Jeffrey Pirk is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to that, he served with Strong Tower Wealth Management and Advisor Financing LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is the Executive Director of Cities Alive, a nonprofit organization that coordinates worship-related training events for churches, musicians, and associated artists. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Emily Ost is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakeville, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Board of Directors for ECFE Advisory Council and is involved with Royal Ideas, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Kathy Marson is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Kinuu. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of consulting and portfolio management services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Anthony Tsakakis Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Hannah is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Vanessa Glass is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a trustee and co-trustee for family-related investment trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Gregory Thurin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he has a business ownership interest in MOTT Real Estate LLC, involved in leasing real estate for office use. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized recommendations. As a large institutional firm, it provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Patrick Walsh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cottage Grove, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Cottage Grove Athletic Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven strategies and algorithmic tools to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations focused on income sources, tax efficiency, and Social Security options.

Richard Cassada is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Blaine, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with BDLR Group Inc in a non-investment capacity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes a combination of research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process.

Jason Exley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bloomington, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience, including ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing and five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property in Goodyear, AZ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm employs an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach and offers discretionary services as an ERISA fiduciary, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Ethan Quarandillo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in retail and education, including positions at Milbern Clothing Company, Walmart, and local schools in Minnesota. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individual and institutional clients.

Brooke Anderson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with RBC Capital Markets. Her prior roles include positions at Lifelong Wealth Advisors, AdvisorNet Wealth Partners, Wells Fargo, and Securian Financial Services. She has also served in the Minnesota Air National Guard. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, 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’ risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Lisa Mitchell is an Investment Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. She collaborates with clients to develop financial plans based on Fidelity's financial planning and investment principles, aiming to create a clear path toward their most important goals. Her professional experience includes roles as a Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025, Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023, and Financial Representative from 2020 to 2022, all within Fidelity Investments. This progression reflects her consistent involvement in financial advisory and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Lisa enjoys activities such as camping, cooking and baking, gardening, hiking, and motorcycling.

J. Kyle Haugen is a financial professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at several firms, including BFC Planning, Inc. and American National Insurance. Haugen is actively involved in community organizations, serving as chair of the Prior Lake Rotary Foundation and vice chair of both the Scott County Public Safety Foundation and Rotary District 5960 Charitable Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Meghan Blair Juedes is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, she worked at RBC Capital Markets LLC from 2018 to 2022. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Eric Wenkus is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC, and has been involved with GolfSport, a golf retail business, for over two decades. Outside of finance, he coaches youth hockey and has served as an assistant hockey coach and coordinator. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Thomas Karner is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with firms including Securities America Advisors and SII Investments. Karner is also president of Karner & Associates, Inc., where he focuses on the sale of major medical and Medicare supplement insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk assessment methods to create portfolios including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jonathan Althoff is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Investment Services since 2010 and Cetera since 2014. He is also the managing partner for West Shore Brokerage LLC, a pass-through company for Cetera Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a nationwide network of independent advisors and their clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multi-manager platforms and various program structures.

Peter Keller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kyla Mechura is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Minnesota Financial Resources, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research. She is also a commissioned Notary Public in Minnesota. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutions, providing integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance analysis, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include a wide range of investment products.