Imara Hixon is a financial advisor at Great Waters Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC. Outside of advisory work, she is also licensed as an insurance agent. Great Waters Financial provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $1.18 billion in assets across a range of investment strategies and also offers standalone financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan rollover advice.

David Gau is a financial advisor with Great Waters Financial in Shoreview, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments and TreeLine Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent with Great Waters Financial. Great Waters Financial serves individuals across wealth levels as well as business entities, trusts, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.235 billion across 1,627 client relationships with a 23-advisor team. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management combined with financial planning services, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis and a range of investment vehicles.

Michael Swanson is a financial advisor at Great Waters Financial with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MetroState University, Jimmy John's, Papa Murphy's, McDonald's, and New Prague High School. Swanson is also licensed as an insurance agent through Great Waters Financial. Great Waters Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, offering a range of service tiers. The firm manages approximately $1.18 billion in assets across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis, and maintains additional services such as tax preparation and retirement-plan rollover advice.

Chad Weinhold is a financial advisor at Ascent Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and has worked at firms including Allianz Life, Equitable Advisors, and Corestone Wealth Management. Weinhold is also involved in American Senior Benefits as an insurance agent. Ascent Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and specialized Delaware Statutory Trust consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and business entities. The firm integrates modern portfolio theory with quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, emphasizing long-term trading and regular portfolio monitoring.

Justin Arfsten is a financial advisor at Great Waters Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Great Waters Financial since 2015, including roles at Great Waters Wealth Management and AdvisorNet Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory work, he provides financial education through seminars at Great Waters Financial. Great Waters Financial offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered service model, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes, and provides additional services such as tax preparation and retirement-plan rollover advice.

Christopher King is a financial advisor at Cedrus Wealth Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at II Technology, First Trust Portfolios, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. Cedrus Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial consulting, and donor-advised fund advisory services. The firm uses a team-based approach, employing various investment methods including fundamental and technical analysis, tactical strategies, and alternative exposures.

Eric Agrimson is a financial advisor with Cedrus Wealth Group in Andover, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cedrus Wealth Group, he worked at Edward Jones and has experience in real estate and outdoor services. Outside of financial advising, Agrimson has been involved in real estate as a realtor. Cedrus Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial consulting, and donor-advised fund advisory services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and integrates technology platforms to support client financial planning and portfolio oversight.

Sarah Kaufman is a financial advisor at Great Waters Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Great Waters Wealth Management, AdvisorNet Wealth Management, and Employer Solutions Group. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Sarah Ellen Photography, a photography services business. Great Waters Financial provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers additional services including tax preparation and retirement-plan rollover advice.

Taylor Hegna is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Great Waters Financial. His prior roles include positions at Great Waters Wealth Management and Advisornet Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he has been involved in noninvestment insurance sales since 2018. Great Waters Financial is a 23-advisor team managing approximately $1.235 billion for individuals, business entities, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with comprehensive financial planning services, employing both fundamental and technical analysis across a diverse range of investment vehicles.

Michael Palumbo is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Great Waters Financial, where he has worked since 2013 and at Great Waters Wealth Management since 2022. He has 12 years of industry experience, including seven years at Advisornet Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory role, Palumbo is a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales. Great Waters Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering tiered service levels from Investment Only to Private Client. The firm manages approximately $1.18 billion in assets, employs both fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes, and offers a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Joshua Legband is a financial advisor at Great Waters Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at AdvisorNet Wealth Management and Great Waters Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as board president of Hand in Hand Christian Montessori Academy, a private education institution. Great Waters Financial serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.235 billion across 1,627 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning and consulting, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across multiple asset classes.

Peter Orth is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ascent Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Corestone Wealth Management and Ausdal Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and Vice President of the Lakeway Office Plaza Association, where he assists with investing reserves and auditing financial reports. Ascent Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and specialized Delaware Statutory Trust consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach integrates modern portfolio theory with quantitative and technical analysis, emphasizing long-term trading and regular portfolio monitoring.

Daniel Molenaar is a financial advisor with Great Waters Financial, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Great Waters Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at AdvisorNet Wealth Management, Punch & Associates, and the University of Minnesota Duluth. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant hockey coach for Eden Prairie Schools. Great Waters Financial serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, managing over $1.2 billion across more than 1,600 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management combined with financial planning and consulting, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis and a broad range of investment vehicles.

Kerri Vogel is a financial advisor at Great Waters Financial in Shoreview, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Great Waters Financial in 2025, she was not employed in the financial industry for 19 years. Great Waters Financial serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.235 billion across more than 1,600 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and consulting, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes.

Ethan Stone is a financial advisor with Great Waters Financial, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Great Waters Wealth Management since 2022 and previously held roles at AdvisorNet Wealth Management and Great Waters Financial. Outside of advising, he is a clerk at the Isanti Municipal Liquor Store. Great Waters Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a range of investment strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers additional services including tax preparation and retirement-plan rollover advice.

Nicholas Foulks is a financial advisor at Great Waters Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Great Waters Wealth Management, AdvisorNet Wealth Management, and Drake & Associates, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Next Minute Mindset, LLC, where he works as an author and speaker. Great Waters Financial provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, and distinguishes itself with in-house tax preparation, insurance services, and strategic third-party partnerships.

Joshua Lantz is a financial advisor with MD Financial Advisors / Vestment Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with MD Financial / Vestment Financial since 2013 and previously spent a year at Larson Financial Group, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he participates in consulting surveys related to financial services. MD Financial Advisors dba Vestment Financial is a team-based SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $304 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and businesses, employing a market-efficient, long-term investment approach focused on asset allocation, diversification, and tax-aware portfolio design using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.

Alexander Eisch is a financial advisor at Great Waters Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Wells Fargo N.A., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. Great Waters Financial serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.235 billion for over 1,600 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services through tiered programs that incorporate asset allocation, tax strategy, and specialized planning.

James Leggott is a financial advisor with Ascent Advisors in Maple Grove, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Corestone Wealth Management, 20/20 Financial, Specialized Advisors LLC, Secure Investment Management, J.D. Mellberg Financial, and Premier Financial. He is also licensed to sell insurance. Ascent Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and specialized Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm combines modern portfolio theory with quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, emphasizing long-term trading and regular portfolio monitoring.

Adam Hub is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Avila Wealth Management and ClearStep Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services with investment approaches tailored by individual advisors and approved third-party managers.