Whitney Christeson is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at USAdvisors Wealth Management, Securities America, Eagle Strategies, and New York Life. Outside of financial advising, she owns a public speaking and online course business called Strategic Visionaries, LLC. Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support. The firm customizes advice based on client objectives and employs both in-house and third-party managers, with an investment approach that combines modern portfolio theory and fundamental and technical analysis.

David Goldenberg is a financial advisor with The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Feltl Advisors, Feltl and Company, Robert Baird & Co., and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of finance, he owns an office cleaning service, Comm Clean Services, operating in Plymouth, MN. 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, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Marie Kata is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors since 2006 and has been affiliated with LaSalle St. Securities since 2001. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs, with a notable focus on non-discretionary asset management.

Justin Dering is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Mutual Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Fortune Financial, Integrated Equity Management, Inc., and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in the Peak Design Lifecycle Partnership, which manages a life insurance policy related to Peak Design’s ownership transition. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, qualified purchasers, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services and manages portfolios using both active and passive strategies, emphasizing diversification and alignment with client objectives.

Kyle Molin is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC and has worked extensively within Thrivent-affiliated firms since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Molin serves as treasurer and board member for the Mount Westonka Girls Hockey Booster Club. 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, using diversified investment approaches that include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Eric Kallal is a financial advisor with AdvisorNet Wealth Partners in Minnetonka, MN, holding a Series 63 license and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Cetera and Executive Financial Services, Inc., and is president and owner of ESK Financial. Kallal also sells life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and may use sub-advisors or internal model portfolios to meet client objectives.

Michael Ross is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Van Clemens and its predecessor firms since 2002. Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm customizes portfolios using a variety of methods, including modern portfolio theory and third-party managers, and offers services ranging from retirement plan consulting to fee-based insurance products.

Scott Bantz is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2011 to 2023 before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, employing a mix of in-house strategies and third-party managers, with ongoing portfolio oversight.

Drew Sonnenberg is a financial advisor at O.N. Investment Management Company with Series 65 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. His background includes roles in the financial services sector as well as various positions related to hospitality and recreation. O.N. Investment Management Company is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of third-party investment programs and utilizes a dual-registration model combining advisory and broker-dealer activities.

Robin Edgar is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Concorde Asset Management and Concorde Investment Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Edgar is involved in several business activities including ownership of a consulting and coaching firm focused on exit planning and business succession, participation on a University of Minnesota nonprofit board supporting MIS students, and engagement in health and wellness product distribution. Concorde Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs for individuals, corporate and charitable clients, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation and model-based portfolio construction, offering a range of investment products and ERISA plan services tailored to client objectives.

Chad Olson is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial planning. He is currently with AdvisorNet Wealth Partners and has held roles at Cetera and several other financial and divorce-related firms. Olson is co-owner of Simplify My Divorce, a business providing divorce education through articles and videos, and part owner of Xbrezzo, LLC, which develops automated tools and software for divorce professionals. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios across various asset classes and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management to a wide range of clients.

Gary Livingston is a ChFC® with 44 years of industry experience. He is associated with ON Investment Management Company and has worked at The O.N. Equity Sales Company since 2002 and Fortis Investors, Inc. since 1995. Livingston serves on the Economic Advisory Board for the City of Oakdale, providing guidance on economic growth issues. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm provides a range of service options including comprehensive plans and access to third-party investment programs.

Elizabeth Thayer is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. She is a partner and wealth advisor at Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, where she has worked since 2018, and previously held roles at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in fixed insurance sales and long-term care referral education. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to independent managers, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternatives.

Ava Nelson is a financial advisor at Boulay Wealth with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Boulay Wealth, she worked at Boulay Financial Advisors and spent time at Madewell. Her background also includes four years of study at the University of Georgia. Boulay Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm uses a model-portfolio approach focused on diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, combining advisory, tax, and insurance services through its affiliated firms.

Curtis James is a financial advisor at Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Bear Market Financial Services, LLC, Jacobs Financial Services, Financial Independence Group, Inc, and The Revolution FMO, LLC. Outside of his role at Impact Partnership Wealth, he serves as president of Bear Market Financial Services, where he meets with clients to discuss their needs and retirement goals. Impact Partnership Wealth provides investment management, model-portfolio implementation, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary model portfolio solutions and direct asset management on a wrap-fee platform, combining third-party strategists, adviser-managed models, and direct indexing with tactical asset allocation and overlays.

Wei Qiao is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC since 2024, following five years at Bank of America and Merrill. Prior to that, he spent six years at Thrivent Financial. Van Clemens Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon, employing methods such as modern portfolio theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and utilizes third-party managers alongside an in-house Growth Opportunities model focused on micro- and small-cap equities.

Eva Wilson is a financial advisor at JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Encompass Wealth Advisors and Panoramic Financial Solutions, both Ameriprise Financial firms. Outside of finance, her background includes roles at Bellin Health, Xperience Fitness, Titletown Brewing Co., and Concordia University. JNBA Financial Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and family office clients. The firm uses a multi-asset approach with fundamental and technical analysis, employs AI tools within a formal policy, and provides customized family-office services alongside discretionary portfolio management and financial planning.

Chris Eldred is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with OSAIC and Focus Financial Network, Inc. since 2009. Focus Financial Network, Inc. is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, providing a range of managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services.

Paula Reynolds is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked with firms including BrightPath Financial and Questar Capital Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is an ordained minister who officiates wedding ceremonies on a limited basis and serves as an active volunteer with the Woodbury Days Council and Eagle Brook Church. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering a “fund-of-funds” investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities. The firm combines advisory services with technology solutions and operates a third-party asset management platform, providing portfolio management, retirement plan services, and model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Michael Pohl is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2016. Based in Minneapolis, MN, he holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors provides wealth advisory and asset management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and institutional clients and qualified retirement plans. The firm combines fiduciary RIA services with broker-dealer and insurance offerings, employing strategic asset allocation via model portfolios and integrating multidisciplinary planning through its parent company, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.