Kevin King is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Hermantown, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2011. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and portfolio management separate.

Jason Kuss is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and operating his own business, Complete Media LLC, alongside Jason Kuss LLC. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Carlton Area Chamber of Commerce and Cloquet Youth Baseball and Softball Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial planning services, combining proprietary research and third-party models with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Barbara Perrault is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Duluth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a Registered Client Service Manager at Ascential Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining specialized programs for municipal and public finance clients.

Beau Erickson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Duluth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover 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 advice, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Jody Roberts is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. He also works as an associate at Panichi Olson Wealth Advisors LLC in a non-investment support capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors, including municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA consulting programs.

John Herron is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic since 2023. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and operated as a self-employed advisor for nine years. Herron is president of Endersbe, Herron & Associates LLC, which supports his financial advisory business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios that may include a variety of investment types.

Andrew French is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cloquet, MN, where he has worked since 2007, accumulating 18 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches high school classes in business development, economics, and U.S. government through the Mater Dei Apostolate. He also serves as vice president of a partnership formed with other advisors related to the Edward Jones FA Ownership program. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

Scott Fisher is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with firms including Northview Financial Partners and Fisher Wealth Management, which he owns. Fisher serves as vice president of the Robert Herman Scholarship Fund and has held leadership roles in the Harbortown Rotary Club of Duluth and its charitable foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a broad nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, institutional, and charitable clients using a multi-manager platform with various program structures and discretionary authorities.

Matthew Kachel is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions outside the financial industry, such as roles at Security Jewelers and Americorps. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and ongoing plan reviews, focusing on planning topics without discretionary portfolio management.

Dawkin Erceg is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, Uber Inc, DoorDash Inc, and Daktronics Inc. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios and third-party asset management, with an integrated platform that includes insurance products and lending solutions.

Alison Paulseth Bautch is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. She previously worked for Minnesota Power for fourteen years. Outside of her advisory role, she manages raw land enrolled in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship program. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to guide client decisions.

Darin Hanson is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 29 years of experience in the industry. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013, and recently joined Northview Financial Partners. Hanson is also involved with AdvisorNet Financial, providing financial planning and investment services since 1993. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a nationwide platform of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through various discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Stephanie Lemenowsky is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Duluth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, 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 in delivering these services, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Jenny Larson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Duluth, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, she worked for Cuna Brokerage Services Inc. for 10 years and has been associated with Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Vinod Gupta is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches community education classes unrelated to finance and engages in public speaking about life experiences. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations delivered in partnership with clients’ financial advisors.

Linda Walli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 designation. She is based in Duluth, MN. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Christy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Hermantown Hockey Arena in Hermantown, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Craig Chilcote is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Symphonic Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Chilcote is the owner of an assisted living facility and manages tax services as a managing partner at Anderson, Kuiti & Asuma PLLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary models as well as third-party strategies under multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Justin Wosepka is a Senior Financial Advisor and Assistant Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving in the Duluth office as part of the Anderson Winberg Group. He joined Merrill in 2022, bringing 13 years of combined experience as a Financial Advisor and Bank Manager. Justin focuses on family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. Justin holds a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management and Engineering from Minnesota State University Moorhead. He also completed accredited certificate programs at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College and earned a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. His approach integrates his diverse financial expertise to help clients develop personalized plans aligned with their goals and priorities. Outside of his professional role, Justin enjoys outdoor activities including downhill and cross-country skiing, running, fishing, baseball, biking, football, and water sports. He and his wife actively participate in the community of Rice Lake, supporting local organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Rice Lake.

Nora Benzen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked with several firms including Waddell & Reed Inc and Susan Stelman LLC prior to joining LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with Carrie Kelley, LLC in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research and portfolio management solutions.