Tyler Abens is a financial advisor with Abens Financial Services Inc in Edina, MN, holding 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Abens Financial Services since 2003 and is also a managing member of Green Forest Capital Management, LLC, a private fund. Abens Financial Services manages approximately $105 million in discretionary assets for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers asset management, financial and business planning, and consulting services, employing a range of investment strategies that include equities, mutual funds, ETFs, private equity, and derivatives.

Nathaniel Nyquist is a financial advisor at NorthStar Wealth Management, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has a background that includes roles at Minnesota CarePartner, the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, and Allina Health Services. Nathaniel is also a registered dietitian employed at a mental health clinic and serves part-time in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. NorthStar Wealth Management serves individual investors, high-net-worth clients, IRAs, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by offering personalized wealth management through both advisor-led and technology-driven platforms. The firm employs diversified portfolios with automated rebalancing and tax strategies, and provides 401(k) advisory and donor-advised fund services.

Bjorn Amundson is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Quarry Hill Advisors since 2021 and previously held roles at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Amundson serves on the board of Compass Ministries and is a CFP instructor for Kaplan Financial Education. He is also a member of the Church of Saint Mark Finance Council. Quarry Hill Advisors provides investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate plan sponsors. The firm primarily uses a passive investment approach with index mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by fundamental and cyclical analysis when appropriate.

Jay Pluimer is a financial advisor at Flourish Wealth Management Inc. in Edina, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 66 certifications with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Flourish Wealth Management since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns rental property as a sole proprietor in California. Flourish Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, foundations, qualified retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering comprehensive wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based, buy-and-hold investment approach, utilizing diversified, low-cost funds and custom strategies such as SRI/ESG upon client request.

Derek Fautsch is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Corinthian Partners Asset Management LLC. He has worked at Corinthian Partners L.L.C. since 2020 and previously at Secured Retirement Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is Senior Vice President of Investments at Corinthian Partners L.L.C., a broker-dealer and insurance agency. Corinthian Partners Asset Management LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a blend of technical, fundamental, cyclical, and quantitative analysis, applying modern portfolio theory across various strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Craig Bane is a financial advisor with Bane O'Leary LLC in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Barber Financial Group and operates a sole proprietorship focused on fixed insurance sales. Bane O'Leary LLC is a small advisory firm managing approximately $85 million for mainly individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services, including Social Security and tax planning, using model portfolios tailored to client goals and monitored through regular reviews.

Benjamin Hofkin is a financial advisor with Hofkin Capital Management, Inc. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Maia Wealth and Farther Finance Advisors. Hofkin serves on the non-profit boards of Camp Ramah in Wisconsin and the Hadar Institute. Hofkin Capital Management is a fee-only investment adviser that provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses an equities-focused investment approach combining top-down macro and bottom-up company analysis, and it employs borrowing, short sales, and inverse funds as hedging tools in client accounts.

James Robertson is a ChFC® with 35 years of experience in financial services. He is principal at Wealth Planning Systems, LLC and has held roles at Innovation Partners, LLC and Combined Benefits Corp. In addition to his financial career, he serves as a chair umpire and roving official for the United States Tennis Association Northern Section. Wealth Planning Systems serves individual and high-net-worth clients with personalized financial planning and investment management, primarily on a non-discretionary basis. The firm integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods and offers comprehensive planning across multiple financial areas.

Olivia Knapp is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. She is currently with Colleen Weber CPA, LLC and previously worked at O'Meara Leer Wagner Kohl and the Carver County Attorney's Office. She also has experience working at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Colleen Weber CPA, LLC provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses, integrating tax-related services into advisory relationships without additional charge. The firm follows a fee-only model and manages portfolios primarily using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, overseeing approximately $120.6 million for about 50 clients.

Darin Beckering is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Elevation Wealth Management. His career includes roles at Halo Investing Insurance Services, Wingman Strategic Partners, Crest Risk Management, and TD Ameritrade. He is also a board member of Avail Academy, a nonprofit organization. Elevation Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm employs a passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, supplemented by fundamental and technical analysis, and offers discretionary portfolio management along with employee benefit plan consulting.

