Julian Locke is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Edward Jones for 15 years before joining Perennial Financial Services and LPL Financial LLC in 2024. Locke is also involved with Perennial Legacy Insurance Solutions in a non-variable insurance capacity. Perennial Financial Services provides investment advisory and consulting to individual clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning with a fiduciary approach, using multiple platform relationships and third-party managers to tailor portfolio solutions.

Noel Silker is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC since 2020. Prior to that, he worked at Silker & Schmitt LLC and Raymond James Financial Services. JNBA Financial Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered adviser managing roughly $2 billion in discretionary assets, serving a range of clients from individuals to family offices. The firm employs a multi-asset approach using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and covered-call strategies, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis alongside AI-supported processes.

Harry Purcel is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Berthel Fisher since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Dune Deck Condominium Association in South Palm Beach, Florida. Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of asset management solutions through approximately 100 independent investment adviser representatives.

Ellen Horan is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Boulay Wealth. She previously worked at Valmark Securities, Inc. from 2016 to 2019 and has been affiliated with Boulay Financial Advisors and Boulay, PLLP since 2012. Boulay Wealth advises individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm uses a model-portfolio approach emphasizing diversification, cost control, and after-tax outcomes, and integrates advisory, tax/accounting, and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Dylan Seubert is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at NorthRock Partners, LLC since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Russell Financial Services. Seubert serves on the board of REACH Counseling, a sexual assault service provider, where he contributes to strategic planning and the finance committee. NorthRock Partners is a full-service wealth management firm advising individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, private funds, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach emphasizing broad asset allocation, diversification, and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management, including access to alternative and private-market strategies.

John Mathison is a financial advisor at Associated Investment Services, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various financial institutions including Fidelity Investments and Wells Fargo. Mathison is currently affiliated with Associated Bank, N.A. as well. Associated Investment Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual investors as well as small corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions. The firm offers a variety of model portfolio and separately managed account programs through third-party managers and its affiliate Kellogg Asset Management, delivering advisory services via the Envestnet/NFS platform with a predominantly non-discretionary management approach.

Charles Thalheimer is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at NorthRock Partners, LLC since 2019. Prior to this, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years. He serves on the board of directors for Barrington Youth and Family Services. NorthRock Partners is a full-service wealth management firm advising individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, private funds, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach that includes broad asset allocation, diversification, and the use of both public and private market strategies.

Kenneth Edwards is a financial advisor with Focus Financial and holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. He has 24 years of industry experience and has worked with Focus Financial Network, Inc. since 2002. Edwards is also a partner in Edwards & Osmonson, LLC, which provides tax and accounting services. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers managed account services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with a personalized investment approach tailored to clients’ Investor Profiles.

James Trebisovsky is a financial advisor with Larson Financial Group, LLC in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Larson Financial Group, he worked for eight years with the West St Paul School District 197. Larson Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on serving doctors and related businesses. The firm combines strategic and tactical investment approaches, employs a variety of management programs, and uses AI-assisted tools alongside human review to support research and client services.

Joseph Bloodgood is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Boulay Wealth in Eden Prairie, MN. His prior work includes roles at Boulay Financial Advisors, ValMark Advisers, Inc., and Bfa Holdings, LLC. He is also involved as a manager in Boulay Insurance Solutions, a fixed insurance business. Boulay Wealth is a multi-advisor firm providing wealth management services to individuals, corporate retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm employs defined Target Portfolio Allocation models focused on diversification, cost management, and after-tax outcomes, with a structure that integrates accounting, insurance, and legal services through formal affiliations.

Erika Wood is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Balefire, LLC. She has held roles at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Principal Financial Group. In addition to her advisory work, Wood coaches a high school girls' swim team. Balefire, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charities, and business entities. The firm employs a core-and-tactical investment approach with discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning across a multi-advisor platform managing approximately $2 billion in regulatory assets.

Chad Steeves is a financial advisor at Focus Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Focus Financial since 2008. Steeves also serves as president of SWMG LLC and is a partner in Bergstrom Financial Group LLC, entities involved in financial business operations. Focus Financial Network, Inc. manages approximately $6.3 billion through a network of 118 advisors, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning, employing diverse investment strategies and coordinating with clients’ tax and legal advisors.

Brian Thorkelson is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DAI Securities, AdvisorNet Wealth Management, Cetera Advisor Networks, Triad Advisors, and Lurie Wealth Advisors. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-team approach with about 63 advisors managing roughly $5 billion in assets, emphasizing asset allocation and diversification while utilizing third-party managers and technology platforms.

Westyn Bodell is a financial advisor at JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at JNBA since 2021. Prior to that, he was with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for three years and also spent two years at the Minneapolis Club. JNBA Financial Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and some family office clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and non-investment business consulting, employing multi-asset portfolios with a range of strategies and incorporating AI tools alongside human review.

Anthony Ferrara is a financial advisor with Larson Financial Group, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Larson Financial Group and its affiliated broker-dealer, Larson Financial Securities, since 2010. Ferrara is also involved as an owner of AJF Holdings, LLC, which provides financial advisory services through Larson Financial Group. Larson Financial Group offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios and customized discretionary programs using both strategic and tactical investment approaches, and it integrates third-party money managers, AI-assisted tools, and affiliated services that extend into broker-dealer activities, real estate brokerage, private equity, and pension consulting.

Annie Paul is a financial advisor at Riverbridge Partners, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Riverbridge since 2019. Prior to joining Riverbridge, she was employed at UnitedHealth Group and TripleTree LLC. Riverbridge Partners provides discretionary equity and income portfolio management to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm follows a growth-equity investment process centered on five key factors and offers services including sub-advisory mandates and management of pooled investment vehicles.

Shauna Bednar is a CFP® professional with five years of experience at NorthRock Partners and a total of fourteen years in the financial industry. She previously worked at U.S. Bank and UMB Private Wealth Management. Shauna is based in Minneapolis, MN. NorthRock Partners is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, private funds, and other business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach emphasizing diversification and broad asset allocation, and it offers a range of personal office services including tax preparation and bill pay.

Cory Zafke is a financial advisor with AdvisorNet Wealth Partners and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Clearpath Wealth Advisors, Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, and Allianz Life Financial Services LLC. He serves as Chapter President and Instructor for the American Financial Education Alliance, providing financial education workshops. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners offers investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm utilizes diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Ximena Silva Avila is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Perennial Financial Services with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Edward Jones, as well as consulting work at O'Rourke Strategic Consulting. Perennial Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting for individual, trust, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs a range of portfolio strategies tailored to client goals and incorporates new technology, including AI tools, to enhance portfolio analysis and client services.

Ryan Warner is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Maple Grove, MN, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has 23 years of industry experience, with previous roles at Oakwood Capital Securities, Mercap Securities, Valor Capital Management, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, Warner owns an eBay business. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, trustees, retirement plans, and other RIAs. The firm employs model-based, asset-allocation strategies and offers services including financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management.