Michael Pierce is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1996, bringing extensive experience in retirement planning strategies and a focus on assisting individuals, families, and business owners with comprehensive financial planning. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of St. Thomas and holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and retirement income. Michael is committed to working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. He participates in community volunteer work and has personal interests in biking, chess, golfing, ice hockey, reading, and skiing. Michael resides in Medina with his wife, Joni, and their sons, Ryan and Liam.

Scott Pierce is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is involved in his family business, Minnesota's Best Painting Company, where he provides consulting and training support. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Rae Velasquez is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. She has worked at several firms, including Fortune Financial and Securian Financial Services. Velasquez also supports team members at Fortune Financial in securities, insurance, and planning business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Graham Burke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at WaterRock Financial LLC and MD Financial / Vestment Financial, along with prior experience in financial services and education. 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, utilizing various investment strategies and technology tools across a large network of advisors.

Justin Feigal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Plymouth, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, U.S. Bancorp Investments, US Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Richard Shaeffer is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2009. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Plymouth, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Garrit Otten is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family-focused financial planning. He partners with clients to create personalized strategies aligned with their unique goals, emphasizing trust, transparency, and open communication. His expertise spans college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement income, tax minimization, legacy planning, and portfolio management services. Garrit holds a Bachelor's Degree from St. Olaf College and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA™), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He applies his extensive industry knowledge to help clients navigate financial complexities and make informed decisions that support their families’ long-term success. Based in Minneapolis, Garrit is actively involved in his community through his participation with Orono Youth Hockey. When not advising clients, he enjoys boating, football, golfing, ice hockey, pickleball, running marathons, skiing, reading, and spending time with his wife Mackenzie, son Tripp, and their dog Kopitar. He also serves as a varsity assistant coach at Mound Westonka High School, reflecting his commitment to family and community engagement.

Jesse Polk is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investor Services, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Polk serves as Vice President and CFO at Stampings of Minnesota, a metal stamping and manufacturing company. MassMutual 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering collaborative, annual planning engagements without discretionary authority over client investments.

Elizabeth Walker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management division since 2017. Prior to that, she worked at Marshalls for two years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a large network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various financial topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account options while keeping services separate.

L Jason Ripple is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Zen Partners LLC, a private company unrelated to investment activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Craig Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2009 to 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Joseph Gribben is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 1998, as well as City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Michael Munger is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on serving high-net-worth individuals and families. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2019 and collaborates as part of the Norman Munger Wealth Management Team, working alongside Katherine Norman and Tracy Manson to provide comprehensive financial strategies. Their approach emphasizes long-term planning tailored to clients' financial, philanthropic, and legacy goals, with a disciplined investment process and meticulous risk management. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Michael began his career at Deloitte in Minneapolis, specializing in tax strategies for families, trusts, and private businesses. Although he does not provide tax advice in his current role, his background as a former CPA from a Big 4 firm contributes to his proficiency in portfolio strategy, stock option planning, retirement and estate planning, and insurance analysis. He holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas. Outside of his professional work, Michael is active in the Minneapolis/St. Paul community as a volunteer with Special Olympics and Junior Achievement. He is also involved in sports as an official for high school athletics through the Suburban Officials Association. His personal interests include boating, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, refereeing, skiing, soccer, spending time with his family, and table tennis.

Sydney Kirchoff is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles at Thrivent Financial and its affiliates since 2017. Outside of financial services, she has entrepreneurial experience operating Sydney's Services for ten years and has worked in childcare and educational settings. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account services through its WealthPlan option while maintaining separation between the two.

Philipp Wagener is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, covering diverse areas including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized planning needs.

Whitney Blasko is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Wayzata, MN. She joined the Merrill office in 2010 after beginning her career in wealth management in New York City during college. Whitney has over 15 years of experience helping clients with a holistic approach to investing and wealth management, considering the many factors that impact a client's financial future. She specializes in areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, and support for women and LGBT wealth planning. Whitney holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia University with a concentration in economics within Latin American studies. Whitney is also a member of the Columbia Alumni Club of Minnesota and the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce. In addition to her professional work, Whitney is actively involved in community organizations such as Hammer Residences, Interfaith Outreach, and the Junior League of Minneapolis. She and her husband Greg live in the Wayzata area and enjoy participating in outdoor activities including wake surfing, various styles of biking, skiing, and she is working on rediscovering her interest in golf.

Richard Faatz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Cetera. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the Church of the Open Door, assisting with fundraising. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm combines proprietary research and third-party analytics to evaluate investment options and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Dara Day is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Throughout their career, Dara has worked with firms including Davenport & Company LLC and Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC. Dara is also involved in operations at Advisornet Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Alex Hoffman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Aerotek. Outside of his advisory role, Hoffman independently creates and distributes music through major streaming platforms. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through in-house and third-party investment managers, integrating capabilities across capital markets and asset management.

David Bergman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Eden Prairie, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, Strategic Financial Concepts, and Almeida Public Affairs. Outside of finance, he is involved with Lucky Shots Pickleball Club in Minneapolis. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with an emphasis on customizable investment strategies supported by research and technology.