Conner Mars is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2015, previously spending six years at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and customizes investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers, leveraging its capital-markets capabilities and affiliated asset managers.

Doran O'Brien is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of O'Brien Management LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Tucker Hazzard is a CFP® professional at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He began his financial advising career with Edward Jones in 2023 after prior roles at US Foods and Andersen Corporation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Hagen is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2005. He serves as Treasurer on the board of St Johns Home Corp, a for-profit entity in Stillwater, MN. Hagen also contributes to Producer's Insight by forwarding financial company advertising materials. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of advisors.

Thomas Mc Carthy is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Thrivent since 2025 and previously worked in education at several Minnesota schools from 1999 to 2025. Outside of finance, he participates as a member of the Forest Lake Nordic Ski Team Booster Club, assisting with organizing equipment and fundraising activities for the team. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on comprehensive goal-based financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients.

Daren Powers is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding the PFS™ credential along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience and a background that includes long-term roles with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Powers is also a CPA and operates a tax preparation and accounting business, Daren J. Powers, CPA S.C. He is an investor in a software development company focused on fishing data logging and participates in managing a shared services company supporting financial advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that supports a variety of investment strategies and program structures.

Jennifer Olson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stillwater, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary models as part of its financial planning process.

Jonathan Timm is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years at the firm and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he was involved in the hospitality industry for over a decade. He serves on the board of the Somerset Memorial Scholarship Fund, assisting with scholarship applications and volunteering at school events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and provides discretionary and non-discretionary strategies along with affiliated investment products.

Sean Bryant is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management Inc., Avantax Investment Services, American Century Investment Services, and First Command Financial Planning. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary consulting supported by extensive research, portfolio management options, and municipal advisory services.

Richard Johnston is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 1992. He holds a Series 63 license and operates out of Grant, MN. Johnston is also involved with Johnston Financial Services, a business entity for tax and investment purposes focused on accounting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Scott Thole is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of experience helping high net worth families develop and manage financial strategies. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation, offering expertise in areas such as financial independence, risk management, retirement planning, tax minimization, trust structures, estate planning, and charitable giving. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Scott served as Vice President at Morgan Stanley in Chicago for a decade, gaining insight into leading financial firms. He co-founded Chicago HOPE, a nonprofit organization providing four-year college scholarships and mentoring to low-income students, which has maintained a 100% graduation rate since its inception in 2006. Scott earned his MBA from St. Xavier University and his bachelor's degree from St. Mary's University. He lives in North Oaks, Minnesota, with his wife, Julie, and their three daughters.

Shannon Mehls is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 22 years of industry experience, including roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and J A Counter & Associates since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member of Prairie Bar, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Anthony Larson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Richmond, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate written recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Derek Shoden is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in White Bear Lake, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a collectibles business selling items on eBay. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, delivering written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines proprietary research and modeling with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Doreen Weber is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at several firms, including Sagepoint Financial, Woodbury Financial, and Infinex Investments. She is also involved as a Compliance and Supervision Specialist at Five Star Financial Resources. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and supports a wide range of programs including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

John Ehlers is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies that align with clients' individual goals and the dynamic conditions of today's market. With a career dedicated to assisting clients in achieving their financial objectives, John emphasizes building relationships founded on trust and mutual understanding. He and his team provide advice and guidance tailored to both personal and business financial needs, aiming to help clients pursue what matters most to them. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Iowa and has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. He is also committed to community involvement and spends time volunteering with local organizations.

John Leonard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Bradley Vick and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. He is also commissioned as a notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Patrick Growe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Forest Lake, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental properties in Forest Lake and Circle Pines, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bradley Beck is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and AIG American General Life Insurance Company. Beck serves on the board of Gentry Academy and is involved in independent insurance sales through his own firm, Five Star Financial Resources. Osaic Wealth provides a multi-advisor platform serving retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account options.

Scott Rains is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has professional experience spanning roles at AT&T and BMO Harris Bank prior to joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.