Derek Wiitala is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC in Minnetonka, MN. He has prior experience working at Endeavr Financial Planning & Wealth Management, Isthmus Partners, and Reinhart Partners, as well as the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers customized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies, and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting through a large network of approximately 190 advisors.

Daniel Steichen is a financial advisor with CX Institutional, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Personal Wealth Partners LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. CX Institutional serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach combining fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis across a range of asset classes and offers specialized strategy portfolios alongside custom solutions.

Derek Hagen is a CFP® and CFA® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Root Financial Partners. He previously worked at Money Quotient and holds a long-term association with Meaningful Money, which he has been involved with since 2017. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement plans. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and utilizes both in-house and unaffiliated sub-advisers for specialized portfolio management.

Richard Koch is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mutual Advisors and Mutual Securities since 2019 and previously spent more than two decades with Principal Life Insurance Co and Princor Financial Services Corporation. Outside of investment advising, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $6.75 billion through a network of 123 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutional investors, trusts, and retirement plans, employing a blend of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

John Schlueter is a financial advisor at JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining JNBA in 2023, he worked at BNY Mellon from 2019 to 2023 and has a background that includes positions outside finance, such as at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and the University of Central Florida. JNBA Financial Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and family office clients. The firm employs multi-asset portfolio strategies using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, covered-call strategies, and incorporates AI tools alongside fundamental and technical analysis.

Clifton Ross is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Guardian Capital Management and Guardian Wealth Strategies, among other firms. Ross is also the owner of American Heritage Group, LLC, an insurance sales and services business based in Minneapolis. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Christopher Mc Grann is a financial advisor with Riverbridge Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at IMST Distributors, U.S. Bancorp Investments, US Bank, and Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. He is based in Minneapolis, MN. Riverbridge Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and investment companies. The firm employs a growth equity investment process and manages strategies that include Enhanced Income portfolios, serving a broad client base that includes sovereign wealth funds and other institutional investors.

Brian D'orazio is a CFP® and CFA® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2012. Based in Minneapolis, MN, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation through model portfolios combining mutual funds and ETFs, and integrates wealth, tax, estate, and insurance professionals to coordinate comprehensive planning.

Erik Howe is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently affiliated with AdvisorNet Wealth Partners. His prior experience includes roles at Advanced Retirement Resources and The Navigators. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm manages diversified portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and sub-advisors, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Alec Finn is a financial advisor at Oxford Financial Group, Ltd. based in Minneapolis, MN, with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at SRS Acquiom and US Bank, as well as service in the U.S. Navy from 2011 to 2019. Oxford Financial Group serves ultra high-net-worth individuals and families, institutional clients, trusts, foundations, and closely held business owners. The firm offers family office and chief investment officer services, fiduciary trust administration, and access to private market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation across public and alternative asset classes through dedicated investment teams.

Timothy Evon is a financial advisor at Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and multiple securities licenses, including Series 63, 65, and 66. Prior to joining Redhawk in 2023, he was affiliated with Focus Financial Network, Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member or owner of several business entities related to office management and investment activities. Redhawk Wealth Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, estates, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs strategic and tactical asset allocation across a range of investment vehicles, with portfolios overseen by a weekly investment committee.

Jason Mahn is a financial advisor at NorthRock Partners, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CITY NATIONAL BANK, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, and Plexus Corp. He maintains a Wisconsin insurance license for Accident & Health, Life, and Variable contracts. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach focusing on broad asset allocation, diversification, and tax-aware investing, utilizing independent managers and private market allocations alongside AI and automated tools.

William Steinbauer is a financial advisor at The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. in Golden Valley, MN, with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Oak Ridge since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, serving both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers managed accounts and access to third-party portfolio managers, primarily managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis with periodic client reviews.

Matthew Scherer is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Level Four Advisory Services. He has worked with Level Four Financial, LLC since 2019 and previously was with LPL Financial from 2014 to 2021. Outside of his advisory work, Scherer is a board member and president of the Hamel Athletic Club, a youth baseball organization in Hamel, MN. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $5.32 billion across 115 advisors and over 13,800 client relationships. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering fee-only financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan advisory services.

David Wischmeier is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Winged Keel Group since 2025 and previously with Mbw Group, NBW Insurance Group, and Story Capital. Wischmeier serves as a board member for Saint Paul's Outreach and is the treasurer of Holy Trinity Hermitage, Inc., a charitable ministry. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of independent firms and financial professionals. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory services.

Connor Chesnut is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Craig-Hallum Capital Group, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Outside of finance, Chesnut has experience in the food and beverage industry, having worked at Jimmy's Food and Drink and Big Guys BBQ. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment approach with customized asset allocations using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments, supported by integration within the broader Thrivent group.

Thomas Pesch is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. in Eden Prairie, MN, holding 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Honkamp Krueger Financial Services for 10 years and has been with Olsen Thielen Co since 2008, where he also serves as an accountant advising businesses on accounting, auditing, and taxation. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes style allocation models overseen by an investment advisory committee and offers tax-intelligent strategies and centralized trading through a network of CPA firms and registered advisor representatives.

Audrey Heitkamp is a financial advisor with Focus Financial in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at OSAIC, CarVal Investors, and Ernst & Young. Outside of her advisory duties, she operates as a notary public and holds an ownership interest in a partnership managing administrative functions related to her financial advisory business. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion through 118 advisors, serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning, utilizing a range of investment strategies and vehicles tailored to client needs.

Benjamin Reynolds is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Thrivent Investment Management Inc. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and currently serves as Wealth Coach and Director of Financial Planning at Parable Wealth Partners. Reynolds is also the owner of Storyline, LLC, a non-investment-related business established to cover expenses for his advisory activities. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach, utilizing customized asset allocations with low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments, supported by ongoing client reviews and third-party custodians.

Polly Hamm is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Mission Wealth Management, LP and was previously with Brown Wealth Management, LLC. Polly is also co-owner of Right at Home, a business providing in-home care and assistance. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team advisory firm serving affluent individuals, families, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm emphasizes customized, long-term strategies using a range of investment vehicles and offers services such as tax-aware trading, cross-border planning, and ERISA retirement plan fiduciary support.