a student business mentor with the Minnesota Center for Advanced Professional Studies (MNCAPS).

Alexander Gaustad is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, The Vanguard Group, and Wold Architects & Engineers. He also worked with the Bloomington Jefferson Hockey Association and Jackfish Bay Property Management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning and advice through a centralized team working alongside advisors.

Lester Bolstad III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2000. He also conducts annuity sales continuing education training as a monthly speaker. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research with fiduciary financial planning and portfolio management. The firm offers institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management solutions.

Karl Pawlowski is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He was previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of advising, he has involvement in commercial real estate business ownership in Shakopee, MN. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-based modeling and tax-efficient strategies to generate personalized recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Dale Kersten is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at The Home Depot and Exlar Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an election judge in Dakota County and is a board member of Project Miracle, a nonprofit organization focused on providing resources to underserved communities. Thrivent Investment Management delivers dedicated planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of financial topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate service relationships.

Joshua Hinsch is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2008, currently serving as an advisor at the firm’s Bloomington, MN office. 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 ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dario Bilardello is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at the University of Minnesota for 13 years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs, while keeping these services separate.

Grace Thurin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she held roles in education and senior care organizations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research and collaboration between a centralized team and the client’s advisor.

Kimberly Crook is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*Trade Securities LLC from 2021 to 2023. Before entering the financial industry, Kimberly had roles in education and caregiving. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by a structured planning process and advanced modeling tools.

Gena Wey is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Savage, MN, bringing three years of industry experience. She previously worked at WolfNet Technologies and Forum Communications. In addition to her advisory role, she has performed administrative tasks as an assistant for a local CPA firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Stephen Williams is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2017 to 2025 before joining Osaic in 2025. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a multi-advisor platform supporting discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.