Owen Peterson is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Saint Paul area. He specializes in liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Owen takes a planning-driven approach, working closely with clients to understand their priorities and translating complex financial concepts into clear guidance to support informed decision-making. Owen began his career with Bank of America in banking and later joined Merrill Edge before becoming a Financial Advisor with The Zawacki-Krebsbach-Droddy Group. This experience provides him with a comprehensive understanding of the full Bank of America and Merrill relationship, which he applies in his work. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Owen earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota Morris, where he double majored in Economics and Financial Management with a minor in Spanish. He was a member of the Spanish honor society. A native of Inver Grove Heights, Owen lives in South Saint Paul with his wife, Rachel, and their Golden Retriever, Freddy. His personal interests include fishing, football, golfing, hunting, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Richard Gwizdala is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has a background that includes over three decades at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, as well as ongoing work in tax preparation and accounting through his own firms. He also serves as treasurer for a homeowners' association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with a variety of investment program options.

Jennifer Dorniden is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and the Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering diverse portfolio management and consulting services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

John Reamer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Edina, MN, and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and manages advisory business offices that house multiple advisor practices. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional providers.

Michael Schmidt is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Brighton, MN, where he has worked since 2022. He has two years of industry experience, previously working at Cantel Medical and US Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Schmidt is involved in choral activities, serving as a bass section leader at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church and as an ensemble singer with VocalEssence. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs and strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Robert Bryan is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work history including roles at Sullivan Cotter and Clinician Nexus. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various planning areas without implementation or discretionary trading authority.

Virgil Brenny is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and National Planning Corporation. Brenny also operates ST CROIX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, an LLC providing securities services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Scott Rains is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Roseville, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He began his advisory career in 2026 and has prior experience at BMO Harris Bank and AT&T. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and model portfolios supported by internal and third-party research.

Daniel Babbitt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Anders Sandberg is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. for five years. Outside of his advisory role, Sandberg owns a small construction business and serves as an investment committee member for the Chanhassen Lions Club Foundation. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which offers financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services to individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, along with tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities, supported by internal research and ongoing manager monitoring.

Kurt Kern is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hudson, Wisconsin, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Kern serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Chippewa Valley. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team to deliver research-driven, non-discretionary recommendations that integrate tax efficiency and adaptive withdrawal strategies, supported by algorithmic automation and ongoing oversight.

Heather Winfield is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1997. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Michael Schumacher is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arden Hills, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and previously worked at Solidity Financial LLC and Medtronic. Schumacher serves on the Board of Directors for the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and annual planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Kuykendall is a financial professional with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at North Star Resource Group, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Securian Financial Services Inc, and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in youth sports coaching and serves on several local nonprofit boards related to athletics and community planning. 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 with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers.

Holly Clemence is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has prior experience at Equitable Advisors and New York Life Insurance Company. Clemence holds a board fiduciary position as Secretary for Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Michael Fischer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2006. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored investment strategies.

Eric Werlinger is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2014. 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 a managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and portfolio management services separate.

Hannah Rasmussen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Waypoint Wealth Group and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of finance, she has experience in the hospitality sector, having worked at Blackhawk Country Club and The Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Calvin Adams is a financial advisor at Cetera based in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Global Ambassador Hotel. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Zach Stewart is an Investment Consultant who focuses on educating and empowering clients by utilizing the tools and resources available at Fidelity. He employs a holistic planning approach, collaborating with clients to develop plans tailored to their specific goals and needs both presently and in the future. His professional experience includes positions as a Tax Associate at Olsen Thielen CPA's from 2023 to 2024 and as an Investments Intern at Morgan Stanley from 2021 to 2022. These roles have contributed to his understanding of tax and investment strategies. Outside of his professional work, Zach has interests in fishing, gardening, golf, hiking, pets, and traveling.