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 two years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2021 and has prior experience in various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Insight Global, The Fillmore/Trax Restaurant, City Works, and Tillys. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing 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.

Jeffrey Lensing is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Andover, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2017, following a brief tenure at Minneapolis Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and operates a small party supply rental business with family members. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Gloria Pozzini is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.) for over 31 years and spent 23 years with Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. Pozzini also sells life, disability, fixed annuity, and long-term care insurance, providing coverage assessments to clients. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance analysis, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that include a variety of investment types.

William Feiler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Sage Point Financial, Royal Alliance Associates, FSC Securities Corporation, and Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a sole proprietorship that raises and sells beef cattle. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services through a broad network of advisers, using asset-allocation tools and offering access to various managed account solutions and third-party money managers.

Elizabeth White is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Jasmine Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2026. Her prior work experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, The Loose Moose, and Squealers Smoke Shack. 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.

Lilia Kelash is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes a year at Willis Towers Watson and various roles across different industries before entering finance. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alexander Whitney is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and has been with RBC Capital Markets and its affiliated entities since 2018. Whitney serves on the board of directors for Hixon Properties, Inc., a family-owned real estate development company. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Max Hellmann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and Fastenal. Outside of his advisory role, he competes in fishing tournaments that offer monetary prizes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which includes written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Bruce Kirking is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 1999 and has prior experience at Mills Fleet Farm. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice-managing member of Pine Knoll Partners, LLC. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Nicholas Rowan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2006 and has a prior background with U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Inc. since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in St. Paul, MN. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of capital markets and research resources to support client strategies.

Bo Chwala is a financial advisor at Merrill in Saint Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked in various roles including at N.I.S. Financial Services and Ozark National Life. Outside of financial services, he has experience in the food service industry and retail. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Nelson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services Inc. for nine years. In addition to his advisory role, Nelson is an insurance producer specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple investment types.