Jason Perkins is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance, and Thrivent Financial. In addition to his advisory career, Perkins serves as an independent contractor and referee for the Minnesota State High School League, NCAA, and Minnesota Vikings. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, featuring both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Jessica Cripps is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, where she has been since 2022. In her role, she collaborates with clients to provide a holistic experience and helps to simplify complex financial concepts. Jessica partners and aligns with clients to empower them to make well thought out decisions based on their unique, individual needs. Her professional experience includes positions as an Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, an Associate Client Account Manager at Stevens Foster Financial Advisors, a Wealth Advisor at Ovation Wealth Advisors, and a Senior Registered Client Associate at UBS Financial Services. This range of experience has contributed to her expertise in financial consulting. Outside of her professional work, Jessica has interests in board games, gardening, movies, music, pets, and singing.

Stacey Okan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Patrick Gherity is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Vadnais Heights, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Bremer Bank, Raymond James Financial Services, and CUNA Brokerage 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, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Eric Swanson is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as an advisor in Lakeville, MN. Outside of his advisory role, Swanson serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Eagan Kick-Start Rotary Foundation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Nicole Daleiden is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hugo, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Her other business activities include fiduciary services. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm operates as a large institutional provider delivering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Matthew Veldman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to design and implement customized financial strategies aligned with their goals and long-term aspirations. He holds the roles of Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor within Merrill, managing discretionary investment strategies and offering tailored advice to diverse clientele including business owners, professional athletes, and families. Prior to joining Merrill in 2015, Matthew was a professional football player in the NFL from 2012 to 2014, playing as a tight end for several teams. He earned a Bachelor's degree from North Dakota State University and holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). His expertise covers wealth transition, retirement strategies, cash-flow analysis, income generation, and defined contribution plan design and administration. Matthew is involved in community initiatives such as Twin Cities R!se, where he contributes to financial literacy and supports individuals transitioning back into the workforce. He resides in Hugo, Minnesota, with his wife Sarah and their two sons. His personal interests include fishing, football, reading, and spending time with his family.

Cassandra Dowd is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Paul, MN, where she has worked since 2014. She has 11 years of experience in the financial industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates.

Alysha Parotti is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity, a role she has held since 2025. In this position, she leads a team focused on guiding individuals and families in making informed decisions involving wealth growth, protection, enjoyment, and transfer. Prior to this, Alysha held various roles at Fidelity including Financial Consultant from 2022 to 2025 and Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2022. She also has experience as an Adjunct Professor of Business at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul in 2021 and worked with Thrivent as an Associate Producer 1 from 2020 to 2021, and as an Associate Representative in 2020. Alysha holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial planning and consulting.

Patrick Hager is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Woodbury, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Powderhorn Mountain Resort and multiple vineyards, such as BookCliff Vineyards and Restoration Vineyards. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm is notable for its large network of advisors and branch offices, as well as affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

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.

David Boniface is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in North Oaks, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2001 and was also associated with Magnetic North Advisors for three years. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Legacy Capital Wealth Management. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Anthony Zajac is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. The firm serves more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. Edward Jones manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Mark Sunberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Cetera since 2013 and is the owner of Sunberg Capital Partners, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Sunberg is a co-owner of Red's Savoy Pizza, a restaurant in St. Paul, MN, and serves as vice president and board member of Discern Capital Inc, a holding company for private investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Angela Krebsbach is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 2000, focusing on helping clients realize and achieve their financial goals. Angela works closely with clients to understand their priorities and designs tailored wealth management plans based on their individual needs. Her expertise includes retirement income planning, managing wealth through life transitions such as divorce or the loss of a spouse, building business liquidity, and estate planning. Angela holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). She earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of St. Thomas and a Master's degree in Business Taxation from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked as a Certified Public Accountant for eight years. Angela resides in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. She participates in community activities including Minnesota Veterans Homes, Feed My Starving Children, and the Ryder Cup. Her personal interests include golfing, hiking, reading, spending time with family, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Edward Gwiazdon is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lake Elmo, MN, with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2002. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Susan Franklin is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a committee member on the Community Development Board for Northwest YMCA and is the treasurer of the Suburban Corvettes of Minnesota social club. 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 investment strategies through multiple advisory programs that incorporate discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and brokerage services.

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.

Jessica Greenig is a financial advisor at Osaic with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at GT Financial Advisors and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is an insurance producer selling life and traditional insurance products and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various investment programs and third-party manager options.

Pajtsheng Vang is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1987 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling home security and automation products through a co-located affiliate and owns a raw land investment. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.