Christina Kruse is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2018, following previous roles at Novitex and Phoenix Entertainment. Outside of her advisory role, she donates plasma and receives compensation for it. Charles Schwab 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 and discretionary investment solutions supported by a large client base and centralized operational infrastructure.

Eric Stmartin is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer and board member for the Stillwater Area High School Hockey Boosters - Girls, where he manages budgeting and financial records. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers customizable advisory programs that integrate discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with access to both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Eric Erickson is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Revolutionary Science for 23 years. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that relies on model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Stephen Porter is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1977 and has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee for an irrevocable life insurance trust for a family member. 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 plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, delivering access to a wide array of products and services.

Gregg Anderson is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds the CFP® designation and has 48 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.) since 1995 and previously worked at Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. for 23 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several non-investment activities, including ownership in a Jimmy John's franchise, operating a cattle farm, and preparing tax returns on a volunteer basis. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors, through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and various third-party programs to manage portfolios across a broad range of investment types.

Travis Richards is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing comprehensive recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to tailor retirement income plans, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Harrison Grandgenett is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2022, he worked briefly at Wells Fargo and spent four years at the University of St Thomas. He serves as a board member and on the investment/finance committee for St John the Baptist Catholic Church. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Russell Engstrom is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Cetera since 2023, following a longer tenure at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Free Bikes 4 Kidz MN, a nonprofit organization that provides bicycles to children in need, where he serves as a quality control trainer and supervisor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large network of advisors and substantial assets under management.

Erik Griep is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jonathan Kvasnik is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he spent nine years with Securities America Advisors and has held a dual employee role at Cherokee State Bank since 2003. Outside of finance, he is involved in beekeeping and honey sales and participates as a guest host and officer in a comedy podcasting network. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

John Burlager is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets holding a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes positions at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Robert Half. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Jeffrey Mars is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at City National Bank from 2019 to 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he has served as an assistant high school hockey coach. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored strategies, and access to both in-house and third-party investment managers.

James Williamson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in River Falls, WI, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of the Kenneth O Ruud Trust and is a partner in Marsh Creek LLC; he also owns hunting land in South Dakota through Pheasant Run Properties LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jennifer Winge is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments and U.S. Bank. Prior to her finance career, she spent twelve years at Olive Garden. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Joseph Mccullough is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 10 years. He is based in St. Paul, MN. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Ema Hunt is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Securian Financial Services Inc and CRI Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including 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 large network of independent advisors.

Matt Wahl is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Eagan, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked with AmeriCorps and has experience in the hospitality and entertainment sectors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm integrates research and modeling with algorithmic tools to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Greg Hanson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 24 years. Hanson also owns a sole proprietorship focused on life and chronic care insurance coverage. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of advisory services and investment management solutions through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms.

Erik Gorsuch is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, including time at AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC and LPL Financial. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Tina Swanson is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in St. Paul, MN. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Thrivent Financial. She serves as Club Service Chair and board member of the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and the expertise of its Global Investment Committee in its financial planning process.