Stephen Green is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Duluth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its affiliated investment management firm since 2011. 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 planning that covers a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Kristin Rognerud is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services before joining Raymond James in 2011. Rognerud serves on the Finance/Investment Committee of the College of St Scholastica’s Board of Trustees, advising on the management of the college’s endowment. She is also president of Ascential Wealth Advisors, where she provides financial planning services and oversees business management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, utilizing risk profiling and analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes.

Tanner Laderoute is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Duluth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and with less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, the Pittsburgh Penguins Organization, and the University of Minnesota Duluth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research resources.

Derek Dallum is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Duluth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked in healthcare and bookkeeping roles. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored Recommendation Reports through a centralized consulting team.

Kevin Pilon is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Duluth, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Pilon provides occasional cantoring at funerals and serves on the stewardship council at St. Benedict Catholic Parish. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Conrad Hjort is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Duluth, MN, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and is a general partner involved in managing office expenses for a business entity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to generate tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Mark Brown is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and employer-based financial planning agreements.

Lynn Dart Nelson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, Nelson spent over three decades with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment solutions through a large network of advisors and incorporates both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Carol Taran is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hermantown, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, offering written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers services through a centralized retirement-income consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Grace Creager is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Duluth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. She has prior work experience in various roles including at Perk Place Coffeehouse and the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Kristin Montgomery is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Duluth, MN. She has previously worked at BELL Bank and Manifest Wealth Management, and has maintained a photography business since 2012. She is also involved with the College of St Scholastica. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of investment strategies supported by operational and research tools.

Jade Cavallin is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with LPL Financial, where she has worked since 2021, following prior roles at Anne Holy and Waddell & Reed. Outside of her advisory work, she is also a licensed notary. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various asset classes.

Daniel Maki is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 66 license. Maki has worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2016 and is also affiliated with Ascential Wealth Advisors in Duluth, MN, where he contributes as a financial advisor focusing on investment management and financial planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Jordan Fahlsing is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2011. Fahlsing serves as a board member at large for the Hermantown Legacy Fund, a philanthropic organization supporting the Hermantown community through grants, scholarships, and sponsorships. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial plans that address various topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm offers these services without discretionary trading authority and maintains a separation between planning and managed-account services.

Ryan Geris is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2008. He is a member of The Yung Geris Group, which emphasizes building long-term client relationships through listening, understanding, and collaborative goal achievement. Ryan's role focuses on delivering integrated financial services tailored to clients' needs, utilizing the resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking capabilities of Bank of America. Ryan's expertise includes retirement planning, college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, tax minimization, and liquidity management, among other areas. He holds professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth. Committed to community involvement, Ryan serves as a board member for the Beck Foundation and Northwoods Children's Services, and has previously been involved with the Duluth Denfeld High School Hockey team as an assistant coach and the Duluth Amateur Hockey Association as a board member. Outside of work, he spends time with his family and enjoys outdoor activities including biking, boating, camping, golfing, ice hockey, photography, running, football, and yoga.

Benjamin Kneeland is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Duluth, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. In addition to his financial career, he serves part-time as a licensed peace officer with the Proctor Police Department. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides non-discretionary financial planning and consulting services supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles, affiliated research, and specialized advisory programs.

Kyle Tomaich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2011. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for the Duluth East softball team. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports and entertainment planning.

Neill Atkins is a financial advisor at Cetera with 45 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Cetera since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Atkins hosts a weekly talk radio show focused on current events and politics and serves on the board of several veterans organizations, including Veterans United for Freedom and the Zenith City American Legion Post 28. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, supporting a range of program structures and client needs.

Jordan Urshan is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2024 and previously worked for Securities America Inc and Securities America Advisors from 2010 to 2024. Outside of advising, he acts as an agent for fixed insurance products through Urshan Retirement Group, Inc., and serves as a notary public. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios tailored to client needs.

Lukan Hanson is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held various client service roles at firms such as Sellwood Partners and AdvisorNet Financial and currently works with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a bartender at Ridgeview Country Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.