Collin Mead is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions including work with the Wisconsin Bicycle Federation and service in the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and offices.

Eric Fouquette is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera in Oakdale, MN. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025 and has prior work experience in various roles including wellness operations and educational positions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. It offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Andrew Miller is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Thrivent Investment Management delivers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across multiple topics, with options to combine planning and managed-account services while maintaining separate engagements.

Deanna Pohl is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Ameriprise offers 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 recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Tami Nelson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at American Enterprise Investment Services Inc and RiverSource Distributors Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address 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 through a centralized consulting team.

Mariann Rutter is a financial professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera since 2023, with prior experience at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and CRI Securities, LLC. Additionally, she serves as a notary public and operates North Star Resource Group, a financial services DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, with multiple program structures and access to third-party managers.

Roy Smalley III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor baseball analyst for Souhan-Smalley Podcasts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Logan Freeburg is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2024 and has a varied background including roles in education and retail. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, taxes, estates, and special needs without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm combines holistic, goal-based analyses with a managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Matthew Machaiek is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Dain Rauscher Inc. since 2002. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client's risk profile.

Gregory Murphy is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Merrill in Saint Paul, MN. He has worked at Merrill since 2000 and also with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Kihei, Hawaii. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Katherine Iacarella is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance, and Jeffrey P. Scott & Associates. She also serves as registered staff at Renaissance Financial, where she provides securities, insurance, and advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management options through multiple program structures and affiliations with various third-party managers.

Robert Sabota is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise since 2018 and prior positions at First International Bank and Trust and American Enterprise Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a personal care assistant for a nonprofit, providing mental and physical health support and medication management for a live-in family member. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Laura Buu is a financial professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Thrivent Financial and Lalonde Wealth Advisor Group. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a registered practice coordinator supporting securities and planning business activities at North Star Resource Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a nationwide network of independent advisors and a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and a range of program structures under discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

David Foster is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on developing and maintaining client relationships by providing personalized advice, guidance, and retirement planning. He works closely with clients to optimize their retirement plan benefits and guide small business clients in selecting suitable Merrill solutions for employee retirement plans. With over 17 years of experience at Merrill, David specializes in areas including divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and investment consulting for both defined benefit and defined contribution plans. He provides ongoing performance tracking, personalized guidance, and periodic progress reviews to assist clients in reaching their individual financial goals. David holds a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology and Business Communication from Robert Morris University. He has earned the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He resides in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, with his two children. Outside of work, David enjoys boating, camping, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, and skiing, and he values attending events planned by his children.

Edward Sachs is a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayzata Research Group, LLC for twelve years, where he served as President. Sachs is also a board member of YMCA Camp Warren, a nonprofit organization offering resident summer camping through the Twin Cities YMCA. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning that covers a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program.

Matthew Zilles is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Justin Flores is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2021 and previously held positions outside the financial industry, including roles in the restaurant sector. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles with access to both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Ryan Weinzierl is the Vice President and Branch Leader at the Oakdale Investor Center. In this role, he leads a team of associates dedicated to serving clients by collaborating with planning and investment professionals to co-create and implement financial plans aimed at helping clients achieve their financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, serving as Vice President and Branch Leader. Prior to this, Ryan held several positions at Ameriprise Financial, including Senior Director of Advisor Business Development from 2015 to 2020, Sales Manager from 2011 to 2015, and Financial Advisor from 2009 to 2011.

Chad Miller is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Thrivent in 2026 and has prior experience with Explore Austin, BNI, Life Abundant Leadership, and Robert Half. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan.”

Patton Hoffarth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. Their approach includes restrictive enrollment criteria and investment recommendations influenced by proprietary research and affiliated product partnerships.