Evan Bachman is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and has prior experience at Fure Financial Corporation and Bamco Inc. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers a range of investment solutions along with financial, retirement, tax, and estate planning services.

Peter Robinson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services since 2018 and also serves as President of Retirement Plan Solutions at Nesbit Agencies Insurance Services. Prior to joining Kestra, Robinson held roles at Principal Life Insurance Company and several other financial firms. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, compliance testing, and employee education, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment arrangements.

Rebecca Oelrich is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Creative Planning since 2023 and was previously with KDV Wealth Management for nine years. Creative Planning is an enterprise firm providing wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that includes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

James Hillemeier is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2013 and previously was with Northstar Financial Partners, LLC for six years. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales through Zenith Wealth Management, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody/clearing services.

Joseph Barwick is a financial advisor with Guardian Life who holds a Series 63 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life since 2006 and is currently associated with Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally writes disability insurance policies and operates White Coat Wealth Advisors, a practice focused on serving the medical community. Park Avenue Securities LLC, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client services through advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, combining proprietary programs with third-party platforms.

Craig Roslien is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Edina, MN, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license. He has 42 years of industry experience, including longstanding roles at New York Life Insurance Co. and Nylife Securities Inc. Craig is also involved with the Roslien family farm outside of his advisory work. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a substantial portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Derek Hoyt is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Creative Planning, LLC, where he has worked since 2023, following 16 years at KDV Wealth Management. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of supplemental investment options and integrated retirement plan services.

Alec Engman is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at firms including Thrivent Financial and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an evening delivery driver for Domino's Pizza. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to multiple investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Adriana Arkley is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC in Minneapolis, MN, with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work history at Wells Fargo and Compass Group USA, where she also assists with food service and event catering outside of securities hours. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice and investment education programs, utilizing proprietary portfolio models developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

Derrick Bordeleau is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Lockton Investment Advisors and GWFS Equities. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of supplemental investment options and affiliated non-investment businesses.

Cailin Johnson is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Minneapolis, MN. Prior to joining Mercer, she worked at Waypoint Capital Advisors and Great Waters Financial. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach focuses on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other strategies, complemented by a range of specialized services and client education initiatives.

Tyler Huntley is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Foster Klima & Co. Outside of financial services, he has worked in retail and food service positions. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Mary Grindland is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Investment Institute since 2021 and previously spent nine years at Wells Fargo Wealth Management. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses as well as select external clients. The firm organizes its work across specialized divisions and offers largely impersonal research and model guidance rather than direct investment management.

Michael Stein is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors is an enterprise-scale firm offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines in-house and third-party strategies with technology-enabled tools to implement investment recommendations, operating primarily through non-discretionary client relationships alongside certain discretionary programs.

Cody Polzin is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and State Farm, along with six years of service in the Armed Forces. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base with advisory and brokerage services, managing approximately $12.77 billion in assets through a largely non-discretionary investment approach.

Zenith Koy is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is involved in referral services for estate planning through Legacy Shield and Net Law. Additionally, he has ownership experience with KE Financial Center Zenith Koy. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple platforms, managing approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Genevieve Cornish is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and Northwestern Mutual. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an independent advisor model with an open-architecture approach, integrating multiple third-party platforms and managers to provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and a range of financial planning and investment solutions.

Andrew Koskie is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at CRI Securities, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a landscaping and lawn mowing business. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning through third-party providers, utilizing a diversified investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

John Severy Hoven is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with United Planners Financial Services of America, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to that, he spent over two decades at Cambridge Investment Research in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed notary and owns Oracle Financial Planners LLC, a marketing entity. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage solutions. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and a notable majority of non-discretionary assets under management.

Kyle Sellnow is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he is the Director of Adult Life and Formation at the Church of St. Joseph and owns Fully Alive LLC. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.