Mariam Vedadi is a financial advisor at Osaic with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Osaic since 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at SagePoint Financial, RiverSource Distributors Inc., and Comprehensive Financial Solutions LLC. She also operates Vedadi Wealth Management, an S-Corp financial planning business that supports other advisors with client meeting preparation and follow-up. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes a range of asset allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios for individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alyssa Wetterlund is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Excelsior, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes previous roles within Ameriprise Financial Services and five years at Luxottica. 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 through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Bret Felknor is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Felknor Financial Group Inc. and works as an independent insurance agent specializing in health and life insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement-plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary models and third-party strategies across various platform arrangements.

Thomas Jenson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2014, he worked at Focus Financial. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and serves as treasurer on a nonprofit board. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing, tax-aware retirement-income planning through a centralized team and proprietary analysis tools.

Gerald Asplund Jr. is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. 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, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a variety of investment strategies and technology tools.

Damian Nold is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chanhassen, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Megan Butterfield is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Wayzata, MN, with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018 and previously at Merrill from 2016 to 2018, as well as at Ann Taylor Inc from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu addressing various financial needs, including retirement, education, risk, and niche services like business-owner transition and divorce planning, supported by Wells Fargo’s research and tools.

Michael Schall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at 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 retirement income recommendations.

Thomas Pink is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 15 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for the Discover Crossing Homeowners Association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Jason Hudgens is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Prudential Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a vending machine business. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with manager due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support customized, non-discretionary investment decisions.

Mark Brenna is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes positions at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. Baird offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and use of artificial intelligence in client advice.

Garrett Freitag is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, following a 12-year tenure at National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a health care agent for his spouse. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various investment programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Derek Ready is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked for Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. from 2014 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he provides financial education presentations to local businesses and owns Wealth-Ready, LLC, a registered investment advisor focusing on financial planning and investment management. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Joshua Hunt is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial and BMO Bank. Outside of advising, he is employed as a personal trainer with FitMe Wellness and serves as a notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and various program structures combining affiliated and third-party managers.

Timothy Jirak is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise in Minnetonka, MN. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lauren Taney is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, where she has worked since 2008. She has 16 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning through dedicated teams. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved tools and proprietary modeling methods to support its planning process.

Leonard Dayton Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a family real estate business and is a representative selling fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Julie Kearney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2006 to 2026 before joining LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with MB Holdings, LLC, serving as a paraplanner for another financial practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Connor Fabio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022, with prior roles at Wells Fargo and other firms. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Kristin Strom is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked with firms including Allianz Life, Questar Capital Corporation, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Jarne’s Financial and serves as a trustee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes services through a large network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, with access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.