Mathew Nyakundi is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, TCF National Bank, and REM Ramsey. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a healthcare staffing agency and volunteers as the finance director for a Minnesota House Representatives campaign. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that combine discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Susan Crane is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked with firms including Equitable Advisors, Advisor Group, and Securian Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves 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, operating as a multi-manager platform with various program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Beth Johnson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining MML Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co in 2025, she worked for the State of Minnesota Commerce Fraud Bureau from 2013 to 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate through ownership of BDL Real Estate LLC and BDL Legacy LLC. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser under MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized services including divorce planning and estate settlement.

Thomas Dircks Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, The Investment Center, Inc., and SII Investments, Inc. He is also the owner of Prairie Wealth Strategies, a financial planning and securities sales business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Zachary Johnston is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2017, following roles at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions for clients.

Paul Knooihuizen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Lakeland, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive withdrawal advice delivered through a centralized consulting team, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts and algorithmic support overseen by specialized committees.

John Anderson, Jr. Jr. is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management and co-leader of the Anderson Winberg Group. He works with a select group of families and businesses across the United States, focusing on relationship management, strategic team initiatives, and business development. His practice primarily serves early employees, founders, and finance teams of high-growth startups, entrepreneurs, and multigenerational families navigating liquidity events and transitions, including those related to public markets and multigenerational family wealth. John and his team integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) focused investments into their services and prioritize asking meaningful questions to define clients' goals while collaborating with trusted advisors such as CPAs and attorneys. Their experience includes wealth management, professional portfolio management, business succession planning, retirement planning, lending, structured products, pre-IPO planning, and insurance. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado System and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, as well as the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Chartered Socially Responsible Investment Counselor™ (CSRIC) designations. John is proficient in both English and Spanish. In his free time, he enjoys adventure sports, fishing, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Cynthia Pikala is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. Based in Minneapolis, MN, her career includes over a decade advising clients through a major financial institution. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services and proprietary research to support tailored investment solutions.

Sophia Skidmore is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at The Vanguard Group and has experience in public defense and nonprofit sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joseph Fleming is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes nine years at RBC Capital Markets Corporation and three years at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc before joining Ameriprise in 2020. He serves on the Board of Directors for Twin Cities PBS, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines algorithmic automation and advisory oversight to deliver tailored retirement income strategies.

Brody Hardacre is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Polaris Industries Inc., LUNR Capital Inc., and the University of Minnesota. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity-related registrations.

Brendan Kauls is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, he works directly with clients to develop personalized investment strategies aligned with their individual financial goals. He provides ongoing investment advice and offers access to Bank of America's banking and lending services. Brendan's areas of focus include education planning, employee benefits planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. His approach centers on understanding what matters most to clients and creating strategies to help them pursue their financial objectives. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Olaf College and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Brendan is also involved in community service through Habitat for Humanity. In his personal time, he enjoys sports such as basketball, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, ice hockey, running, and soccer.

Hannah Hennen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, with prior experience at Wells Fargo and involvement in the Minnesota Section of the Professional Golf Association. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Collin Mead is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions including work with the Wisconsin Bicycle Federation and service in the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate. 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 and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and offices.

Eric Fouquette is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera in Oakdale, MN. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025 and has prior work experience in various roles including wellness operations and educational positions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. It offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Andrew Miller is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Thrivent Investment Management delivers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across multiple topics, with options to combine planning and managed-account services while maintaining separate engagements.

Deanna Pohl is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Ameriprise offers 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 recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Tami Nelson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at American Enterprise Investment Services Inc and RiverSource Distributors Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports 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 recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Paul Cochran is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously spent 16 years at Feltl And Company. 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 provides a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeremy Raverty is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to his career in financial advising, he worked for fifteen years at Rolling Plains Builders, Inc. 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 and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.