John Shrewsbury is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to that, he spent three years with various Federated entities, including Federated Investment Counseling. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Karen Oaster is a Series 63 licensed advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burnsville, MN, and has 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1990 and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while maintaining oversight of model offerings.

Kyle Kronlokken is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to inform its investment approach.

Patrick Krall is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Expeditors International of Washington and had roles with the Oakland Athletics and Clemson University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Richard Hanna is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 1984, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a catering business based in Minneapolis. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Gary Aiken is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2016, as well as operating Tonka Financial since 2011. Aiken serves as chair of the Golden Valley Business Council, a local business organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a range of portfolio strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients nationwide.

Emily Simpson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. She previously worked for U.S. Bank for six years before joining Thrivent in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, Simpson serves as Vice President on her neighborhood homeowners association board. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning across various areas such as retirement and estate planning. The firm offers planning separate from portfolio management, with options to combine planning and managed accounts under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Jeffrey Pirk is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Strong Tower Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Executive Director of Cities Alive, a nonprofit organization coordinating worship-related training events for churches and musicians. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Emily Ost is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakeville, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Board of Directors for ECFE Advisory Council and is involved with Royal Ideas, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Kathy Marson is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Kinuu. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of consulting and portfolio management services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Anthony Tsakakis Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations 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 advice through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Hannah is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Bloomington, MN. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Vanessa Glass is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a trustee and co-trustee for family-related investment trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Gregory Thurin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1990 and has been with Ameriprise since 2020. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides ongoing planning advice and recommendations based on proprietary research and third-party data.

Matthew Olson is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Shakopee, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes ten years at Ameriprise Financial Services and three years at Lowe's Home Improvement. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors as well as registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios spanning mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and maintains formal advisory roles for multiple registered investment funds.

Patrick Walsh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cottage Grove, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Cottage Grove Athletic Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven strategies and algorithmic tools to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations focused on income sources, tax efficiency, and Social Security options.

Richard Cassada is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Blaine, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with BDLR Group Inc in a non-investment capacity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes a combination of research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process.

Jason Exley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bloomington, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience, including ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing and five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property in Goodyear, AZ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm employs an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach and offers discretionary services as an ERISA fiduciary, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Ethan Quarandillo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in retail and education, including positions at Milbern Clothing Company, Walmart, and local schools in Minnesota. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients.

Brooke Anderson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with RBC Capital Markets. Her prior roles include positions at Lifelong Wealth Advisors, AdvisorNet Wealth Partners, Wells Fargo, and Securian Financial Services. She has also served in the Minnesota Air National Guard. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailored to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.