Richard Kleber is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1998. He specializes in investment planning and portfolio management, providing advice and managing personalized or defined discretionary strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Mr. Kleber holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from St. Olaf College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His professional focus areas include college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. Richard Kleber is a member of Rotary International (Edina Noon) and serves on the board of the International Hearing Foundation. He lives in Edina, Minnesota, with his wife Elizabeth and has three grown children.

Heather Johnson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously spent 11 years at Stifel Nicolaus. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with Prepare + Prosper, a Minnesota nonprofit focused on improving financial well-being by providing one-on-one financial guidance during tax season. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers to implement client strategies.

Adam Patterson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edina, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a paraplanner for May Inc., assisting with trades, money movements, and client inquiries. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on income reliability and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Lori Grams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at National Planning Corporation and Integrated Inc, where she has maintained involvement for more than three decades. In addition to her advisory work, she is a licensed notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various investment strategies and operational tools, and supports a large network of advisors managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Rachel Leiendecker is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to her advisory role, she worked briefly at Olson's Ice Cream and attended the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Ava De Vos is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has held roles at AJW Financial and Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, among other positions. Outside of advisory work, she has been involved in various business activities including operations administration at AJW Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to affiliated and third-party money managers across multiple program platforms.

Mark Adkins is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2003 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kimberly Bai Mc Guire is a financial advisor at Merrill in Saint Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has worked in the financial industry since 2021, with prior experience at Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, BMO Bank, and Serko Ltd. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Wendy Oldendorf is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bloomington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 35 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2006 and has prior experience with Piper Jaffray Inc., Dain Bosworth Incorporated, Byeslys, and Chip Rice BC Financial. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Tiffany Fahnhorst is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on personalized wealth management for individuals, families, and business owners. She advises clients on the preservation, growth, and transfer of wealth through a disciplined and relationship-driven approach, drawing on nearly two decades of experience and a multigenerational foundation in wealth management. Tiffany's career began in residential real estate development before she joined her father's wealth management practice in 2007. She partners closely with clients to simplify complex financial decisions and align strategies with their long-term goals, emphasizing disciplined planning, clear communication, and trust. She holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado System. Outside of her professional work, Tiffany is involved in her community through the Edina Football Association and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. She also enjoys coaching football, playing tennis, volunteering at church, and spending time outdoors with her dogs.

Anna Schlesinger is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2015 and City National Bank since 2019. Outside her advisory role, she serves on the board of directors for Public Art Saint Paul, a nonprofit organization partnered with the city. RBC Wealth Management at RBC Capital Markets serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through a range of advisory programs and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Isaac Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, and has seven years of industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at AxA Advisors and held positions in the food service industry. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Charles Kretschmer is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior roles include seven years at First Light Asset Management LLC and two years at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. He also has experience in academia from Saint John's University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Christopher Sprau is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Christopher & Banks, Goodwill-Easter Seals MN, Robert Half, and United Health Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as medical power of attorney for his mother. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a mix of firm-offered programs and third-party asset management solutions.

Tyler David is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked in various roles including at Vans and Dry Air Restoration. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches soccer and basketball at Lakeville North High School and serves as an associate board member for Aces For Kids. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through programs offered directly and via third-party managers, with a focus on personalized risk assessment and matching clients to suitable advisory models.

Steven Hebert is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2014. He has a background that includes providing training and support on Ameriprise technology tools and processes, as well as operating an audio production and voiceover business. Based in Minneapolis, MN, he holds a Series 63 license. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to produce written Recommendation Reports in collaboration with clients’ financial advisors. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jennifer Laitinen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and previously worked at City National Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a bartender at The Lookout Supper Club. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and tailors strategies based on each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Nicholas Kruell is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial, Northwestern Mutual, and Waddell & Reed. He is also involved with Blue Heron Professional Group, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Derek Drees is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at ADP and in property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Mark Stephan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.