Fred Lee is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022, and previously at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Wells Fargo Clearing. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a range of planning areas. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, while keeping these services separate.

Taylor Bacchus is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he held positions at Isaacson & Associates American Family and NorthStar Ford. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions and uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Madison Thor Uy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2017, prior to which he had multiple roles at Concordia College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data within a defined investment framework influenced by its affiliated product ecosystem.

Benjamin Kyes is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Candid First Impressions, a photo digitization business, and owns Sycamore Trailers LLC, which rents trailers to the public. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in delivering its services, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Ashton Beck is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Wealth Management since 2019, following a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Bank. Prior to his financial services career, he held various roles in the hospitality and retail sectors. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse clientele, including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and investment options supported by its capital markets capabilities and affiliated asset managers.

Harrison Weems is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at St Michael Car Care Center and Charter Nex Films. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized services including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Michael Pieper is a financial advisor with Cetera in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant hockey coach for Osseo Area Schools and works with North Star Resource Group, a financial services DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to a range of third-party money managers across various program structures.

James Grotz is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and has also worked as a non-variable insurance agent since 1990. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and encourages clients to implement recommendations through its advisory programs or other providers.

Michael Roberts is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, RBC Capital Markets, U.S. Bank, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. 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 analyses and planning across various financial topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Roger Williams is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Lake Elmo, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience, including two years at MusicFirst prior to joining Thrivent in 2019. Williams serves as Vice Chair on the board of the Minnesota Boychoir, a nonprofit that provides educational and performance opportunities for boys in the Twin Cities area. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s service emphasizes ongoing or one-time planning engagements covering a wide range of topics and allows clients to integrate planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing system.

Michael Erpenbach is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles at Willy Zimmerman, Education Resource Partners, Inc., and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Erpenbach has served on the St. John's University Alumni Board and the SJU Alumni Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Andrew Osland is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc., as well as operating Oz Cycles LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, offering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers these services through a centralized retirement-income consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Kumi Goaneh is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2018, Kumi worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co., and earlier was with Highland Management. Outside of finance, Kumi was involved with Lux Looks Beauty LLC for fourteen years. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering tailored investment strategies and a range of advisory programs that integrate both in-house and third-party portfolio managers.

Ashraf Hassan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Northland Securities, Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Hassan has also been involved with various businesses outside the financial sector, including DoorDash and Fogo De Chao. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from internal and third-party sources to support its investment and retirement plan offerings.

Macinnes Lamont is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked in various roles including positions at the University of St. Thomas, Postmates, DoorDash, Office Depot, and Edina High School. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate written recommendation reports delivered in partnership with the client's financial advisor. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Timothy Connolly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fridley, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and utilizing algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated committee.

Grant Mohlenhoff is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he assists clients in developing holistic financial plans, guiding them through various tools, approaches, and strategies offered by Fidelity. He focuses on understanding clients' needs and goals to provide tailored financial advice. Grant has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through several roles including Investment Solutions Representative, Investment Solutions Representative II, and Relationship Manager before becoming an Investment Consultant in 2024. This experience has provided him with a broad understanding of investment solutions and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Grant enjoys family activities, fitness, golf, movies, snowboarding, and soccer.

Katie Merritt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been in the financial services industry since 2016, with prior experience at First American Title Insurance Company and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research and analytics to provide diversified investment options within available plan platforms.

Hannah Geiger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked at Jamf for four years and UnitedHealthCare for two years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, combining in-house research, third-party data, and algorithmic analysis within a defined investment framework.

Victor Edwards is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Minneapolis, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Amazon, Securitas AB, and Homeview Health. Edwards has been with Thrivent Financial since 2026. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses that cover a wide range of planning topics. The firm offers planning and managed-account services separately but allows clients to combine them under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”