Michael Pender is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2018. His prior work includes service in the Minnesota Air National Guard and roles with the State of Minnesota and the College of St. Scholastica. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental property and tenant relations in Eagan, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Hannah Trosen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple Ameriprise affiliated firms since 2021. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Kelly Reeves Photography since 2017 and is a registered team member at BLDR Group, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes a centralized service team for retirement advice and integrates its recommendations within a defined investment product ecosystem.

Nicolas Boudewyns is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is connected to a personal beauty services business owned by his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joe Perry is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors and Waddell & Reed Inc. Outside of advisory work, Perry is involved in forensic accounting and operates a custom woodworking business; he also serves on the board of a homeowners association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of platform arrangements and both proprietary and third-party model strategies.

David Briggs is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and also maintains roles at Capstone Advisory Group, LLC and Benefit Strategies Group Inc. Briggs works as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of portfolio management and model-based strategies tailored to client objectives.

Frederick Frederickson is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a 25% ownership interest in DUTCH'S DEN, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Susan Crane is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked with firms including Equitable Advisors, Advisor Group, and Securian Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with various program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Mike Stevenson currently serves as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He previously worked as an Investment Consultant at the same firm from 2024 to 2025. In his current position, he collaborates closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans that align with their retirement goals. Mike and his team engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them create personalized strategies based on their unique circumstances. Their process focuses on understanding the client's priorities and guiding them toward effective ways to pursue their financial objectives. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mike enjoys spending time at the beach, attending concerts, watching movies, following football, listening to music, and reading.

Eric Hagen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Eden Prairie, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 20 years at NEXT Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a mentor for Capital Club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Reed Hagberg is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors and finance committee for the YMCA in Northfield, MN, and officiates men’s league basketball games for the Northfield Community Education Center. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment onboarding process.

Christina Huggar is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2019 and previously at Merrill from 2016 to 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and integrates multiple in-house and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

Rodney Vucenich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Brenwood Condo Association in Minnetonka, MN. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Nolan Pyrz is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Avantax Investment Services and MRK Financial Solutions. Outside of his advisory work, he is an associate at Prosperwell Financial, where he focuses on client services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports its advisors with tools that incorporate risk profiling and probabilistic modeling.

Paul Cochran is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously spent 16 years at Feltl And Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Daniel Nycklemoe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edina, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved in group coaching through Breakthrough Table, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and third-party subadvisors.

Kevin Mullaney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Eagan, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at KM Consultancy LLC, Podimetrics, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, and Logistics Planning Services. 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 strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Murphy is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Merrill in Saint Paul, MN. He has worked at Merrill since 2000 and also with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Kihei, Hawaii. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Schwingler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. for 14 years. Ryan is also associated with Pathway Financial. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

George Gagnon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for one year. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Katherine Iacarella is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance, and Jeffrey P. Scott & Associates. She also serves as registered staff at Renaissance Financial, where she provides securities, insurance, and advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management options through multiple program structures and affiliations with various third-party managers.