Nicholas Halvorson is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he has modeled men's clothing for J Hilburn Clothing Company on a limited basis. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Jonathan North is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc., based in Minneapolis, MN. He has been with Wells Fargo Investment Institute since 2021 and has a total of four years of industry experience. Prior to that, he has worked with Wells Fargo Bank since 2013. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses as well as select external clients. The firm’s work is divided across specialized divisions that support affiliated and non-affiliated advisers through research and model portfolio guidance.

Andrea Addo is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked concurrently at HK Financial Services, Inc. and Olsen Thielen & Co., Ltd., where she is a Principal and accountant at a regional CPA firm. Andrea serves as a Finance Committee Member for the nonprofit organization True Friends. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice. The firm integrates tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate-planning services into its offerings and operates within a larger Cetera network, leveraging affiliated custodial and broker-dealer resources.

Jason Lynch is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having worked previously at CSP & Associates, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., and Northwestern Mutual. Prior to his advisory career, he spent two years managing a bar and grill. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel overseas. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Brian Grabinski is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities, LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America since 2018, and previously at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. from 2015 to 2018. He also attended William Mitchell College of Law from 2014 to 2017. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advice platforms to implement investment strategies.

Stephen Husten is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 33 years of industry experience and holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His career includes roles at Ameritas and affiliated companies since 2017, and he also operates U.S. Business Consulting, providing tax savings, business development, and financial services. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm provides managed account programs, fee-based management of variable annuity and universal life subaccounts, and leverages multiple custodial platforms and third-party tools to support client portfolio management.

David Bender is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Atlas Wealth & Retirement. Bender is also involved in fixed insurance products, including fixed life, fixed annuity, disability income, long-term care, health, and Medicare supplemental contracts. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs delivered through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Jonathan Jaranson is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Savant Wealth Management since 2025 and previously worked for Irwin Schaffer LLC and Prairieview Partners LLC for 17 years. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and a range of related implementation services provided through affiliated entities.

Ryan Drake is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Lake Elmo, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities, Inc. since 2018 and joined Beacon Financial Group in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an agent for fixed life and annuities, disability, long-term care, and medical insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm’s services include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

John Radmanovich is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2022. Outside of financial advising, he provides assistance to a handicapped family member through his involvement with Partners In Community Supports, a role he has held since 2013. AE Wealth Management offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment approaches, managing nearly $50 billion for over 127,000 clients.

Trevor Skaar is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Private Advisor Group since 2015 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2012. He is also licensed to sell life insurance and fixed annuity products in Minnesota. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite platform, and access to third-party managers, implementing a fiduciary-based advisory model.

David Engler is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and previously worked at LPL Financial and Hiway FCU Investment Services for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, Engler is an independent author and writer, a coach for a local coaching clinic, and a group fitness instructor at the YMCA. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, including financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Taylor Winbush is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked with firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services, Allianz Life Financial Services, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as an associate in promotional tasting events for various beverage brands. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed advice and investment education services through programs that focus on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age guidance. The firm utilizes proprietary portfolio construction tools developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

Laura Pope is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC. She has worked with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation since 2014 and Transamerica Retirement Management since 2009. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by offering managed portfolio programs and investment education services supported by Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and research. The firm operates at scale with a focus on non-discretionary asset management rather than standalone financial planning.

Naomi Savolainen is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including RBC Capital Markets, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Outside of finance, she owns and designs jewelry through her business, Mimiomi Jewelry. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports diverse investment approaches and is notable for its retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Eric Fowler is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation since 2013 and TransAmerica Retirement Solutions since 2010. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs, utilizing proprietary software and model portfolios developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management. The firm focuses on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning primarily through non-discretionary, view-only recommendations.

Joseph Masciopinto is a financial advisor with Creative Planning holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BrganKDV Wealth Management, Lockton, Kestra Financial, Gallagher Benefit Services, Global Retirement Partners, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant coach for the U10 age group at Team Gilboa Ski Club of Minnesota, focusing on alpine ski racing for children aged 8 and 9. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, complemented by supplemental approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Paula Price is a CFP® professional based in St. Paul, MN, with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Savant Wealth Management since 2025 and previously worked at Prairieview Partners for 12 years. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management and related financial services. The firm’s investment approach combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and sub-advised mandates, supported by integrated legal, accounting, and trust services.

Kameryn Siemers is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Lakeville, MN. Prior to joining J.W. Cole, Siemers worked at SPC and Midwest Money Management, where they held the role of Associate Advisor. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm uses a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and incorporates digital advice platforms and third-party managers in its services.

Timothy Anderson is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various First Command entities since 2018. Anderson also serves in the Minnesota Army National Guard, where he has been active for over 20 years. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs featuring model portfolios managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.