Daniel Steichen is a financial advisor with CX Institutional, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Personal Wealth Partners LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. CX Institutional serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach combining fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis across a range of asset classes and offers specialized strategy portfolios alongside custom solutions.

Derek Hagen is a CFP® and CFA® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Root Financial Partners. He previously worked at Money Quotient and holds a long-term association with Meaningful Money, which he has been involved with since 2017. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement plans. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and utilizes both in-house and unaffiliated sub-advisers for specialized portfolio management.

Richard Koch is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mutual Advisors and Mutual Securities since 2019 and previously spent more than two decades with Principal Life Insurance Co and Princor Financial Services Corporation. Outside of investment advising, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $6.75 billion through a network of 123 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutional investors, trusts, and retirement plans, employing a blend of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Bryan Lee is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously held roles at Gradient Investments, Associate Staffing, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank, Select Comfort, and Securian Financial. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, offering a largely non-discretionary investment model that emphasizes client approval of transactions.

John Schlueter is a financial advisor at JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining JNBA in 2023, he worked at BNY Mellon from 2019 to 2023 and has a background that includes positions outside finance, such as at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and the University of Central Florida. JNBA Financial Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and family office clients. The firm employs multi-asset portfolio strategies using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, covered-call strategies, and incorporates AI tools alongside fundamental and technical analysis.

Clifton Ross is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Guardian Capital Management and Guardian Wealth Strategies, among other firms. Ross is also the owner of American Heritage Group, LLC, an insurance sales and services business based in Minneapolis. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Timothy Rosga is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., City National Bank, and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he operates as an insurance agent providing financial consulting and various insurance product sales through Nohner Rosga Financial. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, offers financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management to individuals and institutional clients. The firm integrates third-party manager referrals and ERISA plan services with a business model that includes both advisory and broker-dealer activities.

Christopher Mc Grann is a financial advisor with Riverbridge Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at IMST Distributors, U.S. Bancorp Investments, US Bank, and Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. He is based in Minneapolis, MN. Riverbridge Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and investment companies. The firm employs a growth equity investment process and manages strategies that include Enhanced Income portfolios, serving a broad client base that includes sovereign wealth funds and other institutional investors.

Brian D'orazio is a CFP® and CFA® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2012. Based in Minneapolis, MN, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation through model portfolios combining mutual funds and ETFs, and integrates wealth, tax, estate, and insurance professionals to coordinate comprehensive planning.

Michael Clancey is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with three years of industry experience. He currently works at Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. and previously held positions at the Minnesota State Board of Investment and Portico Benefit Services. Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. provides investment advisory, accounting, tax, trust, estate planning, and estate administration services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and registered investment entities. The firm uses model portfolios based on asset allocation methodology and capital market assumptions, incorporating a range of investment vehicles including registered and unregistered funds, ETFs, private investments, digital assets, and sustainable strategies.

Erik Howe is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently advising at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners. His prior roles include positions at Advanced Retirement Resources and The Navigators. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm employs diversified portfolio strategies using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and both internal and external management solutions to meet client objectives.

Alec Finn is a financial advisor at Oxford Financial Group, LTD in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 65 designation and with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SRS Acquiom and US Bank, along with eight years of service in the U.S. Navy. Oxford Financial Group, LTD serves ultra high-net-worth individuals, families, institutional clients, trusts, foundations, and closely held business owners. The firm offers family office and CIO services, comprehensive financial and estate planning, fiduciary trust administration, and access to private market investments, employing a diversified asset allocation strategy across public and alternative asset classes.

Timothy Evon is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with RedHawk Wealth Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2023. Prior to joining RedHawk, he was affiliated with Focus Financial Network, Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of Great Leap Enterprises, Inc., an S Corporation established for tax purposes. RedHawk Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, businesses, and captive insurance companies. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services using a structured due-diligence process and risk management tools including Orion Risk Intelligence and a tactical Risk-Guard allocation model.

Jason Mahn is a financial advisor with NorthRock Partners, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, and Plexus Corp. Mahn maintains a Wisconsin insurance license for Accident & Health, Life, and Variable contracts. NorthRock Partners is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, private funds, and other business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach emphasizing broad asset allocation, diversification, and periodic rebalancing, with offerings that include public market strategies and alternative investments.

William Steinbauer is a financial advisor at The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. in Golden Valley, MN, with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Oak Ridge since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, serving both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers managed accounts and access to third-party portfolio managers, primarily managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis with periodic client reviews.

Matthew Scherer is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Level Four Advisory Services. He has worked with Level Four Financial, LLC since 2019 and previously was with LPL Financial from 2014 to 2021. Outside of his advisory work, Scherer is a board member and president of the Hamel Athletic Club, a youth baseball organization in Hamel, MN. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $5.32 billion across 115 advisors and over 13,800 client relationships. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering fee-only financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan advisory services.

Phillip Larson is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Harbour Investments since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Foresight Financial and is involved in tax preparation through Foresight Tax Services, as well as working as an independent insurance agent. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized investment strategies using various financial instruments and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

David Wischmeier is a financial advisor at M Holdings Securities, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Winged Keel Group and Mbw Group. Wischmeier serves on the board of Saint Paul's Outreach and is treasurer for the charitable ministry Holy Trinity Hermitage, Inc. M Holdings Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of independent Member Firms. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance-contract advisory services, utilizing multiple sponsored platforms and third-party managers.

Laura Neal is a financial advisor at Fiduciary Counselling Inc. in St. Paul, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at ICONIQ Capital, RMB Capital Management, Arootah, Rover, and Cresset Asset Management. Fiduciary Counselling Inc. provides investment advisory, accounting, tax, trust, estate planning, and estate administration services to a broad client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a model portfolio approach driven by asset allocation methodology, utilizing a mix of registered and unregistered funds, ETFs, private investments, digital assets, and sustainable strategies.

Connor Chesnut is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Craig-Hallum Capital Group, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Outside of finance, Chesnut has experience in the food and beverage industry, having worked at Jimmy's Food and Drink and Big Guys BBQ. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment approach with customized asset allocations using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments, supported by integration within the broader Thrivent group.