Jonathan Behnken is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management subsidiary since 2002. Behnken serves as a board member for Good in the 'Hood, a nonprofit organization focused on meal provision and basic care services for underserved community members. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written financial plans without implementation. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing structure.

Thomas Starkey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Arden Hills, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 2006. Outside his advisory role, he is a 50% owner and managing partner of Falcon Financial Group LLC and also serves as chief manager and 50% owner of Falcon Properties, LLC, which owns his office space. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of proprietary and third-party advisory models and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Daniel Adams is a financial advisor with Cetera in Blaine, MN. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with the Series 66 license, and has five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Box Financial Advisors and AdvisorNet Financial Inc., among others. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of program structures with access to third-party money managers.

Richard Dunn is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera in Saint Paul, MN. His career includes roles at Avantax and Osiac Wealth, as well as operating Dunncreek Advisors LLC, where he serves as a principal financial planner. Dunn is also president of the White Bear Avenue Business Association, a nonprofit focused on local community development and events. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Joseph Fox is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has held positions at firms including Tradition Mortgage, North Star Consultants, CRI Securities, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Fox serves as a director of a local pool and yacht club, is on the advisory board of the Scott Richards North Star Charitable Foundation, and is an elected board member of Risen Christ Catholic School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse investment program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Mark Hargis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbury, MN, holding a Series 66 license and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2010, including time with its predecessor, Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Hargis is involved in several community organizations, serving on boards such as The Minnesota Network and Woodbury Young Life, and holding leadership roles including vice president of the Woodbury Lions Club. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of advisors and third-party program sponsors, focusing on matching clients to suitable investment models and fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Dominique Jones is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in St. Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Jones worked at Target Corporation for two years and has a background in education from the University of Cincinnati and Westland High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and proprietary tools.

Laura Feintech is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently based in St. Paul, MN. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Prior to her financial advisory career, she spent 14 years with the U.S. Department of State. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Brooks Staples is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Timothy Valento is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has held roles at Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. for 23 years and Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.) for 33 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors and technology tools for operational and research support.

Chase Brakke is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2023 and has prior experience at Securian Financial Services and CRI Securities. Outside of advisory duties, he serves on the boards of BestPrep, supporting financial literacy and career development in Minnesota schools, and One Protection, which provides technology solutions for disability insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement portfolios from affiliated and unaffiliated managers, with a variety of program structures and investment options under discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Benjamin Freeby is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at RBC Capital Markets and has experience in insurance sales, including fixed and variable annuities as well as life and long-term care insurance. He is also involved with Delich Wealth Management, where he manages client portfolios and conducts financial planning. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Michelle Griffin is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Ameriprise and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach combines investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to address asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Tony Mohawk is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, having previously held roles including Managing Director and Vice President at Fidelity Investments from 2006 to 2023, and Relationship Manager at The Vanguard Group between 1995 and 2006. Tony focuses on helping clients pursue their financial goals by identifying their objectives, risk tolerance, and evaluating appropriate options to create personalized financial plans. His extensive background in the industry equips him with the knowledge to collaborate effectively with clients in developing strategies that align with their financial aspirations. Outside of his professional commitments, Tony enjoys activities such as cooking and baking, golfing, hiking, visiting museums, engaging in outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Bethany Hennen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She is also the owner and manager of North Oaks Cleaning LLC. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Jason Dean is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He collaborates with clients to plan, craft, and implement financial strategies aimed at providing peace of mind and progress toward their financial goals. His approach emphasizes trust, collaboration, transparency, and ongoing plan adjustments. Jason has accumulated extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, serving as an Investment Consultant from 2019 to 2021, an Investment Solutions Representative from 2018 to 2019, and a Service Representative Equity Trader from 2017 to 2018. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, he was a QDRO Specialist at Empower Retirement from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his professional work, Jason enjoys a range of personal interests including food, golf, hiking, outdoor adventures, scuba diving, and traveling.

Daunne Schaller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Merrill since 1987. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Robert Arnoldy is a Certified Financial Planner® with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2017, following a one-year tenure at JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Teddi Jacques is a financial professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Securian Financial Services and North Star Resource Group. Outside of her primary role, she is involved as an employee with Augustine & Johnson. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Ann Korn is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 42 years of industry experience. Her career includes long tenures at firms such as Securian Financial Services and C.R.I. Securities, as well as roles at North Star Tax, LLC and North Star/OT, LLC. In addition to advisory work, she is involved in individual income tax preparation through North Star Tax, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and multiple program structures.