Robert Ray is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 credentials with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including ownership in lawn and garden equipment and storage products, as well as short-term vacation rentals. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

David Skraba is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time when the firm operated as AXA Advisors. Skraba also operates Falcon Financial Group LLC as an outside business activity. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Amy Harbort is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services / Advisor Group for 17 years before joining Edward Jones. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Michael Rebischke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across varying asset allocation approaches.

Jeremy Moe is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Eagan, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and business continuation. The firm combines goal-based analyses and a managed-account program while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

Rajendra Joshi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2002 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Claire Nackley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Lakeville, MN. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Economics and the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh. Outside of finance, she has experience working in the restaurant industry and community organizations such as the Blair Regional YMCA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes a combination of proprietary investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to support client recommendations.

Matthew Kerber is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has 16 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Waddell and Reed, Inc. for 12 years and has been involved in business ventures related to child care centers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser delivering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lance Butner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Eden Prairie, MN, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for Benilde St Margaret High School. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients nearing or in retirement, typically with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate tax-smart strategies and Social Security options. The firm combines algorithmic automation with personalized oversight and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Ben Gilbertson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Feltl and Company from 2005 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Amanda Lamar is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Apple Valley, MN, and has three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at LPL Financial, RE/MAX Results, and entrepreneurial ventures such as White Ivy Events. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with a focus on customizable investment strategies and extensive institutional platforms.

Xy Johnson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Johnson worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Johnson also operates an individual health insurance business focusing on Medicare, dental, vision, prescription, and critical illness coverage. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research, third-party strategists, and TAMP sponsors, and it offers services including financial planning, asset management access, and insurance product facilitation.

Justin Braun is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2022 and previously at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Based in Edina, MN, his career spans various roles across prominent firms in the financial services sector. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal process for alternative investment onboarding.

Carol Brundieck is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 26 years of industry experience. She has held prior roles at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and portfolio management services.

Troy Kurth is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a contract sales and marketing director at Kurth Holdings LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing 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 through a centralized consulting team.

Andrea Dowzak is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she held positions at Edward Jones dating back to 2021, and has experience working with IGM Gymnastics and TAGS Gymnastics. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Jon Bodin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plymouth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2017, including six years at Ameriprise itself. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides written recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with client advisors.

Bruce Hennen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through his ownership of Agate Stone Tax LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with individual advisors.

Mikel Dumonceaux is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edina, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include work with Blue Heron Professional Group, various insurance carriers, Lori Tauring, and Waddell & Reed Inc. He is also a commissioned notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a large network of advisors.

Michelle Howell is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2009. She has been working in the securities industry for over 20 years, with experience that includes roles as Financial Planning Consultant, Investment Representative, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as Financial Consultant at Strong Investments. Her expertise lies in supporting clients and their families with wealth planning strategies. Michelle has contributed as a panelist on Fidelity Insights Webinars and has written articles for Fidelity Viewpoints. She holds an Arkansas Insurance License.