Benjamin Johnson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for six years and was involved with Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church for four years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and provides access to alternative investments, integrated lending, and cash-sweep arrangements.

Happy Perry is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Perry has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of advising, Perry manages a rental property. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Nielsen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks and leveraging broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

William Creamer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Saint Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Creamer also serves as co-trustee of a family trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies.

David Peterson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated firms since 2015. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team, focusing on clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Roger Cole is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he spent 15 years working with Morley Stanwood Community Schools. He is based in Minneapolis, MN. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm offers planning separately from managed-account services and conducts periodic reviews of recommendations.

Patricia Savre serves as a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill. She provides goals-based financial advice, focusing on listening to clients' needs and customizing wealth management strategies to help meet their goals and aspirations. Her expertise spans multiple areas, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. Patricia holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Dakota and carries several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She was raised in a small farming community in North Dakota and currently resides in the Twin Cities with her husband and three daughters. Outside of her professional work, Patricia enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, learning golf, and participating in community activities. She is involved with organizations such as Lakeshore Players Theatre and St Odilia.

Joshua Howard is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets, LLC and has prior experience at Bremer Bank and Royal Bank of Canada Global Asset Management. His background also includes a role with Edina Public Schools. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies using a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Kathryn Isackson Papp is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Minneapolis, MN, and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Best and Flanagan, Morgan Stanley, and Parametric Portfolio Associates. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs, working with both proprietary and third-party managers to implement tailored investment solutions.

Jesse Modahl is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously worked for the State of Minnesota Department of Commerce for twelve years. He was formerly a 20% owner of an investment-related real estate business, Eight - Three Investments, LLC, which is in the process of winding down. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual, institutional, and charitable clients with a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services. The firm uses tailored investment strategies and offers access to both in-house and third-party managers, alongside various program features including tax management and responsible investing options.

Angosa Deressa is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Deressa held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of financial services, Deressa was involved with East African Healing Services Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jody Otto is a CFP® with 39 years of experience in the financial industry, currently advising at Osaic since 2024. Prior to joining Osaic, she spent 11 years at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. She also oversees managerial activities and contract approvals for a sports training facility, the Irish Sports Dome. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services with an emphasis on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization utilizing multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Trent Lorenz is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Tyler Westphal is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in entrepreneurial ventures as CEO of STP Ventures LLC and managing partner of UAM Stillwater LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and serves a wide advisor network, with notable capabilities in municipal finance and employer advisory services.

John Barber is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Innovative Court Reporters, a court reporting business. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Lauren Asenbrenner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Burnsville, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Hennepin Healthcare and the University of Minnesota Duluth. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Paras Kumar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and has also worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Christopher Wagner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rosemount, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a tree removal and landscaping business called You Got Wood?. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Jeffrey Lindell is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2015, working at both Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a family investment involving farm land, where he assists with oversight of farming operations. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Stephen Madsen is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Lake Elmo Bank, where he serves as Vice President of the Investment Department. Madsen is also an insurance agent licensed to sell life, health, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures, third-party manager options, and over $256 billion in assets under management.