Michel Melendez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has worked within various J.P. Morgan entities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Nathaniel Loge is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Blaine, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously owned an Amazon sales business called Road Trip. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Jill Gutzmer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in New Brighton, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms including Ameriprise Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and U.S. Bancorp Advisors. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing written financial recommendations across a broad range of topics without implementation. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Casey Reif is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Champlin, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was self-employed through Skulldini LLC and has held positions at TE Connectivity and the University of Minnesota Duluth. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Anna Maillet is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Harrison Financial Services. Anna has also been involved with Creighton University over multiple years in various capacities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jacob Murphy is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2026. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2020 to 2026 and held positions at Tennant Company and Tenere Inc earlier in his career. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisors and platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated portfolio rebalancing to serve individual, corporate, and charitable investors.

Charles Limberis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of advising, he manages leasing and tax preparation activities for investment-related entities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brandon Dylan Apostol is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Champlin, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm implements research-driven investment strategies and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Aaron Elkins is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in Plymouth, MN. He previously worked at LPL Financial and BMO Bank NA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Probst is a financial professional with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Securian Financial Services, and North Star Resource Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales through North Star Consultants and operates under multiple financial services DBAs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with a range of program structures and investment options.

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.

Joan Brestel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and also serves with Cuna Brokerage Services Inc and Trustone Financial Credit Union, both since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and incorporating research from multiple sources.

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.

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.

Tedra Scott is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise since 2016. She previously worked at Raymond James & Associates before joining Ameriprise Financial Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual guidance focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.