Sophia Pexa is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her work history includes roles within Thrivent Financial, Starship LLC, and several other organizations across finance and education sectors. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management.

Robert Petersen is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory work, Petersen is involved in an entrepreneurial venture, Ai Ventures. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides multiple portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and features institutional-level support and compliance resources.

Michael Cassel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Lakeville, MN, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following an 11-year tenure at the University of St. Thomas. Outside of advising, he owns a photography business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored reports and ongoing advice focused on income and tax strategies.

Darien Vvenker is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at Belpointe Asset Management and Guardian Resources. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner and bookkeeper of MN Soulstice Boutique LLC, a retail clothing business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides multiple investment implementation platforms and offers both proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Elicasith You is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes eighteen years at TEKsystems before joining Thrivent in 2023. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning and offers integrated planning and managed-account options while maintaining separate advisory services.

Lindsey Haefemeyer is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license. Lindsey has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and has prior experience with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Brett Kasak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 35 years of industry experience. He worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for 23 years prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a family business selling cards. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third‑party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Melissa Albrecht is a financial advisor with Merrill in Farmington, MN. She holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at First Call Hospitality and Bank of America, N.A. She serves as secretary for the Tigersharks Swim Club, a local charitable organization. Merrill, together 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Vogel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS INC for eight years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Vogel serves on the Board of Directors for the Farmington Youth Basketball Association and acts as a tournament director. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Charlie Host is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation from 2008 to 2024 before joining Raymond James in 2024. Outside of finance, he serves as a television game analyst for select University of Denver home hockey games. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by diverse portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Brenda Huot is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Northfield, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2013 and at Adams Publishing Group since 2014. Outside of finance, she is a novelist and has signed a publishing contract with Koehler Books. 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 provide tailored recommendation reports.

Brian Panettiere is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Northfield, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Zebedee Weyrick is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of experience with Cambridge and over a decade of industry involvement through his role at DMW Financial LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in technology services through ownership of Z8 Holdings LLC and has held roles related to construction labor and coaching. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Jon Snodgrass is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Northfield, MN, where he has worked since 2003. He has 22 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory work, Snodgrass is involved in commercial property management and real estate investment activities through several entities in Northfield. 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 broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Henry Albers is a Series 66-registered advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Post Consumer Brands for 34 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households across the wealth spectrum, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of approximately 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory and investment services under a fiduciary standard.

Jeremy Steward is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice centered on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Adam Sawyer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Northfield, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research since 2011. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, offering a range of portfolio management options including proprietary models and third-party strategies.

Rex Running is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Northfield, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Northfield Golf Club. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to develop written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Ann Meyers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cannon Falls, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at the United States Postal Service and was involved with Cannon Falls Ambulance. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages two small businesses offering welding, snow removal, and property rental services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Albin Linder is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 65 credential and 53 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Voya Financial Advisors and has operated the Linder Agency, an independent insurance agency, since 1981. Outside of advisory work, he owns a retail store and continues to manage his independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.