Kenneth Zarske is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BerganKDV, Ltd, Mercer, and Pavillion Advisory Group. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $295.6 billion in client assets and employs a financial-planning-led investment approach featuring low-cost indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and selective private market exposure.

Grant Shaffer is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and National Life Group prior to joining Equity Services. He is also active as an insurance agent with Lakeshore Financial Group and National Life. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms utilizing third-party asset managers and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Alex Hackworthy is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation since 2015 and TRANSAMERICA Retirement Solutions since 2013. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed advice programs focused on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age guidance. The firm uses Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools for portfolio construction and manages a large client base primarily through non-discretionary advice.

Michael Huber is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Mendota Heights, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pratt Kutzke and Associates LLP and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Huber Financial, LLC, a private entity for accounting and securities business operations, and is involved in fixed insurance sales under Pratt Wealth Management, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and back-office services. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice management support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside centrally managed model portfolios and distinct program offerings.

Bradley Frane is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas and its affiliated companies since 2014 and is also president of Midwest Secure Retirement, where he oversees and trains a team of financial advisors. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans, offering fee-based asset management through various programs and fiduciary retirement plan advice.

Jonathan Liang Sr. is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Creative Planning. He previously worked for 21 years at CTB Financial Services, Ltd. before joining Creative Planning in 2023. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth and ultra-affluent individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, supplemented by tax-loss harvesting, individually managed strategies, and selective private market exposure.

Ghada El Gamal is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Retirement Solutions since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property business. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services, utilizing proprietary tools and portfolio oversight from Morningstar Investment Management.

Travis Bezella is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Creative Planning since 2014. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing residential rental properties through two separate LLCs. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing, supplemented by strategies such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Cody Riesterer is a financial advisor at Mariner with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Mariner in 2026, he worked at Altruist Financial LLC, Promus Financial Group, LLC, and Edward Jones, among others. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness services.

Matthew Koelsch is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning. His prior experience includes roles at Kowalski Financial, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Creative Planning provides comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process featuring low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of supplemental portfolio management options and a suite of retirement plan services.

Roger Grumdahl is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies and affiliated New York Life entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Lutheran minister, occasionally performing wedding, funeral, or church services without compensation. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a variety of program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives while managing a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Orobosa Ero is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica, Ero worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo in various roles. Outside of finance, Ero is co-owner of Green Hills Transportation LLC, a family-run freight and medical transportation business. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services featuring proprietary and third-party investment models, with assets under management of approximately $2.1 billion as of late 2025.

Matthew Weier is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Savant Wealth Management since 2025 and previously spent 11 years at PrairieView Partners, LLC. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and related services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment approach combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and is supported by centralized resources and affiliated legal, accounting, and trust services.

Kristopher Olsen is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial for eight years before joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent in 2023. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, providing custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

David Wymer is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Edina, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an agent with Agia, involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models with various overlay options.

Megan Kiel is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Allianz Life Financial Services and Questar Capital Corporation. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform featuring managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services.

Benjamin Keziah is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Minneapolis, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, previously working at Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry with KAKU Sushi & Poke. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth services using strategic allocation models and a variety of fee and account structures, complemented by access to the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Alexander Krueger is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Mariner, where he has worked since 2025. He has four years of industry experience, including seven years at C. C. Dunnavan & Co., Inc. Outside of his financial career, Krueger serves as an assistant coach for the Armstrong Cooper Youth Hockey Association, working with middle school players. Mariner serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an Investment Committee and internal research, and it integrates in-house tax and accounting services along with specialized family office and employer financial wellness solutions.

Joshua Rodgers is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cetera Wealth Services and Securian Financial Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates through its “point-in-time” financial plans and managed account solutions.

Walter Flynn is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Churchill Management Group since 2007 and joined Focus Partners Wealth in 2025. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.