Scott Stroeing is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Gervais Wealth Management and held roles focused on children's mental health case management at the Washburn Center for Children. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Ryan Marr is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2013 and is also the owner of two restaurant and bar businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Owen Peterson is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Saint Paul area. He specializes in liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Owen takes a planning-driven approach, working closely with clients to understand their priorities and translating complex financial concepts into clear guidance to support informed decision-making. Owen began his career with Bank of America in banking and later joined Merrill Edge before becoming a Financial Advisor with The Zawacki-Krebsbach-Droddy Group. This experience provides him with a comprehensive understanding of the full Bank of America and Merrill relationship, which he applies in his work. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Owen earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota Morris, where he double majored in Economics and Financial Management with a minor in Spanish. He was a member of the Spanish honor society. A native of Inver Grove Heights, Owen lives in South Saint Paul with his wife, Rachel, and their Golden Retriever, Freddy. His personal interests include fishing, football, golfing, hunting, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Richard Gwizdala is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has a background that includes over three decades at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, as well as ongoing work in tax preparation and accounting through his own firms. He also serves as treasurer for a homeowners' association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with a variety of investment program options.

Jennifer Dorniden is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and the Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering diverse portfolio management and consulting services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

John Reamer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Edina, MN, and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and manages advisory business offices that house multiple advisor practices. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional providers.

Michael Schmidt is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Brighton, MN, where he has worked since 2022. He has two years of industry experience, previously working at Cantel Medical and US Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Schmidt is involved in choral activities, serving as a bass section leader at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church and as an ensemble singer with VocalEssence. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs and strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Robert Bryan is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work history including roles at Sullivan Cotter and Clinician Nexus. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various planning areas without implementation or discretionary trading authority.

Coleman Kelly is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including seven years at LPL Financial and three years at RSM. Kelly also owns EWM Tax, LLC, where he provides tax preparation services separate from his investment work. Raymond James serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored recommendations supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Daniel Babbitt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Anders Sandberg is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. for five years. Outside of his advisory role, Sandberg owns a small construction business and serves as an investment committee member for the Chanhassen Lions Club Foundation. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which offers financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services to individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, along with tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities, supported by internal research and ongoing manager monitoring.

Kurt Kern is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hudson, Wisconsin, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Kern serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Chippewa Valley. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team to deliver research-driven, non-discretionary recommendations that integrate tax efficiency and adaptive withdrawal strategies, supported by algorithmic automation and ongoing oversight.

Dave Erickson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mendota Heights, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of experience at the firm. His prior experience includes positions at CHS Inc and Ecolab Inc, where he worked for a combined 20 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Heather Winfield is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1997. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a broad range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a wider set of products and services.

Michael Schumacher is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arden Hills, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and previously worked at Solidity Financial LLC and Medtronic. Schumacher serves on the Board of Directors for the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and annual planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Arlene Myers is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Cottage Grove, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management delivers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics and offers a consolidated billing option that combines planning with managed-account services, while keeping them separate.

Thomas Kuykendall is a financial professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including North Star Resource Group and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Kuykendall is involved in youth sports coaching and serves on multiple community and nonprofit boards in Minnesota, including the Minnesota Youth Athletic Services and local school athletics committees. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a diverse range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Fischer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2006. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored investment strategies.

Brad Melsa is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2022. His prior experience includes a decade at Commonwealth Financial Network and ongoing involvement with Think Mutual Bank since 2012. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting. The firm emphasizes tailored financial plans developed through detailed client collaboration and offers a broad array of implementation options, with a notable portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Eric Werlinger is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2014. 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 a managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and portfolio management services separate.