Lisa Nesser is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. She also operates Nesser & Nesser Financial Group and works as an independent insurance agent focusing on fixed annuity and life insurance products. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies through multiple platforms, combining proprietary models and third-party managers tailored to client objectives.

Isaac Vanloon is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. Outside of advisory work, he owns Isaac VanLoon and Associates, which operates investment-related services primarily for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Samuel Anyamele is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, US Bank, FedEx, and Employbridge. He also managed a family business, Samuel & Nkechi Anyamele, for 12 years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Shawn Eilefson is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.) since 1995 and has worked with Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. since 2001. Outside of advisory services, he owns a sole proprietorship offering term life and survivorship life insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset allocation tools and supports multiple investment platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Eric Lleva is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saint Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Fil-Minnesotan Association and is President of the Philippine Center of Minnesota. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering detailed written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive strategies to provide tailored advice, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Nduba Namoonde is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Prior to that, he was with AdvisorNet Financial for 26 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and various program options including model portfolios and direct indexing.

Igor Shevchenko is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Plymouth, MN, and has two years of industry experience. He has held roles within Thrivent Financial and its investment management division since 2021. Outside of finance, he was involved with South Central Minnesota Youth For Christ-Prairie River Camp from 2021 to 2022. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. These services include goal-based financial planning across a range of topics without discretionary trading authority and can be combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Robert Miller is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 19 years before joining RBC in 2025. Miller holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

William Bartlett is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Blaine, MN. He has three years of industry experience and has worked previously at Renaissance Financial and Cetera Advisor Network LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Thomas Conlin is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, RBC Wealth Management, and Saint John's University. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, employing tailored strategies based on clients' risk profiles and offering a variety of investment options and program structures.

Aaron Lindeman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2003 and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Adam Schutte is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Roseville, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Schutte Family Farms. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed accounts with support from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Ericka Schaefer Hanley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Cetera, North Star Resource Group, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an agent/broker with Augustine + Johnson and North Star Consultants, focusing on fixed insurance sales. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, and supports a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Matthew Germscheid is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. for 15 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Germscheid holds a Series 66 designation and is also the owner of Solid Ground Wealth Management, a partnership formed through a recent business name change. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Northwest Alpine Ski Team, a club his children participate in. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated financial services and employs various portfolio construction and management tools, providing access to diverse investment options and third-party managed account solutions.

Jack Wingerd is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked with Financial Dimensions Group, Inc., Osaic Wealth, Inc., and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. His prior roles include teaching positions at St. John's University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage solutions, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research assistance.

Barbara Mcfee Peisert is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has previously worked with Voya Financial Advisors and serves as Chief Compliance Officer at McFee Financial Group. In addition to her advisory roles, she is the Treasurer of the Financial Planning Association of Minnesota and holds a volunteer finance director position with the Alpha Omicron Pi fraternity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform combining model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Andrew Paine is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Roseville, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles in education at Bethel University and Edgewood Middle School, as well as involvement in youth sports through Cal South Soccer. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and provides a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on a range of investment models implemented via BNY Mellon Advisors.

Taylor Ripka is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and a Series 63 license, with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Berthel Fisher & Company Planning, Inc. and Ameriprise, accumulating over a decade of experience before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Taylor Insurance, focusing on life insurance sales. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Bradley Shrader is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Royal Alliance since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on the sales and maintenance of individual life insurance products and small group health insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jason Bauerly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Maple Grove, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2003, including his current role since 2020. Bauerly serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the District 279 Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized retirement-income consulting team and utilizes algorithmic automation alongside research and modeling to generate tailored recommendations.