Chad Aaberg is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent-affiliated firms since 2003, including Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc., and has been with Thrivent Advisor Network since 2020. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in managing an affiliated retail investment advisory firm and provides fixed insurance contract services. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations with customized investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes long-term, tailored asset allocations using low-cost funds, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments, and is integrated within the broader Thrivent group, offering in-house investment and insurance product options alongside third-party custodians.

Justin Stokes is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working across various roles within Van Clemens entities since 2025 and previously spent 26 years at Cirrus Aircraft. Van Clemens Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a range of methods including modern portfolio theory and employs third-party managers across multiple platforms while also offering an in-house Growth Opportunities model focused on micro- and small-cap equities.

Renata Krieger is a financial advisor at Berger Financial Group with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Berger Financial Group, she held roles at Bethel University, Life Time Inc., Northwestern Mutual, North Central University, Western Racquet Club, and Pewaukee High School. Berger Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, businesses, corporate executives, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning using long-term investment strategies developed by its Investment Committee.

Rebekah Quinlan is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Everest Financial Group and Securities America, Inc. Quinlan is also involved with NGC Global Wealth Management, an investment-related business in Minnetonka, MN. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans supported by an internal portfolio team and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, incorporating both advisor-managed and third-party managed solutions.

Mary Beseke is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently with Capital Analysts in Minneapolis, MN. Her career includes roles at Bryan Ventures, Inc., Lincoln Investment, Aag Securities, Inc., and United Brokerage Services, where she also serves as Vice President of Marketing. Beseke is involved in insurance services, including annuity and life sales, as well as recruiting and marketing for insurance representatives. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an in-house Investment Management & Research team and offers a range of advisory and customized investment solutions.

Amanda Cooney is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 19 years of industry experience and has been with Berthel Fisher since 2007. Prior to her current role, she was an operations manager at Evergreen Financial Group and has experience selling health and life insurance. Additionally, she has worked as a shopper and delivery provider for Shipt. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in client assets. The firm offers a variety of management and consulting platforms tailored to client needs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, third-party money manager arrangements, and variable annuity sub-account management.

Alissa Tinklenberg is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Cargill Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with Hopkins Hurricanes since 2024. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers personalized investment advice and financial planning through various management and platform options, emphasizing coordination with other professionals for estate planning and detailed operational disclosures.

Paul Stein is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners. He has worked at Advisornet Financial, Inc. since 1992 and was previously with CETERA Advisor Networks LLC from 2013 to 2019. Stein also sells fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance and refers clients to an online banking service. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan and participant consulting, and related advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jay Dworsky is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management Company in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with ONIMCO since 2013 and is also involved with Wisconsin Financial Advisors LLC and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of investment advisory, he serves as a board member for Fraser and is engaged in life insurance sales through his own firm, Dworsky Agency. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered adviser offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options and maintains a dual-registration model, combining advisory services with broker-dealer activities.

Timothy Sigstad is a financial advisor with AdvisorNet Wealth Partners in Minnetonka, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing nine years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Cetera Wealth Services and Caissa Wealth Strategies. Outside of financial advising, Sigstad works part-time as a realtor assisting a family real estate team. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using various asset classes and sub-advisors, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Steven Klane is a financial advisor at Berger Financial Group with 12 years of industry experience. He previously operated Klane Wealth Management, LLC for 18 years before joining Berger Financial Group in 2024. Berger Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, businesses, corporate executives, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, comprehensive financial and retirement planning, income tax planning, succession planning, and retirement-plan consulting through its affiliate Quorom, employing proprietary, long-term investment strategies primarily managed on a discretionary basis.

Steven Kittay is a financial advisor at The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. in Golden Valley, MN, with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 27 years before joining Oak Ridge in 2022. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, offering managed accounts, access to third-party portfolio managers, and comprehensive or segmented financial plans.

Kevin Welu is a financial advisor with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Lion Street Advisors, LPL Financial, and Wealth Management Center. Outside of his advisory work, he owns KJ Welu Enterprises Inc., an S corporation established for tax purposes. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and institutional clients, and qualified retirement plans, providing wealth advisory, asset management, financial and estate planning, and business succession consulting. The firm uses a combination of strategic asset allocation through model portfolios, third-party managed programs, and integrates multidisciplinary planning via its parent company to tailor investment and planning solutions.

Emily Soltvedt is a financial advisor at Riverbridge with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Riverbridge Partners since 2009, including a period at IMST Distributors, LLC from 2013 to 2018. Riverbridge Partners, LLC provides discretionary equity and income portfolio management to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm follows a growth-equity investment process focused on five key criteria and offers services including sub-advisory mandates, management of pooled investment vehicles, and performance-based fee arrangements.

Richard Vasterling is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Larson Financial Group, LLC and has previously worked at Comprehensive Asset Management & Servicing, Inc. and Counsel Wealth Management. Larson Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs using strategic and tactical approaches, including option overlays and separately managed accounts, and integrates AI-assisted tools alongside human review for research and documentation.

Ryan Jones is a financial advisor with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining CliftonLarsonAllen, Jones worked in various roles including positions at Altru Health Systems and the University of North Dakota. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory and asset management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation through model portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, combining active and passive management with tactical adjustments reviewed by an Investment Committee.

Alexander Chan is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. based in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and over 20 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Cetera-affiliated firms, H-Beck, CRI Securities, and Securian Financial Services. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm primarily operates through a network of CPA firms and registered advisors, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets across about 164 advisors and 7,500 clients as of the end of 2025.

Trenton Kerr is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Focus Financial since 2014. Kerr also provides investment support within the Focus Financial Network. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of managed accounts, retirement consulting, and financial planning services.

Zechariah Schaefer is a CFP® professional with six years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN. He has worked with several firms including OSAIC and Selective Wealth Management and is also an instructor for insurance and financial industry courses at Kaplan Financial Education. Outside of finance, Zechariah creates and sells artwork. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporate entities, offering managed account services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes personalized investment advice and coordinates with other professionals for estate planning and related legal or tax services.

Michael Townsend is a financial advisor at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cetera and Questar Asset Management. Townsend is also an insurance agent, selling life, annuities, and long-term care products. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and sub-advisors to implement client objectives.