Lisa Gareis is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stillwater, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2009. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, emphasizing flexible portfolio management and integrated capital markets capabilities.

Heather Mootz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Michael Pender is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2018. His prior work includes service in the Minnesota Air National Guard and roles with the State of Minnesota and the College of St. Scholastica. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental property and tenant relations in Eagan, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Chuck Mcbeain is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill, together 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mc Kenzie Kirkland is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Kirkland has been with Ameriprise since 2016, working in both Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Kirkland's practice is part of a large, diversified firm that serves individual and institutional clients. Ameriprise Financial Services offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, utilizing a centralized team to deliver written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice based on investment research and algorithmic tools. The firm’s approach includes restrictive enrollment criteria and a product ecosystem influenced by affiliated sub-advisers and distribution arrangements.

Jared Mattox is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and several financial and non-financial firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Tyler Frawley is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2019 and previously at U.S. Bank from 2016 to 2019. He is based in Minneapolis, MN. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Joseph Jenkins is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lake Elmo, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, Jenkins is involved as a sales agent for life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health products at Atlas Wealth Management. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, using firm-approved tools and collaborative strategies to develop client recommendations.

Christopher Schmidkamp is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Huntington National Bank and as an independent contractor. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Angela O'Leary is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and 32 years of industry experience. She worked previously at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for nine years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2017. O'Leary serves on the board of directors and chairs the finance committee for Wayside Recovery Center, a nonprofit substance treatment center for women. RBC Wealth Management provides investment advisory, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to clients’ risk profiles and employs a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Troy Lemer is currently a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He has a professional background spanning over two decades in the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, Troy served as Branch Office Manager and Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2010 to 2021. He also held roles at Ameriprise Financial, Wells Fargo Investments, and Thrivent Financial beginning in 1998. Throughout his career, Troy has focused on developing strong client relationships and constructing financial plans tailored to individual needs. He emphasizes empowering clients with knowledge and maintaining open communication to address their financial questions and concerns. His extensive experience covers various facets of financial consulting, sales, and branch management. Troy aims to provide an outstanding client experience customized to the unique situations of those he serves. He values ongoing relationships with clients and is committed to delivering personalized financial guidance.

Ryan Quilling is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. His career includes service at American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. since 2022. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, offering comprehensive Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies and employs algorithmic tools alongside a consulting team to support personalized planning.

Nicolas Boudewyns is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is connected to a personal beauty services business owned by his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Timothy Haas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following a seven-year tenure at U.S. Bancorp Investments. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kurt Peterson is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. He previously worked within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in AGAPE FI LLC and KPETERSON GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a wide range of planning options including retirement, education, and niche services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, delivering tailored recommendations through meetings and client summary letters.

Lucas Erickson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC based in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Erickson has worked in various roles including at Lifetime Corporation and has been involved with USA Hockey and local golf clubs. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with written recommendation reports and ongoing, tax-aware withdrawal planning.

David Briggs is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and also maintains roles at Capstone Advisory Group, LLC and Benefit Strategies Group Inc. Briggs works as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of portfolio management and model-based strategies tailored to client objectives.

Jeffrey Bergh is a financial advisor with RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, based in Stillwater, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Bergh has been with RBC Wealth Management since 2007. RBC Wealth Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, with investment strategies tailored to each client's risk profile and implemented through various in-house and third-party resources.

Nicholas Leist is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Thrivent, he was involved with North Central University in various roles over several years. He serves as secretary on the board of Aasha Dei, a nonprofit organization that supports at-risk women and children in Southeast Asia through fundraising and community partnerships. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering holistic, goal-based analyses and addressing a range of financial planning topics without including implementation of recommendations.

Thomas Tracy is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2019. He collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans that align with their unique goals, circumstances, and values. His approach involves constructing wealth strategies designed to meet the needs of clients and their families, emphasizing a focused and customized course of action toward financial security. Prior to his current position, Thomas served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2018 to 2019 and as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2016 to 2018. Before joining Fidelity Investments, he worked at TCF National Bank, where he was Retail Lending Manager from 2010 to 2016 and Consumer Lender from 2008 to 2010.