Angela Tarara is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Brian Pludeman is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated firms since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Pludeman serves as the Director of the Concession Stand for the Lakes International Language Academy Booster Club, assisting with volunteer scheduling and inventory management. 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 across a range of planning topics, with options to combine planning and managed accounts under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Nathan Schipper is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2026, he worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc and Thrivent Financial for nine years, as well as Questar Asset Management and Questar Capital Corporation for two years each. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services, implementing tailored strategies through a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Miranda Estrada is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to generate customized recommendations, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Bradley Koch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that typically do not include individual security recommendations.

Greta Gleiter is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has three years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Prior to her financial services career, she worked in construction and at Bell International Laboratories. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized services such as estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Curtis Hintzman is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Blaine, MN. 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 options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Lynne Amen is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she served as an Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, gaining a broad range of experience within the company since 2021. Drawing on her background as a college professor, Lynne focuses on providing clients with a collaborative experience that helps simplify complex financial concepts. Her approach centers on empowering clients to make thoughtful decisions tailored to their individual financial goals. Outside of her professional work, Lynne enjoys engaging in fitness activities, visiting museums, listening to music, exploring outdoor adventures, attending theater performances, and traveling.

Christopher Kearney is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2016. Based in Plymouth, MN, his career has been focused within this firm. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm delivers written recommendation reports using research and modeling tools, combining advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Derek Fisher is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously was employed by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage for six years. He is based in Stillwater, MN. 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 solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Mark Gabriel is a CFP® and ChFC® with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor in Princeton, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he provides pro-bono financial planning through the Angel Foundation. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service for clients generally holding at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations in partnership with its financial advisors.

Hannah Rivard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, bringing four years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2021. Prior to her financial advisory career, Rivard worked for Minneapolis Public Schools for seven years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning, focusing on written recommendations across various topics without discretionary trading authority.

Robert Jackson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2020, he held roles at Under Armour and Total Wine and More. Outside of advising, he works as a Senior Inventory Analyst at Target Corporation, focusing on improving inventory reliability within distribution and delivery operations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority, emphasizing periodic reviews and a separation between planning and managed-account services.

Theresa Crist is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2023, with prior experience at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company dating back to 2005. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Maxwell Rottjakob is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Optum and various positions related to Saint John's University and other organizations. 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 focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Eric Rislove is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He also hosts game shows for corporate and group events through his involvement with The Game Show Studio and Chestman Entertainment LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Lauren Richardson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee of her father’s trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Noel Tiemann is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding the Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Tiemann serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for his condominium association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Scott Demorett is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Colin Schrof is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Target Corporation and Medline Industries, as well as research positions at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Texas. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.