Amy Zinniel is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. She previously worked at Boyum Barenscheer for five years before joining Mariner Wealth Advisors in 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages an investment-related rental property. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to implement customized portfolios and provides unique administrative and financial wellness solutions.

Paul Tierney III is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Equitable Distributors, LLC and AXA Distributors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Tierney is involved as the head coach for the Minnetonka Lacrosse Association. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across equity, balanced, and fixed-income strategies.

Cameron Kerkes is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience currently affiliated with Mariner. He has prior experience at Vanguard Group and its affiliates and serves as a paralegal specialist in the Virginia Air National Guard, providing legal services to military personnel. Mariner serves a diverse clientele including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, offering customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers along with integrated tax and accounting services.

Rachel Reis is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, and Ameriprise Financial Services, following earlier roles at Nordstrom and the University of Minnesota. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem using standard asset allocation models and research tools, with final trading decisions made by clients.

Matthew Kaas is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. based in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Modern Life, TruChoice (American Financial Marketing Inc), The Leaders Group Inc, and Questar Asset Management. He also serves as a Brokerage Manager at Modern Life, wholesaling variable insurance products. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors through investment supervisory services, portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and ERISA fiduciary services. Their approach combines fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, with a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios that uses risk questionnaires to tailor passive, active, or blended fund portfolios.

Sarah Berggren is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at CTB Financial Services, Ltd. for sixteen years before joining Creative Planning. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of supplemental investment options and a large advisory team managing approximately $217 billion in assets.

Mark Schlumpberger is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Commonwealth Financial Network and Integrated Equity Management, having previously worked at Ameriprise, American Bank, Bank of Bozeman, and Aaron's, Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports approximately 2,900 advisors and manages over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Matthew Dobbins is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Lake Elmo, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and associated investment management firms for over 20 years before joining Principal and related entities in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches third-grade boys' basketball and works in ski equipment sales. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Catherine Jenson is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC and has held previous roles at Landmark Wealth Management Group, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Thrivent Advisor Network, and Thrivent Financial. Jenson is also an insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and offers both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Hannah Poss is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential. She has experience working at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP for seven years and joined Mariner in 2026. Prior to her professional career, she was affiliated with the University of Minnesota for four years. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations by offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations and provides a range of strategies across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and digital assets, while also delivering integrated tax and accounting services uncommon for firms of its size.

Jennifer Beyl Lee is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Landmark Wealth Management Group, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Thrivent Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member for the Support Our Troops Haunted House Group, an annual fundraiser event. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a manager-driven approach that combines asset-allocation modeling with both active and passive strategies. The firm also sponsors proprietary investment vehicles and serves as an operating general partner for multiple private funds.

Michael Giefer is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2019. Prior to this, he worked at The Johnston Group from 2014 to 2019. Creative Planning is an enterprise firm managing approximately $217 billion in client assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various advanced portfolio management techniques and offers a broad range of retirement plan services alongside affiliated legal, trust, and recordkeeping businesses.

Garrett Engman is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2018, previously working at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Engman is also a partner in New Horizons BFS LLC, where he provides client advice and financial services. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts using a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Patrick Stenson is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds the Series 63 designation. He has 38 years of industry experience and has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2022, with prior experience at Investors Financial Group, LLC and LPL Financial. His other business activities include sales and service of fixed annuities, term life, long-term care, and disability insurance. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions through proprietary and third-party platforms. The firm’s fiduciary-based model incorporates multiple investment strategies and often implements advice via third-party managers and turn-key asset management programs.

Brett Haukedahl is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2017 and also operates Haukedahl Financial Services, LLC, which facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. Prior to Commonwealth, he worked at Capital Management Securities, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment options, while providing technology, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Keith Willey is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Lake Elmo, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked with J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2021 and previously held roles at Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, and other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at New Horizons BFS LLC and also works as a server at McCoy's Copper Pint. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, third-party investment manager access, and various managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Melissa Bitting is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a bank officer for Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company to support and manage retirement plan account relationships. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Joyce Murphy is a financial advisor at &Partners with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Lumitas Wealth Strategies, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Wells Fargo Advisors. She is also involved in fixed insurance sales, spending a small portion of her time on this activity. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, universities, trusts, private businesses, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan services using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, with portfolios managed by in-house advisors or third-party managers.

Nicholas Moriarty is an investment professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors, NewEdge Advisors, LPL Financial, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in AlphaSights, a global knowledge services firm, providing expertise through surveys and consultations. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.’s Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, institutions, and government entities. The firm employs both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, including private equity and real estate feeder funds, and uses an investment process that incorporates due diligence, asset allocation, and the use of third-party sub-advisors when appropriate.

Collette Mitchell is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is the CEO of Charley Browns Backburner Chili, a business selling dry chili spice and pre-packaged cooked chili. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers point-in-time financial planning alongside ongoing portfolio management and acts as investment adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.