Anthony Schuster is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he provides financial planning advice and investment management recommendations through his outside employment with WDA, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a retirement income service that provides clients with written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lance Flannery is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and his own firms, Flannery Holdings, LLC and Wealth Guidance, Inc., where he maintains ongoing involvement. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary research and third-party asset management.

John Connolly III is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Excelsior, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2008, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and serves as a commodity pool operator with formal governance procedures for its advised funds.

Dennis Ahlm is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rogers, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, offering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its recommendations.

Steven Novacek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Buffalo, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he has worked in physical therapy and wellness, lumber and millwork, and spent time at Marquette University. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of NoMa LLC, a fitness business, and serves as the head volleyball coach for Buffalo High School’s varsity team. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and branches across the United States.

Joseph Yeado is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Delano, MN, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Britt Tappen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mound, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Backyard Bars LLC, a construction business. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients with significant investable assets, offering a retirement-income planning service that combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to produce personalized recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Leslie Joon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and have worked in various roles within Fidelity since 2015, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator with formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Taylor White is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been involved with Vision Financial Group since 2013, where he serves as a director. He is also owner or partner of several related business entities, including Vision Holdings LLC and Financial Integrators. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers multiple investment platforms and strategies, combining proprietary models and third-party solutions, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Lindsey Oldre is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Delano, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Lindsey worked at Allianz Technology of America and Allianz Life for a combined 16 years. Outside of her financial career, she makes and sells handmade mittens seasonally on Etsy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and services, including managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Raymond Messenbrink is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in St. Michael, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Amanda Johnson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She specializes in long-term retirement cash-flow planning, risk management, tax-efficient investment strategies, and estate plan considerations. Amanda works closely with her clients, focusing on collaborative relationships to understand their unique goals and design personalized financial roadmaps. Her professional experience spans over a decade in the financial services industry. Prior to her current position, Amanda served as Vice President of Financial Planning and Financial Advisor at LGM Wealth Management - LPL Financial from 2021 to 2023. She has also held senior financial advisory roles at Secured Retirements and Lurie Wealth Management, as well as a private wealth management position at Integrated Equity Management. Early in her career, she worked as a Registered Representative at New England Financial. Outside of her professional life, Amanda enjoys concerts, cooking and baking, family activities, exploring food as a foodie, golf, and traveling.

Kevin Schmitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Excelsior, MN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has recently transitioned from a 21-year career at Illinois Tool Works (ITW) to advisory roles beginning in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Schmitz Iowa Farmland, a real estate rental business. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jena Cox Backes is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Buffalo, MN, where she has worked for seven years. In addition to her advisory role, she is an ordained minister and teaches group fitness classes at the Becker Community Center and YMCA. She also has a long-standing involvement with Young Living as a product distributor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Adam Phillipich is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 11 years before joining Cambridge Investment Research in 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairperson of the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce's Bloomington Future Leaders Steering Committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent financial professionals utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Scott Musgjerd is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2005. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and offers a broad range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Eric Reiner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Monticello, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, he worked for Beckhoff Automation LLC for 15 years. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Steidl is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2014. He owns Steidlbros LLC, which provides payroll services, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Delano Athletic Club. Additionally, he volunteers pro bono CFP® services through the Angel Foundation’s Financial Cancer Care Program and the Coordinated Assistance Network, assisting veterans and military families. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Erin Theisen is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Mound, MN. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of experience in the industry, all of which have been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. 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 utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Mark Rethman is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, all of which have been with Edward Jones. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Buffalo, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.