James Thiher is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1978, he has developed strategies and provided advice tailored to individuals, families, and businesses by focusing on their short- and long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. James earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2008 and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. He manages personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, utilizing individual securities, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Iowa State University. Residing in Orono with his wife, Donna, James is active in the community, supporting several Twin Cities nonprofit organizations such as Neighborhood House and Wishes & More. He also maintains involvement with Viterbo University and Mercy Hospital Foundation. His personal interests include football, reading, scuba diving, and traveling.

Aaron Howe is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, alongside various portfolio customization options.

Keighley Spott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LaSalle St Securities LLC, Stiles Financial Services, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., LPL Financial, and Anchor Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Megan Reichel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she held roles in the hospitality and event management sectors, including management positions at Bison Creek Bar & Dining and Huikko's Bowling Center, as well as in title services at Northland Title. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Wolke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. for 17 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022. He also owns Wolke Wealth Management LLC, a financial practice based in Victoria, MN. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop personalized recommendations.

Hans Hummel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his father. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jacob Heie is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC and held roles outside finance, including positions at Pure Hockey and Majestic Oaks Golf Club. Heie also worked at the University of St. Thomas for four years. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning using firm-approved software and generally recommends investment categories and strategies, with implementation requiring separate arrangements.

Anthony Kieffer is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience, all with Edward Jones since 2004. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Wayzata, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and organizations. The firm offers various advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brandon Oslund is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the financial services industry in 2005 and became part of Merrill in 2009 with his group. In his role, Brandon is responsible for wealth planning and investment strategy management, focusing on optimizing a client's wealth to align with their goals, objectives, and priorities. Brandon specializes in working with the complexities of family wealth, advising family-owned business owners on both personal wealth and business matters. His expertise also extends to advising company retirement plans and foundations on investment policy and plan design. He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from St. Cloud State University and has earned several professional certifications including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Merrill Institutional Consultant (MIC). Brandon is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the Investment and Wealth Institute. Outside of his professional work, Brandon is involved in community activities such as the Orono Softball Association and the Orono Rotary Club. He enjoys volunteering, working out, and spending time with his family. Brandon and his wife live in Long Lake with their five daughters.

Mariam Vedadi is a financial advisor at Osaic with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Osaic since 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at SagePoint Financial, RiverSource Distributors Inc., and Comprehensive Financial Solutions LLC. She also operates Vedadi Wealth Management, an S-Corp financial planning business that supports other advisors with client meeting preparation and follow-up. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes a range of asset allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios for individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alyssa Wetterlund is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Excelsior, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes previous roles within Ameriprise Financial Services and five years at Luxottica. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Olson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He currently works at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Lowe's Home Improvement. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Bret Felknor is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Felknor Financial Group Inc. and works as an independent insurance agent specializing in health and life insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement-plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary models and third-party strategies across various platform arrangements.

Thomas Jenson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2014, he worked at Focus Financial. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and serves as treasurer on a nonprofit board. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing, tax-aware retirement-income planning through a centralized team and proprietary analysis tools.

Gerald Asplund Jr. is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a variety of investment strategies and technology tools.

Meghan Blair Juedes is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, she worked at RBC Capital Markets LLC from 2018 to 2022. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Damian Nold is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chanhassen, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Chelsea Doman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minnetonka, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to develop personalized Recommendation Reports. The firm serves clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Megan Butterfield is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Wayzata, MN, with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018 and previously at Merrill from 2016 to 2018, as well as at Ann Taylor Inc from 2013 to 2016. 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 planning menu addressing various financial needs, including retirement, education, risk, and niche services like business-owner transition and divorce planning, supported by Wells Fargo’s research and tools.

Michael Schall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.