Allison Butler is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience currently serving at Edward Jones since 2016. She also has an academic role at UW-Eau Claire. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Abagael Wills is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arden Hills, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, she worked at UnitedHealth Group and spent several years in education at Bemidji State University and Delano High School. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Anthony Lerud is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Woodbury, MN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience, including 12 years with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Kelly Perron is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Eagan, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Perron serves as a Brand Ambassador for Gray Duck Spirits, promoting their alcoholic beverages at regional events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Joseph Rathmanner is a financial advisor with Cetera in Saint Paul, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent five years with Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory work, he tutors math through an educational service called Mathnasium. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting various investment strategies and program structures.

Paul Mc Creight is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. The firm serves more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. Edward Jones manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

Ryan Johnson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Your Legacy Partners and Prudential Financial. Outside of finance, he has experience working in local government and at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Abigail Fettinger is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in White Bear Lake, MN. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and M Health Fairview. Outside of finance, she has worked in education and at a golf course. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Peter Miles is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services INC and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. He is also president of St. Croix Wealth Management LLC, a paying agent for employees and insurance sales. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Samantha Huber is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in New Brighton, MN, with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2017, as well as John Reamer and Associates and the College of Saint Benedict earlier in her career. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Paul Archambeau is a financial professional with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and North Star Resource Group, and holds Series 63 and 65 credentials. Archambeau has previous experience at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Minnesota Life. He serves as a board member of the SG3 Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Nicholas Jones is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Securian Financial Group, Rohloff Associates LLC, and the University of St Thomas. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

Kurt Atkinson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in St. Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has also been with City National Bank since 2016. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of wrap fee advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, using tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

William Pelto is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Oakdale, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his career at Fidelity in 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at Hy-Vee, Gustavus Adolphus College, and Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios, including those constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Paul Atchison is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise and Kestra Investment Services during his career. In addition to his advisory role, he manages an advisory business through The Windsor Group, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement, typically with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Bryce Brettingen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held various roles including positions at the City of Duluth and University of Minnesota Duluth. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients and offers a specialized retirement income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm uses a centralized team to produce retirement income plans that incorporate investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Nicholas Pariseau is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of NPF Consulting, LLC, which provides coaching and goal-setting consulting for business owners. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Stefen Thielke is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has worked at City National Bank since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board director for Mission E4, a nonprofit organization serving Haitian communities, and is elected to the church council at Shepherd of the Valley Church in Afton, MN. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, provides advisory, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee programs and tailors investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers with options for customization such as tax management and responsible investing.

Jacqueline Mekhail is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following a one-year tenure at Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning delivered through its network of Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured financial planning processes supported by proprietary tools and market models.

Chad Zawacki serves as a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. Raised in Duluth, Minnesota, he began his career at Merrill while attending Bethel University of St. Thomas, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance. Chad has maintained his professional tenure in the Saint Paul office throughout his career. Chad's experience includes assisting pre-retirees with lifestyle planning, working with business owners on liquidity strategies and company benefit plans, and helping surviving spouses with budgeting. He has worked through multiple economic cycles and significant life events, focusing on helping clients pursue their personal, family, and business goals. Chad is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA™) designations. Beyond his professional work, Chad is a past board member of Special Olympics Minnesota and has participated in fundraising events such as The Northland 300. He resides in Linwood Township, Minnesota, with his wife Heidi and enjoys outdoor activities including hunting, boating on Lake Superior, snowmobiling, and driving all-terrain vehicles. Chad is also a life member of Safari Club International and a member of the Madeline Island Yacht Club.