Aaron Barber is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2009. Barber is also a principal and trustee of Barber Financial Inc., where he maintains a significant ownership interest and manages investment-related activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through client meetings and written summaries.

Danielle Anderson is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been associated with Anderson Financial Services and Raymond James Financial Services since 2016. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports its clients through a broad advisor network and specialized advisory programs.

Patrick Mastin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Bennett, Mastin, Kosmack, Inc., a financial services firm, and is involved in selling fixed life insurance and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Kyle Neumann is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Neumann holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Lino Lakes, MN. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm’s approach includes written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, supported by centralized consulting and algorithmic tools.

Kristina Elfering is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010 and owns Elfering & Associates, a civil engineering business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Scott Summerbell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ham Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a network of around 23,701 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Marcus Schaller is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently working at Ameriprise in Plymouth, MN. His prior roles include positions at Integrated Equity Management and Commonwealth Financial Network. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice based on detailed investment research and proprietary analysis tools.

David Boniface is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001 and is also associated with Legacy Capital and Magnetic North Advisors. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

William Folkes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Krystine Berens is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Guardian Resources for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she creates training videos related to fixed indexed annuities and asset management applications. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that include a range of investment vehicles, with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Maclay Swanson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise since 2020 and previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 1999 to 2020. He is also involved in music publishing and works as an artist outside of his advisory role. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Darin Stevens is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Wells Fargo Bank. Before entering financial services, he spent two years working as a farmer. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Mark Wood is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he operated a small business, Max's Mowing and More, for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tyler Armstrong is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has previously worked at firms including Royal Alliance and AdvisorNet Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a wood decor business that sells products on Etsy. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Shawn Murray is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lino Lakes, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in his local church as a money counter and assists with informal budget reviews. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services and a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. Its retirement-income service uses research-driven, tax-efficient strategies and algorithmic tools to provide clients with tailored, written recommendations.

Michael Kauls is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in North Oaks, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2015. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on goal-based analyses and planning across a broad range of topics. The firm offers these services either on a one-time or ongoing basis while keeping planning and managed-account services separate.

John Crosland is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hanover, MN, bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head coach for the Buffalo High School Boys Swim and Dive team and is a scoutmaster for Scout Troop 563. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jason Dekeuster is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business coaching through a consulting firm he co-owns and participates in a business consulting study group. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Anthony Bumgarner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Fridley, MN. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at CUNA Brokerage Services Inc. and Cuna Mutual Group for 15 years. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, providing advisory services through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Nicholas Valento is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Osaic Wealth, Gradient Securities, and AKA Sports prior to joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Valento is involved as a personal care assistant with Consumer Choice Services. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.