Christy Naegely is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chaska, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice and tailored recommendation reports focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Marianne Laurent is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of advisory work, she is associated with Stonebrooke Golf Club in Shakopee, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brittney Daniels is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Sedgwick CMS and Bridges 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 advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Kack is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Granite Logistics. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Wealth Guidance, Inc., an investment-related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by research and model portfolios.

Kathryn Pennington is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Synergy Wealth Group LLC, a franchise ownership entity, and serves as Fund Development Chair on the Board of Directors for the Park Nicollet Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves clients with significant investable assets and integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its broad institutional platform.

Lindsey Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at TruStone Financial Credit Union and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Graham Burke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Excelsior, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at WaterRock Financial LLC and MD Financial/Vestment Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, including access to model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Elizabeth Walker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management division since 2017. Prior to that, she worked at Marshalls for two years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a large network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various financial topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account options while keeping services separate.

Staci Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shakopee, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA from 2012 to 2021 and Wells Fargo Clearing in 2021 before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Dornik is a CFP® and CFA® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor in Excelsior, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages WDA, Inc., which oversees his Ameriprise business operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice, with a focus on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Cole Kelly is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2023. Kelly serves on the finance committee for Love INC, a nonprofit organization, where he helps review financial processes and structures. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across multiple program platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Jack O'Brien is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, bringing one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Equitable Advisors and data analysis at Pro Football Focus. Outside of finance, he is involved in his local community as a member of the Waconia Chamber of Commerce and the Waconia-West Carver Rotary Club, and he coaches football and participates in local hockey activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on goal-based, holistic planning without discretionary trading authority, offering clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Matthew Brakefield is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. He is also president of Citizens Asset Strategies in Cologne, MN. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm employs a range of investment approaches, including proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary implementation.

John Gutowsky Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial Inc. and Cetera Advisors LLC. He serves on the board of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Carol Sullivan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a sole proprietorship in the advertising specialty and promotions business, servicing existing customers. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

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.

Peter Hess is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Hess serves as a track coach for middle-distance runners at Waconia High School. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based analyses and a range of planning topics without portfolio management for institutional clients.

Lance Flannery is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and manages Flannery Holdings, LLC. He is also involved with Wealth Guidance, Inc., an active business he has maintained for 18 years. 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 broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

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.

James Wiberg is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Chaska, MN, with 30 years of industry experience. He has held his current roles at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning across various financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and asset management separate.