Stephen Magistad is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Saint Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines a non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Michael Kauls is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 13 years of industry experience. He has held his current roles since 2015. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive written recommendations on various financial topics without including implementation. The firm combines holistic, goal-based planning with managed account programs under a consolidated billing option, maintaining a separation between planning and portfolio management.

Jonathan Ehresmann is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Stillwater, MN, and has 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management from 2015 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Jonathan is active in music performance and teaching, performing with two bands and providing private guitar lessons. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach involves a centralized service team and utilizes proprietary research and tools to tailor retirement income solutions.

Lenin Ibarra is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Saint Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside the financial sector, he has worked for Metro Transit. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program for individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution through recognized custodians, serving a broad client base with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Autumn Schinka is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Cottage Grove, MN. She holds the Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, she spent 20 years at Best Buy Co., Inc. Outside of advising, she works occasionally as a freelance video producer and director and serves as president of the Stillwater Area High School Girls Golf Booster Club. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning covering a wide range of financial topics, with the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system.

Kristy De Los Santos is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo and in the abstract and title industry. Prior to her financial career, she spent five years at a veterinary referral and emergency clinic. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Philip Bruneau is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1990 and also has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and managing member in family ranching and farming operations in Montana. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Daniel De St. Aubin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching youth athletes with the St. Croix Soccer Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides its services through structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling.

Jason Dekeuster is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business coaching through a consulting firm he co-owns and participates in a business consulting study group. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Lawrence Donna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oakdale, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Garret Swenson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at EFS Advisors and Wehner & Associates. Prior to his advisory roles, he was employed at the University of Minnesota, Instacart, and Northfield Public Schools. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides written recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, tax analysis, and adaptive withdrawal strategies, delivered through a centralized consulting team in collaboration with the client’s financial advisor.

Timothy Hennen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in White Bear Lake, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at nVent, Open Access International Technology, and Border States Electric. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an e-commerce website called Champion E-Comm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. It offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Nicholas Valento is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Osaic Wealth, Gradient Securities, and AKA Sports prior to joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Valento is involved as a personal care assistant with Consumer Choice 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Greene is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2025. Prior to his current role, he gained experience in banking and hospitality. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary advisory services and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm combines a large client base with integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Donna Herem is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory services supported by structured planning tools and a range of investment programs.

Garrett Bassett serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2016. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Consultant at Ameriprise Financial from 2012 to 2016. In his current position, he focuses on building long-term relationships with clients by developing personalized financial plans tailored to their goals, concerns, and priorities. As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional, Bassett provides guidance in areas including retirement planning, investment management, and broader financial planning needs. He is committed to offering ongoing support to clients and is available for in-person, phone, or virtual meetings.

Gregory Pierce is a financial advisor at Osaic with 52 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Fortis Investors, Inc. since 1993. Outside of advisory work, he operates an insurance agency that sells various annuity products. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management programs. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance analysis and multiple strategy options.

Erik Grinde is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Woodbury, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2002. 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 planning that covers a range of topics, including retirement and estate planning, and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

John Dahlberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CRI Securities, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial advising, he works as an independent contractor realtor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Courtney Wasowicz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Securian Financial Services Inc and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.