Derek Wiitala is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC in Minnetonka, MN. He has prior experience working at Endeavr Financial Planning & Wealth Management, Isthmus Partners, and Reinhart Partners, as well as the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers customized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies, and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting through a large network of approximately 190 advisors.

Derek Hagen is a CFP® and CFA® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Root Financial Partners. He previously worked at Money Quotient and holds a long-term association with Meaningful Money, which he has been involved with since 2017. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement plans. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and utilizes both in-house and unaffiliated sub-advisers for specialized portfolio management.

Richard Koch is a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Mutual Advisors and Mutual Securities since 2019. Prior to that, he spent over two decades with Principal Life Insurance Company and Princor Financial Services Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plan participants, and institutional investors. The firm manages portfolios using a blend of active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives and is notable for its scale of institutional work, managing approximately $9.45 billion across 154 advisors.

John Schlueter is a financial advisor at JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining JNBA in 2023, he worked at BNY Mellon from 2019 to 2023 and has a background that includes positions outside finance, such as at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and the University of Central Florida. JNBA Financial Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and family office clients. The firm employs multi-asset portfolio strategies using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, covered-call strategies, and incorporates AI tools alongside fundamental and technical analysis.

Clifton Ross is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously with Guardian Capital Management, Guardian Wealth Strategies, and Legacy Printing. Ross is also the owner of American Heritage Group, LLC, where he conducts insurance sales and services. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $7.5 billion for several thousand clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse clientele including individuals, corporations, and trusts.

Christopher Mc Grann is a financial advisor with Riverbridge Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at IMST Distributors, U.S. Bancorp Investments, US Bank, and Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. He is based in Minneapolis, MN. Riverbridge Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and investment companies. The firm employs a growth equity investment process and manages strategies that include Enhanced Income portfolios, serving a broad client base that includes sovereign wealth funds and other institutional investors.

Brian D'orazio is a CFP® and CFA® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2012. Based in Minneapolis, MN, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation through model portfolios combining mutual funds and ETFs, and integrates wealth, tax, estate, and insurance professionals to coordinate comprehensive planning.

Erik Howe is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently affiliated with AdvisorNet Wealth Partners. His prior experience includes roles at Advanced Retirement Resources and The Navigators. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm manages diversified portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and sub-advisors, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Alec Finn is a financial advisor at Oxford Financial Group, Ltd. based in Minneapolis, MN, with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at SRS Acquiom and US Bank, as well as service in the U.S. Navy from 2011 to 2019. Oxford Financial Group serves ultra high-net-worth individuals and families, institutional clients, trusts, foundations, and closely held business owners. The firm offers family office and chief investment officer services, fiduciary trust administration, and access to private market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation across public and alternative asset classes through dedicated investment teams.

Timothy Evon is a financial advisor at Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and multiple securities licenses, including Series 63, 65, and 66. Prior to joining Redhawk in 2023, he was affiliated with Focus Financial Network, Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member or owner of several business entities related to office management and investment activities. Redhawk Wealth Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, estates, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs strategic and tactical asset allocation across a range of investment vehicles, with portfolios overseen by a weekly investment committee.

Jason Mahn is a financial advisor at NorthRock Partners, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CITY NATIONAL BANK, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, and Plexus Corp. He maintains a Wisconsin insurance license for Accident & Health, Life, and Variable contracts. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach focusing on broad asset allocation, diversification, and tax-aware investing, utilizing independent managers and private market allocations alongside AI and automated tools.

William Steinbauer is a financial advisor with The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. in Golden Valley, MN. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. Steinbauer has been with Oak Ridge Financial Services Group since 2004. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers portfolio management, written financial plans, and access to third-party managers and platform solutions.

Matthew Scherer is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Level Four Advisory Services. He has worked with Level Four Financial, LLC since 2019 and previously was with LPL Financial from 2014 to 2021. Outside of his advisory work, Scherer is a board member and president of the Hamel Athletic Club, a youth baseball organization in Hamel, MN. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $5.32 billion across 115 advisors and over 13,800 client relationships. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering fee-only financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan advisory services.

Phillip Larson is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Harbour Investments since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Foresight Financial and is involved in tax preparation through Foresight Tax Services, as well as working as an independent insurance agent. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized investment strategies using various financial instruments and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

Connor Chesnut is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Craig-Hallum Capital Group, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. His background also includes experience in the food service industry and work at the University of St. Thomas. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while also offering access to independent managers and model portfolios.

Benjamin Reynolds is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management Inc., Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., and THRIVENT Financial. He is also the owner of Storyline, LLC, a company established to manage business expenses. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to independent managers, utilizing diversified, long-term investment strategies across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, bonds, and alternative investments.

Polly Hamm is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Mission Wealth Management, LP and was previously with Brown Wealth Management, LLC. Polly is also co-owner of Right at Home, a business providing in-home care and assistance. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team advisory firm serving affluent individuals, families, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm emphasizes customized, long-term strategies using a range of investment vehicles and offers services such as tax-aware trading, cross-border planning, and ERISA retirement plan fiduciary support.

Jamie Kaestner is a financial advisor with Saxony Capital Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Smart Money Group, LLC, Plan Group Financial, Inc., and Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. He is also associated with Ironhorse Wealth Management, an investment-related business. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a multi-team model across multiple offices, offering discretionary asset management alongside hourly or flat-fee financial planning, utilizing a wide range of investment methods and third-party managers.

Elise Huston is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC since 2017 and previously spent three years at Flourish Wealth Management. JNBA Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers team-based family office services and business consulting for select clients such as professional athletes, employing a mix of fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes.

Erin Berns is a financial advisor with NorthRock Partners, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at NorthRock Partners since 2016 and previously at Lifestage Wealth Management Group LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Berns is a co-owner of Suits Coffee, a coffee bean roasting business, and serves on the board of the Alexandria Community College Foundation. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that emphasizes broad asset allocation, diversification, and regular rebalancing, integrating private market investments and utilizing AI tools alongside human oversight.