David Bergman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, and Strategic Financial Concepts. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Lucky Shots Pickleball Club in Minneapolis. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Cooper Lukenda is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Wayzata, MN, and has three years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022 and previously worked at Solifi and St. Olaf College, where he also serves as an assistant men's golf coach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment services, including programs informed by its Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Nick Heithoff is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. He has held various roles within Fidelity since 2020, including Investment Consultant, Fixed Income Specialist, Investment Solutions Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual in 2019. Nick works with clients of diverse backgrounds, focusing on understanding their unique financial situations and collaborating to develop clear and thoughtful financial plans. His approach aims to help clients gain confidence in their financial futures, whether they are new to planning or experienced investors. Outside of his professional work, Nick enjoys family activities, hiking, spending time at the lake, music, and pets.

Staci Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shakopee, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA from 2012 to 2021 and Wells Fargo Clearing in 2021 before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

Peter Haagenson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at VMware and Blue Medora. Haagenson holds positions at multiple financial advisory entities, working with clients on investments, estate planning, and financial needs. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios.

Charles Frieler is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Riversource Distributors, Inc. Frieler also manages an advisory business through OKL, LLC as an insurance specialist. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Kristin Klein is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2007. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment resources tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Margret Ortloff is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Clutch Brewing Co and held positions at New Scenic Cafe and Buffalo Wild Wings. 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 featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored financial planning, and integrated services supported by both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Matthew Borchert is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years. Borchert is a co-owner and managing partner of PASJ LLC, a pass-through entity that supports the management and operations of his financial practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate sophisticated modeling and tax-efficiency analysis. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Nicholas Stern is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2018 and previously worked at LoCorr Funds. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Jed Lund is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Plymouth, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and with 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Focus Financial, Advisornet Wealth Management, Cetera Advisor Networks, Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, and Sandvold Financial Group. Additionally, he is a separately licensed independent insurance agent. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and efficient-frontier analysis to manage portfolios across a range of investments on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Matthew Dornik is a CFP® and CFA® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor in Excelsior, MN. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages WDA, Inc., which oversees his Ameriprise business operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice, with a focus on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Cole Kelly is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2023. Kelly serves on the finance committee for Love INC, a nonprofit organization, where he helps review financial processes and structures. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across multiple program platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Gary Hoshaw is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he owns and serves as president of Gary and Carrie Hoshaw Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes, and is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Jacob Fleming is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Focus Financial Network Inc and Strong Tower Wealth Management. Outside of financial services, he coaches youth hockey with the Elk River Youth Hockey Association. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation models, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to build portfolios across multiple asset classes for both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Jack O'Brien is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, bringing one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Equitable Advisors and data analysis at Pro Football Focus. Outside of finance, he is involved in his local community as a member of the Waconia Chamber of Commerce and the Waconia-West Carver Rotary Club, and he coaches football and participates in local hockey activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on goal-based, holistic planning without discretionary trading authority, offering clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

John Naslund is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 1981 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2009 and 2015, respectively. He holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-driven planning process.

Matthew Brakefield is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. He is also president of Citizens Asset Strategies in Cologne, MN. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm employs a range of investment approaches, including proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary implementation.

Gretchen Bennett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of Lone Oak Companies LLC, a business related to rental property management in Rockford, Minnesota. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling.

Nick Plaza is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025. Before joining Fidelity, he gained experience as a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2020 to 2024. Nick focuses on helping individuals and families navigate important financial decisions through personalized planning and ongoing guidance. His approach emphasizes understanding each person's goals, priorities, and circumstances to develop strategies that align with their unique needs. He values building trusted relationships through open communication, education, and thoughtful planning. Outside of his professional work, Nick enjoys activities such as fitness, enjoying food, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, reading, and running.