Kathleen Longo is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Flourish Wealth Management Inc. in Edina, MN, where she has worked since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she co-owns rental property in California. Flourish Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses with comprehensive wealth and investment management. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based, buy-and-hold investment approach using diversified, low-cost funds and can incorporate tax-sensitive or ESG strategies as requested.

Scott Schneider is a financial advisor at Barrington Capital Management, Inc. in Bloomington, MN, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Barrington Capital Management since 2012. Schneider also works as a litigation support associate, a role he has held since 2012. Barrington Capital Management provides discretionary asset management, qualified plan consulting, and one-time financial planning services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct diversified portfolios and offers additional services including insurance products and educational seminars.

James Broom is a financial advisor at NorthStar Wealth Management, Inc. in Bloomington, MN, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Triad Hybrid Solutions, Triad Advisors, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. In addition to his advisory role, he is a certified divorce financial analyst through Divorce Strategies Group, Inc., where he provides financial tracing, lifestyle analysis, and expert witness services. NorthStar Wealth Management serves individuals, businesses, and 401(k) plans, managing approximately $71.6 million across about 106 client accounts with two advisors. The firm offers personalized wealth management and financial planning, combining fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis, along with a tech-driven ETF portfolio service featuring automated rebalancing and Monte Carlo-based planning tools.

Ford Droegemueller is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor and branch manager at Peak Financial Consulting, Inc. and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Lpl Insurance Associates. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Peak Financial Consulting serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management and a tiered financial planning program. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with long-term holdings and limited options strategies, and offers no-fee public seminars alongside its advisory services.

Michael Wallace is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at White Pine Capital LLC since 2000. He is also a manager member of Itasca Capital Partners, LLC, a limited liability investment partnership. White Pine Capital provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio and wealth management services to institutional clients, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies across multiple asset classes, tailoring allocations based on clients’ specific financial needs and risk profiles.

Carl Petterson is a financial advisor with Vera Lake Capital, LLC and has been active in the industry since 2010. His prior experience includes 16 years at Sawmill Trust Company and over a decade as a sole proprietor. Petterson is based in Edina, MN. Vera Lake Capital, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a limited number of clients, including trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, businesses, and individuals. The firm manages discretionary portfolios emphasizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs while incorporating Modern Portfolio Theory and various analytical approaches with a primarily long-term focus.

Samuel Glubka is a financial advisor at Trademark Financial Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Carlson Capital Management, LLC, LoCorr Funds, and The Bulldog Fund LLC. He also spent four years at the University of Minnesota Duluth Labovitz School of Business & Economics. Trademark Financial Management provides personalized investment advisory services to individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other registered investment advisers. The firm uses a tactical asset allocation approach supported by fundamental and technical analysis and offers multiple service models, including portfolio management and consulting engagements.

Emily Hokanson is a financial advisor at Abens Financial Services Inc with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 65 credentials. Her career includes roles at Vivent Solutions since 2017 and APW Capital, Inc from 2015 to 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Vivent Solutions as a life and health insurance agent and operates as a chef and CFO for EMI-CO. Abens Financial Services manages approximately $120 million across around 93 client relationships, specializing in discretionary asset management and financial and business planning for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and sentiment analysis in its investment decisions and incorporates a broad range of strategies including margin transactions, options, futures, and private equity for qualifying clients.

Ellen Osthus is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. She is currently with Truman Wealth Advisors, where she has worked since 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at Equita Financial Network, Feathered Paddle Wealth Partners, Access Financial Services, and BGM Wealth Partners. Truman Wealth Advisors offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth families, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable foundations. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation and incorporates third-party tools to support risk profiling, account management, financial planning, and reporting.

David Verbeke is a Series 63-registered financial advisor with Webb Financial Group in Bloomington, MN, where he has worked since 2012. He has 12 years of industry experience. Webb Financial Group provides wealth management, investment advisory, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporate executives. The firm manages over $371 million in assets, using a client-centered process to develop portfolios and plans tailored to goals, risk tolerance, and circumstances.