Robert Arnoldy is a Certified Financial Planner® with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2017, following a one-year tenure at JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Russek is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Equitable Advisors and has a diverse work history including roles outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Matthew Brewers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Isenberg is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Insight Enterprises, Inc., Polaris, and Seven Interruptions, Inc. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of planning topics, delivered as either one-time or ongoing engagements.

Thomas Lee is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor at their Brooklyn Park, MN office. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Sage Squared, LLC, a legal entity focused on non-investment-related business expenses and administrative functions. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive planning reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, combining advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Christopher Root is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Ameriprise in Plymouth, MN. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2000. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through a centralized team in collaboration with advisors.

Nicholas Sarasin Fuller is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles with Avantax Advisory Services and financial planning support positions at Rychley Financial Services and Tax Smart Advisory Group LLC. Outside of financial advising, he works as a swim instructor for the YMCA of the North and as a substitute teacher through Kelly Education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party managers and program structures.

Stephen Schmidt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lino Lakes, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Laverne Erickson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, and has 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2021, Erickson worked at Voya Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. Erickson serves as a board member of the Evangelical Free Church of America, where they provide input on audit and pension plan compliance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, featuring discretionary and non-discretionary programs and access to a broad network of third-party managers.

James Woytcke is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 44 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Crown Capital Securities, L.P. for 25 years and has been involved with Financial Success, Ltd since 1992, where he also provides tax preparation services. 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 advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various technology tools.

Joseph Lang is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management since 2012. He is based in New Hope, MN, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Lang serves on the board of CROSS Food Shelf, assisting with the organization’s financial operations and budgeting to support community resource efforts. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, delivering comprehensive goal-based financial analyses across various planning areas without managing client portfolios directly. The firm offers flexible engagement options and integrates planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing arrangement known as “WealthPlan.”

Aaron Jones is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential with six years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Jones serves on the board of the Minnesota United Methodist Builders East and is involved in mission selection at Epworth United Methodist Church; he also supports development operations for the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on broad financial topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts through its WealthPlan option, while maintaining separate planning and investment management services.

Andre Marshall is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a deacon and board member at Zion Baptist Church, where he participates in financial oversight and community fundraising. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. It serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with offerings such as portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures.

Geneva Bowden is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with TC Trailmarkers LLC in a paraplanner and administrative capacity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create customized, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Ethan Thompson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Royal Credit Union and Heartland Credit Union. Thompson is also licensed as a notary in Wisconsin and Minnesota. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Julienne Entinger is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of experience in the industry. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Housing First Minnesota. Outside of her advisory role, she coordinates the track and field program for the Andover Athletic Association and serves on its board. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account options under its WealthPlan program.

Kat Link is a Financial Consultant currently serving at Fidelity Investments since 2024. She has previously held positions at Ameriprise Financial, including Director of Experienced Advisor Recruiting from 2020 to 2024, Manager of the Ameriprise Advisor Center from 2015 to 2020, and Financial Advisor from 2012 to 2015. Kat specializes in working with individuals and families to develop financial plans tailored to their unique circumstances and goals. Her approach focuses on collaboration and informed decision-making to help clients grow and protect their wealth over time while navigating life's transitions. Kat holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of her professional activities, Kat enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, running, traveling, and volunteering.

Kamini Dasrath is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a five-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and over 30 years at Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Daren Halvorson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Moxie Wealth Management, North Star Resource Group, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory duties, he is an associate with MissionBridge Wealth, supporting investments, insurance, and financial planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Aaron Ackerson is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2008. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in Roseville, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.