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.

Marcus Schaller is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently working at Ameriprise in Plymouth, MN. His prior roles include positions at Integrated Equity Management and Commonwealth Financial Network. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice based on detailed investment research and proprietary analysis tools.

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.

William Folkes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Krystine Berens is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Guardian Resources for seven years. Berens provides training videos related to fixed indexed annuities and asset management applications for Guardian Capital Management. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through various programs that emphasize model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to alternative investments via third-party platforms.

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.

Mark Wood is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He joined Edward Jones in 2026 and has prior experience running a business, Max’s Mowing and More, for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branches nationwide.

Tyler Armstrong is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth. His prior work history includes roles at Royal Alliance, AdvisorNet Financial Partners, Cetera Advisor Networks, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in TA Hardwood LLC, a business that produces wood decor products for sale on Etsy. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse clientele, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

Islam Elkaffas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he is a sports referee and owns a fantasy football ranking and trade calculator service. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that delivers written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

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.

John Crosland is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hanover, MN, bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head coach for the Buffalo High School Boys Swim and Dive team and is a scoutmaster for Scout Troop 563. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jason Dekeuster is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business coaching through a consulting firm he co-owns and participates in a business consulting study group. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Anthony Bumgarner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Fridley, MN. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at CUNA Brokerage Services Inc. and Cuna Mutual Group for 15 years. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, providing advisory services through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Nicholas Valento is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Osaic Wealth, Gradient Securities, and AKA Sports prior to joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Valento is involved as a personal care assistant with Consumer Choice 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Hillary Bement is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in New Brighton, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has two years of industry experience, including roles at Thrivent Financial and prior service at Financial One Credit Union and Magnifi Financial Credit Union. 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 financial planning covering topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and special needs planning, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Deidre Tomczak is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Maple Grove, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank before joining Thrivent. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority, and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Robert Porter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Plymouth, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IBM and St. Cloud State University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing tailored retirement planning and advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.