Gregory Murphy is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Merrill in Saint Paul, MN. He has worked at Merrill since 2000 and also with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Kihei, Hawaii. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Katherine Iacarella is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. She is also a registered staff member at Renaissance Financial, where she offers securities, insurance, and advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Anna Lomnicki is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in St. Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. She joined RBC Capital Markets in 2023 and has experience across various roles prior to her current position. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Robert Sabota is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise since 2018 and prior positions at First International Bank and Trust and American Enterprise Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a personal care assistant for a nonprofit, providing mental and physical health support and medication management for a live-in family member. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Laura Buu is a financial professional at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. She currently supports advisory and planning services at North Star Resource Group and is also affiliated with Lalonde Wealth Advisor Group. Previously, she has worked with Thrivent Financial and other firms, and has experience operating a sole proprietorship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and features a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

David Foster is a financial advisor with Merrill in Minneapolis, MN, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1999 and also has a tenure with Bank of America, N.A. starting in 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee and holds power of attorney positions involving fiduciary responsibilities. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services. The firm’s investment approach includes multiple program strategies and manager-constructed solutions overseen by its CIO and platform, with deep integration across the Bank of America financial ecosystem.

Edward Sachs is a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayzata Research Group, LLC for twelve years, where he served as President. Sachs is also a board member of YMCA Camp Warren, a nonprofit organization offering resident summer camping through the Twin Cities YMCA. 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 financial planning that covers a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program.

Matthew Zilles is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Justin Flores is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2021 and previously held positions outside the financial industry, including roles in the restaurant sector. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles with access to both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Ryan Weinzierl is the Vice President and Branch Leader at the Oakdale Investor Center. In this role, he leads a team of associates dedicated to serving clients by collaborating with planning and investment professionals to co-create and implement financial plans aimed at helping clients achieve their financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, serving as Vice President and Branch Leader. Prior to this, Ryan held several positions at Ameriprise Financial, including Senior Director of Advisor Business Development from 2015 to 2020, Sales Manager from 2011 to 2015, and Financial Advisor from 2009 to 2011.

Patton Hoffarth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. Their approach includes restrictive enrollment criteria and investment recommendations influenced by proprietary research and affiliated product partnerships.

Jeffrey Lensing is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and operates a small party supply rental business with family members. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with written recommendations and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gloria Pozzini is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 63 designation and has 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.) since 1995 and was with Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. from 2001 to 2024. Outside of her advisory roles, she sells life, disability, fixed annuity, and long-term care insurance and assesses clients' existing insurance coverage. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services and employs a model-based investment approach with an emphasis on asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the use of discretionary and third-party manager strategies.

William Feiler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. His career includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, FSC Securities Corporation, Sage Point Financial, and Royal Alliance Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a cattle-raising business where he raises and sells beef cattle. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and strategies.

Elizabeth White is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she owns residential rental properties, which are managed by third parties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm offers a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jasmine Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo since 2022, including her current role beginning in 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, her work experience includes roles in retail and food service sectors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Lilia Kelash is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, she worked at Willis Towers Watson and has a diverse background including roles outside the financial industry. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes annual advice and a written Recommendation Report focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources. The firm uses a centralized service team and algorithmic tools to develop recommendations tailored to clients with a minimum level of investable assets, operating within a product ecosystem that includes affiliated fund options.

Jeffrey Cirullo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Merrill Lynch since 1998. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for family members in fiduciary capacities. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm combines internal and third-party management with trading, custody, and administrative support within the Bank of America group.

Alexander Whitney is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and has been with RBC Capital Markets and its affiliated entities since 2018. Whitney serves on the board of directors for Hixon Properties, Inc., a family-owned real estate development company. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Max Hellmann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and Fastenal. Outside of his advisory role, he competes in fishing tournaments that offer monetary prizes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which includes written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies.