Christopher Pankratz is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He has worked at Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. for 23 years and has been with Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.) for over 31 years. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship providing life and long-term care insurance services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and financial planning services. The firm uses various tools for portfolio construction and supports multiple advisory platforms and third-party managed account solutions.

Michael Hoffman is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plymouth, MN, and has 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 1989 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as Chief Manager of Migadeza Partners LLC, a real estate investment and leasing business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

James O'Halloran is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera. He has held positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency and operates his own tax and financial services firm. Additionally, he teaches accounting and tax courses at St. Paul College. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

David Drolson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community activities including serving as a Recreation Gym Supervisor for Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education, volunteering on the finance committee for Forest Hills Golf Club, and fundraising through the Drolson Family Foundation to support local educational scholarships and youth services. He also owns a business selling sports cards and memorabilia. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement, generally with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Benjamin Goodrich is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Fidelity Investments and has previously worked at Prudential-related entities and Northwestern Mutual. His background includes roles at multiple firms spanning advisory and investment services. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Cali Roane is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Shoreview, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, Roane has worked with Preferred Resource Group and Thomson Reuters. Outside of advisory work, Roane is involved in retail sales at Indian Hills Golf Course and serves as a sales associate for ticket sales with Independent School District 622. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and specialized programs for institutional and individual clients.

Jonathan Behnken is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management subsidiary since 2002. Behnken serves as a board member for Good in the 'Hood, a nonprofit organization focused on meal provision and basic care services for underserved community members. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written financial plans without implementation. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing structure.

Thomas Starkey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Arden Hills, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Starkey is a 50% owner and chief manager of Falcon Properties, LLC, overseeing its monthly operations. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Daniel Adams is a financial advisor with Cetera in Blaine, MN. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with the Series 66 license, and has five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Box Financial Advisors and AdvisorNet Financial Inc., among others. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of program structures with access to third-party money managers.

Shannon Johnshoy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shakopee, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2014 and is a co-owner of Constellation Holdings LLC, an investment-related business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies through a centralized consulting team that supports its financial advisors.

Nathan Dwyer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., LPL Financial, and Level Four Advisory Services LLC. He also serves as a non-producing registered representative at McFee Financial Group, where he focuses on financial planning. 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 various portfolio management solutions and operates a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to use affiliated and third-party managers or create customized strategies.

Jessica Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Raymond James, PFK Financial Services Inc., Executive Public Accountants, and PaperChase Accounting. Outside of advising, she has worked in clerical and client service positions supporting small businesses and financial professionals. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized municipal and public finance services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting program.

William Hollway is a CFP® professional affiliated with OSAIC, based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, with 42 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Royal Alliance since 2012. Hollway is also the owner of First Signature Services, a securities marketing sole proprietorship. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing various tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Brooks Staples is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Tiffany Hammer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Plymouth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a rental cabin in Crosslake, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery and approved planning tools, serving clients through both direct and corporate agreements.

Timothy Valento is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. Valento holds a Series 63 license and serves as Vice President of Wealth Management as part of his role with LPL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.

Diane Lang is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with TC Trailmarkers LLC in a paraplanner and administrative capacity. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Benjamin Freeby is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at RBC Capital Markets and has experience in insurance sales, including fixed and variable annuities as well as life and long-term care insurance. He is also involved with Delich Wealth Management, where he manages client portfolios and conducts financial planning. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Michelle Griffin is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Ameriprise and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach combines investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to address asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Bethany Hennen is an advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 license. She has been with LPL Financial since 2021 and also operates North Oaks Cleaning LLC. Her prior work experience includes roles at La Grande BeautySpa & Boutique and Odyssey Resorts. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.