Mark Hedman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. His prior work includes positions at Edward Jones and Community Resource Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Stacey Okan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Christiane Pereira Dolabella Duarte is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. She is also involved with Dolla-Duarte Investments LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a quantitative and ESG-informed approach.

Joshua Erickson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wyoming, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Patrick Gherity is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Vadnais Heights, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Bremer Bank, Raymond James Financial Services, and CUNA Brokerage Services. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Patrick Mastin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Bennett, Mastin, Kosmack, Inc., a financial services firm, and is involved in selling fixed life insurance and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Kyle Neumann is a Series 63 licensed advisor with Ameriprise, based in New Brighton, MN, and has 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. 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 retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kristina Elfering is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010 and owns Elfering & Associates, a civil engineering business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Scott Summerbell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ham Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a network of around 23,701 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Boniface is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in North Oaks, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2001 and was also associated with Magnetic North Advisors for three years. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Legacy Capital Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Anthony Zajac is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. The firm serves more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. Edward Jones manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Nicholas Carlson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Ronald Blue Trust, State Farm, and the Republican Party of Minnesota. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Edward Gwiazdon is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lake Elmo, MN, with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2002. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Susan Franklin is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a committee member on the Community Development Board for Northwest YMCA and is the treasurer of the Suburban Corvettes of Minnesota social club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through multiple advisory programs that incorporate discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and brokerage services.

Maclay Swanson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise since 2020 and previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 1999 to 2020. He is also involved in music publishing and works as an artist outside of his advisory role. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Darin Stevens is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Wells Fargo Bank. Before entering financial services, he spent two years working as a farmer. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Shawn Murray is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lino Lakes, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in his local church as a money counter and assists with informal budget reviews. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services and a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. Its retirement-income service uses research-driven, tax-efficient strategies and algorithmic tools to provide clients with tailored, written recommendations.

Glenn Mc Mahon is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab and Brighton Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor and partner in private companies TurnSignl, a roadside service business, and Pelva, a health industry startup. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling, manager due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework.

Michael Kauls is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 13 years of industry experience. He has held his current roles since 2015. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive written recommendations on various financial topics without including implementation. The firm combines holistic, goal-based planning with managed account programs under a consolidated billing option, maintaining a separation between planning and portfolio management.

Jonathan Ehresmann is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Stillwater, MN, and has 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management from 2015 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Jonathan is active in music performance and teaching, performing with two bands and providing private guitar lessons. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach involves a centralized service team and utilizes proprietary research and tools to tailor retirement income solutions.