Cole Backstrom is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2023. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and serves as a financial professional managing the Novation Wealth Management team at Novation Credit Union. Additionally, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and participates in residential real estate analysis through a separate venture. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, with a multi-manager platform that incorporates both affiliated and third-party managers and supports a range of account structures and investment programs.

Joseph Romain is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2024, following three years of self-employment. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and portfolio management options tailored to clients’ risk profiles. The firm combines in-house and third-party investment managers and provides integrated capital markets and alternative investment capabilities.

Gregory Krampe is a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Gregory has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999, bringing extensive experience in total wealth management by providing advice and guidance on multidimensional personal and business finances. His approach involves understanding the specific situations of his clients to establish objectives, develop appropriate strategies, and review progress toward achieving financial goals. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Gregory earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Indianapolis. Outside of his professional work, he lives in Mahtomedi with his wife and two children. He is involved in the community as a youth sports coach and enjoys running marathons, boating, and spending time with his family.

Adam Amys is a financial professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at firms including North Star Resource Group and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and payroll operations for businesses outside the investment sector. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with various program options and investment authorities.

Gabrielle Belisle is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Royal Bank of Canada Wealth Management, and other firms. She serves as Treasurer for Empower Survivors, a nonprofit organization. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and portfolio management programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment goals.

Paul Maloney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Eagan, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2025 and has prior experience in construction and retail businesses. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of Dandy Lion Coffee, a retail coffee business in Chanhassen, 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sandra Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 1999. Mcdonald has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, and it includes a broader range of financial products than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anna Morrison is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through various positions including Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and roles focused on fraud prevention and customer response, demonstrating extensive experience within the financial services industry. Anna also worked as a Financial Advisor at Thrivent from 2024 to 2025. Throughout her career, Anna has engaged in client-focused financial planning, emphasizing conversations that help clients build plans aligned with their goals and values. She seeks to educate clients to enhance their understanding of financial options, regardless of their background or experience. Outside of her professional commitments, Anna has interests that include art, camping, family activities, outdoor adventures, softball, and table tennis.

Sean Mulchrone is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and TD Ameritrade. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to client risk profiles and utilizing a range of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Patricia Vega is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2019. Prior to that, she was employed at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2018. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America enables access to a broad product platform including swaps, derivatives, lending, and custody services.

Dale Carlson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in White Bear Lake, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously spent time at Investment Centers of America, Inc. and Lake Area Bank. Carlson is also involved in insurance agency activities related to life, disability, and long-term care coverage. LPL Financial is an 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, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Bradley Timmons is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 15 years and has served as an ice hockey referee and coach since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in youth hockey development as the owner and lead instructor of Minnesota Mosquitoes AAA Hockey. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios with options for discretionary or non-discretionary management.

Awilda Diaz is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc for 16 years before joining Financial Dimensions Group where she also serves part-time as an RA-Delegate. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes, managed on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Todd Myers is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chanhassen, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Primerica Financial Services since 2003, Kensington International from 2014 to 2019, and ACCRA Home Care beginning in 2024. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner and sole proprietor of Midwest Talent Advisors LLC, an HR consulting business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and select separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers for its investment models.

Ryan Kaiser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oakdale, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc for 13 years and OSAIC for one year. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios and research.

John Walsh is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 32 years of industry experience and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2010. He also has a concurrent role at City National Bank beginning in 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various fee-based advisory programs and customizes investment strategies based on each client’s Advisory Risk Profile, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Abebi Stafford is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2015 and is also affiliated with the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living. Outside of her advisory role, she performs piano and organ music. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, offering retirement-income planning services that include written recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations, primarily for clients with significant investable assets managed through Ameriprise.

Fred Lawless II is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns LCBO, LLC, a business related to managing his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Russell Lewis III is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2018, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Lewis serves on the board of the IDTS Medical Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting patients who cannot afford respiratory care. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs and employs tailored investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers.

Clayton St George is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Fortis Investors, Inc. and Fortis for over 30 years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, and institutional investors through a broad network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation and portfolio construction using a variety of investment products.