Britta Sorensen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2014 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Aaron Barber is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2009. Barber is also a principal and trustee of Barber Financial Inc., where he maintains a significant ownership interest and manages investment-related activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through client meetings and written summaries.

Riley Howard is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wells Fargo Advisors in Wayzata, MN. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates R.H. Wealth Management and serves as a trustee for its related 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools, and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Laurel Traxler is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006 and currently works at Bank of America N.A. since 2024. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers to implement portfolio strategies and account administration.

Brandon Howe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Wayzata, MN, and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his financial advisory work, Howe serves as a trustee for the Mound Cemetery Association, is on the board of the Orono Softball Association, and will serve on the board of the Mound Cemetery Heritage Foundation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers, alongside integrated capital markets and lending capabilities.

Peter Knutson is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in Wayzata, MN, where he has been since 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning in areas such as business-owner transitions and special-needs analysis. The firm uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, which clients may implement through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Kristin Wolfe is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Wayzata, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2018 and previously held positions at The University of Wisconsin-Madison. RBC Wealth Management 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, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Dana Granberry is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Wayzata, MN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2026, Granberry worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2006 to 2026. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital-markets capabilities and affiliated asset managers.

Robert Harnett is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2003. He serves as a board member of Camp Friendship Ventures, a nonprofit organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Marcus Schaller is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently working at Ameriprise in Plymouth, MN. His prior roles include positions at Integrated Equity Management and Commonwealth Financial Network. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice based on detailed investment research and proprietary analysis tools.

Maxwell Opheim is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Minnetonka, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles with Cetera Wealth Services, AdvisorNet Financial Partners, and Bar Financial Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

Michael Cich is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to each client's risk profile.

Jeffrey Belstler is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, and provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and custody services.

David Mendelsohn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Medina, MN, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides a written Recommendation Report and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lindsay Strickland is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in Wayzata, MN. Her career includes over a decade at RBC Capital Markets and a recent role at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that combine discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning, using a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Fred Legrand is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Wayzata, MN, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing. He owns FRL Investments and the FINET practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a comprehensive planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial product sales and referral channels.

Michael Marston is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minnetonka, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise, he worked at Stifel for 17 years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Kakach is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and self-employment prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2022. 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.

Keely Clemons is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role she has held since joining the company in 2006. She brings nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Keely leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking resources of Bank of America to meet the varied financial needs of her clients. Keely holds professional designations as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned her bachelor's degree in Finance from Minnesota State University in 2003. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Residing in Chanhassen, Minnesota with her husband and two sons, Keely enjoys activities that bring her outdoors with her family. Her personal interests include boating, cooking, hiking, reading, running, swimming, traveling, and yoga.

Nicole Wright is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. and holds a Series 66 designation. She has nine years of industry experience, including roles at RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank. She serves on the board of directors for TEAMWOMEN, a nonprofit organization, and contributes as an author to Achieving Financial Freedom. Nicole is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The team offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.